Ark: Survival Ascended Goes Free To Play This Weekend on PC

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Ark: Survival Ascended, the current-gen remake of the original Ark, is going free to play this weekend. You’ll be able to play the game without paying a dime on Steam, and if you’re still interested, pick it up for a discounted price. Those subscribed to Xbox Game Pass can download it for free too.

The Ark: Survival Ascended free weekend starts today, lasting until 10 AM PST on Monday, April 8. During this period, players will be able to check out the Scorched Earth expansion map, which includes six desert-themed biomes with new creatures.

Following the free weekend, Ark: Survival Ascended will be available at the following discounted prices:

  • PS5 - $35.99 (till April 25)

  • Steam - $35.99 (till April 11)

The Scorched Earth Expansion adds six new biomes, with new creatures such as the Fasolasuchus and the Death Worm. New items can also be crafted, with over fifty of them added to the expansion. For the first sixty days, players won't be able to bring any dinos or items to the map.

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The Bob’s Tall Tales expansion pass is also available now, which grants access to four new stories narrated by Karl Urban. These stories are set in The Island, Scorched Earth, Aberration, and Extinction. All of these will include new creatures and vehicles like the Oasisaur & Trains.

Players can also unlock the ARK: The Animated Series costumes by finding “Dear Jane” notes. These costumes include Bob, Helena, Dodo, and Scary the Parasaur, with over 20 costumes.

Related: You Can Watch The Ark Animated Series On Paramount Now

Ark: Survival Ascended is available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.