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  • Community Crunch 423: Aberration Key Art, Althemia Premium Spotlight, and more!

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    We’re thrilled to reveal the key art for ARK: Aberration Ascended, launching on September 4th

    Aberration is a hauntingly beautiful, derelict ARK with a complex underground biome system. This upcoming release will bring us one step closer to remastering all of the content and sets the stage for the next chapter in Bob’s Tall Tales: Steampunk Ascent.

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    The Aberration Ascended DLC is included for free with ARK: Survival Ascended, allowing you to explore, tame, and conquer alongside our newest community-voted creature, the Yi Ling.

    Plus, don’t miss the second installment of Bob's Tall Tales: Steampunk Ascent, included for all Tall Tales owners! This chapter introduces Cosmo, a web-slinging shoulder pet and a gear-shifting steampunk-themed adventure.

    We can’t wait for you to dive into this intoxicatingly dark chapter in ARK: Survival Ascended’s saga!

     


     

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    Download & play new custom content created by players, including new maps, creatures, items, and game modes, through a dedicated new Mod-browser directly within the game. Enjoy an endless stream of new ARK content as the creativity and talent of the community is fully unleashed for the first time ever across gaming platforms and stay tuned as we spotlight more Cross-Platform Mods each week!

    This video features:

    65 million years before the Genesis Catastrophe, a world flourished, teeming with giants and powerful beings. Althemia, a realm of ancient splendor, a home to a rich tapestry of life—predators of untamed ferocity, majestic fliers gracing the skies, and aquatic creatures that ruled the depths.

    This long-lost paradise was a land of magic and wonder, overflowing with trials and extraordinary moments that would test even the strongest of wills. Will you dare to challenge HEROS, a god who slumbers in peaceful stillness, awaiting his awakening? Or perhaps your path leads to the hidden caverns of Althemia, where untold dangers lurk in the shadows.

    Venture through its vast, enchanting landscapes, each more exotic than the last. Are you destined to be a true survivor in this ancient world?

     



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    Our partners at Snail Games are excited to announce Season 2 of Official Conquest coming soon!

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    • 12 servers will be launched on Friday, September 6th at 10 am PDT.
    • The tribe limit is set to 25 with tribe Alliances allowed.
    • Limited Tek enabled (Tek structures, Tek Rifle)
    • No cave building or rat holes.
    • 0.5x Mating Interval.
    • 5x XP, Harvesting, taming, and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation)
    • Additional servers will be announced soon.
    • Maps include The Center, The Island, Scorched Earth, and Aberration.

    Jump into the Conquest Discord to mingle with the community and stay up to date!

     


     

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    ARKpocalypse servers have been wiped today!

    What are ARKpocalypse?

    • ARKpocalypse are monthly-wipe servers with higher than usual rates and monthly-curated mods.

    Next wipe: September 13th 2024

     

    For the first round, the following mods will be included: 

    You can join them by searching in the server browser! Happy Surviving!

     

    Please note that Aberration will be added to ARKpocalypse servers next wipe on September 13th!

     


     

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    This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, August 19th.

    • PVP/PVE: 2x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience, and Breeding
    • Small Tribes: 4.5x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience + 4x Breeding
    • ARKpocalypse: 5x Harvesting, Taming and Experience, and Breeding

     


     

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    Fan Art Gallery | Screenshot Gallery | Artist Feedback Form

     

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    Creator: LolsAtLance

    In this video, LolsAtLance guides you through creating a cozy medieval house, combining medieval aesthetics with modern functionality, making it an ideal home for any survivor.

     

    Creator: FeralMoonDesigns

    The Jerboa marks FeralMoon's biggest project so far. This incredible piece of art was made using Cosclay, acrylic paints, various flocks, sand ballast, and varnishes!

     

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    Hot! by @ebiflyyyy4

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    Gift from my girlfriend. Eyeball pen done from studying the in-game dossier. by .unknowntitle

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    Here's my idea (or take) on a ARK 2 Spinosaurus by gman2006

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    Ambushed by Nachara

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    Back with another Render by @torres_visuals

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    Take Back The Ark by Alkonavi

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    Night by Spinogamer66

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    This Owl Griffin is the single cutest Creature ever! by @xSeamair

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    Establishing the first base in ASA by @OniwaYUKIUSA

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    Ghost by @cfcsoccer36

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    Everyone loves the dodo by @Muni_ark

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    You Can't Hide From Me by Bluejay

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    Enjoy your weekend!
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    Threads: threads.net/@survivetheark
    Official Wiki: ark.wiki.gg


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    I am pretty sad you guys won't be joing Pax West this year hopefully next year?

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    Is it just my memory or do the Rock Drakes look entirely different now?

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    9 minutes ago, MibsXX said:

    Is it just my memory or do the Rock Drakes look entirely different now?

    We just don't remember.

     

    It's literally the exact same as the previous aberration art. But less gritty. ( you can see this on the ASE art for ab)

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    Yi Ling has a sick saddle from what I can see of it. Looks like something out of early century China or Japan - I would assume there's a Mei Yin connection somewhere. Very glad to see more saddles with some aesthetic and personality.

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    No update on the upcoming optimization and engine upgrade? Supposedly there is supposed to be a upgrade along with the aberration update, so I'm surprised the community crunch didn't mention it?

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    58 minutes ago, ancientbiologyexpert said:

    Hope we get ARK 2 news soon

    I gave up an ark 2

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    20 minutes ago, screemybobeanie97 said:

    No update on the upcoming optimization and engine upgrade? Supposedly there is supposed to be a upgrade along with the aberration update, so I'm surprised the community crunch didn't mention it?

    probably going to say something the last few weeks

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    8 hours ago, ancientbiologyexpert said:

    Hope we get ARK 2 news soon

    me too

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    OH MY! the new aberration picture  thats DANGEROUS  'o' ☢️

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    When are we getting back creature votes? And will Ragnarok have a new vote or no new creature?

     

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    9 hours ago, TheMoschopsGuy said:

    When are we getting back creature votes? And will Ragnarok have a new vote or no new creature?

     

    Yeah agreed, think been long enough, I already made a creature submission for Valguero a while back.

    I think it's time for an explanation.

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    Ngl I doubted Yi ling as being Aberration material but seeing it now...it looks awesome! The mix of bat like and bird like features makes for a very creepy and cool critter that perfectly fits the aberration aesthetic. Well done dev team!

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    The most beautiful map in Ark ❤️

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    On 8/17/2024 at 9:17 PM, BigGasmeter said:

    Where’s ragnarock ? My favourite map of all

    Yeah my fave too..the quicker ab drops..then they can focus on rag hopefully 😊

     

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    On 8/18/2024 at 4:00 AM, ChrisBManos said:

    Yeah agreed, think been long enough, I already made a creature submission for Valguero a while back.

    I think it's time for an explanation.

    Oh I'm working on a Valguero submission too.

     

    About the maps, i heard that they're planning to release Extinction near October. If that so, they either delay it to November/December and they release Ragnarok later, or they keep the order and release Ragnarok around December.

    I think that they either will do another vote or just add the creature who came in second (Miracinonyx)

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    Wow that looks amazing, i can't wait for it honestly, the new creatures the new cosmo!

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    11 hours ago, TheMoschopsGuy said:

    Oh I'm working on a Valguero submission too.

     

    About the maps, i heard that they're planning to release Extinction near October. If that so, they either delay it to November/December and they release Ragnarok later, or they keep the order and release Ragnarok around December.

    I think that they either will do another vote or just add the creature who came in second (Miracinonyx)

    I think it would be better if we got Ragnarok probably around December, not to brag or anything, but I think it's just too weird that Extinction is planned for October.

    Also for Ragnarok, I'm not sure how things will actually work, I could see another vote or adding another creature.

    we'll just see how things play out after Aberration releases.

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    Wow, looks really cool

    Looking forward to it!

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    On 8/18/2024 at 7:36 PM, TekG said:

    The most beautiful map in Ark ❤️

    Exactlyyy

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    Dude, Aberation is. my favorite map of ark and i'm STOKED to have it in ascended! Evolved was so creepy and cool,  I cant wait to see how this turns out!

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