This was meant to be the 12 months of Ark 2, nevertheless it wasn’t to be. Nicely, there are nonetheless 11 days left of the 12 months on the time of writing, however even probably the most optimistic of Ark followers will know that the survival recreation sequel received’t be dropping this 12 months as supposed. Ark Survival Ascended, nonetheless, retains trucking on, and one other double dose of DLC has simply landed within the remaster. Nevertheless, not everybody can play it but because of some problems on sure platforms.
Ark Survival Ascended aimed to breathe new life into the adored Ark Survival Developed with a jaw-dropping remaster that will step by step add all the unique recreation’s expansions over time. In actuality, Developed continues to typically see increased participant counts than Ascended (on Steam, at the very least) and the remaster hasn’t at all times been best-received by survival recreation followers. Nonetheless, the expansions hold coming, and right this moment sees the free Extinction DLC and the paid, Mad Max-esque Bob’s Tall Tales: Wasteland Conflict DLC arrive.
Whereas each expansions ought to be reside in Ark Survival Ascended for everybody proper now, there’s a catch. Regardless of it dropping on Steam and PlayStation consoles with out a problem, a delay in getting certification from Microsoft implies that it’s presently not out there on Xbox’s PC and console platforms.
“Xbox and Home windows customers will sadly want to attend for the replace to clear certification,” a press release on the Ark X account reads. “At the moment, the certification course of is taking 4x longer than the same old turnaround time. Microsoft is actively investigating our subject, however presently, we don’t have an ETA but as to when our submission can be accepted nor do we’ve a lot perception into the rationale for the delay.
“As we wish to guarantee we’ve the flexibility to do extra patches post-release, we’re unable to carry again the discharge any additional however as quickly as we grow to be unblocked on the Microsoft platforms, we’ll instantly launch the replace for our Xbox and Home windows gamers.”
On condition that Microsoft has partnered with Studio Wildcard to make Ark 2 an Xbox console unique and a day-one contender for a spot on our greatest Sport Cross video games checklist, the truth that it’s having certification points with them is a bit… odd? Regarding, even? It feels like there’s a backlog, and given the time of 12 months, there are most likely fewer folks round to clear it, so I’ll sympathize a bit with Studio Wildcard there. However nonetheless, not having a giant replace go reside for an enormous chunk of your fanbase is… not nice.
For these PC gamers on Steam, although, you’ll be capable to head to acquainted floor with the Extinction DLC. Sending gamers again to a desolate and corrupted Earth, there are new dinos to tame, new gadgets to craft, and new missions to finish. The narrative of Extinction additionally “completes your conquest of the ARK universe.” It certain can be good if an Ark 2 launch date was ready simply across the nook so we may slide into the brand new recreation afterwards, eh?
Within the newest paid Bob’s Tall Tales DLC, Wasteland Conflict, you’ll additionally get entry to a great deal of Fallout and Mad Max-pilled content material, together with a brand new canine companion and makeshift BattleRig automobiles. You’ll find out full particulars on each Extinction and Wasteland Conflict proper right here.
For those who love Ark, why not check out another wonderful dinosaur video games? Alternatively, these open-world video games can be good for those who like to discover Ark’s beautiful biomes.
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