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ARK: Survival Ascended for PS5 is a complete graphical and mechanical overhaul of the original ARK: Survival Evolved, rebuilt using Unreal Engine 5. This next-generation remaster features enhanced visuals, new gameplay mechanics, and access to all the original game's content, including DLC and the Survival of the Fittest battle royale mode.
Here's a more detailed look:

Rebuilt with Unreal Engine 5:

The game utilizes Unreal Engine 5's advanced features like dynamic Global Illumination (Lumen) and Nanite mesh streaming for significantly improved visuals and detail. 

Complete Remaster:

ASA isn't just a graphical update; it includes quality-of-life improvements, redesigned user interfaces, new camera and map systems, and enhanced creature pathfinding. 

All Original Content:

Players get access to the base game's maps, including The Island, plus all the DLC content from ARK: Survival Evolved. 

Cross-Platform Features:

ASA supports cross-platform multiplayer, allowing tribes to form across different gaming platforms, and cross-platform modding, enabling players to download and play custom content from the community. 

New Gameplay Mechanics:

Expect features like Wild Babies, Photo Mode, new camera systems, and a revamped map and tracking system. 

Performance Considerations:

While visually impressive, the game has faced some performance criticism on consoles, including frame rate drops and resolution scaling issues, though updates have been released to address these.