Snail Games has announced that the highly anticipated Aquatica expansion for Ark: Survival Evolved will be released on July 15, 2025. This new DLC will plunge players into underwater survival with new mechanics, environmental challenges, and an expansive map. Players can expect to encounter 21 new tameable creatures and 74 new Engrams, including advanced tech options. The expansion aims to bounce back from earlier criticisms regarding AI mishaps in a previous trailer, with the developer emphasizing that there was no AI use in Aquatica's development.
What can players expect from the Aquatica expansion in Ark: Survival Evolved?Players can anticipate new survival gameplay under the ocean, including extreme environmental hazards, unique mechanics, and a host of new creatures and crafting options to enhance their gaming experience.
Ark: Survival Evolved is an action-adventure survival game that has captivated players with its blend of crafting, building, and exploration elements. The game features a vast open world filled with dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures that players can tame, battle, and utilize for survival. Since its initial release, Ark has garnered a significant following, leading to multiple expansions and a forthcoming sequel, Ark 2, which is currently in development.
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Ooh, underwater survival with 21 new creatures Time to dust off my scuba gear and hope the devs nailed those extreme hazards without any glitchy surprises.
Honestly, 74 new Engrams sounds like a crafting addict's dream—just hope the ocean isn’t as unforgiving as Ark’s usual buggy deep dives
Finally, an excuse to dive back into Ark—underwater survival with new creatures and tech sounds like a fresh challenge. Let’s hope the devs deliver on their promise to avoid AI shortcuts this time.
New Engrams and extreme hazards Sounds like Aquatica might actually make me forget about the janky trailer from before. Fingers crossed for smooth sailing… or swimming.