Wildcard Admin StudioWildcard Posted January 11 Wildcard Admin Share Posted January 11 Happy New Year and welcome back, we hope you had a fantastic holiday season and are feeling rested after spending quality time with family, friends, and dinos! We’re going to cut straight to chase and bring you in to take a quick glance at a very high-level ASA content roadmap. Get ready for the next chapter in the ARK universe, ARK: Lost Colony drops this November, with pre-orders starting in April, when you’ll be able to enhance your immediate survival with early access to new gameplay systems and exclusive content. Prior to Lost Colony’s November launch, the team also has scheduled these major content releases: March 2025: ASA Unreal Engine 5.5 update April 2025: Free Ragnarok Ascended, Bison (Free Creature), and a Fantastic Tame June 2025: A new premium map in June (to be announced) August 2025: Free Valguero Ascended with a community-voted free creature, and Fantastic Tame With the ongoing work throughout the year, we want to take a bit more time to give the Genesis Ascended remaster the love and attention it deserves, and we’re now looking at: April 2026: Free Genesis Ascended Part 1 & Bob's True Tales Part 1 August 2026: Free Genesis Ascended Part 2 & Bob's True Tales Part 2 December 2026: Free Fjordur Ascended with a community-voted free creature Three Fantastic Tames spread throughout the year Over the course of the year, we’ll be sharing juicy details, sneak peeks, and reveals about all of this and more in our crunches, so stay tuned for more news! We still have a lot more going on behind the scenes so let’s touch on a few things the team’s currently working on: There’s steady progress being made on the Unreal Engine 5.5 upgrade, which will bring a range of impactful performance improvements along with our ongoing work splitting DLC maps into optional downloads so you’ll have more control over your storage space. Nvidia Frame Generation is also a priority, and we’re aiming to reintroduce it as an option very soon – we’re as eager to get it back in as you are to have it! Throw in some more surprise content additions, and we’re looking at a jam-packed first quarter of 2025! Since returning from the break, the team has been busy reviewing the feedback you've shared with us about Extinction and Bob's Tall Tales: Wasteland War. Your bug reports have been invaluable, and we want to extend a massive thanks to everyone who took the time to help us identify and address these issues. Here’s what we’re focusing on right now: Creature spawning issues: We’re working on various creature spawn issues across Extinction. Battle rig functionality: Some of you have reported hiccups with the rigs, and we’re diving into the mechanics to ensure they’re running smoothly. Crash fixes: Stability is a top priority for us, and we’re tackling crashes reported during gameplay, particularly on specific hardware configurations. General improvements: Addressing bug reports that came in with the Extinction launch Fixing exploits: We’ve been iterating quickly on exploits that violate our Code of Conduct. Please report players breaking the CoC here These updates will arrive along with a slew of miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements such as a bunch of Armadoggo fixes/QoL, fixing harvesting claimed nodes on PVE, various level design fixes (mesh holes etc), extinguisher grenade fixes, Tinkering Desk and more. Keep those reports coming, and stay tuned for updates as we roll out a slew of fixes and improvements! On Monday, January 13, Official Modded servers will receive config and settings updates: Nyrandil will be added to the cluster Nyrandil players: Please ensure there’s nothing in your cloud storage, as the merge will remove all items. Atlantis transfers will open. Appalachia transfers will remain closed. Thank you for your cooperation, and happy surviving! 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 across gaming platforms and stay tuned as we spotlight more Cross-Platform Mods each week! This video features: Nekatus’ Nordic Skins by Nekatus_Modding Deimos Cosmetics: Roman Empire Wardrobe by SurviveDeimos Shoko’s Neon Cosmetic by Shokomaki No Untameables - Reaper Queens by Myrmecoleontidae Myrm’s custom Creations - Dracoteuthis by Myrmecoleontidae Paddletail Spino by MurtBurt The Extreme Creatures: Spino by Pat1419 Arkology - Desolatitan by Dragonheart7998 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: February 7th 2024 For the second round, the following mods will be included: Any Colour Sets [Crossplay] by EclipseModding Auto Fishery by GaiaStudios Paleo ARK - Evolution | Apex Predators (Crossplay) by UpFromTheDepths Aussie Additions Diamantinasaurus by nickbs2 Dino Shop by sektor50000 Prefabs: Medieval Town by Gaia Studios Colossuscorpius by GryphePadar ARK Wilds: Sivatherium by wildwaghorn You can join them by searching in the server browser! Happy Surviving! This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, January 13. 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 Fan Art Gallery | Screenshot Gallery | Artist Feedback Form Creator: LolsAtLance Welcome to the ultimate All-in-One Wasteland Base building tutorial for ARK: Extinction Ascended! Creator: PrettyLilFreak The most complete guide on Gasbag, from their lore (probably) to their taming process, with a twist! Corrupted Wyvern by heroicdino16 Delusional Crystal Wind Managarmr by @rianeko_mabi Armadoggo by @SS38529630 Let's go buddy! by @falco_luna And we can't live if we're too afraid to die by nanostel Fan Art by akeunyub The King of Shadows by starld77 Photo Mode by catcat_wesley Wasteland Stego by nemesisstar Photo Mode by ivydrax Mad Max Ranch almost finished by venkou902189 Photo Mode by dinokiller120 Enjoy your weekend!Studio Wildcard Twitter: twitter.com/survivethearkDiscord: discord.com/invite/playarkReddit: reddit.com/r/playarkInstagram: instagram.com/survivethearkTwitch: twitch.tv/survivethearkSteam: steamcommunity.com/app/346110Youtube: youtube.com/survivethearkFacebook: facebook.com/survivethearkThreads: threads.net/@survivethearkOfficial Wiki: ark.wiki.gg View full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triklit006 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Creature votes when 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altain Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 I hope this was just an oversight, but I saw no mention of Lost Island in the road map. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabeluna27 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 (edited) What out Crystal Isles and Lost Island? (EDIT: I just read Dolly confirmed on Discord they're planned to be coming on 2027.) Edited January 11 by gabeluna27 8 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowShadex Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 What about crystal isles and lost island? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izalveri Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 (edited) Please stop doing Fantastic Tames. Micro-transactions are hostile, and we used to praise you for not having them. At the very least, please give the option for unofficial server owners to buy it for the whole server so that not every member needs to buy it. We (my servers and friends) are deeply saddened by the Fantastic Tames and how it excludes people who can't afford to keep buying micro-transaction purchases, and as such we have refused to purchase any. We do however look forward to Lost Colony and the future. We have high hopes, because we sincerely love this game. Edited January 11 by Izalveri 2 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xpexp Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Do you guys know when these updates will come out? Taming Manas and Gachas is close to impossible with their respective bugs. Also no Crystal Isles? That's the map I was most excited for! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplyFilipo Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Soooooooooo... no Ark 2? Seriously? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELIEX Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 (edited) I'm looking forward to the managarm and creature spawn fixes, as gigas, carchas, and gachas don't spawn unless the server has been restarted or if you're very lucky they spawn Edited January 11 by ELIEX 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thesurvivalist2019 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 what about Lost island and Crystal Isles? 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky16 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 I am intrigued, and thank you for brining back the nividia FG. I'm curious if 5070 will be able to run this game. Hope so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyhobo Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 so year and a half of barely nothing new dino wise -.- ooof wonder how many players going to quit after finding out this 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thesurvivalist2019 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 3 minutes ago, crazyhobo said: so year and a half of barely nothing new dino wise -.- ooof wonder how many players going to quit after finding out this i can agree a little bit. but hey, as long as they get it right. im willing to wait. but let me ask you. would you rather have it now and it be buggy? or wait for them to get it done enough so its play able? i know it will be buggy at first as it usually is but still. i waited a year for genesis before. i can do it again. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoganRyan01 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 21 minutes ago, SimplyFilipo said: Soooooooooo... no Ark 2? Seriously? let them finish ASA first bro 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoganRyan01 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 10 minutes ago, crazyhobo said: so year and a half of barely nothing new dino wise -.- ooof wonder how many players going to quit after finding out this theres still Deinotherium, Helicoprion, Brachiosaurus, Acrocanthosaurus, Cryolophosaur and Concavenator (all confirmed free) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blubbaum Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Can you please teach SIR 5RM8 to go through doors and gates? Because he can't do that! That would be really nice. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyhobo Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 10 minutes ago, Thesurvivalist2019 said: i can agree a little bit. but hey, as long as they get it right. im willing to wait. but let me ask you. would you rather have it now and it be buggy? or wait for them to get it done enough so its play able? i know it will be buggy at first as it usually is but still. i waited a year for genesis before. i can do it again. every map been a buggy mess and honestly would rather see new map gen 1 gen 2 and then the other maps 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimalNacho Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Crystal Isles and Lost Island have left the chat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverRannus Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 48 minutes ago, triklit006 said: Creature votes when Seriously, I got designs waiting for Val and I want to submit them!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valentinea1993 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 43 minutes ago, Izalveri said: Please stop doing Fantastic Tames. Micro-transactions are hostile, and we used to praise you for not having them. At the very least, please give the option for unofficial server owners to buy it for the whole server so that not every member needs to buy it. We are deeply saddened by the Fantastic Tames and how it excludes people who can't afford to keep buying micro-transaction purchases, and as such we have refused to purchase any. We do however look forward to Lost Colony and the future. We have high hopes, because we sincerely love this game. We are not deeply saddened You are a small minority, dont use your voice for the whole community 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stokori Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 I'm so excited about the upcoming maps -- especially Lost Colony -- but if you're really going to keep doing them, then please, please make it so that unofficial server owners can buy Fantastic Tames for the whole server. The Nitrado exclusivity deal has been bad enough for unofficial server owners, please don't screw us over on this one too. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyranntX Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 54 minutes ago, Izalveri said: Please stop doing Fantastic Tames. Micro-transactions are hostile, and we used to praise you for not having them. At the very least, please give the option for unofficial server owners to buy it for the whole server so that not every member needs to buy it. We are deeply saddened by the Fantastic Tames and how it excludes people who can't afford to keep buying micro-transaction purchases, and as such we have refused to purchase any. We do however look forward to Lost Colony and the future. We have high hopes, because we sincerely love this game. YOU are deeply saddened, most of us however always look forward to these cheap DLC tames and love using them. Also, PvP scrubs are willing to spend hundreds of times more for a top tier bred tame from a mega-tribe anyway so what exactly is the harm other than "I'm too poor to afford this." Don't act like you speak for the community, because you don't. 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowh Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Crashing is going to be fixed? That is amazing because xbox series s surely needs it badly. Ty for working on it wildcard 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkentia Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 you should seriously consider creating a bundle for fantastic tames because otherwise you will lose more money than you gain because in the future if there are for example 10 fantastic tames new players will have to pay 50 $ just into fantastic taming if they want. have access to all the content of the game which will discourage more than one 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basl Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 So all this years past and you all didn’t figure a fair way to prevent random structure spam on official PvE but found thousands ways to sell DLCs and Mods ?? that’s shameful act guys ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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