Snail Games Kicks Off GDC Week with Exclusive Pre-Event Social and Major Announcements Including a 10 Year Celebration of ARK: Survival Evolved

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Snail Games (NASDAQ: SNAL) kicked off GDC week with an exclusive pre-event social, showcasing multiple major announcements and game reveals. The highlight was the unveiling of ARK: Aquatica, a new DLC celebrating ARK: Survival Evolved's 10-year anniversary, featuring 95% underwater gameplay and scheduled for June 2025 release.

Studio Wildcard revealed ARK: Lost Colony, a new DLC for ARK: Survival Ascended, produced by MAPPA studio, featuring survivor Mei Yin in a frozen world setting. The company also announced Bellwright's expansion to Xbox platform.

Additionally, Snail Games debuted two in-house projects: Nine Yin Sutra: Wushu and Nine Yin Sutra: Immortal, both featuring martial arts and cultivation themes. The company also showcased new trailers for upcoming titles including For The Stars, Honeycomb: The Journey Beyond, Robots at Midnight, and Echoes of Elysium.

Snail's GDC Social Included New Teasers--ARK: Aquatica 10 year Anniversary DLC, ARK: Lost Colony Trailer, Bellwright's Xbox Expansion, and More

CULVER CITY, Calif., March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) ("Snail Games" or the "Company"), a leading global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment, is prepared for an exciting Game Developers Conference (GDC) week, which started off with an exclusive invite-only social event to give attendees a first look at what's to come at Snail's GDC Expo booth (#S1149). The evening was filled with sneak peeks and a celebration of Snail Games' ongoing innovation in the gaming industry.

One of the biggest reveals of the night was a teaser trailer for a new DLC for ARK: Survival Evolved. Since June 2015, millions of Survivors have awakened stranded on the shores of ARK: Survival Evolved. To commemorate the game's upcoming 10 year anniversary Snail Games' revealed its in-house developed new expansion map, ARK: Aquatica, an ambitious underwater setting featuring 95% of gameplay taking place beneath the surface. This non-canonical side story to ARK is set to release in June 2025 alongside other unannounced ARK 10 year celebration activities. More details are set to be unveiled during a panel at Snail Games' GDC expo booth on Wednesday March 19th at 10:30 AM pst.

ARK Aquatica presskit: ARK: Aquatica

Studio Wildcard, the creators and developers of ARK, also unveiled the official trailer for ARK: Lost Colony, the next DLC for ARK: Survival Ascended, produced by renowned Japanese studio MAPPA (Jujutsu Kaisen, Attack on Titan). Set in a frozen world, players follow legendary survivor Mei Yin on a perilous quest to uncover ARK's buried secrets. This expansion introduces intense new challenges, an occupied city teeming with danger, and powerful new abilities, gear, building systems, and exotic tames.

Watch ARK: Lost Colony Official Trailer Here: https://youtu.be/stG-EB4pHm
ARK: Lost Colony presskit

In addition, Snail Games teased a trailer confirming that Bellwright will be making its way to Xbox, expanding its reach to a new audience. This move aligns with the company's long-term vision of expanding accessibility and growing its player base, ensuring that more gamers can experience the depth and strategic gameplay that has made Bellwright a standout title. Additional details on the Xbox release will be shared soon. GDC attendees can also learn more about Bellwright's journey and what's next for the game at the Snail booth S1149 at 3:00 pm pst Wednesday March 19th.

Watch Bellwrights GDC Trailer here: https://youtu.be/wa3E3xdglno 
Bellwright presskit: https://www.playbellwright.com/presskit

Further fueling excitement, Snail Games debuted teaser trailers for two in-house developed projects, offering a first glimpse at their latest original titles Nine Yin Sutra: Wushu and Nine Yin Sutra: Immortal . Nine Yin Sutra: Wushu and Nine Yin Sutra: Immortal invite players into vast, immersive worlds shaped by martial arts mastery and cultivation. Wushu delivers an open-world sandbox filled with dynamic weather, bustling markets, and treacherous landscapes, where players can forge their own path—becoming grandmasters, strategists, or legendary wanderers. Immortal takes the journey deeper, blending classic cultivation novel elements with Unreal Engine 5 to create a transformative experience of spiritual ascension. Together, these games push the boundaries of the genre, offering unparalleled freedom, depth, and adventure.

Snail Games also showcased new trailers for upcoming games; For The Stars, Honeycomb: The Journey Beyond, Robots at Midnight, and Echoes of Elysium all of whom have scheduled panels to dive deeper into their projects during GDC Expo at the Snail Games booth S1149.

GDC Expo Attendees can learn more about Snail Games latest projects, meet the Snail Games team + partnering developers, and learn more about career opportunities at Snail Games USA. Stop by the booth (S1149) and refresh your professional profiles with an updated headshot courtesy of Snail Games USA.

For media inquiries, interview requests, or additional details, please contact: press@snailgamesusa.com

For creators interested in collaborative opportunities, please reach out to creatordirect@noiz.gg 

About Snail Games

Snail Games is a leading global developer and publisher, known for delivering innovative, immersive gaming experiences across a range of genres and platforms. With a legacy of technological innovation and a focus on community engagement, Snail Games is shaping the future of interactive entertainment.

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FAQ

What is ARK: Aquatica DLC and when will it be released for SNAL?

ARK: Aquatica is a new underwater-focused DLC celebrating ARK: Survival Evolved's 10th anniversary, featuring 95% underwater gameplay. It's scheduled for release in June 2025.

What new features does ARK: Lost Colony DLC include for SNAL investors?

ARK: Lost Colony includes new challenges, an occupied city, powerful abilities, gear, building systems, and exotic tames, set in a frozen world featuring survivor Mei Yin.

How is Snail Games (SNAL) expanding its market reach with Bellwright?

Snail Games is expanding Bellwright to the Xbox platform, aiming to grow its player base and increase market accessibility.

What are the new in-house game developments announced by SNAL at GDC 2025?

SNAL announced Nine Yin Sutra: Wushu and Nine Yin Sutra: Immortal, both featuring martial arts and cultivation themes, developed using Unreal Engine 5.

Where can investors find more information about SNAL's GDC 2025 announcements?

Investors can visit Snail Games' GDC Expo booth #S1149, where detailed panels about all new projects are scheduled for March 19th.