There is NO WAY This is Happening For ARK Survival..

Summary

In this video, the host discusses recent speculation about 'Ark: Survival Evolved' and the possibility of new content being added to the game, despite the focus being on its successor, 'Ascended'. The community is divided, with some hoping for a revival of the original game, while others believe it's a miscommunication. The host expresses skepticism about the likelihood of new 'Survival Evolved' content, citing the game's current player count and the developer's commitment to 'Ascended'. They also mention upcoming events and charity streams related to the franchise.

Takeaways

• 🕵️‍♂️ The video discusses a rumor about 'Ark: Survival Evolved' potentially receiving new content, which has sparked debate among the community.
• 🎮 'Ark: Survival Evolved' has been a successful game in the franchise, bringing joy to many players and is the focus of the video.
• 📉 There's concern over 'Ark: Survival Evolved' having a slower adoption rate compared to its successor, 'Ark: Survival Ascended'.
• 🗣️ Snail Games' Peter Kang mentioned in a call that they are working on development projects to add more content over time to 'Ark: Survival Evolved'.
• 🤔 The video creator is skeptical about the announcement, believing it to be a miscommunication or 'misspeak' rather than an actual plan.
• 🏆 'Ark: Survival Evolved' still has a strong player base, with numbers significantly higher than 'Ark: Survival Ascended'.
• 📊 'Ark: Survival Evolved' has over 23,000 players online at the time of the video, with a peak of 36,000, while 'Ark: Survival Ascended' has a peak of 14,737.
• 🎉 The community is excited about the possibility of new content for 'Ark: Survival Evolved', but there's also caution about getting hopes up for something that may not happen.
• 📆 The video mentions upcoming events for 'Ark: Survival Ascended', including the launch of 'Aberration' and an Unreal Engine upgrade.
• 💬 The video creator suggests that the community should seek clarification from Snail Games about the rumor to avoid false hope.
• 💰 The video creator is also planning to participate in Extra Life, a charity live stream event, aiming to raise $33,000 for children in need.

Q & A

What is the main topic of discussion in the video?

The main topic of discussion is the possibility of new content being added to 'Ark: Survival Evolved' despite the game 'Ark: Survival Ascended' being the current focus of the developers.

What is the source of the news about potential new content for 'Ark: Survival Evolved'?

The news comes from a tweet by 'NY the noodle' following a Snail Games call where Peter K from Snail Games mentioned starting development projects to add more content over time to 'Ark: Survival Evolved'.

What is the community's reaction to the news about 'Ark: Survival Evolved'?

The community is divided; some are excited at the prospect of new content for 'Ark: Survival Evolved', while others believe it might be a misstatement and are concerned about false hope.

What does the video creator think about the possibility of new content for 'Ark: Survival Evolved'?

The video creator believes it is unlikely that Snail Games will add new content to 'Ark: Survival Evolved', suspecting that Peter K may have misspoken, as it doesn't align with the current focus on 'Ark: Survival Ascended'.

How does the video creator describe the current state of 'Ark: Survival Evolved' in terms of player count?

The video creator notes that 'Ark: Survival Evolved' still has a significant player base, with over 20,000 daily players and peaks of over 40,000 on Sundays.

What is the comparison in player count between 'Ark: Survival Evolved' and 'Ark: Survival Ascended'?

'Ark: Survival Evolved' has a much higher player count compared to 'Ark: Survival Ascended', which currently has around 9,399 players and does not make it into the top 100 played games on Steam.

What is the video creator's opinion on the developer's statement regarding 'Ark: Survival Evolved'?

The video creator suggests that the developer may have misspoken and that there should be a clarification to avoid giving the community false hope.

What upcoming events are mentioned in the video related to 'Ark: Survival Ascended'?

The video mentions the launch of 'Aberration' in September, the Unreal Engine upgrade, and the planned release of 'Extinction' in October, with a major extra life stream event in November.

What charity event is the video creator planning to participate in?

The video creator is planning to participate in the 'Extra Life' charity event, aiming to raise money for children in need.

What is the video creator's goal for the 'Extra Life' charity event?

The video creator has set a fundraising goal of $33,000 for the 'Extra Life' charity event, aiming to beat the previous year's amount.

What is the uncertainty mentioned regarding the involvement of Cedric in the 'Extra Life' event?

There is uncertainty about Cedric's involvement in the 'Extra Life' event as he has moved into a new role and it is unclear if he will participate or if Dolly will take the lead.