Jump to content

  • ARK at E3: Release Date, Pre-Order, Ragnarok, Griffin, & Xbox One X!

    Hello, Survivors! :Jerbhi:

    We have some very exciting news to share with you all today! :Jerblove:

    ARK: Survival Evolved has entered its final phase of core production, and will hit worldwide retail and digital release on August the 8th, 2017 for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Windows PC, Mac, and Linux.

    large.593ee5fb07123_SteamARKKeyArt.jpg

    The past two years have been one heck of a journey! Millions of ARK players worldwide have built gigantic bases, captured and trained armies of dinosaurs, crafted armories full of weapons and eaten billion of pounds of berries. With your help, we're now about to reach the completion of core content for ARK: Survival Evolved and release the full game to the world!

    That was just the beginning; now we'll be entering the next phase of our journey. Players who have been with us throughout this early access program and were excited with the launch of each update, have even more reason to be excited! ARK is going to become even more fun with surprise new content at launch and beyond, as we continue to have a massive amount of additional gameplay, creatures, and story elements in the works.

    Pre-Orders and Limited Collector’s Edition!

    There are three ways to get your dino-fix with ARK: Survival Evolved, all of which are now available to pre-order for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One platforms.

    ARK: Survival Evolved ($59.99 USD)

    large.593ee5f2e7eda_BaseGame.jpg

    This base game includes everything a burgeoning Jurassic adventurer needs to get started in the world of ARK. It's the core game, and all free content released up to this point, offering up hundreds of hours of gameplay to players.

    ARK: Survival Evolved - Explorer's Edition ($99.99 USD)

    large.593ee5f7124a4_ExplorersEdition.jpg

    The Explorer's Edition takes the base game and adds even MORE - introducing a Season Pass that will grant access to all expansion packs, starting with Scorched Earth (available now) and including more packs launching later this year and into 2018.

    ARK: Survival Evolved - Limited Collector's Edition ($159.99 USD)

    large.593ee604ad622_LimitedCollectorsEdition.jpg

    The ultimate ARK fan's dream, the limited Collector's Edition is a collectible faux-wooden chest box that contains the ARK Explorer’s Edition (base game + Season Pass) along with...

    • A handcrafted leather-bound Explorer's Notebook, featuring the Dossiers of every in-game creature
    • An official ARK necklace
    • A cloth map of the ARK island
    • A poster of the Studio Wildcard development team
    • The official ARK: Survival Evolved soundtrack, recorded live at Abbey Road with the Philharmonia Orchestra
    • Manufactured by Triforce, the best designer of high-quality video game collectibles!

    As of now, picking up this package is the only way to get the exclusive bonus items, however, if we’re able to sell out the initial stock, we will order another set that includes all of the above, minus the game. The reason we’re not able to do this currently is due to the high cost of producing these physical products.

    Visit www.playark.com now to pre-order ARK: Survival Evolved and get your hands on the Limited Collector's Edition!

    Introducing a new Official Mod: Ragnarok, available now on Steam and July 4 on consoles!

    We're excited to announce the first mod to be integrated into ARK: Survival Evolved as part of its ARK Sponsored Mods Program! Developed by the former creators of popular ARK mods Valhalla and Umassoura; David Miller, Matt Janz, and Jackson Lawrence came together to work on their latest project, “Ragnarok” which is being released today for Steam players as a free DLC Official Expansion ARK, and will be shortly making its way to consoles in July. Global Cross-ARK and isolated Official Ragnarok servers will be available for you to make your new home. Note that Ragnarok is still in primary development, and so it will continue to expand with updates over time.

    large.ARK_RagnarokTitle.png

    Steam players download “Ragnarok” now!

    http://store.steampowered.com/app/642250/Ragnarok__ARK_Expansion_Map

    The new map will contain:

    • A 144 sq kilometer map designed to be explored by land, sea or air
    • Tons of harvest-able or gatherable resources
    • Caves of all shapes and sizes, each designed to be built in
    • Distinct variations on former ARK creatures, as well a special brand-new creature unique to Ragnarok
    • Build tree platforms on unique trees/rocks
    • Expansive biomes that were built to reward hardy explorers
    • Some of the most challenging dungeons in ARK will await players
    • An active volcano that while erupting yields a high amount of resources in the form of lava crystal
    • Beautiful vistas and base locations as far as the eye can see
    • Hot springs that while dormant yield a relaxing buff, but when active, become dangerous
    • Ruins to not only explore but that can also be incorporated into base builds
    • A vast ocean with its own ecosystem
    • Upcoming future desert biome to find and tame creatures
    • Upcoming Explorer Notes that hold the key to Ragnarok's secrets and history

    Introducing the Griffin!

    large.Dossier_Griffin.jpg

    A new Dino Dossier has been revealed, this one is everyone's favourite gallant glider, the Griffin!

    Common name: Griffin
    Species: Gryphon Magnificum
    Time: Unknown
    Diet: Carnivore
    Temperament: Aggressive

    Wild

    Gryphon Magnificum is undoubtedly a sight to behold. Many ancient myths tell of various depictions of the Griffin over the ages, but what is never disputed is its majestic and mysterious nature. With the front half of an eagle and the back half of a lion, it is as if these two creatures somehow fused together to form a superior land and air predator.

    large.593ee5f8cd1af_GryphonMagnificum.jpg

    While one's first instinct might be to approach the creature and marvel at its beauty, that would be a very poor decision. Its range of attacks makes it one of the more versatile predators I’ve witnessed. If its presence alone isn't enough to intimidate potential hunters, it has the ability to dive from the sky to the ground with such force that it inflicts damage to anyone unfortunate enough to be below it, or carry its momentum back into a rapid uplift.

    Domesticated

    The idea of pacifying such a beast is nothing to scoff at. It's highly independent nature and disinterest with interacting with humans combined with its power and strength make the Griffin a challenge to domesticate. However, there have been those who are fearless enough to attempt and succeed at this miraculous feat. Once tamed, riding atop a Griffin along with a tribemate passenger, dashing through the air at high speeds, is a prize in and of itself.

    Xbox One X, Crossbuy, and Crossplay!

    We were also excited to unveil that this November, ARK will be a Launch Title on the Xbox One X! We are currently aiming to have the game performing on the EPIC Settings at 60 FPS, with every graphical effect including TrueSky. With this, we’re also excited to reveal that the game will be ready on Xbox Play Anywhere, so Xbox Owners will be able to play ARK on whichever platform they own, be it a Windows 10 PC, Xbox One, or the Xbox One X. This will also allow us to introduce crossplay between the 3 platforms! Keep in mind that this is a retroactive crossbuy, so if you already own ARK on the Xbox One, you automatically get it on the Xbox One X and the Windows 10 store, and will remain crossbuy going forward too! Plus as we announced yesterday, the Xbox versions and Windows 10 store version can all play together on the same servers using crossplay! So get ready to partner up with your tribemates on whichever Microsoft platform you want to survive on :)

    That’s all for now guys! Thank you so much for all the support the past 2 years, and we hope you are excited as we are about the news. As always, there’s still more planned for the ARK universe, both leading up to and beyond the August 8 launch. Survivors on all platforms can look forward to a lot more going forward, so stay tuned! 

    - Studio Wildcard :Jerblove:

    large.dossier_AWESOMEV7.jpg

    Edited by Jat

    Go to articles

    User Feedback

    Recommended Comments



    Apacheman951
    6 hours ago, Hype365 said:

     

    Would have been great if he actually posted this on his Twitter I've looked at his page and arks page and they didn't say anything.  They need to take responsibility for giving sony the update late.  Because they're obviously are too busy kissing Microsofts ass. 

    Share this comment

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    TranqRex
    3 hours ago, tydar said:

    So if I buy the Xbox version and I get a Windows 10 copy with it, can I use that PC version to play with people that are playing on windows computers using the Steam version that they bought during the Early Access?  Is that also considered PC version?

    Been answered multiple times already, but no - "Windows 10 Store Version" is probably what it should be referred to, as it will be obtained through that with your Microsoft account which is, of course, the account you use on your Xbox which is how you're able to own both versions. You'll be able to play with other Windows 10 Store and Xbox gamers.

    Steam is an entirely separate delivery system and nothing to do with the Windows 10 Store, or Cross Play/Buy.

    Share this comment

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    Seghs

    I've been here since before they even added the snow and swamp biome to The Island, and have been playing it since it released on Xbox (I did buy it on Steam and try to play it on my Mac, but that didn't go very well).

    The devs have done a lot of things that annoy and frustrate me, and that I'm not too happy with. But they've also made an amazing, immersive game with incredible content, maps, and creatures and I don't regret buying this game twice at all.

    It's disappointing that the game isn't optimized yet, but I understand why. I can only imagine how hard it is to optimize and fix things and now that you're getting closer to a full release I can't wait to see how much it improves.

    Thank you for the great two years and here's to many more!

    :Melee_Damage:

    Share this comment

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    Seanshineyouth

    Can anyone tell me what happens to people who already bought the game on ps4?  I bought everything they released in a bundle on ps4... when it "releases" what happens to my game?  Does it get turned into one of the new editions?  If so which one?  Do I get the season pass?  Do I have to rebuy the game?  Some clarification would be nice... I just didn't see the answers to these specific questions in the post... thanks!

    Share this comment

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    Rickyh24

    Nothing happens. You don't need to buy anything over again.  

    Share this comment

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    GP
    2 hours ago, Apacheman951 said:

    Would have been great if he actually posted this on his Twitter I've looked at his page and arks page and they didn't say anything.  They need to take responsibility for giving sony the update late.  Because they're obviously are too busy kissing Microsofts ass. 

    What you quoted was posted on his Twitter, because you quoted a Tweet.

    Share this comment

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    SirPeter
    3 hours ago, Apacheman951 said:

    Would have been great if he actually posted this on his Twitter I've looked at his page and arks page and they didn't say anything.  They need to take responsibility for giving sony the update late.  Because they're obviously are too busy kissing Microsofts ass. 

    That twitter quote is in relation to the latest patch for Sony/PS4. This thread is to discuss Ark at E3 and what was announced in relation to the release date, new map, griffin, etc.

    @Hype365 you should be posting in the proper thread as you probably aren't going to get an answer here (maybe you will I personally want the answer too).

    @Apacheman951 You can't prove anything you are saying otherwise provide evidence. Without it you are just spreading rumors and not providing anything constructive to the forum. You make yourself look silly and lose all credit to your point. Also like with Hype365 post your complaint in the proper thread. This isn't the place to complain about the PS4 update being delayed. So if you want to preach responsibility then practice what you preach and post responsibly with supported facts and in the proper places.

    Not trying to argue with either of you, I too want the PS4 update ASAP but I understand that delays happen and I am happy the issues are being fixed rather than allowed to remain and we download a broken update which causes massive failures. If you feel there isn't a topic that satisfies your points then start your own thread, but please don't hijack a thread especially with negative comments, no supports and expect any positive results/answers..

    Here you both go because I love you both so much you lucky dogs you!

     

    Share this comment

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    Pinchofginger

    I AM SO HYPED!!

    I wonder when ARK will be available for Xbox play anywhere - I bought it for my Xbox one when I saw it was a play anywhere game, but the graphics were.. somewhat iffy so I am going to buy a gamer PC just to play this game with SUPER GREAT GRAPHICS on Windows 10 in when the game is fully released. Hope it gets "play anywhere" status at launch!

    I even bought Scorched earth for my Xbox one too, despite disliking the whole "fantasy" aspect. I just wanted to support the ARK team :Jerblove:
    ARK thank you for exiasting, I can not wait to finally play you properly, and thank you to the ARK team for being amazing people - Hope you dont stress out too much during this final "crunch"

    Edited by Pinchofginger

    Share this comment

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    sloppyeric
    16 hours ago, Daemon said:

    Aside from getting the game at a discounted price, WC may give us some in game skins as a thank you for the time we spent with the game.

    skins.... I rather have a dossier book of all the Dino's something I can hold in my hands and look through. A skin for a Dino is whatever too me if that's what there gonna do then that's a waste for me. The game is only $5 dollars cheaper then what They are selling. I have ark for PS4 the game is $55 includes everything the game has to offer sure the next map is free as it should be. I'm not not saying they should hand us free content for playing there game before release but at least give early accesser an option to buy theses items seperate. 

    Share this comment

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    Hype365

     

     

    5 hours ago, Apacheman951 said:

    Would have been great if he actually posted this on his Twitter I've looked at his page and arks page and they didn't say anything.  They need to take responsibility for giving sony the update late.  Because they're obviously are too busy kissing Microsofts ass. 

    Umm... what I shared WAS a Tweet and it IS on Jat's Twitter... if you click it it will take you right to the post on Twitter...

    1 hour ago, SirPeter said:

    That twitter quote is in relation to the latest patch for Sony/PS4. This thread is to discuss Ark at E3 and what was announced in relation to the release date, new map, griffin, etc.

    @Hype365 you should be posting in the proper thread as you probably aren't going to get an answer here (maybe you will I personally want the answer too).

    @Apacheman951 You can't prove anything you are saying otherwise provide evidence. Without it you are just spreading rumors and not providing anything constructive to the forum. You make yourself look silly and lose all credit to your point. Also like with Hype365 post your complaint in the proper thread. This isn't the place to complain about the PS4 update being delayed. So if you want to preach responsibility then practice what you preach and post responsibly with supported facts and in the proper places.

    Not trying to argue with either of you, I too want the PS4 update ASAP but I understand that delays happen and I am happy the issues are being fixed rather than allowed to remain and we download a broken update which causes massive failures. If you feel there isn't a topic that satisfies your points then start your own thread, but please don't hijack a thread especially with negative comments, no supports and expect any positive results/answers..

    Here you both go because I love you both so much you lucky dogs you!

     

    Dude chill!! We weren't complaining about PS4 and in fact I wasn't even asking about it... Apacheman asked about where it was (after mentioning how nice the E3 announcement was) and so I shared a link to the Twitter post about it (below is a quote showing both posts)... It's not a big deal man. If the community mods had a problem with the posts they would have done something about it. Let them be the forum cops, it's their job...

    12 hours ago, Hype365 said:
    12 hours ago, Apacheman951 said:

    Soo E3 was nice loved the videos and reveals but one question where is the update for ps4?? 

     

    Edited by Hype365

    Share this comment

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    sloppyeric

    So PS4 might be tomorrow that feels kinda silly this is why e3 is silly 

    Edited by sloppyeric

    Share this comment

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    GP
    19 minutes ago, sloppyeric said:

    So PS4 might be tomorrow that feels kinda silly this is why e3 is silly 

    The delay has nothing to do with E3. The issues with the patch have been very complex so it has taken extra time to resolve.

    Share this comment

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    Joebl0w13
    17 hours ago, sloppyeric said:

    That's cool I already have the game..... this helps me how? I think you should address the people who have been playing ark already instead of releasing theses other editions I'm not made of money i just want the dossier I don't need the game again or the map or anything else I'm suprised more people aren't complaining at the fact your offering this collectors edition for $150 yet your early accesser who have supported this game get nothing you may want to consider selling theses items seperate. I love ark and I hate that I have to be here to point out what your doing it's another way for you to make more money sure you guys need to make money but come on admit what your doing allow your fans who already own the game to get the things they want from the collectors edition your game would be nothing without the support of the players hope you remember that

    Jesse already said they would be offering these items up to people who already own the game.

    Share this comment

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    Socalfms

    If youve been playing ARK on PS4 since the beta/alpha (or whichever it may be) dropped, do you still have to buy the fully edition? or will it be considered a DLC for those of us who have played it on the console since Day 1?

    Share this comment

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    Daemon
    1 minute ago, Socalfms said:

    If youve been playing ARK on PS4 since the beta/alpha (or whichever it may be) dropped, do you still have to buy the fully edition? or will it be considered a DLC for those of us who have played it on the console since Day 1?

    No, if you bought Early Access, no matter which platform, You have the $60 version of the game. No purchase needed for the base game, only if you want to get the paid DLC expansions, which is only 2 for PS4 early access users.

    Share this comment

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    Socalfms
    3 minutes ago, Daemon said:

    No, if you bought Early Access, no matter which platform, You have the $60 version of the game. No purchase needed for the base game, only if you want to get the paid DLC expansions, which is only 2 for PS4 early access users.

    Perfect! Thank you. 

    Share this comment

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    Asen

    Questions about Crossplay between Windows 10 (not Steam) and Xbox versions of the game:

    • As indicated in earlier posts, the Steam version of Ark (whether you play it on a Windows 7, 8, or 10 operating system) is not the same as a Windows 10/Xbox Play Anywhere version of Ark. As such, I cannot expect to play, using my Steam account, with other players who are using their Windows 10/Xbox account, correct?
       
    • That being said, I host my own dedicated Ark server using Ark Server Manager. When activating/making the server available, I am able to connect to it using my Steam account and play normally with other Steam users. Will I be able to do the same if I were to try connecting to it via my Windows 10/Xbox account? I imagine not, because Ark Server Manager utilizes SteamCMD, I believe, but I was curious anyways in case I've missed something.
       
    • If I cannot play on my dedicated server, I wonder if it would be possible to host a new dedicated server on the PC and play on it through the Xbox all while using the same Play Anywhere account. Any thoughts?

    Share this comment

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    Vaskur

    So... can we expect go get some Primitive (NOT PRIM +!) Ragnarok servers soon?

    Share this comment

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    mleii
    1 hour ago, Asen said:

    Questions about Crossplay between Windows 10 (not Steam) and Xbox versions of the game:

    • As indicated in earlier posts, the Steam version of Ark (whether you play it on a Windows 7, 8, or 10 operating system) is not the same as a Windows 10/Xbox Play Anywhere version of Ark. As such, I cannot expect to play, using my Steam account, with other players who are using their Windows 10/Xbox account, correct?

    Correct, you cannot play using your steam account in the Windows 10 Store version of the game.  Nor can you play with others in the Windows 10 Store/Xbox when you play using the steam version of the game, as you already indicated.

    1 hour ago, Asen said:

     

    • That being said, I host my own dedicated Ark server using Ark Server Manager. When activating/making the server available, I am able to connect to it using my Steam account and play normally with other Steam users. Will I be able to do the same if I were to try connecting to it via my Windows 10/Xbox account? I imagine not, because Ark Server Manager utilizes SteamCMD, I believe, but I was curious anyways in case I've missed something.

    You cannot connect to a server that is running the Steam version of the game with an account that is using the Windows 10 Store/Xbox version of the game.  Correct.

    1 hour ago, Asen said:

     

    • If I cannot play on my dedicated server, I wonder if it would be possible to host a new dedicated server on the PC and play on it through the Xbox all while using the same Play Anywhere account. Any thoughts?

    You can host a server (at least that's what they've said before, we'll have to see when we actually get the Windows 10 Store version of the game) with the Windows 10 Store version of the game and anyone with the Windows 10 Store or Xbox version of the game should be able to connect.  Obviously should if it's properly configured and actually working.

    That is at least my understanding of how it works.  Could be wrong, but I've read a bit up on this already and followed them and what they've said thus far.  And is how it works with other games that already allow for this type of play.

    Share this comment

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    sloppyeric
    2 hours ago, Joebl0w13 said:

    Jesse already said they would be offering these items up to people who already own the game.

    Where did they say this unless I missed it on this post

    Share this comment

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    Joebl0w13
    1 minute ago, sloppyeric said:

    Where did they say this unless I missed it on this post

     

    Share this comment

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    Asen
    3 minutes ago, mleii said:

    Correct, you cannot play using your steam account in the Windows 10 Store version of the game.  Nor can you play with others in the Windows 10 Store/Xbox when you play using the steam version of the game, as you already indicated.

    You cannot connect to a server that is running the Steam version of the game with an account that is using the Windows 10 Store/Xbox version of the game.  Correct.

    You can host a server (at least that's what they've said before, we'll have to see when we actually get the Windows 10 Store version of the game) with the Windows 10 Store version of the game and anyone with the Windows 10 Store or Xbox version of the game should be able to connect.  Obviously should if it's properly configured and actually working.

    That is at least my understanding of how it works.  Could be wrong, but I've read a bit up on this already and followed them and what they've said thus far.  And is how it works with other games that already allow for this type of play.

    Thanks for confirming. That is my understanding as well.

    I'm a little disappointed though because, although I would have loved to play with friends who are on the Xbox on my Steam server, it's highly unlikely that's going to happen. Most of all though, I'm sad that if I wanted to play with my Xbox friends, I'm going have to give up the majority of the mods that I use.

    Anywho, at least this is a start and is in no way a bad thing. Thanks again.

    Share this comment

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    Wodlez

    Kinda annoying the book isn't sold on it's own, I'd want to buy that but not the other items :/

    Share this comment

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites
    Alkatraz121

    Quick question, so when Ragnarok comes to Xbox, will we be able to transfer things into a server day 1? Like tek structures ? If so, these servers are going to die so very fast 

    Share this comment

    Link to comment
    Share on other sites


    Create an account or sign in to comment

    You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

    Create an account

    Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

    Register a new account

    Sign in

    Already have an account? Sign in here.

    Sign In Now

×
×
  • Create New...