The icy grip of a forgotten city, the fluid artistry of MAPPA, and the commanding presence of Michelle Yeoh – Studio Wildcard has unveiled “ARK: Lost Colony” at GDC 2025, a bold expansion for “ARK: Survival Ascended” that transcends typical DLC. This isn’t a mere addition to the survival sandbox; it’s a narrative bridge, a visually stunning anime-infused journey that connects the sprawling “ARK” universe.
A two-minute trailer, a testament to the collaboration with animation powerhouse MAPPA (“Jujutsu Kaisen,” “Attack on Titan”), delivers cinema-grade anime sequences that plunge players into the heart of “ARK’s” mysteries. Following the legendary survivor Mei Yin, players embark on a soul-searching quest through a frozen, occupied city, seeking answers to long-buried secrets.
“ARK: Lost Colony” acts as a pivotal narrative link between the “Extinction” and “Genesis” expansions, directly leading into the events of “ARK 2.” The expansion boasts a stellar voice cast, headlined by Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh reprising her role as Mei Yin from “ARK: The Animated Series.” Madeleine Madden and Auli’i Cravalho also lend their voices, alongside other fan-favorite characters yet to be revealed.
Survivors will face new challenges in the treacherous city, where they become the hunted. “ARK: Lost Colony” introduces powerful new character abilities, unique gear, building systems, and exotic tames, adding layers of strategic depth to the survival experience. The question remains: can players overcome the demons lurking in Arat Prime and unravel the threads connecting “ARK’s” past and future?
Pre-orders for “ARK: Lost Colony” will commence in June 2025, granting immediate access to exclusive preview gameplay content. The full release, priced at $29.99, is scheduled for November 2025 on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC platforms. Players can add the expansion to their Steam wishlists now.
“ARK: Survival Ascended,” the definitive survival experience, continues its evolution, offering players the freedom to create survivors, form tribes, and tame dinosaurs within a dynamic ecosystem. The game is currently available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and Steam.
Studio Wildcard encourages players to join the vibrant “ARK” survivor community on Discord, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch, and to stay informed through the official website, playark.com.
