Ark: Survival Ascended keeps expanding, and the Lost Colony DLC could bring players even more of the survival experience that made the original game so popular. As a remaster of Ark: Survival Evolved, it improves on the original with better graphics, smoother gameplay, and updated mechanics. Each update and expansion adds something new. Scorched Earth, added a new map with 12 new creatures and a new boss. Aberration brought a new cave map, creatures, and game mechanics like earthquakes and extreme temperatures. The latest, Astraeos, introduced a Greek-inspired map.

DLC expansions for Ark: Survival Ascended have always been a big part of the journey, adding massive new areas and unique mechanics. Now, the next expansion, Lost Colony, is on the way. Like previous DLCs, it should bring new content, challenges, and a fresh take on survival. More details about its release window, pre-orders, pricing, and gameplay features have emerged.

Lost Colony Release Window & Pre-Order Info

The Release And Pre-Order Are Still Months Away

The Lost Colony DLC for Ark: Survival Ascended is set to launch in November 2025, giving players a new adventure before the end of the year. The exact release date hasn't been revealed yet, but with a November window, more details and updates will likely be revealed in the coming months, including the exact release date.

Pre-orders for Lost Colony will open in June, letting players lock in their copy beforehand. While there’s no word yet on special bonuses, more details about what comes with the pre-order will likely be shared as the date gets closer.

Ragnarok will be the next DLC that will be released for Ark: Survival Ascended, releasing in April 2025. For those who aren't fans of paying for extra content, Ragnarok will be free.

Like previous DLCs, Lost Colony is expected to introduce new creatures, locations, and survival challenges. With the improvements from Unreal Engine 5, the world should feel more detailed and immersive than ever. As pre-orders get closer, players can look forward to learning more about what this expansion will bring to Ark: Survival Ascended. Still, November is months away, so players will have to be patient, but the excitement will continue to grow as more updates and details about the expansion are shared leading up to the release.

How Much Ark's Lost Colony DLC Will Cost

Lost Colony Won't Be Free, But The Content Justifies The Price

The Lost Colony DLC for Ark: Survival Ascended will cost $29.99, making it one of the game's more expensive expansions. While some DLCs are free, others, depending on their size and content, have a price tag.

Ark: Survival Ascended itself costs $44.99. The price of Lost Colony is in line with other major expansions. For example, the Bob’s Tall Tales DLC was also priced at $29.99, while smaller add-ons like Astraeos, which added a substantial Greek-inspired map, were more affordable at $14.99. At the same time, expansions like Scorched Earth Ascended and Aberration Ascended have been free, giving players access to updated versions of classic content without extra cost.

Ascended is a remaster of Evolved, with many elements that are the same. However, there are some pretty significant differences between Ascended and Evolved, too. For example, Ascended offers better character customization and quality-of-life improvements, such as new trackers and an improved UI.

Since Lost Colony will be a full expansion, the higher price suggests it might have significant new content. Previous paid DLCs have included new creatures, maps, and gameplay mechanics, and Lost Colony might have similar types of content.

What To Expect From The Lost Colony DLC

Lost Colony Is Ascended's First Original DLC Not Featured In Evolved

Ark: Survival Ascended continues to grow and expand, drawing on Evolved's past expansions and DLC. The Lost Colony DLC is just the beginning of what’s to come for Ascended. The game’s roap includes several more expansions, so players will have plenty of new adventures to look forward to. Future updates will bring Genesis Part 1 and 2, Fjordur, Crystal Isles, Lost Island, and more. With so much content still on the way, Ark: Survival Ascended is far from finished, and Lost Colony is set to be one of its most exciting releases yet.

Lost Colony is Ark: Survival Ascended's first original expansion, which means that it will mostly be a surprise in what's to come. However, some of the content has been revealed. Lost Colony takes players deep into Arat Prime, the birthplace of the ARKs, in the game’s first massive canonical expansion. The DLC bridges the gap between Extinction and Genesis, leading into the story of Ark 2. Players will follow Mei Yin, voiced by Michelle Yeoh, through an intense journey, brought to life with stunning cinematic anime sequences by MAPPA, the legendary Japanese animation studio.

Survival won’t be easy in the frozen ruins of Arat Prime. The city has become a battlefield, overrun by twisted, Element-powered factions threatening to undo everything accomplished at the end of Extinction. Players will have to face these new enemies while uncovering the secrets of Lost Colony’s mysterious world.

Lost Colony also introduces advanced building systems, giving players more creative control over their bases.

Players will unlock Lost character ability trees along the way, introducing new ways to develop their survivors. Exotic new creatures in Ark: Survival Ascended will be available to tame, and a Cursed tier of gear should bring powerful but dangerous equipment to the game. Lost Colony also introduces advanced building systems, giving players more creative control over their bases. With a deep story, new gameplay features, and a stunning environment, Lost Colony could be a great addition.

As players uncover the secrets of Arat Prime, they’ll face dangerous Element-powered factions and learn more about the world’s past. The new Lost ability trees and Cursed gear could offer fresh ways to customize characters and gameplay, adding more variety to the experience. With Lost Colony being an original to Ascended, there's no telling what else will be included, and with more DLC on the horizon, there’s plenty more to look forward to in Ark: Survival Ascended future.

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