Finally, the time has come: After several delays, ARK: Survival Ascended will finally be released today at 6:00 PM on Xbox Series S | X. However, things do not look good for PlayStation players.
Why was the game delayed? Studio Wildcard had already delayed the console versions of ARK: Survival Ascended twice before due to ongoing issues with the certification process of the game for consoles.
The certification process for video games on consoles involves a thorough review by the console manufacturers to ensure that the game meets certain quality standards, has no technical issues, and adheres to content and safety guidelines. The game’s poor performance may have been a reason for the prolonged certification process.
When does it start? Microsoft has given the okay, and ARK: Survival Ascended will be available for Xbox Series S | X tonight at 6:00 PM.
To celebrate the release, Studio Wildcard is launching a new set of official servers a few hours after the game’s launch. The new servers will offer some bonuses designed to give players a quick start in the survival hit.
New issues with the PS5 version of ARK: Survival Ascended
What problems are there? The developer of ARK: Survival Ascended, Studio Wildcard, informed about new, unexpected problems with the PS5 version of the game. In close collaboration with Sony, intensive work is being done on the release of the survival hit, but this is taking more time than originally planned, the developer stated on the platform X.
What is the status of the release on PS5? Initially, a release was planned for November, but the studio is now aiming for an early December launch for the PS5 version. ARK developer, Studio Wildcard emphasizes in its official statement that intensive work is being done to achieve the best possible cross-platform experience. This may provide insight into why the PS5 version is not yet complete. A precise release date is not known at this time.
For ARK fans on PlayStation, this news is likely to be very frustrating as they will fall further behind due to the cross-platform servers with the later release. Some are already complaining in the comments under the statement on X about this circumstance.
If you want to get started directly tonight, you can read all the important information in our article ARK: Survival Ascended: Release, Trailer and Gameplay – Everything we know so far about the dino adventure.
