Good news for some, bad news for others: PS5 owners will have to wait a little longer
Ark Survival Ascended has a new Xbox release date, and it’s coming up fast. In a new Twitter post, developer Studio Wildcard announces that the open-world survival game will be available on Xbox today (November 21) at 9 am PT / 12 pm ET / 5 pm GMT.
Due to certification issues with Microsoft and the like, we’ve had a few missed release dates for Ark’s Unreal Engine 5 glow-up this year, but everything appears to be ironed out for the time being – or so we hope.
The developer goes on to say that the new set of official servers will not be available until a few hours after launch, allowing everyone to download the game. “This will ensure everyone has a fair chance to join the game and experience Ark Survival Ascended. The new official servers will also go offline with bonus rates (for a period of time) to allow for everyone to catch up.”
According to Studio Wildcard, specific initiatives are in the works to allow Xbox players to catch up with those who have been playing Ark Survival Ascended on PC.
For PlayStation fans, the release date has been pushed back. While Studio Wildcard had hoped for a late-November release, it now appears that it will be in early December. The team has apparently run into problems that will necessitate “additional time.”
“We’re working diligently to bring you the best possible cross-platform experience, and we appreciate your patience and understanding. We’ll continue to provide updates on the PlayStation release as we make progress.”