Ark: Survival Ascended Console Release Date and Cross-Play Confirmed

The upcoming console release of The Ark: Survival Evolved remake, Survival Ascended, will feature cross-play support at launch. According to developer Studio Wildcard, the Xbox edition will be released on November 14 and will be aligned with the PC edition released in late October.

Aside from cross-play support between Xbox and PC, the game will also introduce new servers, including Xbox-exclusive servers. The PlayStation edition is currently in the final stages of development, with an anticipated release at the end of November. Studio Wildcard stated that the PlayStation version will also have cross-play support between PC and Xbox upon its release, and will offer PlayStation-specific servers for those who prefer to play exclusively within their own platform.

The release of the console editions of Survival Ascended was postponed previously due to the identification of "critical issues" by Studio Wildcard. The upcoming console editions of Survival Ascended will incorporate numerous bug fixes implemented during the PC launch, along with performance enhancements and an augmentation of the game's security system. For more detailed information, please refer to the comprehensive patch notes available on the Ark website.

Studio Wildcard acknowledges that there is still much work to be done in various aspects regarding Ark: Survival Ascended. However, they are fully determined to make it the best survival game possible. In the upcoming days, they will continue to roll out patches to address bugs and enhance performance, and in the following weeks, they will introduce significant new features.

Ark: Survival Ascended is a complete overhaul of the original Ark, featuring remarkable enhancements in graphics and numerous other updated elements powered by Unreal Engine 5. Since its release on PC, the game has received a mixed response from users, with some expressing discontent about its full price. Nevertheless, it has gained immense popularity, surpassing the original Ark in terms of concurrent users. The original Ark also remains widely popular on Steam.

Studio Wildcard is also developing Ark 2, featuring Vin Diesel, for release in 2024.

Editor's P/S

As an enthusiastic fan of Ark: Survival Evolved, I am thrilled about the upcoming release of Ark: Survival Ascended on consoles. The game's cross-play functionality is a fantastic addition, allowing players from different platforms to join forces and explore the vast and unforgiving world of Ark together. The Xbox edition's release on November 14th aligns perfectly with the PC edition, ensuring that players can embark on their prehistoric adventures simultaneously. The PlayStation edition, although slightly delayed, is also set to arrive later in November, bringing the excitement to even more players.

The introduction of new servers, including Xbox-exclusive servers, adds an extra layer of diversity and choice for players. It allows Xbox players to have their own dedicated servers, fostering a sense of community and providing a platform for like-minded players to connect and form alliances. The PlayStation version will also offer PlayStation-specific servers, ensuring that players have the option to play exclusively within their own platform if they prefer. This approach caters to the preferences of different player bases and enhances the overall gaming experience.