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ARK: Survival Ascended Genesis — Release Info
Genesis Ascended Part 1 release date, price, platforms, crossplay, DLC requirements, and download information.
Release Date and Status
ARK: Genesis Ascended Part 1, Bob's True Tales: Tides of Fortune, and the surprise ARK: Dragontopia expansion pass all launched July 3, 2026 (client patch 89.25), after a one-week delay from the original June 25 date. Studio Wildcard cited final console certification and polish as delay reasons.
The release week marks the largest content drop in ARK: Survival Ascended history — a free Genesis Part 1 remaster, premium naval DLC, and a dragon-focused expansion pass with updates scheduled through December 2026.
Price and Purchase
Genesis Ascended Part 1 costs $14.99 USD. Tides of Fortune is $19.99 USD as Bob's True Tales part 1 — required for custom ships, Tidepup, Parrot, and naval engrams. Dragontopia is a separate expansion pass sold on Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox store pages. Palaeoctopus is free for all Genesis Part 1 owners.
ARK: Survival Ascended base game is required. Genesis is an expansion, not standalone. Steam supports 16 language interfaces; voice-over remains English only.
Platforms and Crossplay
Available on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Full crossplay between all three platforms on enabled servers. Classic Official servers from Snail Games transition to Conquest PvP ruleset on July 2 with all 21 maps becoming Genesis Part 1.
ARKpocalypse monthly wipe servers reset July 24, 2026 with all 21 maps as Genesis Part 1. Search "Arkpocalypse" in server browser for high-rate curated mod servers.
What Is Included
Genesis Part 1: Five remastered biomes with connected ocean layer, 176 missions, hexagon economy, X-Creatures (including patch 89.25 additions), UE5 visuals, HLN-A companion, glitch lore, Moeder and Corrupted Master Controller bosses, free Palaeoctopus, and breedable Astrocetus.
Tides of Fortune: Sloop and Brigantine ships, Shipyard structures, wind-driven sailing, naval combat, Ship Milestones, Bounty Board contracts, Market trading, Hand Cannon, ship ammunition types, Tidepup and Parrot creatures, pirate cosmetics. Dragontopia day one: Umbra dragon, Drake Claw, Dragon Skill Tree, Draconic Armor.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Genesis Ascended release?
July 3, 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S (patch 89.25).
How much does Genesis cost?
$14.99 USD for Genesis Part 1 expansion. Tides of Fortune is separate paid DLC.
Is crossplay available?
Yes between PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S on crossplay-enabled servers.
Do I need the base game?
Yes. ARK: Survival Ascended base game must be owned separately.