ARK: The Animated Series Drops First 6 Episodes on Paramount+

Fans of the hit game ARK: Survival Evolved have reason to celebrate as ARK: The Animated Series has released its first six episodes on Paramount+. The series, emerging from the same universe as the game, unfolds a tale of survival and discovery in a land inhabited by dinosaurs. Headlining an impressive cast, Michelle Yeoh, Russell Crowe, Gerard Butler, David Tennant, and Vin Diesel lend their voices to this epic saga, which sees 21st-century paleontologist Helena Walker navigating a primeval island alongside historical allies. After being teased in December 2020, the show finally makes its debut with the rest of season one promised at a later date. Fans looking forward to more ARK content can anticipate the sequel, ARK 2, set for release in late 2024, and have the opportunity to experience ARK: Survival Ascended, an early access remake of the original game.

Yes, ARK: The Animated Series is an expansion of the ARK: Survival Evolved universe, featuring a storyline that ties back to the game's narrative and elements, with characters and settings familiar to fans of the series.

For background context, ARK: Survival Evolved is an action-adventure survival game developed by Studio Wildcard, which was originally released in 2015. It gained popularity due to its combination of survival mechanics, base-building, and taming of a wide variety of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals. The game has been supported by numerous updates and downloadable content packs, enhancing its rich open-world experience. ARK 2 will be the sequel to this highly successful title and it features Vin Diesel not only as an actor but also as an executive producer, having been involved in the gaming industry before with his own game development company, Tigon Studios.