<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Ark 2, the sequel to Ark: Survival Evolved, is aiming for an early access release by 2027, as stated by Studio Wildcard co-founder Jeremy Stieglitz.</li><li>Developing a Soulslike combat system for Ark 2 has proven challenging for Studio Wildcard, who needed to grasp Unreal Engine 5 first.</li><li>Studio Wildcard has a team refining the mechanics of an old Ark 2 vertical slice, with plans to launch into early access in the next two years, depending on their effort shift from Survival Ascended.</li><li>Ark 2 is set to include NPC antagonists, a more immersive user-generated content system, and aims to enhance the PvP experience, separate from fighting other players.</li></ul>

Ark 2 will "hopefully" release in early access by 2027, once Studio Wildcard crack the dark art of soulslike combat

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