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ARK: Lost Colony DLC Release Update - Devs Talk!
This video covers the latest developer news about the release of the Lost Colony DLC for ARK: Survival Ascended, including the release time, the reasons for previous delays, and what players can expect.
1. 🚀 Lost Colony DLC Launch for ARK: Survival Ascended
- ✅ The Lost Colony DLC launches today for all platforms.
00:00 - 00:16
1. 🚀 Lost Colony DLC Launch for ARK: Survival Ascended
- ✅ The Lost Colony DLC launches today for all platforms.
00:17 - 00:46
2. 🎨 'Survive the Ark' Page Update with Lost Colony Art
- ✅ Studio Wildcard has updated the 'Survive the Ark' page with the new Lost Colony art.
- ✅ The host expresses excitement about the visuals, especially the gargoyles guarding the land.
00:47 - 02:04
3. 🤝 Invitation to Join the Loaded Crisis Cluster for Lost Colony Servers
- ✅ The host invites viewers to join the Loaded Crisis cluster for free Lost Colony servers.
- ✅ They offer 100 PvP slots and 100 PvE slots.
- ✅ The Discord link is in the description.
02:05 - 02:57
4. 🏴☠️ Bob's True Tales Tides of Fortune Preview (Q2 2026)
- ✅ The host shares their excitement for Bob's True Tales Tides of Fortune, coming in Q2 2026.
- ✅ Players will be able to experience a pirate-themed adventure in Ark, similar to being Jack Sparrow.
- ✅ The host asks viewers about their excitement for being a pirate in Ark and if they remember Atlas.
02:58 - 04:32
5. ⏰ Reasons for the DLC Delay and Release Times
- ✅ A user named Toast asks if the DLC was intentionally delayed to harm Wildcard.
- ✅ Dolly responds that the DLC was delayed due to a last-minute bug that required time to fix and repackage.
04:33 - 06:35
6. 🌎 Dolly's Perspective on Release Times and European Frustration
- ✅ Dolly explains that 90% of the live operations teams are in the US, so it's more convenient to release updates during their work hours.
- ✅ The host sympathizes with European players' frustration with late release times but acknowledges the priorities of an American studio.
- ✅ The host reflects on the potential drawbacks of a larger company acquiring Wildcard.
06:36 - 08:03
7. 📢 Clarification on the Delay and Social Media Communication
- ✅ Dolly clarifies that she is not announcing another delay and is simply answering a question about the previous delay.
- ✅ The host highlights the challenges of communication on social media, where old information can be misinterpreted or taken out of context.
- ✅ The host assures viewers that there is no new delay and that the launch is still on track.
08:04 - 09:20
8. ⏳ Countdown to Launch and Expectations
- ✅ The host mentions that there are less than 2 hours left until the Lost Colony launch.
- ✅ The launch will be at 4:00 a.m. UK time for all platforms.
- ✅ Official servers will take time to activate, and there will be a large patch with the DLC.
- ✅ The host expresses excitement about the DLC's impact on the Ark universe.
09:21 - 09:54
9. 🎉 Launch Wishes and Closing
- ✅ The host wishes viewers an amazing launch, no matter where they are.
- ✅ The host promises to return with launch videos and thanks viewers for their support.