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  • 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.

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    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)

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    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)

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    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)

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    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.

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    Steam players download “Ragnarok” now!

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    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!

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    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.

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    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:

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    Just now, GP said:

    Yes you'll be able to transfer yourself and items between Ragnarok and all the other maps.

    dino too ?

     

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    I've been really looking forward to a collectors edition, really hope I can get a copy in the UK

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    Wow.... $160 for the limited edition is a bit too much for me. Will there be one for PC? In my experience stuff for PC was always 2/3 of console prices. I'd buy it, even if I own it already if it's not too expensive like on consoles!

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    and collectors edition for pc players ????? when

     

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    Make sure there are console dedicated servers and don't force platforms into crossplay. Although I like the idea and it will be useful for survivors, platforms competing against the pc setups isn't quite fair. Just the time it takes navigating the menus on console compared to pc is an unfair advantage.

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    I am hearing there are only 3 NA-PVE servers for ragnarok??? 

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    Asked on Twitter, but I'll ask here in case someone here knows.  I've already bought the game, how do you buy the seasons pass if you already own the game?  I don't see it on the Xbox store.

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    Can not log onto any servers since the last update. Is Ark still alive?

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    I just realized that the collector's edition only has the Xbox or PS4 version of the game...will there be a Steam version? Please tell me there will be a Steam or Win10 version...I own neither of those consoles and was hoping to maybe buy a copy for my nephew, but he only has a PC to play it on (I already own a copy on Steam too).

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    2 minutes ago, Ulta said:

    I just realized that the collector's edition only has the Xbox or PS4 version of the game...will there be a Steam version? Please tell me there will be a Steam or Win10 version...I own neither of those consoles and was hoping to maybe buy a copy for my nephew, but he only has a PC to play it on (I already own a copy on Steam too).

    can't answer the steam question....but, while probably not preferable, if you purchase the xbox version, you will get the win10 version, so he could still play, just not with steam players (i.e. you)

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    10 minutes ago, mleii said:

    Asked on Twitter, but I'll ask here in case someone here knows.  I've already bought the game, how do you buy the seasons pass if you already own the game?  I don't see it on the Xbox store.

    haven't seen anything yet, but can't believe that there wouldn't be a stand alone season pass at some point, even if it's not until full release.

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    1 minute ago, perk8504 said:

    can't answer the steam question....but, while probably not preferable, if you purchase the xbox version, you will get the win10 version, so he could still play, just not with steam players (i.e. you)

    I don't want him playing with me anyway xD But I also just realized the PC he plays on isn't Win10, so that wouldn't work anyway. So unless they come up with a Steam version, then I won't be buying anything.

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    41 minutes ago, DarKouneyes said:

    dino too ?

     

    Yes it will work the same as every other map.

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    For the CrossArk Servers, I feel your testing out the popularity of the map before devoting resources to it in substantial form, but if the demand proves people want to play it will ragnarok be added to CrossArks that already have the Island/center/scorched Earth ?

     

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    Soooooooo excited for this new map! But the game coming to full release soon does raise the big question....

    Will official servers on the Xbox be wiped due to the games release??? 

    I would like to know if me and my tribe should be busting out resources and grinding and getting ready to enjoy the new Ragnarok map or if we should be enjoying the time we have left with our stuff and are dinos until release??? 

    Can someone please answer this question??  thank you and GG Wildcard :-)

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    So for those that already have Ark and Ark : SE...explorer and collectors editions still come at full price. Kinda ''cheap''.

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    My only issue with this collectors back is that as someone who bought the game the day it dropped, I feel like we are getting the short end of the deal. Like what do we get for being here since the beginning and supporting the game? Meanwhile anyone with extra money can grab this awesome pack of stuff, even people who are just getting into it. Just seems crappy for the people that have been here since the beginning. Maybe it's just me...

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    1 minute ago, Mortivore said:

    My only issue with this collectors back is that as someone who bought the game the day it dropped, I feel like we are getting the short end of the deal. Like what do we get for being here since the beginning and supporting the game? Meanwhile anyone with extra money can grab this awesome pack of stuff, even people who are just getting into it. Just seems crappy for the people that have been here since the beginning. Maybe it's just me...

    well, you were able to play it long before release, beyond that, you're getting the full release $60 game for a fraction of that cost

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    I am so glad Ark is making this great leap forward as a player that has with the game thru PC, Xbox and Now PS4. I will be getting pre-order for collector edition just to continue to show support for game. I wish they would announce when console player dedicated servers for PS4 and Xbox will get cross server access. And when PS4 will be getting access to join PC via Steam or another outlet for server join up 

     

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    so i have a big question, do the current players that have already bought ark have to buy it again?? and if we do, will the official servers and character levels be restarted?

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    3 minutes ago, UnvaluedMammal said:

    so i have a big question, do the current players that have already bought ark have to buy it again?? and if we do, will the official servers and character levels be restarted?

    This has been answered many times, you bought the game you have it, why would you need to rebuy it???????

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    1 hour ago, GP said:

    You do not have to buy anything again if you have already bought it.

    Just for refrence

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    Since server 602 crashed and most of us have eggs on ac and babies. If they die and eggs disappear will you reimburse us for the eggs we lsot and the mutations they have or will their be a server roll back about 10 mins?

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    LoL before release:

     Will the lag issue(s) be fixed?

    Will you solve the pillar problem? otherwise any new map will be owned by whichever large tribe clicks on it first. at this point pillars, pillars, pillars everywhere...

    Seriously, are you really wiping the servers? those of us with you for over a year building and grinding it out through all the issues and helping to fix it  DESERVE TO KNOW so we can decide what's next.

     

      

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    1 minute ago, Lucifina said:

    LoL before release:

     Will the lag issue(s) be fixed?

    Will you solve the pillar problem? otherwise any new map will be owned by whichever large tribe clicks on it first. at this point pillars, pillars, pillars everywhere...

    Seriously, are you really wiping the servers? those of us with you for over a year building and grinding it out through all the issues and helping to fix it  DESERVE TO KNOW so we can decide what's next.

     

      

    Agreed, but I don't mind since I'm on a PvE server and my tribe there is a medium sized tribe.

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