Snail, Inc. announced the release of significant new content for ARK: Survival Ascended. This update, featuring the Scorched Earth Expansion Map and Bob's Tall Tales DLC, is designed to enhance the gaming experience and deepen the ARK universe, underlining Snail Games' dedication to engaging a broader audience. The Scorched Earth Expansion Map, available at no additional cost to players of ARK: Survival Ascended starting April 1st, introduces players to an immersive desert environment filled with new survival dynamics and challenges.

Additionally, the paid DLC, Bob's Tall Tales, voiced by Karl Urban, offers players a narrative-rich adventure through the lore of ARK. The first story of Bob's Tall Tales available at launch, Frontier Showdown, features desert-themed goodies, the new ability to build train tracks across the landscape, and Wild West-style dino raids. Further stories, including Steampunk Ascent and Wasteland Wars, are slated for future release.

The dual launch aims not only to enrich the player's experience but also to extend the appeal of ARK Survival Ascended. Moreover, starting April 1st, ARK Survival Ascended (Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X|S) becomes available on Microsoft's Game Pass, extending its reach to a wider player base.