ASA status: Genesis Part 2 is a free map on ARK: Survival Evolved and the finale of the original storyline. As of late 2026 it had not been remastered for Survival Ascended yet, but the official roadmap targets a Q2 2027 release. The content below describes what the map contains on ASE.
Genesis Part 2 closes the original ARK story: a generation ship in deep space, the most advanced Tek content in the game, and the final boss. The reason it ranks high in “ARK maps” searches: it owns the Maewing and the Shadowmane, two of the most useful creatures ever added.
The conclusion up front: Genesis Part 2 is where you tame a Maewing and a Shadowmane and finish the storyline — but on ASA you will not find it yet.
Why players want Genesis Part 2
- The Maewing. A gliding creature whose nursing mechanic raises babies faster.
- The Shadowmane. A stealthy, powerful predator from the deep-sea biome.
- Advanced Tek. The endgame tier of the original storyline.
The unique creatures
| Creature | How you get it | Why you want it |
|---|---|---|
| Maewing | Knockout tame | Glide travel and fast baby raising |
| Shadowmane | Non-violent: Fish Basket while it sleeps | Stealth predator with high burst damage |
| Noglin | Passive tame | A mind-control shoulder pet |
| Astrodelphis | Knockout tame | A fast space dolphin |
| Tek Stryder | Craft from Tek | A resource harvester and base bot |
Best base locations (on ASE)
- The ship interior. Central, safe, and close to the Tek terminals.
- The ocean biome edges. Near Shadowmane spawns with cover.
- The space biome. For endgame resource runs.
A quick checklist
- On ASE: tame a Maewing for baby raising and glide.
- Get a Shadowmane for the deep-sea biome.
- On ASA: wait for the remaster, or play Genesis Part 1 for adjacent content.
For the map that is already live on ASA, see the Genesis Part 1 guide. For the settings that shape a solo run, see single player settings.