GAMECOM 2026: COLOGNE, GERMANY – AUGUST 27, 2026 – Studio Wildcard TODAY launched ARK: Astraeos ‘Heaven & Abyss’ the massive update that completes the Greek mythology-inspired adventure. Spanning more than 264 square kilometers of breathtaking marble cliffs, ancient temples, cherry blossom paradises, and mythological landscapes, Astraeos invites players to prove their worth in new divine trials stretching from floating island peaks to the darkest depths of the abyss.
Astraeos Heaven & Abyss Key Features
- Helianthos: A bright, lush realm featuring open flower-filled plains, peaceful creatures, and sky islands suspended high above the landscape.
- Abyssanthos: A fog-shrouded deep-sea expanse featuring massive underwater air bubbles surrounding a mythical city, opening up massive new spaces for deep-water base-building.
- The Trireme & Dynamic Seas: Command ancient Trireme warships across a restless frontier driven by dynamic, rolling wave mechanics and violent weather events. The seas are no longer a passive boundary but an undiscovered treasure to those brave enough for an ocean odyssey.
- The Boaratos: Tame or defeat a massive, fiercely aggressive, and scorching new wild boar exclusive to Astraeos.
- Kraken Ascension Boss Fights: Confront the merciless leviathan in two distinct encounters—one beneath the waves and one on the open surface.
- Minibosses & Divine Rewards: Challenge the immense Colossus and the ferocious Kroaratos to claim Astral Souls alongside the Agamemnon Helmet, Trireme Chair, Boaratos Spartan Saddle, Divine Shield, Divine Spear and Divine Sword.
Originally created in partnership with Nitrado and by popular ARK modder Nekatus – who has now officially joined the Studio Wildcard team – the ARK: Astraeos Heaven & Abyss update is now available on PC via Steam and Epic Game Store, Xbox and PlayStation. The ARK: Astraeos DLC is available for a limited promotional price of $4.94 (67% off MSRP) on Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation. Step into the pantheon, brave the open waters, and master the final chapter of Astraeos TODAY.
But That’s Not All – More New Adventures Added TODAY Across ARK!
The horizons of ARK: Survival Ascended continue to expand with brand-new creatures, naval warfare, and coastal raids, as part of TODAY’s major update:
Available now on ARK: Survival Ascended
- Concavenator: This ruthless pack hunter turns the desert into a lethal playground as they swim beneath the dunes ambushing prey with aerial attacks and blinding sand clouds!
Available now with ARK: Tides of Fortune
- The Galleon: Take the helm of the majestic Galleon, the ultimate naval titan designed for extensive fortress-style base building and a devastating battery of cannons built for catastrophic broadside barrages!
- Land Outposts: Scour coastal shores for land-based pirate camps across Genesis 1’s oceanic islands, eliminate the defending rogues, and plunder their buried treasure!
Lastly, ARK: Survival Ascended and other DLCs are on sale on Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation for up to 75% off for a limited time!
The definitive survival experience returns better than ever with ARK: Survival Ascended! Create a Survivor, form a tribe, and then tame, train, breed & ride dinosaurs within a living ecosystem. ASA is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Epic Games Store and Steam.
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ABOUT STUDIO WILDCARD
Since revealing its flagship game ARK: Survival Evolved in 2015, Studio Wildcard has tirelessly strived to bring its dinosaur-filled vision to the masses. With millions of players worldwide, the team has delivered an amazing amount of new content and leveraged cutting-edge technology to keep fans engaged. With a transmedia universe, the ARK story can be discovered on all gaming platforms, within spin-off titles, and now as a new epic narrative featuring a star-studded cast in ARK: The Animated Series on Paramount+. www.studiowildcard.com
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