Cancel Your Plans - ARK: Survival Ascended Is Free To Play This Weekend

Players who've been eager to play but haven't felt like parting with their cash just yet are in luck because the game will soon be free to play. Launching in late 2023, the remastered version of the popular may not have established itself as a powerhouse in the genre like its older iteration, but the game still boasts a dedicated community. While the price for entry is still fairly steep, those who want to understand why the game is so beloved and hated in equal measure can now do so without spending a cent.

Over on Steam, developer Studio Wildcard announced that will be hosting a free weekend on PC where interested players can check it out for free until April 7. There's no restriction on how long can be spent in-game, meaning with some dedication and a healthy amount of time, a dedicated consumer could see the bulk of what's on offer if they play for the whole weekend. To make the deal sweeter, is also on sale for 20% off its usual price so those who enjoy the trial can continue playing once Monday rolls around.

To make matters even better, has also just launched the expansion which features the voice talents of Karl Urban and Auliʻi Cravalho. The add-one chronicles the adventures of the titular Bob across The Island, Scorched Earth, Aberration, and Extinction and includes several new creatures and vehicles, including an Oasisaur and a train. Additionally, players can also unlock skins inspired by , including Helena, Bob, Dodo, and Scary the Parasaur.

The franchise is so popular that it spawned its own animated series which premiered on Paramount+ in 2024 to decent reviews.

Announced and shadow-dropped in October 2023, may just be one of the most elaborate attempts to remaster a game that the industry has ever seen. The entirety of is included in the package alongside a plethora of additional features like a revamped UI, realistic lighting achieved with Unreal Engine 5, a new map system, and even more creatures to hunt, making it the definitive version of the