Studio Wildcard announces ARK: Lost Colony, a new expansion for ARK: Survival Ascended, the ARK game announced along with the news that ARK 2 was being delayed. The new add-on is expected in November. Pre-purchases will begin in June, and will "immediately unlock exclusive ARK: Lost Colony preview gameplay content." There's also a reassurance that the full sequel is still on the way: "ARK: Lost Colony directly connects the storylines of ARK’s Extinction and Genesis expansions and leads into the events of ARK 2." The voice cast includes Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, who can be heard in the Lost Colony Cinematic Teaser Trailer. Here's more:

Confront the demons of Arat Prime -- birthplace of the ARKs -- in ASA's first massive canonical expansion pack, ARK Lost Colony! Starring Michelle Yeoh as Mei Yin in cinematic anime sequences by legendary Japanese studio MAPPA, the epic new story of ARK Lost Colony bridges the gap from ARK Extinction to ARK Genesis and into the world of ARK 2. As you follow in Mei Yin's footsteps through an intense journey into the heart of darkness, you'll unlock powerful "Lost" character ability trees, befriend exotic tames, craft "Cursed" tiers of gear, and master advanced new building systems!

But beware, the frozen wastes of Arat Prime are not devoid of intelligent life; on the contrary, the city has become a war-torn battleground between twisted Element-powered 'factions' seeking to undo what was accomplished at the end of ARK Extinction. Together with generations of heroes, you'll unite the past and the future of ARK!