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  • Ragnarok Ascended and Lost Colony Expansion Pass are now live!

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    Journey through an expansive 144km² of Fire, Frost, and Fabled Adventure. This isn’t just a remaster—it’s a full-blown resurrection. One of ARK’s most iconic maps returns, reimagined and expanded with new lands, epic encounters, and hand-crafted beauty across every biome. From the evergreen highlands to the frozen peaks, Ragnarok Ascended is a love letter to explorers, builders, and battle-hardened Survivors alike.

     

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    Rediscover the rugged spires of Dragon’s Reach, the towering cliffs of Viking Bay, and the windswept serenity of the Highlands. Every cliffside, cavern, and coastline has been rebuilt in stunning detail. And yes—Murder Murder Snow is back and just as unforgiving.

    Soak in the scenery from the volcanic shores to the frozen lakes, or dig deep into dungeon-filled ruins and hidden caves built with both PvE hideouts and PvP showdowns in mind.

     

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    Four new Ascended-exclusive isles have joined Ragnarok’s sprawling landscape.

    Wander the vast open grasslands of the Scotland Isles, lose yourself among the sloped pines and misty rivers of the Alpines, stand beneath colossal trees in the Redwoods Expansion, or uncover weathered secrets in the scorched Desert Isles. Each new zone offers fresh challenges, stunning scenery, and new stories waiting to unfold.

     

     

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    Take to the skies once more with the Griffin, fierce and free as ever. Or ride into battle on the Bison, a powerful new companion that blends brute strength with unexpected utility.

    But it’s not just about what you tame—there’s what you face. In the shattered north lies a deadly new boss arena: home to the colossal Ice Wyvern. Take it down and claim legendary Tek gear including the Tek Sword, Shield, and Light.

     

     

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    From cliffside mansions to underwater strongholds, Ragnarok is bursting with incredible base spots. Discover tranquil alpine meadows, ocean-chiseled cliffs, massive cave systems, and redwood platforms ready to be transformed into your next stronghold.

    You’ll find new resources like carrots, palm fronds, and lava crystal, plus geothermal hot springs that grant soothing buffs—or scald you if you overstay your welcome.

     

     

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    Whether you’re returning to an old favorite or braving it for the first time, Ragnarok Ascended delivers an unforgettable mix of danger, beauty, and wild freedom.

    Your saga begins now.

     

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    Step into ARK’s darkest chapter yet.

    Travel to Arat Prime—home of the ARKs and now a war-torn, frozen wasteland. Lost Colony is ASA’s first full expansion, featuring an epic cinematic storyline starring Michelle Yeoh as Mei Yin, brought to life by anime legends MAPPA.

     

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    As you follow Mei Yin’s journey into the shadows of a broken city, you’ll uncover new powers, forge "Cursed" gear, and unlock an entirely new Lost Skill Tree—customize your Survivor like never before with unique paths focused on taming, exploring, or survival.

    But beware, the frozen wastes of Arat Prime are not devoid of intelligent life; on the contrary, the city has become a war-torn battleground between twisted Element-powered 'factions' seeking to undo what was accomplished at the end of ARK Extinction. Together with generations of heroes, you'll unite the past and the future of ARK!

     

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    Enhance your journey from day-one with the Lost Colony Expansion Pass! Immediately gain access to these exclusive bonuses:

    • Fantastic Tame - Drakelings: Gain immediate access to the enchanting Drakelings, miniature dragons that serve as both a steadfast shoulder pet and a versatile tool. With four distinct seasonal variations, each offering unique passive benefits and the ability to be wielded for powerful attacks and tactical support for your allies!
       
    • Veilwyn: This captivating companion dynamically enhances your adventures with its aura-based buffs for defense, offense, and speed! Unleash its active abilities to revitalize yourself and your creatures, or to empower your next decisive strike. Prepare for a game-changer: this creature can evolve into one of two formidable forms with the official release of Lost Colony, each unlocking entirely new and potent abilities!
       
    • New Player Skill Tree: Master a new style of progression with exclusive early access to a new skill system. Earn points by achieving Milestones and invest them in skills across three distinct trees, allowing for deep specialization as a master of creatures, a seasoned explorer, or a resourceful survivor.
       
    • Template Hammer: Revolutionize and simplify your base building with this essential tool! The Structure Template system allows you to select a portion of your existing base, save it as a reusable template, and then easily replicate that structure in other locations. Say goodbye to tedious repetition and hello to rapid base expansion and consistent design!
       
    • TEK Bunker: The underground is now your battleground, as you can deploy the incredible new TEK Bunker to expand your base underneath the earth into a whole new playing-field.
      • We've hired Zarthan, the original creator of the TEK Drill Premium Mod, to work on the implementation and design of the TEK Bunker. Going forward the TEK Drill mod won't be receiving further updates, however anyone who has already purchased it will be able to use the TEK Bunker without needing to purchase the Lost Colony Expansion Pass.
         
    • DarkTek Cosmetics: Don this striking fusion of gothic elegance and sci-fi technology with a captivating bloodthirsty undertone, including armor component skins, sword skin, and Dark Drakeling skin.
       
    • ARK: Lost Colony (December 2025): Confront the demons of Arat Prime -- birthplace of the ARKs -- in this full expansion that will directly connect the storylines of ARK Extinction and Genesis, leading into the events of ARK 2.

     

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    The past and future of ARK collide here. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to venture into the frost-shrouded mysteries of Arat Prime's gothic city, equipped with a significant head-start through exclusive cosmetics, versatile tames, innovative building tools, and a whole new way to evolve your Survivor! Start bringing the past and future of ARK together now with the Lost Colony Expansion Pass.

    Available now on Xbox, PlayStation or Steam and prepare for the Lost Colony.

    Please note that Sony Japan is currently reviewing Lost Colony Expansion Pass and should be launching on June 23rd for that region.

     

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    Ragnarok Ascended is now live!

    • Remastered all legacy Ragnarok creatures, items, structures and environment
    • New Tameable Creature: Bison
    • New Breedable Creature: Griffin
    • New Boss Fight: Nunatak

     

    Day 1 Lost Colony Expansion Pass Content Available Now!

    New Fantastic Tame - Drakelings: Gain immediate access to the enchanting Drakelings, miniature dragons that serve as both a steadfast shoulder pet and a versatile tool. With four distinct seasonal variations, each offering unique passive benefits and the ability to be wielded for powerful attacks and tactical support for your allies!

    New Companion - Veilwyn: This captivating companion dynamically enhances your adventures with its aura-based buffs for defense, offense, and speed! Unleash its active abilities to revitalize yourself and your creatures, or to empower your next decisive strike. Prepare for a game-changer: this creature can evolve into one of two formidable forms with the official release of Lost Colony, each unlocking entirely new and potent abilities!

    New Weapon - Template Hammer: Revolutionize and simplify your base building with this essential tool! The Structure Template system allows you to select a portion of your existing base, save it as a reusable template, and then easily replicate that structure in other locations. Say goodbye to tedious repetition and hello to rapid base expansion and consistent design!

    New Structure - TEK Bunker: The underground is now your battleground, as you can deploy the incredible new TEK Bunker to expand your base underneath the earth into a whole new playing-field.

    New Cosmetics - DarkTek Cosmetics: Don this striking fusion of gothic elegance and sci-fi technology with a captivating bloodthirsty undertone, including armor component skins, sword skin, and Dark Drakeling skin.

    New Player Skill Tree: Master a new style of progression with exclusive early access to a new skill system. Earn points by achieving Milestones - sets of achievements spanning all aspects of ARK gameplay - and invest them in skills across three distinct trees, allowing for deep specialization as a master of creatures, a seasoned explorer, or a resourceful survivor. 
    Please note: This is just the first phase of the Player Skill Tree system. It will be significantly expanded for Full Release with additional Branches, Skills and Milestones

    • Beast Mastery Skills
      • Unleash your inner alpha with the new Beast Mastery branch, focused on mounts, taming, and imprinting.
        • Experienced Killer (3 ranks, 1 SP each): 
          • Mounts gain +10/20/30% more XP from kills.
        • Mounted Opportunist (3 ranks, 2 SP each): 
          • On kill, mount has a 5/10/15% chance to restore 10% stamina.
        • Essence Eater (2 ranks, 4 SP each): 
          • 10% chance to gain +2.5/5% damage for 20s (stacks 3x) on mount kill.
        • Spectral Mount (Active, 13 SP):
          •  Mount becomes spectral for 15s - no stamina cost, untargetable, immune to dismount.
        • Bonded Taming (3 ranks, 2 SP each):
          • Tamed creatures gain +10/20/30% imprint bonus.
        • Imprinter (2 ranks, 4 SP each): 
          • Increases imprint effectiveness by 5/10%.
        • Twin Imprint (Active, 13 SP): 
          • Share your imprint bonus with an ally for 60 minutes.
    • Wayfarer Skills
      • Master mobility, survival, and trickery with the Wayfarer branch, designed for solo runners, flankers, and clever escape artists.
        • Hot Blooded (3 ranks, 1 SP each): 
          • Boosts natural health regen by +100/200/300%.
        • Heavy Footed (3 ranks, 2 SP each): 
          • Reduces fall damage by 10/20/30%, and knocks back nearby enemies when you fall.
        • Smoke Magician (2 ranks, 4 SP each): 
          • Smoke Grenades last +15/30% longer. Throwing one breaks traps and drops aggro (3 min cooldown).
        • Spirit Rush (Active, 13 SP): 
          • +100% movement speed for 15s; phase through tamed and wild creatures.
        • Bloodlust (3 ranks, 2 SP each): 
          • Melee kqills grant +10/20/30% movement speed for 5s.
        • Barbed Blades (2 ranks, 4 SP each): 
          • Metal Sword/Pike hits have a 2.5/5% chance to cause a bleed (5% max HP over 10s).
        • Curse Reflection (Active, 13 SP): 
          • Reflect 50% of damage taken for 4s back to attackers.
    • Utility Skills
      • Support your tribe, streamline your workflow, and maximize efficiency with the Utility branch - ideal for builders, gatherers, and crafters.
        • Well-Oiled Machine (3 ranks, 1 SP each): 
          • Reduces repair cost of items and structures by 10/20/30%.
        • Speedy Harvester (3 ranks, 2 SP each): 
          • Gain +5% move speed per harvest (max 5 stacks) for 10/15/20s per stack.
        • The Midas Touch (2 ranks, 4 SP each): 
          • 3/6% chance to turn a harvested node gold — gold nodes yield more resources and have more HP.
        • Mass Production (2 ranks, 4 SP each): 
          • 3/6% chance to double output when crafting ammo.
        • Strong Back (3 ranks, 2 SP each): 
          • Reduces weight of structures in inventory by 10/20/30%.
        • Tracker (Active, 13 SP): 
          • For 60s, detect enemy players, tames, structures, and key resource nodes (Crystal, Obsidian, Metal, Pearls, Silicate, Oil, Sulfur, Element) within 80m.
        • Telekinesis (Active, 13 SP): 
          • For 60s, remotely access containers, toggle structures, and pick up items within 30m.

    Changes 

    • Drakelings have been added to Scorched Earth, Extinction, Ragnarok, Astraeos and The Center
    • Veilwyns have been temporarily added to Aberration, Extinction, Ragnarok, Astraeos, and The Center
      • Max Wild level is currently 100
      • Veilwyns will be transferable to Lost Colony Official servers starting at the map’s launch
    • Added a new sparkly material for Silica Pearls so they are easier to see underwater
    • Mammals and other non-egg layers now provide kibble from the BioGrinder
    • Artifact Pedestal can now also snap to Half pillars

    Bug Fixes

    • Fixed a client crash when transferring between modded servers
    • Fixed an issue using ItemStackSizeMultiplier where it did not display the correct Armor/Weapon damage values on icons
    • Fixed Quarter Roof & Stair obstructing with Pillars and Beams
    • Fixed Animated Series cosmetics displaying the wrong colors
    • Fixed BioGrinder’s harvested resources not matching the creature’s harvest component
    • Fixed some egg layers not providing kibble from the BioGrinder
    • Fixed Maeguana only giving basic kibble from the BioGrinder
    • Fixed blood being red when grinding a different blood colored creature in the BioGrinder
    • Fixed creatures grinded in the BioGrinder popping out of existence when killed, they should now fade
    • Fixed various map issues on The Island, The Center, Extinction, Astraeos
    • Fixed some clipping and deforming issues with the Summer Bash Shark Costume
    • Fixed a visual issue with the Reaper Queen on medium/low graphics
    • Fixed inability to change name or description of a custom recipe with a gamepad
    • Fixed inability to toggle auto-crafting in the cooking pot when a note was inside
    • Fixed a visual issue with the parachute on low graphics
    • Fixed a visual issue when flying straight down while riding a Wyvern
    • Fixed an issue that caused baby Armadoggo to be unclaimable on server
    • Fixed several exploits
    • Fixed several client crashes
    • Fixed several server crashes
    • FPS DROP FIX on PC: We've introduced dynamic VRAM management to mitigate instances of memory buildup caused by changes in how memory is allocated in UE5.2 vs 5.5. This build up would lead to major FPS degradation that took a significant amount of time to recover. Our temporary system adapts internal rendering settings to improve stability and prevent the FPS drop. Cards with 8GB VRAM are operating close to the memory limit, and therefore will often have the new system turned on. When the low-VRAM circumstance is detected, this will result in a performance loss of about 15%, however this should prevent the ~90% FPS drop. This is a temporary workaround while we work on fundamentally resolving this issue, either by restoring the 5.2 behaviour or working with Epic to fix the underlying bug with the transient VRAM allocator.
    • Speculative Foliage Fix on PC: Harvested foliage would reappear on the client upon login or leaving caves, but not be harvestable. We'll be looking to incorporate the fix on consoles in the coming days if there are no additional side effects.
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    dalehotz

    So If you select ragnarok from filter its not available to play yet, but theres players in those maps.   The microsoft store opens to install bobs tall tales.    will not install.    

    rag seperate map isnt on the store

     

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    Jennashb

    SRSLY what is with not being able to install

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    Morikar

    TL;DR: Install The Center first and then install Ragnarok.

     

    Anyone that might be having trouble installing, its likely you still need to have The Center installed in order to install Ragnarok as a map. Thats how it works in ASE so i wouldn't be surprised if The Center and Ragnarok were still tethered like that. If that doesn't work, game is extremely unstable right now so its best to wait a bit longer for them to stabilize the game again. Assuming if they even can.

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    FentScifer

    I will take time to give my feedback on ASA until now.

     

    The game is amazing although it's still in early access. Bugs, crashes, save lost, etc are expected for an early access game even if people tends to forget it.

    Adding early content into a game in early access is fine. I just hope one day we will get early news about what content is coming 😃

     

     

    I understand you need money considering how huge the game is (gameplay, content and servers). Having paid content like DLCs or premium mods is fine. But keep it simple.

     

    Currently, we have :

    • Lost Colony DLC, not available for purchase (Steam)
    • Lost Colony Expansion Pass, available and contains the Fantastic Tames Drakeling DLC and the Lost Colony DLC
    • Fantastic Tames Drakeling DLC, not available for purchase (Steam)

    So you sell Lost Colony DLC and Fantastic Tames Drakeling DLC into the expansion pass but the individual DLCs aren't available for purchase. That's very confusing!

     

    ASA can't convince people to leave ASE because it's less accessible than ASE. ASA needs a better computer, is more expensive and has more constraints when playing (like DLC/premium creatures not tameable in game for players who didn't bought) compared to ASE. If you make buying the game a tedious task as well, you will further limit the access to the game.

     

    Personally, I think ASE was and is very cheap considering that's a great game developed for 7 years and with servers.

    ASA is still cheap for what it will be.

     

    Until now, premium mods, paid maps and paid creatures is fine for me. If you want to make money from incoming stuff, just make Season Pass:

    • Fantastic Tames Season Pass with all current and incoming Fantastic Tames.
    • Map Season Pass with Astraeos, Lost Colony and others to come.
    • Ark 2 Season Pass with Ark 2 DLC(s). An idea to include Ark 2 as ASA DLC(s) instead of new game. ASA is a sandbox game so I prefer extends it instead of replacing it. Also, I don't want ASA finishing with unfixed bugs like ASE because there is a new game that replaces it.
    • Premium mods Tools Season Pass that includes mods for QoL features (no map nor creature) from mods added into the game and apart from maps or creatures DLCs. No pay to win in it! Unwanted mods can be disabled at least via ini.config.

    These season pass can also promote the content to come, like Bob Tall Tales did, and make people understand the cost of the game.

    As a side note, I'm not against pay to win content. PvP is generally rough so pay to win or not, it will never be fair (alpha tribe cough…).

     

    To finish, it won't be fun if I don't talk about delays. How about giving a time span instead of a date ? The delays are now lower than 2 days so giving a release time span of 2 days seems good.

     

    Make ASA the greatest sandbox game ever (not ASE nor Ark 2).

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    MalarOpossum867

    Wait, Ragnarok has a new boss arena? It no longer uses the famous Dragon and Manticore fight? Well, then - does that mean that Valguero is also gonna get a new boss to replace its 3-boss fight? If so, it better be something like a giant Reaper Queen!

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    Monkeypuzzle

    How do we disable seeing the skill tree notifications in game if we don't choose to buy it?

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    FlorianWind9

    Okay; so let's ignore the fact that Rag was released 2 days later than WC said it would be: again. Because, at this point it would actually be silly and disappointing if they did hit a stated release date. It's more of an amusing personal quirk for this development studio than anything; which can be thought of fondly if you choose to do so.

    What my interest and question is; is where is the massive top-down complete above and beyond a simple re-release or remaster map design and experience that you talked about a few CCs ago?

    Ragnarok has been and still is my absolute favorite map in Ark for many reasons. As such I am quite familiar with the map. So did you, WC, just make the decision not to show any of these wildly massive terrain redesign changes in the trailer? Or, as I expected, are there none? Because aside from an increased amount of foliage, which is for some reason standard in all the ASA maps even on Scorched Earth which to me makes absolutely no sense, and a few very minor tweaks; all I saw was the exact same map design and terrain as in ASE but with different lighting. 

    Now, don't mistake me for being upset about no new terrain redesign. I was actually extremely concerned about this when they stated it, as I liked Ragnarok exactly the way it was.

    What my issue is; is when a company makes a wildly extensive statement like: "A complete top-to-bottom redesign, Ragnarok Ascended goes beyond a return or a remaster: it's a full-scale revival" and then releases a product which is absolutely no such thing. Things like this from companies cause me to avoid them, because all I see is them claiming a solid cast-iron product with expensive high quality textured paint, and then delivering a cheap plastic product covered in glossy lead-based paint that will crack the moment I touch it. I can not trust, believe, or get hyped up about anything a company like this says.

    WC; you do not need to make these ridiculously over-the-top statements in order to sell your product. Rag is one of the most beloved maps: it sells itself. All you need to say is that it is remastered in ASA with better lighting and denser foliage. That's it. Don't go spouting lies for absolutely no reason. Any of us who have been watching you since the launch of ASA know that you did do a fairly massive redesign of The Island map: which a majority of the fans either hated or at the least disliked because it messed up what they already knew and loved about the terrain of the original map: and since then either because of this backlash, or because of a lack of time and resources and you guys just being your general lazy selfs that we have known now for years, Scorched Earth's "complete redesign" was in comparison very scaled back; with the following maps being almost nonexistent.

    You do not need to say to us that these maps are "top-to-bottom redesigned" in order to sell us on these maps. In-fact, I'd think statements like that would only cause worry and concern in your game's playing community. The reality is that everyone who is going to buy ASA already has; and hyping them up will not typically cause them to buy it again because they already have it. So, making these ludicrous statements is an utter waste of time on your part because it won't get you any more sales and for those who already own the game they do not need to be strung along as they will be happy for the remastered maps regardless. 

     

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    JCPereira

    The Vault is the best idea you guys have come up with so far. It has the potential to make PVP servers work. But making the Vault breakable is pointless.

    Having a safe, unhackable location for a solo player means being able to thrive to the point where you can kill bosses, stock up on items, and maintain a Tek Generator.

    I've been playing Ark for over 10 years and I can say with certainty that official PVP servers are impossible in the long run for SOLO players.

    The Bunker has the potential to solve that.

    I understand that more work needs to be done to ensure the right balance for an unhackable vault, but doing this will definitely bring PVE players back to PVP, which is where the real fun is.

    Being able to fight on the surface, defeat bosses, and not worry about losing all your progress is what would make PVP truly interesting.

    Please. Thinking about this!

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    SuperGL 
    Hello, I purchased the ARK: Lost Colony Expansion Pass DLC on Steam, which states it supports Simplified Chinese, but there is actually no Simplified Chinese content. If you are unwilling to create translation content, could it be changed to support localization? Chinese players have our own translation community to create Chinese patches and maintain our passion for this game.

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    samd

    How are people adding lost colony to their personal servers as I can only find ragnarok and the new axe isn't on there

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