Hello Survivors!

Today Studio Wildcard is proud to announce ARK’s second expansion pack, “Aberration”!

AVAILABLE NOW!

Steam on PC/Mac/Linux/SteamOS:

http://store.steampowered.com/app/708770/ARK_Aberration__Expansion_Pack/

Microsoft on Xbox One, & Xbox One X, and soon Play Anywhere:

https://www.microsoft.com/store/p/ark-aberration/brj422pfv2pz

Sony's PlayStation Network:

https://store.playstation.com/?resolve=EP0688-CUSA06782_00-ARKABERRATION000

Survivors will find themselves waking up on a derelict, malfunctioning ARK with an elaborate underground biome system, where they will face exotic new challenges unlike anything before: extreme radioactive sunlight and environmental hazards, ziplines, wingsuits, climbing gear, cave dwellings, charge-batteries, and far more, along with a stable of extraordinary new creatures await within the mysterious depths. But beware the ‘Nameless’: unrelenting, Element-infused humanoids which have evolved into vicious light-hating monstrosities! You’ll uncover the ultimate secrets of the ARKs, and discover what the future holds in store for those strong and clever enough to survive!

AN ARK GONE AWRY

Aberration places survivors on a damaged ARK: its internal atmosphere has leaked away, resulting in a harsh surface with intense radiation, and a plethora of lush biomes underground. With the maintenance systems of this ARK malfunctioning, the many hazards, creatures, and nature of the environment present a thrilling new world to explore and master.

TAME NEW CREATURES

The intense radiation of Aberration has led to incredible genetic mutations, resulting in new creatures with amazing abilities! Among others, clamber up walls & glide through the air on the back of a camouflaging chameleon-like ‘Rock Drake’, keep the dark at bay with a friendly ‘Lantern Pug’, grab and toss multiple creatures simultaneously with a massive ‘Cave Crustacean’, or -- if you are talented enough to tame one -- command the vile ‘Nameless Queen’ to impregnate your foes with a horrifying reproductive chest-burster!

OVER 50 NEW ITEMS

New tools are on-hand to survive in the world of Aberration, while opening up many possibilities for new competitive and cooperative scenarios. Traverse the ARK using cave-climbing picks, gliding wingsuits, and ziplines. Learn advanced engrams to dominate the harsh environment, protect yourself with hazmat outfits, charge lanterns, batteries, glowsticks, railguns and much more. Thrive by gathering new resources, using fishing baskets, gas collectors, fortify your home within the caverns using cliff structures, and much more!

CONQUER NEW CHALLENGES

Earthquakes, radiation exposure, gas leaks, and Element chambers are among the many hazards that survivors will learn to grapple with Aberration’s varied biomes, both aboveground and below the surface. But among the greatest challenges on this ruined ARK is the hierarchy of unrelenting Nameless, requiring constant vigilance & Charge Energy to defend against!

And in the deepest depths of Aberration, their terrifying -- yet somehow familiar -- master awaits… will YOU be among the survivors powerful enough to face him?

Working on Aberration has been a challenging and exciting time for us here at Studio Wildcard. Aberration is filled with new world building techniques and new mechanics that have never been seen in ARK before. We hope that you all enjoy playing in this new expansion pack, and we look forward to seeing your reactions, posts, videos, streams, artwork, and feedback as you explore the world of Aberration.

Thank you for your continued support, we would not be where we are today without you!

Best of luck conquering Aberration!

ARK ON SALE!

ARK is currently on sale!

Steam base game for 60% off: http://store.steampowered.com/app/346110/ARK_Survival_Evolved/

Steam Season Pass for 33% off: http://store.steampowered.com/app/696680/ARK_Survival_Evolved_Season_Pass/

Xbox base game for 40% off: https://www.microsoft.com/store/p/ark-survival-evolved/bnblc4zgfnkb

Xbox Scorched Earth for 40% off: https://www.microsoft.com/store/p/ark-scorched-earth/c38qj88199vp

Xbox Season Pass for 30% off: https://www.microsoft.com/store/p/ark-survival-evolved-season-pass/brz8b5rstkcg

Xbox Explorer’s Edition for 35% off: https://www.microsoft.com/store/p/ark-survival-evolved-explorers-edition/bpp79rsdn892

Much love,

Studio Wildcard