Coachbrian

Switch version is based on an older version prior to the Arthro update

Island is the only map on the Switch

The stat mutation likely went into movement speed or something else that doesn't change. Check out the Reddit forums for a better explanation. I think there are a few categories that can get a mutation stat that won't actually improve a stat level.

I think Nitrado settings calling server clusters "cross Arks" is what confused me.

Did the devs forget that the Switch only has one map and that Cross Arks aren't possible?

Good luck getting a dev response, GM Argosy told me to post here specifically(as a solution for my ticket)for the devs and not a one has acknowledged anything. Enjoy your proof of concept.

It seemed like Chris implied it's as good as it will get. No idea about updates(either fixes or DLC) other than GM Argosy saying they weren't aware of any coming.

GM Argosy replied to my ticket(middle of December)and stated that they didn't know of anything planned. In a reddit post maybe a week later, one of the Chris's replied that the Switch was at it's operational limits with the current version of Ark. So apparently this is just a proof of concept for $50.

The bad render/draw distances definitely make it interesting. As another PS4 player with lots of hours in Ark, my opinion of the Switch version is different than yours. I got a refund.

You can play single player offline, I did in the GameStop parking lot.

Gamestop is accepting returns if you call their customer service number

Compies disappear after you kill them so you can't harvest them.