Is ARK 2 Canceled?

ARK 2 is not canceled, with the game’s developer, Studio Wildcard, confirming a delayed release date of 2024 for the highly anticipated sequel to the popular survival game, ARK: Survival Evolved. The delay is due to the team’s efforts to adapt to the next-generation paradigm and develop the game using the Unreal Engine 5, which promises to deliver photorealistic real-time lighting technology and a more immersive gaming experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

1. Will Ark 2 still be survival? – Yes, ARK 2 intends to stay true to its roots as an open-world, multiplayer survival title, building upon the success of the first game.
2. Is Ark servers shutting down? – Yes, the official servers for ARK: Survival Evolved are scheduled to shut down, with a closure date and time set for Friday, September 29th, at 8:00 p.m. EDT.
3. Is the Ark game canceled? – No, the game is not canceled, but some plans for the future of the series have been adjusted based on passionate feedback from the community, including the cancellation of the Ark Respawned Bundle.

Development and Release

4. Why is Ark 2 taking so long? – The development team needs more time to adapt to the next-generation paradigm and develop the game using the Unreal Engine 5.
5. Is ARK 2 going to be like Ark 1? – ARK 2 will feature substantial changes compared to its predecessor, including a shift from first-person to third-person perspective.
6. What is Vin Diesel’s role in ARK 2? – Vin Diesel will star as the voice of the hero protagonist and freedom fighter Santiago, alongside Auli’i Cravalho as his daughter Meeka.

Gameplay and Features

7. Is ARK 2 first person? – No, the game will feature a third-person perspective, allowing for advanced character traversal mechanics such as mantling, free-climbing, parkour, sliding, and swinging.
8. Will Ark 2 have Crossplay? – Yes, ARK 2 will have cross-platform support for PC and Xbox players, and potentially PlayStation players in the future.
9. What happens to Ark servers when Ark 2 comes out? – The official servers for Survival Evolved will shut down, and support will be halted for anything besides critical bug fixes.

Related Media and Projects

10. Is Ark getting a TV show? – Yes, Ark: The Animated Series is an upcoming animated epic science-fantasy television series based on the video game, with a release expected in 2023.
11. Is the ark show like the 100? – The premise of The Ark TV show bears some similarities to The 100, as both involve humans trying to survive in a challenging environment.
12. Is Ark getting a movie? – There was an announcement about an Ark Survival Movie, but the current status and details of the project are unclear.

Availability and Platforms

13. Can I still play Ark 1? – Yes, unofficial servers, single-player, and non-dedicated servers will remain playable, but official servers will shut down.
14. Will ARK 2 be Xbox only? – ARK 2 is an Xbox Series X/S console exclusive, but it will also be available on PC via Steam and Microsoft Store, as well as Xbox Game Pass.
15. Is David Tennant in Ark 2? – David Tennant, known for his role as Doctor Who, will reprise his role as Rockwell in the new content for ARK 2, alongside Madeleine Madden as Walker.