Snail, Inc. And Studio Wildcard Expand ARK: Survival Ascended with Major Free Update
Snail Games has announced a major free update for ARK: Survival Ascended, called 'The Center.' This expansion introduces a new map double the size of a standard ARK island, featuring diverse biomes, new challenges, and endgame boss encounters. 'The Center,' previously a popular modded map in ARK: Survival Evolved, now utilizes Unreal Engine 5 for enhanced visuals and gameplay. Along with the map, new creatures, including Shastasaurus and Pyromane, are introduced. The Pyromane, priced at $4.99, is part of a new class of premium creatures. This update aims to enrich player experience and boost engagement.
- Introduction of a vast new map double the size of a standard ARK island.
- Diverse biomes and intricate hand-crafted environments enhance gameplay.
- New endgame boss encounters offer special rewards, increasing player engagement.
- Enhanced visual and gameplay experience with Unreal Engine 5.
- Introduction of new creatures like Shastasaurus and premium creature Pyromane.
- Pyromane offers versatile combat and utility options, enhancing gameplay diversity.
- Free update can attract both new players and ARK veterans.
- Commitment to delivering rich content can drive strong engagement and growth.
- Potential risk of not meeting player expectations with the new content.
- Pyromane, priced at $4.99, may face resistance from players opposed to microtransactions.
- High development costs associated with Unreal Engine 5 integration.
The Center Map Brings Diverse Biomes, Fresh Challenges and New Creatures
The Center offers a classic fantasy aesthetic with an array of diverse biomes, from lava rivers and floating islands to towering mountains and underwater ice caves. The Center also brings new endgame boss encounters, offering special rewards for players who conquer these formidable challenges. This addition provides fresh content and challenges for even the most experienced ARK players.
The Center, which originally started as a custom modded map in ARK: Survival Evolved, has become a beloved staple in the ARK community. Now, this iconic map is making its way to ARK: Survival Ascended, harnessing the power of Unreal Engine 5 to deliver an even more immersive and visually stunning experience. The Center map's release is a key part of ARK: Survival Ascended's broader initiative with premium mods created with the advanced UE5 tools, enhancing gameplay with richer environments and more dynamic features.
The expansion also introduces the Shastasaurus, a community-voted, massive underwater dinosaur, and the Pyromane, the first in a new class of premium creatures known as Fantastic Tames. Priced at
"The Center expansion exemplifies our commitment to delivering rich and engaging content for ARK: Survival Ascended," said Peter Kang, COO of Snail, Inc. "We believe this update will significantly enhance the player experience and continue to drive strong engagement and growth for our flagship title."
The Center is now available across all platforms, inviting both new players and ARK veterans to embark on this epic adventure.
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About Snail, Inc.
Snail is a leading, global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment for consumers around the world, with a premier portfolio of premium games designed for use on a variety of platforms, including consoles, PCs and mobile devices.
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