With this in mind, it’s shaping up to be a much more advanced game than its predecessor. For example, we know that, the sequel promises “advanced character traversal mechanics” including mantling, parkour, and swinging.

While at heart, we know that Ark 2 is still going to be a sandbox survival experience, what little we have on gameplay at the moment suggests that most of the changes will expand on and improve the systems from the first game. The base experience is looked to follow the groundwork laid out by the first game, but develop on it significantly. Of course, there was the cinematic reveal trailer that we saw back in 2020 at The Game Awards. Similar to the first game, we expect it to go through an early access period, which is what the new 2024 release date is likely referring to. Many had been looking forward to the sequel being released in 2023 since this was the window that was announced during the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase of 2022. “This news will be disappointing to many – we feel it too – but we’re confident this heavy decision is the right one.So why the delay? Our goal is to make ARK 2 the best game it can be and provide a truly exceptional and rewarding experience for players.” “We’ve put much thought into delaying ARK 2 for the betterment of the final product and the team’s well-being,” Studio Wildcard wrote. Game developer Studio Wildcard revealed that the decision in a community post on the official Ark website in March 2023, stating that delay to the game was made to provide the best product that they could to players through the study and use of Unreal Engine 5. The Ark 2 release date has been pushed back to the end of 2024.

Here’s what we know so far about the Ark 2 release date.

Now that it’s been pushed back, players can’t help but wonder when they can expect the long-awaited sequel. Unfortunately, the series’ loyal fan base has been let down after the developers revealed that the game’s launch would be heavily delayed. Featuring none other than Fast & Furious star Vin Diesel in the leading role, the opening showcase gave viewers a look at the features and creatures that could be expected in the sequel. The excitement surrounding the Ark 2 release date, it’s story, and more has steadily been building ever since the game was initially revealed back at the 2020 Game Awards.

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