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ARK: Survival Ascended - Everything We Know About Lost Colony
This video summarizes all the available information about the upcoming story DLC for ARK: Survival Ascended, Lost Colony. It covers the narrative, characters, factions, armor, weapons, creatures, and biomes expected in the new map.
1. 🗺️ Lost Colony: Narrative connection and animated sequences
- ✅ Lost Colony will connect the story between Extinction and Genesis.
- ✅ It will feature high-quality anime sequences from the Japanese studio Mappa, known for their work on Attack on Titan.
- ✅ It will follow May Yin's footsteps in a quest into the heart of darkness.
00:00 - 00:30
1. 🗺️ Lost Colony: Narrative connection and animated sequences
- ✅ Lost Colony will connect the story between Extinction and Genesis.
- ✅ It will feature high-quality anime sequences from the Japanese studio Mappa, known for their work on Attack on Titan.
- ✅ It will follow May Yin's footsteps in a quest into the heart of darkness.
00:31 - 01:20
2. 📅 Delays and key characters in Lost Colony
- ⚠️ The release was delayed from November to December.
- ✅ Michelle Yo will reprise her role as the voice of May Yin.
- ✅ The map will include a gothic castle in the style of Castlevania.
- ✅ Three logos alluding to the organization United Republics of Earth were revealed.
01:21 - 02:31
3. 🎭 New characters and plot details
- ✅ Emily Hevalo will voice the character of Mika.
- ✅ Katie Sackoff will play Diana Alvarez, May Yin's companion.
- ✅ May Yin will be referred to as the "Lost Queen".
- ✅ Mocap scenes will be shown on the planet of Arat.
- ✅ Diana Alvarez will appear with technological equipment related to the Tech Federation.
02:32 - 03:19
4. 👑 The Lost King and new animation styles
- ✅ The Lost King is introduced, voiced by Keith David.
- ✅ A new Dark Tech armor is revealed, initially cosmetic.
- ✅ There will be three animation styles: CGI, mocap, and in-game sequences.
- ✅ Carl Urban will voice Bob, suggesting a more integral plot.
03:20 - 04:25
5. 📖 New forms of narrative and setting
- ✅ New narrative mediums will be explored in addition to explorer notes and dossiers.
- ✅ The notes will be fully dubbed, including those of Edmund Rockwell.
- ✅ There will be 75 minutes of music composed by Gareth Coker.
- ✅ Semi-animated JRPG-style conversations between key characters will be included.
- ✅ The plot will illuminate the events on Arat Prime and the development of the Genesis Seed ship.
04:26 - 05:29
6. 🛡️ Factions, armor, and themed weapons
- ✅ The factions of Rockwell, the URE (faction of light), and the Lost Colonists (dark faction) are confirmed.
- ✅ Each faction will have its own themed equipment and weapons.
- ✅ Up to three different armor sets are expected, including an equippable variant of the Dark Tech.
- ✅ A new technological spear with additional abilities is anticipated.
05:30 - 06:19
7. 🏹 Dark Tech weapons and faction warfare
- ✅ Dark Tech weapons such as fabricated sniper rifles and compound bows will be found.
- ✅ A fabricated crossbow different from the base game is expected.
- ✅ These weapons will be used to defend against enemy NPCs in raids and base defenses.
- ✅ There will be a faction war between the three factions in different biomes.
06:20 - 06:48
8. 🏞️ Distinct biomes and environmental effects
- ✅ Biomes will include Rockwell's dark pits, the auroral views of the URE, and the gothic architecture of Arat Prime.
- ✅ New environmental effects, snow interaction, and improved weather systems will be introduced.
06:49 - 07:33
9. 🦊 New creatures: Veilwyn and Malwyn evolutions
- ✅ The Veilwyns, introduced in Ragnarok, will be able to evolve into two different forms.
- ✅ The angelic Soulwin form, with a sphinx-like appearance, will glide through the ice fields.
- ✅ The demonic Malwyn form, inspired by the red element, will weaken its prey.
- ✅ It is unknown how the Veilwyns will evolve, but it is suggested that they will be infused with a strange substance.
07:34 - 08:10
10. ❄️ Oadons and Nuggling: Additional creatures
- ✅ The Oadons mini titans will be exclusive to Lost Colony.
- ✅ Their ability to traverse cold climates and their agility to jump will be improved.
- ✅ Their breeding ability will be unlocked after launch.
- ✅ The Nuggling, Glon variants, will be shoulder pets with abilities to emit light and provoke or calm creatures.
08:11 - 08:56
11. 🐉 Aureliax: The giant oriental dragon
- ✅ The giant oriental dragon Aureliax is introduced, offering a wonderful way to tame.
- ✅ Taming Aureliax will involve a relationship of trust, depending on what you offer it.
08:57 - 09:45
12. 🦇 Possible bosses and creature variants
- ✅ The Giga Desmos could be an arena boss.
- ✅ The return of the Desmodus from ASE is expected, with special surprises.
- ✅ There could be variants of known creatures, similar to those of Genesis Part 2, but as dark and light variants.
09:46 - 10:05
13. 🗺️ Skills, missions, and more to discover
- ✅ There is the possibility of developing skill trees, missions, and new elements.
- ✅ There is still much to discover on the map.