Paramount+ unexpectedly released the first six episodes of 'ARK: The Animated Series' today.

The series, inspired by the 'ARK: Survival Evolved' game, features a narrative centered on a paleontologist named Helena Walker surviving on an island with prehistoric creatures.

A high-profile voice cast includes Michelle Yeoh, Russell Crowe, Gerard Butler, David Tennant, Vin Diesel, Madeleine Madden, and Jeffrey Wright.

The remaining seven episodes of the show's first season are slated for release later in the current year.

'Ark: Survival Ascended' game is hosting a special event with character-based skins to honor the new animated series.

A sequel to the 'ARK' video game is announced, featuring Vin Diesel, and is expected to launch later this year.

The upcoming 'ARK' game sequel will be available on Xbox Game Pass starting April.