ARK 2 is an upcoming survival game from the developer studio Wildcard. MeinMMO shows you the trailer and summarizes everything that is currently known about the release date, the role of actor Vin Diesel, and the platforms.
The Release of ARK 2
When is the release? ARK 2 is expected to be released in late 2024, as announced by the developers during the reveal of the ARK roadmap on March 31, 2023 (via survivetheark.com). However, an exact release date is still not known as of August 2024.
During the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase on June 12, 2022, the original release planned for 2022 was first postponed. As a result of the first delay, the survival title was supposed to be released in the first half of 2023 but could not meet the intended release timeframe.
What do we know about the release? ARK 2 will be available on Steam in Early Access and on Xbox as Game Preview.
On which platforms will ARK 2 be released? What about PS4/PS5?
Will ARK 2 be released on PS4 and PS5? ARK 2 will be exclusive to Xbox Series X|S and PC. A release for PS4, PS5, or Xbox One has not been announced at this time.
The official announcement that ARK 2 will be exclusively released for Xbox Series X|S on console was made by Microsoft in a detailed statement on Xbox.com.
In early June 2022, there was a rumor that ARK 2 would also be released on PS5. However, the statement has not yet been officially confirmed. The rumor was based on a video from an independent YouTuber.
What is known about a possible “Game Pass” release
Will ARK 2 be included in Game Pass? ARK 2 is expected to be included in Game Pass as Game Preview on Xbox and PC at launch.
What we know about gameplay scenes and trailers
Are there already trailers? In December 2020, Studio Wildcard released the announcement trailer for ARK 2. Another trailer was shown at the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase 2022.
As soon as Studio Wildcard releases more new trailers, they will be added to the list.
Watch the ARK 2 trailer from the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase 2022, in which Studio Wildcard announced the delay of the release to 2023.
Is there gameplay to see? At this current time (August 2024), there have been no officially released gameplay scenes or gameplay trailers.
What we know about the gameplay of ARK 2
What is known about the gameplay? The Steam page for ARK 2, which went online on June 12, 2022, states that ARK 2 will be played in a third-person perspective.
Moreover, ARK 2 is said to feature a melee combat system and movement inspired by Soulslike games, as well as mods being available across all platforms, according to Studio Wildcard.
Additionally, building will be possible using player-created templates, world events will occur continuously on the map, and the crafted equipment will be significantly more customizable. Animals are also expected to be improved and hunt based on their senses.
If you want to take a closer look at the information released following the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase 2022, we have summarized all the new info about ARK 2 here.
Vin Diesel will be the executive producer of ARK 2
What role does Vin Diesel play? Actor and producer Vin Diesel is a big fan of ARK. At Studio Wildcard, he is a member of the production team as “President of Creative Convergence” and equivalently the executive producer.
In ARK 2, Vin Diesel takes on the role of the hero protagonist Santiago da Costa. Many players of ARK: Survival Evolved know Santiago’s character from the content updates. MeinMMO presents Vin Diesel’s role as Santiago da Costa: Hollywood star Vin Diesel is starring in ARK 2 – All about his role Santiago.
What is known about the pre-order of ARK 2
When can I pre-order ARK 2? Currently, pre-ordering ARK 2 is not possible, nor is it known when it will start. It is conceivable that the pre-order will start simultaneously with the release of a gameplay trailer.
Since June 12, 2022, you can add ARK 2 to your wishlist on Steam.
ARK 2 may still be a while away. If you want to try other survival games while waiting for the release of the dino adventure and sink many hours into them, we might have some interesting recommendations for you on MeinMMO: The 28 best survival games of 2024 for PS5, Steam, and Xbox
