You’re tired of waiting for Ark: Survival Ascended to launch on the PlayStation 5? If it’s any consolation, Xbox Series X|S owners don’t have it any better. Unlike Xbox, though, the PS5 release date for Ark: Survival Ascended is still not on the horizon.
A community post by Studio Wildcard gave Xbox and PlayStation console owners a new breath of hope about the game’s console port. The fact of the matter is, one side of the community has a lot more to celebrate than the other.
The Ark: Survival Ascended release date on Xbox Series X|S is set in stone, but the same cannot be said about the PS5.
When does Ark: Survival Ascended launch on PS5?
A fresh delay has pushed the release date back further and, as it stands, Ark: Survival Ascended will be released on PlayStation 5 in early December.
Initially, the PS5 release was slated for late November but “some issues” were encountered that need resolving and the window has been pushed back again—and there is still no definitive date on the launch. To add further pain to PS5 players, the release will occur after the game drops on Xbox Series X|S and Windows on Nov. 21, 2023.
The release will follow the same structure as Xbox, so you should know what to expect when the time finally comes. The version of Ark: Survival Ascended that will launch on the PS5 will be identical to the then-current PC and Xbox versions.
Obviously, having the game up to date on day one is a net positive, but there’s another immediate benefit. Cross-platform play will be supported between PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on the day of release. Console-exclusive servers will also be available, so you’ll have the choice between playing with players on other platforms or sticking to your own.
The delayed console launch has forced Studio Wildcard into creative balancing. The developer will set up servers with boosted rates that will aid PS5 players in their quest to even up the playing field with PC and Xbox players. The same method will be used to introduce Xbox owners to Ark: Survival Ascended when the game launches on that console. Wildcard’s projection is this whole balancing process should be finalized “by mid-December.”
