UE5 Upgrade for Ark Isn’t Actually Free Fans Are Upset
Studio Wildcard initially suggested that players would receive the Unreal Engine 5 remaster (Ark: Survival Ascended) as a free upgrade.
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However, it turned out that the “free” upgrade is only available via a $50 bundle called the ARK Respawned Bundle, which also includes Ark 2.
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This sparked criticism, especially since some thought they were getting just the remaster and not a pre-order of the sequel.