{"id":339434,"date":"2025-06-27T01:55:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T08:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/es\/?p=388078"},"modified":"2025-07-01T14:17:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T21:17:05","slug":"if-you-keep-waiting-for-ark-2-brace-yourself-for-a-long-wait","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/if-you-keep-waiting-for-ark-2-brace-yourself-for-a-long-wait\/","title":{"rendered":"If you keep waiting for Ark 2, brace yourself for a long wait"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The development of ARK 2, the highly anticipated sequel to ARK: Survival Evolved, is progressing at a remarkably slow pace, according to statements from Studio Wildcard co-founders Jesse Rapczak and Jeremy Stieglitz. In a recent interview, <strong>the developers confirmed that most of their resources are currently dedicated to ARK: Survival Ascended, which has slowed down the production of their next title.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Right now it is not a priority<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The creators have developed a vertical slice, which is a representative part of the game that includes mechanics and artistic style, but their progress has been on hold to focus on other projects. Stieglitz mentioned that <strong>the team has been gradually refining the combat mechanics, although he emphasized the difficulties of implementing a soulslike combat system within a PvP multiplayer environment<\/strong>, a task that few titles have successfully managed to tackle.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although it is estimated that ARK 2 may reach early access phase in about two years, this will depend on the team being able to consolidate their efforts and free up development resources.<strong> Stieglitz warns that there is still a long way to go before the game is ready to be presented to the public.<\/strong> <em>It will likely take 18 months of intense work to turn that vertical slice into an accessible experience<\/em>, he added.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to development times, <strong>the game&#8217;s progress will include significant features such as the incorporation of antagonist NPCs, which have been designed to increase difficulty and provide a more intense experience<\/strong>, even without the need for PvP. It has also been confirmed that since its launch, ARK 2 will feature User Generated Content elements, allowing players to create and share content seamlessly.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ARK 2 Trailer\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/D8KbXpk2J9Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this outlook, <strong>fans of the saga will have to be patient while Studio Wildcard balances its priorities among its various projects<\/strong> before they can enjoy the new experiences promised in ARK 2.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The development of ARK 2, the highly anticipated sequel to ARK: Survival Evolved, is progressing at a notably slow pace, according to statements from Studio Wildcard co-founders Jesse Rapczak and Jeremy Stieglitz. In a recent interview, the developers confirmed that most of their resources are currently dedicated to ARK: Survival Ascended, which has slowed down the production of their next title. Right now it is not a priority. The creators have developed a vertical slice, which is a representative part of the game that includes mechanics and artistic style, but its progress has been on hold to focus on other projects. 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