We also recognize that ARK 2 has some pretty significant design changes from the original game, which may not make it as appealing to everyone (looking at you, Souls-like combat, primitive-only weaponry, and strict third-person mechanics – and an overall “very serious” tone), which is why we feel it is essential to provide players with a fully next-gen version of the original experience to ensure that fans can continue to enjoy the ARK they know for years to come.
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I hope this is an april fool. I want PvP in Ark 2 and dont want a cheap remake with the same maps/creatures and a player base of 20 players. Then dont call Ark 2, make ASA the new Ark 2. And call the other one Vins Roleplay PvE Souls Adventures. Sad af. I want something Like ASA, but with as much work that gets put into Ark 2 and I dont want it to be called some weird remastered version, I want that version to be called Ark 2. Dont throw the PvP community under a bus... And having to pay for all DLCs again is literally scam, ASA gonna have no players because of the name and of the missing changes like Ark 2 gets. Lets hope its all an april fool.