Animated preview suggests Ark: Survival Elevated packs all the essentials for a delightful gaming experience
Ark: Lost Colony, the first original expansion pack for Ark: Survival Ascended, has been announced and can now be wishlisted on Steam. This highly anticipated DLC is produced by the legendary Japanese studio MAPPA, known for their work on Jujutsu Kaisen, Attack on Titan, and Chainsaw Man.
The DLC follows the story of Ark survivor Mei Yin, who is on a mission to uncover the long-hidden secrets of Ark's past in a frozen world. The teaser for Ark: Lost Colony, revealed at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2025, showcases an anime-style story sequence reminiscent of Saturday morning cartoons.
Ark: Lost Colony promises to be a thrilling adventure, featuring fierce horned demons and the voice of Michelle Yeoh. Yeoh, along with Madeleine Madden and Auli'i Cravalho, are the main voice actors for the DLC.
Ark: Lost Colony connects the storylines of Ark's Extinction and Genesis expansions and leads into the events of Ark 2. The new engine used in Ark: Survival Ascended is expected to increase creative possibilities, offering a more immersive and engaging gaming experience.
The game Ark: Survival Ascended is currently available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and Steam. Fans are eagerly waiting for the release of Ark: Lost Colony, with hopes that it will introduce new gameplay and creature mechanics similar to Ark: Survival Evolved's Aberration.
Pre-orders for Ark: Lost Colony will open in June 2025, with a full release scheduled for November. The DLC will be priced at $29.99 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
As the release date approaches, the anticipation for Ark: Lost Colony continues to grow, promising an exciting new chapter in the Ark universe. Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated expansion pack.
