Wildcard Community StudioWildcard Posted August 15 Wildcard Community Posted August 15 Things are about to get a little crispy on Astraeos. On August 26, the final update to Astraeos arrives, and charging headfirst into the fray is the Boaratos, a fiery new bruiser that's happiest when things get up close, and preferably a little singed. Download in full resolution Built to stand tusk-to-toe with some of the toughest creatures on the ARKs, this hot-headed hog combines raw physical strength with fiery attacks and a knack for leaving its enemies bleeding, making it a must-have companion when facing particularly formidable opponents. But when there's no battle to be fought, those smoldering talents can still earn their keep around your tribe. Trees have a curious tendency to end up a little more... charred before the Boaratos brings them crashing down. And should you ever find yourself on the winning side of a fight with a Boaratos, let's just say the spoils might be best enjoyed around the breakfast table with a side of eggs. No matter what, Astraeos is going whole hog for its final update! 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 are fully unleashed for the first time across gaming platforms, and stay tuned as we spotlight more Cross-Platform Mods each week! This video features: Showcase Storage Skins by Kokoukohiro Forglar Part II by SnowyTrain Kawaii Sweet Structures by Kawaii_Creator Bathroom Clutter Evolved by Faine Ocean Platforms Catalogue - Custom Cosmetic by Fernandess, Dani_FM Wyrm Cosmetic by TheCleanSlate TyrannosaurusGoose by Nekatus_Modding Cliffans CC: Bionic Cosmo Cosmetic by Cliffan_ Untitled by Scorching_Kami Bjarnheim by Nekatus_Modding Paleo ARK - Evolution | Apex Predators by Team Paleo ARK Transfers on Genesis Ascended Part 1 Official servers will open on September 4th, allowing players to move items, creatures, and characters onto the map without restriction! We've also aligned the timing with the Genesis Part 1 Expires servers, giving players a couple of weeks to move everything over before those servers close on September 18th. And as always, don't forget to pack your Dodos in bubble wrap, Survivors! Conquest, introduced to ARK: Survival Ascended by Snail Games, focuses on large-scale PvP, with increased rates, and other changes listed below. The increased rates will allow tribes to set up and establish themselves quickly and enable them to rebuild after potential losses instead of being wiped completely. The official Conquest servers are open for PC, Xbox and PlayStation. If you need any support during the Conquest season, join the Conquest Enforcement's Discord. Conquest Season 8 details: Total of 18 maps all Genesis part 1 Cluster A: 12 servers that had transfers enabled with Classic before they shut down. Cluster B: 6 servers with Transfers only enabled between those 6 servers for 2 weeks, Transfers between Cluster A and Cluster B will open on July 17th at 10 am PT. 5x Rates Tek is enabled with the exception of: Tek Grenade Tapejara Tek Saddle Megalodon Tek Saddle Rock Drake Tek Saddle Mosasur Tek Saddle Tek Railgun Map: all 18 maps will become Genesis Part 1 This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, August 17. 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 ASA Mod Jam 2026 – Finalist Mods Are Live! We’re constantly blown away by the creativity of the ARK modding community, especially when players create new opportunities for fellow creators. That spirit is behind the independently run ASA Mod Jam 2026: Build the Future. Organized by Sandi Studios and CurseForge, this eight-week gauntlet kicks off on May 15th. It challenges solo devs and duos to build brand-new mods from scratch using the official ARK DevKit, with prizes on the line. The Top 13 finalist mods are now available! Explore these community-created mods available for you to try. You can easily find all of them in the in-game mod browser by searching for #ASAModJam2026. Bridges Ascended by Mobevents Corruption Unbound by Dooms Dahling & Scorching_Kami Engram Fragmentation by Shefski Extinction Overgrowth by Powerpoof Extraction Protocol by Bruno Fera’s TLCs: Megalania by fera_spielt Hyperion by Crane The Obolus Project by Nokosa Reforged Arsenal by Hacki_van_Bane Rustfall by Yutay The Wall by IIvan Vorath: Aquadomes by Trixt3r & Shinygati Whimsical Farming by Lordan_Lafluer & Cliffan Try out the mods, share your thoughts in the comments, and give them a thumbs up in-game if you enjoy them. Your feedback will assist the judges during the evaluation period from August 2 to August 17. The winners will be announced on August 21st! Thank you to all the talented creators who participated—this year's quality has been amazing! Creator: Syntac Syntac experiments with the Supercephalosornis Lab Station to genetically alter his own powerhouse! Creator: Chasun_ Chasun creates a beautiful base that is ideal for all your starting needs! Do you still remember the first stolen Wyvern Egg? by @TZULIN_ WONDERLAND by @falco_luna Gimme elements! Gimme! Gimme! by @zondeeee730 Tidepup by @kinosei_x2 Bulbdog by Lyly29 Little drawing of my favourite reaper of mine, Lucer by lohegrina My character with my 3 favorite dinos by koelium Photo Mode by repo24 You've earned your place in my memory, brother. Until we cross paths again in the wild. by onlyquartz Drakeling by akarimmu Named him Hephaestus by anhagath Photo Mode by brini2715. Enjoy your weekend! 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DragonHorse Posted August 15 Posted August 15 (edited) Dragonheart, Arkology Mod Dev & Boaratos Creator here!! I've been hard at work behind the scenes, making sure this guy is ready for his official Arrival to the base game of ARK as part of Astraeos final update on August 26th (baring any delays)! Here's your first official look of Boaratos who, with the help of some talented people in the modding community, got the glowup needed before being sent over to Wildcard for the final touches and balancing. I can't say too much about everything he'll do, you'll only have what the crunch provides, but once the update is out, I'll provide everything you need to know about official Boaratos, but I'll say this: One very important aspect of him will make him AN ESSENTIAL TAME FOR EVERYONE!! And i mean that quite literally! I do want to shoutout all the amazing people in the modding community who helped me get Boaratos ready to be shipped to Wildcard: Rebecca/DarkEdge: Boar Model, Saddle Advice, QA Testing before shipping to WC Faye: Retop, Rigging & Animations Unalio: Animations, some icons Loki: Textures & Haircards Hauki: Animations Mordekaiser: Sounds Riskybiscuits: The Original Concept Art when it was still planned as a mod, some icons Creep: Saddle Model Tristan: Animation QA, Coding Assistance Nick: Coding Assistance Sav: An Ability Icon Nekatus: Astraeos Map Creator for letting Boaratos join his map officially, QA UpFromTheDepths: QA, Awesome dude who will film Boaratos and make him look menacing since he's a filming genius I look forward to you all seeing and playing with Boaratos Edited August 15 by DragonHorse 12 1
Sheogorath Posted August 15 Posted August 15 Lets pray that the Astraeos official servers dont poop themselves like they've done in the past. Would actually like to enjoy the map after this release 😂
ChrisBManos Posted August 15 Posted August 15 I just realized that Concavenator is being added alongside the final update to Astraeos. 1
TyranntX Posted August 15 Posted August 15 So... the Fire piggy makes charcoal when knocking down trees? Because if so that's going to fast track bullet production. 6
Michau Posted August 15 Posted August 15 I just want new Theri, Giga and Quetz far more than upcoming creatures. 3
MJAInc Posted August 15 Posted August 15 Stoßzahn, Stoßzahn, Bumm! (Tusk, Tusk, Boom!) - ARK2 & ASA News | Deutsche ARK2 Community - ARK2 | Deutsches Community Forum https://ark2.de/news/sto%C3%9Fzahn-sto%C3%9Fzahn-bumm-tusk-tusk-boom-r254/
Ermerus Posted August 15 Posted August 15 8 hours ago, DragonHorse said: Dragonheart, Arkology Mod Dev & Boaratos Creator here!! I've been hard at work behind the scenes, making sure this guy is ready for his official Arrival to the base game of ARK as part of Astraeos final update on August 26th (baring any delays)! Here's your first official look of Boaratos who, with the help of some talented people in the modding community, got the glowup needed before being sent over to Wildcard for the final touches and balancing. I can't say too much about everything he'll do, you'll only have what the crunch provides, but once the update is out, I'll provide everything you need to know about official Boaratos, but I'll say this: One very important aspect of him will make him AN ESSENTIAL TAME FOR EVERYONE!! And i mean that quite literally! I do want to shoutout all the amazing people in the modding community who helped me get Boaratos ready to be shipped to Wildcard: Rebecca/DarkEdge: Boar Model, Saddle Advice, QA Testing before shipping to WC Faye: Retop, Rigging & Animations Unalio: Animations Loki: Textures & Haircards Hauki: Animations Mordekaiser: Sounds Riskybiscuits: The Original Concept Art when it was still planned as a mod Creep: Saddle Model Tristan: Animation QA, Coding Assistance Nick: Coding Assistance Sav: An Ability Icon Nekatus: Astraeos Map Creator for letting Boaratos join his map officially, QA UpFromTheDepths: QA, Awesome due who will film Boaratos and make him look menacing since he's a filming genius I look forawrd to you all seeing and playing with Boaratos Great job
Nihilos13 Posted August 15 Posted August 15 So, last we heard we were getting the galleon with Astraeos last update....curious it isn't mentioned yet..
Solastryke Posted August 15 Posted August 15 YES!!!! or if there will be a larger ship yard.. I want to build my main base on the galleon ship yard so I am trying to wait patiently...I have mentioned it in discord and radio silence
Apocalipsis18500 Posted August 17 Posted August 17 The New Boaratos is insane, it is literally a fire daeodon with horns, it looks like a demon 😈. The final update we need in Astraeos.
Embanii Posted August 20 Posted August 20 Final update? Hang on. Wait a second. Please tell me the huge underwater gate in the southwest corner is going to be utilised and we will get a water boss. It's been there since the start just teasing us all
Sharon5 Posted August 27 Posted August 27 The Boaratos looks like a great addition, especially with its fire abilities and utility outside combat. I’m also curious to see what makes it an “essential tame” once the full details are revealed.
worrisomewizard2 Posted August 27 Posted August 27 On 8/15/2026 at 1:07 AM, DragonHorse said: Dragonheart, Arkology Mod Dev & Boaratos Creator here!! I've been hard at work behind the scenes, making sure this guy is ready for his official Arrival to the base game of ARK as part of Astraeos final update on August 26th (baring any delays)! Here's your first official look of Boaratos who, with the help of some talented people in the modding community, got the glowup needed before being sent over to Wildcard for the final touches and balancing. I can't say too much about everything he'll do, you'll only have what the crunch provides, but once the update is out, I'll provide everything you need to know about official Boaratos, but I'll say this: One very important aspect of him will make him AN ESSENTIAL TAME FOR EVERYONE!! And i mean that quite literally! I do want to shoutout all the amazing people in the modding community who helped me get Boaratos ready to be shipped to Wildcard: Rebecca/DarkEdge: Boar Model, Saddle Advice, QA Testing before shipping to WC Faye: Retop, Rigging & Animations Unalio: Animations, some icons Loki: Textures & Haircards Hauki: Animations Mordekaiser: Sounds Riskybiscuits: The Original Concept Art when it was still planned as a mod, some icons Creep: Saddle Model Tristan: Animation QA, Coding Assistance Nick: Coding Assistance Sav: An Ability Icon Nekatus: Astraeos Map Creator for letting Boaratos join his map officially, QA UpFromTheDepths: QA, Awesome dude who will film Boaratos and make him look menacing since he's a filming genius I look forward to you all seeing and playing with Boaratos How do we tame it? Got one trapped and torpor goes down quick
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