ARK: Lost Colony

THE END OF THE ARKS, THE GENESIS OF A NEW SAGA. Plunge through the icy heart of darkness as you reunite with old legends, while rekindling hope for the next generation. ARK: Lost Colony bridges the gap between Extinction and ARK 2 with the most ambitious narrative experience in the franchise's history. Your journey returns you to the beginning: Arat Prime, the site of humanity’s final stand. You awaken in the Necrocene - a brutal, post-Cataclysmic era where the Earth’s southern pole has been plunged into eternal night. Buried within the deep snow, the metropolis of the Lost Colony clings to existence beneath energy shields, powered by the radioactive warmth of Red Element. Survival here is an act of defiance against nature itself. This unnatural heat source keeps the Colony alive... only by repelling the Reseed Protocol, ensuring the Earth remains broken so that the Lost King may rule his corrupt kingdom. Caught between the tyrannical order of the Lost King and the creeping, violet corruption of an old enemy, you must navigate a world of gothic horror and advanced science. From the jagged craters of the Tundra to the bioluminescent canopy of the Twilight Forest, and into the depths of the Lost City itself, every inch of the map tells a story of survival at any cost. Next-Gen Fidelity: Powered by Unreal Engine 5, experience a spectacle of light and shadow. Carve paths through deformable snow that reacts to every footstep, and brace against dynamic blizzards that freeze the air itself. A CINEMATIC SAGA The story of the Necrocene is told through new mediums: - Animated Sequences by MAPPA: Experience explosive anime cutscenes by acclaimed studio MAPPA, starring Michelle Yeoh as the legendary warrior, Mei-Yin. - Cinematic Performance Capture: Immerse yourself in high-fidelity UE5 Metahuman story sequences starring Madeleine Madden, Auli'i Cravalho, and Karl Urban. - The Neural Intrusion: The Lost King (Keith David) invades your thoughts, taunting your failures and commenting on your actions in real-time. - The Engram Codex: Recover battlefield Sigils and complete Lost Colony milestones to trigger fully voiced JRPG-inspired dialogue sequences between Helena, Mei-Yin, Diana Altaras (Katee Sackhoff), and others. - Living Lore: Uncover Arat Prime's dark history through voiced Explorer Notes from Darius Anthom (The Lost King) and Sir Edmund Rockwell (voiced by David Tennant). KEY FEATURES A WORLD OF EXTREMES: NEW BIOMES - The Lost King's Dominion: Infiltrate a majestic gothic metropolis. Safe for the obedient, but aggression generates Hostility from elite Thrall patrols. - The Tundra: Navigate a desolate Arctic expanse scarred by debris from the crashed Aberrant ARK. - Twilight Forest and Mountains: A boreal nightmare where bioluminescent flora reacts to Auroras, thinning into craggy peaks. - The Dark Forest: A twisted, foreboding woodland serving as the gateway to the map's dangerous zones. - The Caldera: A sunken volcanic crater feeding the city’s power core with geothermal energy. - Hot Springs: Pockets of geothermal activity providing vital, warm respite from the brutal Windchill of the Necrocene. - Aberrant Crash Sites: Hazardous sludge environments where toxic debris has twisted flora into radioactive nightmares. DENIZENS OF THE NECROCENE - Veilwyn: A fox familiar that subdues predators with a cryogenic bite and summons its pack via wormholes. - Solwyn: Ascend your Veilwyn with Vulpite. Defy the cold, scale ice cliffs, and forge ice-bridges. - Malwyn: Corruption incarnate. Slides across wastes to weaken prey and slow regeneration using teleabsorptive malice. - Ossidon: Spit cryogenic spikes or propel massive ice-wrecking balls to crush foes. Bonding physically reshapes the beast's frame. - Gloon: Rockwell’s floating grotesque. Warp light to vanish, unleash lasers, or enrage Aberrations with bilious spit. - Gigadesmodus: A flying fortress. Haul behemoths, rain down Red Element-infused blood, or deliver a devastating tail execution. - Aureliax: A telekinetic dragon. Command its massive coils to airlift your convoy and shield allies with celestial powers. - Thralls: Intelligent bio-engineered soldiers that wield weapons, use teleporters, and can be commanded to defend or harvest. - Gargoyles: Stone sentinels that slumber as statues but awaken as relentless monstrosities if disturbed. - Neophytes: Feral, bat-like abominations. They descend to purge anyone generating Hostility. - Revenants: Mindless, Edmundium-infected hordes that swarm ruins to overwhelm survivors. COMMAND THE LEGION: THRALL MASTERY - Recruit the Damned: Defend them in Defense Outposts to earn loyalty, or crush them in Attack Outposts to force submission. - Tactical Modes: Set Thralls to Guard perimeters, organize Logistics, or Harvest resources. - Total Possession: Assume direct neural control to scout or turn the tide with high-tier weaponry. - Class Warfare: Specialized combat classes with distinct visuals and heavy natural armor. - Traits: Earn unique Traits to enhance combat performance and customize your infantry. - Beast Riders: Order elite enforcers to pilot your beasts, transforming primal creatures into disciplined war machines. - Survivor Enhancements: Invest in the Beastmaster tree to boost the damage and defense of every Thrall you command. GOTHIC ENGINEERING: ITEMS, STRUCTURES, & COSMETICS - Fabricated Crossbow: Switch between Classic, Sniper, or Shotgun modes for any engagement. - Tek Spear: Blink-dash to evade, teleport to your weapon, or raise a defensive field. - Holo-Decoy: Deploy a holographic clone to distract creatures and lure enemies. - Bloodforge: A sinister station that repairs items or reinforces them beyond max durability for a blood price. - War Bench: Combine three low-quality items to forge a single, higher-tier masterpiece. - Medical Stand: Connect to creatures to auto-feed narcotics, administer stimulants, or drain health for bloodpacks. - Cryo-Hospital: Passively gain XP, heal, and restores consciousness for creatures stored inside. - Shoulder Pet Display Stand: Show off your favorite companions on wall-mounted or standing displays. - Cursed Weaponry and Armor: Twisted gear offering dual traits that naturally repairs over time. - TEK Bunker: Deploy a subterranean structure to expand your base underground for secure storage. - Base Templating System: Save and replicate base designs. Snap-build entire wings of your fortress in seconds. - Arctic Armor: Light-Fur gear providing heavy insulation without the weight, granting a stamina surge. - Barracks of the Damned: Renovate with the Thrall Structure Tileset and a full suite of gothic industrial decor. THE ASCENT: CAMPAIGN, OUTPOSTS, & SKILL TREES - Expand the endgame with Outpost Missions: Dynamic encounters that define your allegiance. - Defense Outposts: Stand with Thralls against Revenant waves to earn tokens. - Attack Outposts: Choose defiance. Breach strongholds and loot the King's stockpiles. - Resource Caches: Secure valuable supply drops before scavenging hordes overrun them. - Lost Colony Skills (over 70 skills) and Milestones: Unlock three powerful progression paths. - Wayfarer Path: Master on-foot survival skills. - Beastmaster Path: Forge a blood bond, sacrificing HP to frenzy mounts or summoning Spirit Beasts. - Utility Path: Master harvesting and building efficiency. - March to the Throne: Your path leads to The Lost King’s Palace, looming over the city. Conquer dynamic Outpost Missions to weaken the King's grip on the realm. As you dismantle his defenses and secure the Sigils of his lieutenants, the gates to the citadel will open... but the King is not the only nemesis waiting for you in the dark. The Lost King awaits in his stygian court, weighing if you have the strength to survive the darkness… But even though your humanity is but a flicker, fighting against the everlasting cold, your will burns on nonetheless. And from far across the stars, allies old and new are relying on you. The future of your survival begins here and now on Arat Prime -- step forth and claim it!