Michelle Yeoh Joins Ark: Survival Ascended Promo for Ark 2

Ark 2 Development Confirmed Alive with New Expansion Bridge

Survival game Ark 2 has re-emerged from development uncertainty, as Studio Wildcard unveils a new expansion for Ark: Survival Ascended that directly ties into the sequel's storyline.

Lost Colony: The Cinematic Bridge Between Arks

Ark: Lost Colony marks the first original expansion for the Ark: Survival Ascended remake. The reveal trailer features premium animation by MAPPA Studios (Jujutsu Kaisen, Attack on Titan) and voice acting by Academy Award-winner Michelle Yeoh, reprising her role as Mei Yin from Ark: The Animated Series.

Studio Wildcard confirmed the expansion will include multiple cinematic anime sequences produced by MAPPA. The expansion's official description reveals:

Survivors will follow Mei Yin's journey through a frozen wasteland, uncovering Ark's buried secrets while facing new dangers in an occupied city. The expansion introduces revolutionary character abilities, equipment systems, and exotic creature taming mechanics.

Can survivors confront the mysteries of Arat Prime and bridge Ark's past with its future?

The Road to Ark 2

Studio Wildcard emphasized that Lost Colony's narrative directly connects Extinction and Genesis expansions while setting up Ark 2's events.

Originally revealed at The Game Awards 2020 with Vin Diesel's surprise appearance (targeting 2022), Ark 2 has faced multiple delays. The Unreal Engine 5 sequel is currently slated as an Xbox/PC exclusive with Game Pass day-one availability, most recently delayed to late 2024 before missing that window.

While today's announcement confirms Ark 2 development continuity, the studio hasn't provided an updated release timeframe. However, concrete details exist for Lost Colony:

• Pre-orders begin June 2025 with immediate access to preview content
• Full release November 2025 across all platforms
• $29.99 price point on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC

This expansion serves as both narrative bridge and reassurance that Studio Wildcard remains committed to the Ark universe's future.