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Hey Survivors and welcome to another edition of the Community Crunch. We hope you’ve had time to dig into the high-level road map we shared last week and it’s awesome to see the community buzzing with excitement. Meanwhile we’ve been heads down tackling fixes for Extinction and working on upcoming content. Speaking of… Download in full resolution We are excited to announce that Astraeos, created by the talented Nekatus and sponsored by Nitrado, is ascending into being an Official Partner DLC! Originally slated as our “June Premium Map Surprise,” we’re bringing it forward–Astraeos will now launch on February 12th for $14.99 as a full-fledged and fully-supported DLC, instead of a Premium Mod! This stunning -264km² map will be available on all platforms and fully integrated into the main clusters with official servers, making it a seamless addition to your ARK worlds. But the tale of Astraeos doesn’t end at launch. Like myths of old, it will grow over time as Nekatus continues to shape the world, adding new realms, updates and challenges worthy of the gods. Mark your calendars for February 12th and prepare for a massive mythical adventure! Discover an exciting array of mods in our showcase: dominate the wild with the deadly yet loyal Gigantophis, redefine your strategy with Sparky, a customizable dragon companion, and light up your world with Neon Structure Skin, transforming over 66 structures into glowing futuristic designs. Complete the look with Jams' NeoTokyo Cosmetics, offering cyberpunk-inspired player and gear customizations for a dystopian edge. This video features: Moro's Gigantophis by MoroNada Sparky by brunoamaraltm Neon Structures Skin by SnowyTrain Jams' NeoTokyo Cosmetics by Jams_uWu This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, January 20. PVP/PVE: 2x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience Small Tribes: 4.5x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience ARKpocalypse: 5x Harvesting, Taming and Experience Fan Art Gallery | Screenshot Gallery | Artist Feedback Form Creator: Syntac Syntac tames a Desolatitan and tests its abilities! Creator: Gingarella In this video, Gingarella shows you a great method to defeat the Forest Titan solo on Official PVE! Sky mid-battle against a corrupted Rex (Art trade with @WolfTek7) by @TekARK_01 Locke next to a tek trike (Art trade with @TekARK_01) by @WolfTek7 The Aberration is fun by @kiba_tsume0220 Gassy Bags by @SoupAscended ARK Shastasaurus by dragon0415sk Gasbags are so cute! by prettylilfreak_ Evo Giganotosaurus by nezuyu Photo Mode by frozen_soap Photo Mode by cosmicman5455 Photo Mode by catcat_wesley Photo Mode by mimuspolyglottos Photo Mode by moda_moda_moda Enjoy your weekend! Studio Wildcard Twitter: twitter.com/survivetheark Discord: discord.com/invite/playark Reddit: reddit.com/r/playark Instagram: instagram.com/survivetheark Twitch: twitch.tv/survivetheark Steam: steamcommunity.com/app/346110 Youtube: youtube.com/survivetheark Facebook: facebook.com/survivetheark Threads: threads.net/@survivetheark Official Wiki: ark.wiki.gg View full article

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/survivetheark Discord: discord.com/invite/playark Reddit: reddit.com/r/playark Instagram: instagram.com/survivetheark Twitch: twitch.tv/survivetheark Steam: steamcommunity.com/app/346110 Youtube: youtube.com/survivetheark Facebook: facebook.com/survivetheark Threads: threads.net/@survivetheark Official Wiki: ark.wiki.gg View full article

Survivors, As the end of the year approaches, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on what makes this season truly special—not just the festivities, but the connections we share. For many, this time of year can be full of warmth and laughter, but it can also be a little lonely. That’s where gaming communities like ours shine brightest. Together, we’ve built a space where friendships thrive, adventures are shared, and no one has to face the world (or the wilds) alone. It’s been a roar-some journey and we’re so grateful to have you along for the ride. From the epic stories you’ve created to the incredible support you’ve shown us, you’ve been at the heart of everything we do. Whether you’re taming apex predators, building elaborate (or square) bases, or just enjoying the quiet beauty of a sunrise in-game, you’ve made this world, and our community, something truly special. So, here’s to you, Survivors. To the friendships formed, the laughs shared, and the memories yet to come. As we step toward a new year together, we’re excited for what’s ahead—new challenges, new adventures, and, of course, more ways to bring us all closer and have fun. Thank you for being part of our tribe. How ever you’re spending this season, know that you’re never alone here. Stay safe, stay wild, and stay connected. The Studio Wildcard Team View full article

The night sky sparkles gifts falling from the sky, and the faint jingle of bells echoes across the ARK—it can only mean one thing: RaptorClaus is back! Sailing through the midnight sky in his festive sleigh, he’s dropping gifts packed with high-end loot, Mistletoe for the nice, and Coal for the naughty. Keep your eyes on the skies, Survivors—the holiday magic is about to begin! 🌲 🌲 Download in full resolution Deck the halls with boughs of holly! Winter Wonderland returns with new presents and goodies for ARK survivors. The epic winter-themed holiday event begins on December 23, 2024 and will be live until January 9, 2025 on Official Servers. ❄️ December 23rd to January 9th ❄️ 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 ❄️ RaptorClaus - at midnight (game time) on all maps Santa's Big Helper Yeti - Drops Coal and Mistletoe. Abominable Snowman - Drops Coal and Mistletoe. Pegomastax Grouch- Drops Coal and Mistletoe. Steals Gift Boxes in return for a special reward. Wild Rideable Reindeer - Drops Coal and Mistletoe. Can be fed Rockarrot and ridden for additional drop amounts. Gacha Claus *NEW* *Event-specific recipes are now on the Smithy instead of the Cooking Pot ❄️ RaptorClaus Hyaenadeer Chibi-Festive Bulbdog (Green) *NEW* Chibi-Festive Bulbdog (Red) *NEW* Chibi-Festive Featherlight (Green) *NEW* Chibi-Festive Featherlight (Red) *NEW* Chibi-Festive Glowtail (Green) *NEW* Chibi-Festive Glowtail (Red) *NEW* Chibi-Festive Shinehorn (Green) *NEW* Chibi-Festive Shinehorn (Red) *NEW* Chibi-Gacha Claus *NEW* Chibi-Reindeer *NEW* White-Collar Kairuku Chibi *NEW* ❄️ Happy Clap Emote Nutcracker Dance Emote Shiver Emote Snow Angel Emote Jolly Jump Emote *NEW* Caroling Emote *NEW* ❄️ Blue-Ball Winter Beanie Skin Candy Cane Club Skin Christmas Bola Skin Dino Ornament Swimsuit Skins Felt Reindeer Antlers Skin Gray-Ball Winter Beanie Skin Green-Ball Winter Beanie Skin HLN-A Winter Beanie Skin Jerboa Wreath Swimsuit Skins Megaloceros Reindeer Costume Noglin Regift Winter Beanie Skin Noglin Swimsuit Skins Nutcracker Slingshot Skin Purple-Ball Winter Beanie Skin Purple-Ball Winter Beanie Skin (Winter Wonderland 5) Raptor Sleighing Winter Beanie Skin Red-Ball Winter Beanie Skin Santa Costume Skin Santa Hat Skin Snowy Winter Beanie Skin Ugly Carno Sweater Skin Ugly Chibi Sweater Skin Ugly Bronto Sweater Skin Ugly Bulbdog Sweater Skin Ugly Caroling Sweater Skin Ugly Noglin Regift Sweater Skin Ugly Raptor Claws Sweater Skin Ugly Rockwell Sweater Skin Ugly T-Rex Sweater Skin Yeti Swimsuit Skins Full-body Krampus Costume Player Character Skin/Cosmetic Santa’s Workshop Smithy Structure Skin Festive Forge Structure Skin Gingerbread Person Costume *NEW* Snowman Hat *NEW* Winter Gloves *NEW* Candycane Pike Skin *NEW* Candycane Spike Wall *NEW* ❄️ Coal Festive Dino Candy Gift Box Holiday Lights Holiday Stocking Holiday Tree Mistletoe Snowman Wreath ❄️ ActualBlack Cyan DeepPink Dino Dark Purple Mint Lavender Dino Light Purple Dino Light Blue DragonGreen0 Jade PineGreen SpruceGreen DarkMagenta Glacial PowderBlue Teal DarkViolet Red Green Light Grey Light Red Dark Red Dino Light Red Dino Light Green Dino Medium Green Dino Albino NearWhite Yellow From the Main Menu, select the mod tab. Search for Winter Wonderland in the ARK Mod list and Install it. Mod ID: 927090 After it's installed, go back to your game setup screen and select 'Mod Settings' You will see Winter Wonderland and any other mods you've downloaded in 'Available Mods' Select Winter Wonderland and activate it. If you would like to enable Winter Wonderland on your private servers, please add the mod ID to your server command-line launch arguments (-mods=modID). No other changes should be necessary to activate the event. Mod ID: 927090. Gear-up for 'Wasteland War' on ARK Extinction, the thrilling conclusion of Bob’s Tall Tales! Drive through the desolate wastes in highly-customizable cars called 'BattleRigs—with over 10,000 possible variations—and blaze your own high-octane trail of destruction. Build an epic wasteland stronghold with new structures to defend your tribe's legacy against all challengers. Equip yourself with explosive spears and fire-quenching grenades to dominate the battlefield. Tame the loyal Armadoggo, a unique permanent companion you can outfit with powerful armor attachments to unlock incredible new abilities. So fuel-up, kick the tires, and forge your destiny as the ruler of this post-apocalyptic world! Buy the expansion pass now on Steam, XBOX, or PlayStation! Finish your journey through the worlds of ARK in ‘Extinction’, where the story began and ends: on Earth itself! An Element-infested, ravaged planet filled with fantastical creatures both organic & technological, Earth holds both the secrets of the past and the keys to its salvation. As a veteran Survivor who has conquered all previous obstacles, your ultimate challenge awaits: can you defeat the gigantic roaming Titans which dominate the planet, and complete the ARK cycle to save Earth's future? This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, December 23. 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: Etholdir Take a tour of this incredible Christmas Village just in time for the Holidays! Creator: SongbirdGaming Listen to this fun twist on a holiday classic: "Am Armadoggo for Christmas"! When the Fear is Ascended by sillymillipede Near the end by @WolfTek7 Fan art by Rasvim Chibi T-Rex by KOKOC Wyverns by charyzard-art Chibi of Helena's canon design by ashamazingg Shadowmane - handmade art doll by sayvaris Photo Mode by frozen_soap Photo Mode by bluejay9675 A prehistoric encounter by nemesisstar Photo Mode by brini2715. Base on The Island by posejdoon Enjoy your weekend! 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Gear-up for 'Wasteland War' on ARK Extinction, the thrilling conclusion of Bob’s Tall Tales! Drive through the desolate wastes in highly-customizable cars called 'BattleRigs—with over 10,000 possible variations—and blaze your own high-octane trail of destruction. Build an epic wasteland stronghold with new structures to defend your tribe's legacy against all challengers. Equip yourself with explosive spears and fire-quenching grenades to dominate the battlefield. Tame the loyal Armadoggo, a unique permanent companion you can outfit with powerful armor attachments to unlock incredible new abilities. So fuel-up, kick the tires, and forge your destiny as the ruler of this post-apocalyptic world! Buy the expansion pass now on Steam, XBOX, or PlayStation! Armadoggo Forge an unbreakable bond with your ultimate survival companion! More than just a pet, Armadoggo digs for treasure, fetches items, and protects you from harm, with powerful armor attachments to further enhance their abilities. And, yes, you can pet the dog! BattleRigs Your key to Wasteland conquest! Customize these powerful, highly modular, all-terrain war machines with a variety of attachments and heavy-duty turrets, then blaze your own trail of destruction. Over 10,000 possible variations! WarPig Outfit Set Includes Hat, Shirt, Pants, Gloves and Boots Warlord Outfit Set Includes Hat, Shirt, Pants, Gloves and Boots BattleRig Garage Gear up and roll out! This fortified garage is your command center for building, customizing, and unleashing your BattleRigs on the Wasteland. Explosive Spear Stick it to your enemies! This devastating weapon combines brutal melee combat with explosive power, detonating for maximum carnage. And so much more! Buy the expansion pass now on Steam, XBOX, or PlayStation! Finish your journey through the worlds of ARK in ‘Extinction’, where the story began and ends: on Earth itself! An Element-infested, ravaged planet filled with fantastical creatures both organic & technological, Earth holds both the secrets of the past and the keys to its salvation. As a veteran Survivor who has conquered all previous obstacles, your ultimate challenge awaits: can you defeat the gigantic roaming Titans which dominate the planet, and complete the ARK cycle to save Earth's future? Extinction brings survivors back to where the mysterious journey all started; Earth. What was once a lush and thriving home world is now a corrupt, hostile and desolate shell of its former self. Venture into the diverse landscape where ruins of a past civilization reveal clues to Earth’s demise along with the keys to reviving its future. At the heart of this bleak and foreboding terrain is an overgrown, deserted technological metropolis that rises amidst the waste. Discover and explore long abandoned micro-biospheres which served as the early prototypes for the ARKs of today. Capture, tame and craft powerful and unusual organic and mechanical creature types different from anything previously seen in the ARK universe. Increase situational awareness by flying and controlling robotic surveillance drones. Harvest valuable resources by taming and feeding organic transmutation machines. Reach new heights and remote locations by climbing and teleporting with the ultimate security bot. Ensure your survival by building and piloting your own customizable battle mech to victory! Ensure mastery on this forsaken world with many new and exotic craftable items. Keep your tames where you want them with a creature leash, use taxidermy tools to enhance your home decor with trophy mounts from your most memorable kills, span and traverse previously uncrossable gaps with a Tek bridge, store and preserve your favorite friendly creature in a portable cryopod for reuse later, utilize Tek gravity grenades to attract or repel foes to your advantage, and autonomously airlift loot back to your base with an airborne delivery crate! As Element runs rampant across Earth, corrupting and mutating all that it touches, Survivors must be prepared for the unique challenges fueled from these cataclysmic events. Engage in epic battles of titanic proportions when encountering the colossal Titans that rule this hostile planet as the ultimate apex predator. Scour the wastelands for orbital supply drops and protect the precious cargo they contain while fending off an onslaught of Element-corrupted monstrosities barely resembling their former selves. Survive and shelter from environmental anomalies such as Element eruptions, eclipses and meteor showers. Return to Earth and complete your conquest of the ARK universe, gain sought after answers to advance the storyline, discover the fate of the original explorers, determine the true purpose of the ARK network, and unravel the remaining mysteries of the Homo Deus! Download all the screenshots in full resolution NEW COMPANION Armadoggo Forge an unbreakable bond with your ultimate survival companion! More than just a pet, Armadoggo digs for treasure, fetches items, and protects you from harm, with powerful armor attachments to further enhance their abilities. And, yes, you can pet the dog! NEW VEHICLES BattleRigs Your key to Wasteland conquest! Customize these powerful, highly modular, all-terrain war machines with a variety of attachments and heavy-duty turrets, then blaze your own trail of destruction. Over 10,000 possible variations! NEW WEAPONS & TOOLS Explosive Spear Stick it to your enemies! This devastating weapon combines brutal melee combat with explosive power, detonating for maximum carnage. Extinguisher Grenade Douse the flames of combat and snuff out your enemy’s ambition! This unique grenade releases a cloud of fire-suppressing gas, instantly extinguishing fires to give you the upper hand. NEW STRUCTURES Bladewasp Hive Keep the skies clear! This organic turret unleashes defensive swarms to defend your base, deterring pesky creatures and bringing down even the mightiest flyers. Bio-Grinder Maximize your dino gains! This massive structure extracts every last resource from organic fodder, biodegrading it into valuable kibble and raw materials. Lights & Lamps Light up the night! Survive in style with a range of rugged, flame-powered lights and fires for your Wasteland base. Makeshift Megalab The pinnacle of scientific achievement! Unlock the secrets of advanced crafting in this state-of-the-art laboratory. Tribe Tower Forge a legendary legacy! Unite your tribe, construct this awe-inspiring monument, and defend it to secure your place among the ARK elite. BattleRig Garage Gear up and roll out! This fortified garage is your command center for building, customizing, and unleashing your BattleRigs on the Wasteland. NEW STRUCTURE AND COSMETIC SETS Wasteland Skins Give your structures a gritty, post-apocalyptic makeover with these rugged new skin including a table, chair, and bench. Wasteland Structure Tileset Skins Transform your base! A post-apocalyptic structure tileset including various pieces like ceilings, doors, walls, floors, and more. NEW PLAYER CHARACTER COSMETICS WarPig Outfit Set Includes Hat, Shirt, Pants, Gloves and Boots Warlord Outfit Set Includes Hat, Shirt, Pants, Gloves and Boots Crocosaurus Hat Motorhead Hat BucketFace Hat Remastered all legacy Extinction creatures, items, structures and environment. New Creature (Extinction) Dreadnoughtus New Wild Babies Armadoggo (Bob’s Tall Tales) Gacha Velonasaur Tek Raptor Tek Stego Tek Parasaur Tek Rex New Additions Extinction’s ascension now awards maximum player levels similarly to other ascensions King Titan will now appear once a day, wandering the wastes for a short period of time. Defeating him will award everyone who participated, including a chance of new cosmetic rewards Default time for Unofficial servers and Singleplayer is set to spawn at 19:00:00 Local Time Official server spawn times: EU 19:00 UTC NA 00:00 UTC OC 06:00 UTC ASIA 03:00 UTC Unofficial server owners can override this with “WorldBossKingKaijuSpawnTime=19:00:00” in the GameUserSettings.ini under [ServerSettings] Element dust/shard conversion recipes that are usually found within Extinction’s city terminals have also been added to the Tek Replicator Meks are now spawned in the world immediately when crafted New Hangar & Barn doors for each tileset Improved Tek Bridges SIR-5rM8 can now wear hats Added a headshot multiplier to several creatures that did not have one previously Endless OSDs (Legendary) will now award endless rewards instead of capping at around wave 13 Element reward from bosses across all maps have been increased by 20% Pegomastax now have a toggleable ability to automatically pick up Gacha crystals in a radius that scales with its level The distance that other pairs of Gacha can be near to each other without causing unhappiness has been reduced by 33% Gachas will become unhappy within caves Developer Note: These changes aim to address concerns about the impact of Gacha farms, particularly its tendency to encourage the use of scripts and bots for competitive advantage. This aligns with our focus on creating more opportunities for players to both defend and attack valuable targets outside of caves. We recognize the value players placed on the element income provided by Gachas and hope the Pegomastax’s new ability, reduced spacing requirements between Gacha pairs, and increased element rewards from bosses across all maps, will help offset the increased risk of maintaining Gacha farms. Unofficial server owners can override this with “ForceGachaUnhappyInCaves=false” in the GameUserSettings.ini under [ServerSettings] Added a config for unofficial server owners to override the cooldown for Armadoggo to reappear after taking fatal damage (in seconds), default is set to 1 hour. Must be greater than 0. “ArmadoggoDeathCooldown=3600” in the GameUserSettings.ini under [ServerSettings] Additional Server related params/config options for using a “usestore” save system which combines player profiles, tribe data, and the world save into one single file. Note: This is not new, but not previously documented to our knowledge and what we use on our Official Network. -converttostore (imports the current player and tribe data into the .ark save file) Run with -converttostore -usestore and then the next time you relaunch, you should not need -converttostore as all the data will be integrated. Important to note: .arkprofile & .arktribe files are not automatically deleted after conversion so should be deleted manually if you want to save storage space. -usestore (utilizes a different saving method that stores player and tribe data inside of save files) Important to note: when rolling back save data simply do as normal and all the arkprofile and arktribe data will be in sync with the backup save already. Bug Fixes Fixed Bronto’s feet sometimes deforming when attacking targets from behind Fixed an issue that would sometimes cause players to disconnect when accessing the inventory of a creature that has a rider Adjusted the depth at which Basilo will start taking damage on The Center to fix them taking damage when at the surface at some locations Fixed Karkinos being blocked by small creatures Fixed creatures being carried in Karkinos’ right claw causing issues for movement Fixed Megalosaurus gaining sleep debt when awake on Aberration Fixed Treasure maps not showing the treasure ping location correctly Fixed Treasure maps sometimes not activating Fixed Treasure chests preventing inventory access of objects above it Fixed Reaper King babies not damaging players correctly Fixed an issue that caused different carrier traits to add their weight reduction to each other Fixed Archelon cloning costs being too high Fixed Thorny Dragon’s audio attenuation Fixed Chibi Bulbdog’s Pumpkin being too large Fixed Fire Wyvern wearing a Bone costume having invisible fire breath Fixed Bone Stego costume jaw clipping Fixed a KB&M issue on PlayStation that prevented items from being dragged in the inventory Fixed Raptor Pin animation not displaying for some clients Fixed being unable to unequip armor while near the inventory slot cap Fixed player character’s legs bending oddly when on rafts Fixed Photo Mode camera jitter when attached to players & creatures Fixed Parasaur’s turret mode VFX not persisting when leaving render Fixed an issue with Aberration’s supply crate beam VFX Fixed Zeppelin spawning issue while using some languages Fixed saddle clipping with Gallimimus’ saddle Fixed a typo in Spear’s description Fixed some text discrepancies for creature traits Fixed several false positive anti-mesh locations on The Center Fixed several map holes on The Center Fixed several server crashes Fixed several meshing exploits We've kicked off final steps/preparations to release the update containing Extinction & Wasteland War. This was a decision we weighed carefully as it will be only on PC and PlayStation at this point in time. Xbox and Windows users will unfortunately need to wait for the update to clear certification. Currently, the certification process is taking 4x longer than the usual turnaround time. Microsoft is actively investigating our issue, but at this time, we don't have an ETA yet as to when our submission will be approved nor do we have much insight into the reason for the delay. As we want to ensure we have the ability to do more patches post-release, we're unable to hold back the release any further but as soon as we become unblocked on the Microsoft platforms, we'll immediately release the update for our Xbox and Windows players. In order to mitigate the potential damage to players who can't join, we'll have item and dino uploads from Extinction temporarily disabled until all platforms are in parity. We expect to go live shortly. View full article

Hey Survivors! Just a quick update on launch, we’ve decided to push back the Extinction Ascended and Wasteland War release by just 3 days to Thursday, the 19th of December 2024. It’ll be a simultaneous Cross-Platform launch later in the day during PST hours. We’ll be able to share a more precise launch time closer to the release and that’s also when you’ll get the trailer. Delays are never wanted and obviously we’re no stranger to it, but these extra few days allows us to squash some bugs and ensure a smoother experience for everyone, especially with the holidays coming up and platforms closing for break which prevents our ability to heavily update the game. Thanks for your patience – we can't wait for you to play it! And without further ado, allow us to reveal the new Wasteland War keyart! Download in full resolution Gear-up for 'Wasteland War' on ARK Extinction, the thrilling conclusion of Bob’s Tall Tales! Drive through the desolate wastes in highly-customizable cars called 'BattleRigs—with over 10,000 possible variations—and blaze your own high-octane trail of destruction. Build an epic wasteland stronghold with new structures to defend your tribe's legacy against all challengers. Equip yourself with explosive spears and fire-quenching grenades to dominate the battlefield. Tame the loyal Armadoggo, a unique permanent companion you can outfit with powerful armor attachments to unlock incredible new abilities. So fuel-up, kick the tires, and forge your destiny as the ruler of this post-apocalyptic world! This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, December 16. 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: Raasclark & Veno feat. 80 content creators Raasclark and Veno invited creators to spin for ARK dinos, carry each other in teams, tame them, and then fight in the Dingle Cup Season 4. Shenanigans guaranteed! Creator: captain fatdog Looking to build a wyvern milking trap in ARK: Survival Ascended? Look no further. Once set up, this trap will make your life way easier. Reaper by akeunyub Quick sketch by eg0sai_07 Thyla by houndteeth RK-WL by ouro-bones First snow by @TekARK_01 Drew my child Egg. I love him. by @TransArkPlayer Paleo ARK's Cryptoclidus by RedRaptorSnaps Photo Mode by dromey Photo Mode by tae94 Photo Mode by spacesquid24. Rock Drake vs Megalo by nemesisstar Returning to the village. by @VenoUntamed Enjoy your weekend! Studio Wildcard Twitter: twitter.com/survivetheark Discord: discord.com/invite/playark Reddit: reddit.com/r/playark Instagram: instagram.com/survivetheark Twitch: twitch.tv/survivetheark Steam: steamcommunity.com/app/346110 Youtube: youtube.com/survivetheark Facebook: facebook.com/survivetheark Threads: threads.net/@survivetheark Official Wiki: ark.wiki.gg View full article

Get ready to hit the Wasteland in style with customizable BattleRigs, arriving December 16th with the final chapter of Bob's Tall Tales! These rugged machines are built to conquer the harshest environments, offering survivors a new way to traverse, transport, and dominate. Download in full resolution Each BattleRig is a blank canvas for your survival ingenuity—add turrets for extra firepower, attachments for unique functionality, and paint jobs to make it truly yours. Whether you’re hauling supplies, engaging enemies, or simply exploring the Wasteland, these BattleRigs will be an indispensable part of your arsenal. As part of Bob's Tall Tales: Wasteland War, these BattleRigs are more than just transportation—they’re a game-changer for survival strategy. Gear up, customize, and prepare to roll out on December 16th! 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: MSVV Pirate Skins by Deckard Reaper Costume Skin by TeamMiroku Toraneko Mod by TeamMiroku Deimos Cosmetics: Roman Empire Wardrobe by SurviveDeimos FSG Wasteland Structures by Kiz3rMomo Cliffan's Decor Conquest Furniture by Cliffan Legions Ships by TheRealLegion MSVV Pirate Weapons by Deckard MSVV Drunken Skull by Deckard MSVV Viking Ships by Deckar Shoko Deco Plush by Shokomaki Unleash your imagination and transform your ARK experience with our latest premium mods! This video features: Atlantis map by SnowyTrain Bullet Sci-Fi Structures Premium | Skin Cosmetics by Bullet_97 H&N Chibi Champions by TheNokosa & TheRealHypernatrema Crystal Structures Skin by Matheusrp11 MSVV Premium Monster Skins by Deckard 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: January 10th 2025 For this round, the following mods will be included: Shiny! Dinos Ascended by nevcairiel Additions Ascended: Brachiosaurus by Garuga123 Additional MunitionsTG by snappin Stacking Mod 1000-50 by Paeaet Klinger Additional Rustic Building by klingerMartins ARK Wilds: Cockatrice by wildwaghorn Moros Nothosaurus by MoroNad You can join them by searching in the server browser! Happy Surviving! For the Turkey season, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Tuesday, December 10. 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: Haitch Duck versus Duck has never been so heated. Which rubber duck will make it to the finish line? Creator: NikkiPenelope Plays NikkiPeneloppe ventures out to acquire new useful tames to progress in her journey through Primal Chaos! Giga by unclelarry9680 Hungry Xiphactinus by raventap Fan Art by leo063264 The "Lady of Light" by @WolfTek7 I love Managarmr, who is pinned to the sky like a criminal by @rianeko_mabi Fan Art by rasvim Fan Art by jurajack. Photo Mode by jabolkozak Photo Mode by thenymphlilith ASA Basilisk by nemesisstar horse by frozen_soap Where there's a window there's a cat by dewy0411 Enjoy your weekend! Studio Wildcard Twitter: twitter.com/survivetheark Discord: discord.com/invite/playark Reddit: reddit.com/r/playark Instagram: instagram.com/survivetheark Twitch: twitch.tv/survivetheark Steam: steamcommunity.com/app/346110 Youtube: youtube.com/survivetheark Facebook: facebook.com/survivetheark Threads: threads.net/@survivetheark Official Wiki: ark.wiki.gg View full article

Bouncing into the Wasteland with unshakable loyalty, the Armadoggo is the companion you never knew you couldn't survive without! This lovable sidekick from Bob’s Tall Tales: Wasteland Wars is more than just a good doggo—it’s your ultimate survival buddy. With its customizable armor attachments and resourceful abilities, Armadoggo is always ready to lend a paw, whether you’re fending off threats or carrying the spoils of your adventures Download in full resolution More than just a tame, the Armadoggo is a testament to survival, faithfully following wherever you go in Companion Mode. When it nears death’s door, it digs deep to recover, ensuring it can always return to your side. This resilient and resourceful companion can also be outfitted with a variety of attachments, from carrying extra weight to offering emergency healing, providing you with the ultimate survival partner in the harshest of environments. The Armadoggo joins the adventure on December 16th with the final chapter of Bob’s Tall Tales: Wasteland Wars. It’s time to gear up and embrace the Wasteland with your new loyal partner in survival. We can’t wait for you to meet the goodest pup on the ARKs! The feast is set, Survivors! Turkey Trials will run from November 26th to December 10th, bringing boosted rates and vibrant event colors to your ARK. While this year’s celebration may be simpler, it’s the perfect time to give thanks, gather your tribe, and bundle up around a warming Fria Curry while we prepare for a festive time in Winter Wonderland! 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 Light Yellow Yellow Custard GreenSlate Sage DarkTurquoise Orange Coral DragonFire Glacial Teal DragonGreen3 Dino Light Red Light Red Vermillion DarkMagenta DarkViolet LemonLime Going forward on consoles, we will only be enabling dynamic download for non-premium custom cosmetics that are less than 700 MB in size. PC users will continue to dynamically download all whitelisted cosmetics. This change will be retroactively applied to already whitelisted cosmetics, and any that are over 700 MB will be disabled from dynamic download on consoles. Cosmetics that are not dynamically downloaded can still be used and players can manually install them from the mod browser in order to see them in game. Premium cosmetics will remain dynamic download enabled on all platforms. This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Tuesday, December 10. 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: MrMEOLA MrMEOLA finally finds the tame he has been searching for on Primal Nemesis! Creator: Savkyn Learn how to make a simple yet beautiful medieval house on The Center! Reaper King rises from the soil by _allhailmegatron Snuggles my beloved child by explosivefishh Compys Need Love Too by poisonivie88 Meet the Reaper Queen by @MayaPatch89 Yi Ling Babies by @k3zk_627 Fertile Land by @falco_luna ARK's luxury car Rhyniognatha by @kinosei_x2 Photo Mode by megalosaurus9182 Big fish munching on a raft by frozen_soap Photo Mode by lunajiiva Photo Mode by strides993 Boggy Base! by @CharliSpirit Enjoy your weekend! Studio Wildcard Twitter: twitter.com/survivetheark Discord: discord.com/invite/playark Reddit: reddit.com/r/playark Instagram: instagram.com/survivetheark Twitch: twitch.tv/survivetheark Steam: steamcommunity.com/app/346110 Youtube: youtube.com/survivetheark Facebook: facebook.com/survivetheark Threads: threads.net/@survivetheark Official Wiki: ark.wiki.gg View full article

Prepare for the road ahead. ARK: Extinction Ascended arrives December 16th! Extinction takes survivors back to Earth—where the ARK saga began and now reaches its epic conclusion. From the decayed technological ruins of the Great City to the desolate expanse of the Wasteland, you’ll face colossal Titans, uncover Earth’s greatest secrets, and complete the ARK cycle. Download in full resolution Extinction Ascended is included for free with ARK: Survival Ascended, alongside the latest community-voted creature, Dreadnoughtus, whose size and strength will make it an unparalleled ally in your fight for survival. This release also marks the third and final chapter of Bob’s Tall Tales: Wasteland Wars. In this climactic expansion, you’ll gain access to powerful new tools for survival, including customizable vehicles that allow you to traverse and dominate the Wasteland like never before. The goodest Armadoggo will also join your adventures, bringing unique abilities, scritches, and cuddles to the Wastelands. We can’t wait for you to dive into the grandeur of Extinction Ascended and the high-octane finale of Bob’s Tall Tales! The feast is set, Survivors! Turkey Trials will run from November 26th to December 10th, bringing boosted rates and vibrant event colors to your ARK. While this year’s celebration may be simpler, it’s the perfect time to give thanks, gather your tribe, and bundle up around a warming Fria Curry while we prepare for a festive time in Winter Wonderland! 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 Light Yellow Yellow Custard GreenSlate Sage DarkTurquoise Orange Coral DragonFire Glacial Teal DragonGreen3 Dino Light Red Light Red Vermillion DarkMagenta DarkViolet LemonLime ARK: Survival Ascended will soon support custom hairstyles and custom emotes! Similar to custom cosmetics mods, these will dynamically download to other clients when witnessed, eliminating the need for server-side installation. This feature is currently in development and is tentatively planned for a January release. We will keep you updated as we progress further. 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: Namifell Cosmetics Collection by Jams_uWu DevModDemonic by Horrgamer Crusader Knight Custom Cosmetic by cyrusCreates Shoko’s Deco Cosmetic by Shokomaki (premium) FactoryStructureSkins by SnowyTrain (premium) Cosmetics of Ancient Rome by RealJimmyBaguette (premium) Paleo ARK Evolution | Apex Predators - Tarbosaurus update by Team Paleo ARK Slushies Neon Signs by Ohjackfroste IceMod | RP Emotes by FrozenIce94 Rising Horde: Zombified Ark This mod brings a thrilling twist to the ARK experience, transforming familiar landscapes into a battleground against relentless hordes of the undead. Survival mechanics are pushed to the limit as you face wave after wave of zombies in a fight for your life. Arm yourself with custom weapons crafted for every survivor’s playstyle, whether you prefer close combat or long-range tactics. Adapt, strategize, and conquer the rising horde in this adrenaline-pumping zombie adventure! Teraxititan Unleash the Teraxititan, a colossal, mutated dinosaur forged from Element and rare, high-value materials. This apex predator wields devastating abilities, including a breath attack, a buffing roar, and dynamic stance changes that adapt to any combat situation. As one of the ultimate achievements in a survivor’s journey, the Teraxititan isn’t just tamed—it’s meticulously crafted through a unique, multi-step process. This video features: Rising Horde: Zombified Ark by Lutralix Teraxititan by Tristans_Modding & Tweee This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, November 25. 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: CordyMortis A Baking Contest leads CordyMortis to kidnap the Queen to help him compete! Creator: Lionmight In this video, Lionmight dives into the powerful and immersive soundtrack of ARK composed by Gareth Coker. Fan Art by cascadingcaramel Raptor Riders by toastchee7916 Fan Art by EagleTash Fan Art by zenith114 At your service! by @WolfTek7 DreadMare by @ARKonlyac ARK Ceratosaurus Short Sleeve Shirt Paper Painting by @DW_ARK And his name shall be Waffles by jurassiccomedy Photo Mode by venkou902189 The Bug by nesvog Photo Mode by cosmicman5455 Photo Mode by .manicmoonday Enjoy your weekend! 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Stomping into the post-apocalyptic chaos of Extinction, the Dreadnoughtus is as unstoppable as its name suggests. Towering above the fray, this behemoth exudes an aura of calm that contradicts its immense power. It’s a creature that doesn’t bother with the small stuff—literally—ignoring anything beneath the size of a Spinosaur to focus its wrath on worthy adversaries. When it bellows, the air itself seems to tremble, unleashing a sound so forceful it disrupts the very essence of Element, leveling the playing field against even the fiercest Titans. If you’re preparing for war, the Dreadnoughtus is the ally you need—a towering testament to survival against the odds. The Dreadnoughtus is set to join ARK: Survival Ascended for free on December 16th, along with Extinction. It’s the fourth community-voted creature introduced in ASA. Speaking of community votes—get ready to get creative and make your voice heard again! We’ll soon begin the next creature vote to decide which prehistoric beast will roam Valguero next year. Download in full resolution We’re very happy to share that we have resolved the client stall/freeze associated with the dynamic loading of mods on consoles and this is currently going through certification with Sony and Microsoft (alongside Cryopods checks being disabled in Single Player) and we’re hoping to release this update early next week once it clears certification! In the meantime, disabling “Dynamic Downloads” in the options menu remains a workaround to avoid stalls, though it will prevent dynamically downloaded cosmetics from loading. As you may have noticed, the most recent console patch also increased the amount of mod storage space available from 20gb to 50gb on Xbox. We’re also planning to do a similar increase for PlayStation, though it likely won't be available until early next year. The storage space change requires a larger engineering lift for PlayStation, requiring some core technology updates due to some requirements so it’s going to take us a bit more time. On Xbox, the increase was just a simple value change, making it an easy choice to roll out now. We appreciate your patience and look forward to bringing this upgrade to PlayStation as soon as the technical groundwork is in place! Now onto the remaining events this year, we’ve got some good news and some not so good news. The good news is we really heard you when it comes to running events on the main game and not keeping them exclusive to Club ARK, so we’ll be adjusting our pipeline so that going forward, events will be represented in the main game and designed to work across multiple maps when possible. But, given our team’s tight schedule, this Turkey Trial will be limited in that we’ll be increasing the rates on servers and doing wild dino colors but there won’t be any existing or new content. Just to provide some additional clarity, re-using the old event from last year isn’t technically feasible without significant effort due to a refactor that took place earlier this year for the newer events, this means that there won’t be any Murder Turkeys on the ARK this year. While the Thanksgiving feast may be leaner this year, we’re cooking up something special to satisfy your holiday cravings soon so rest assured, we’re still planning on doing a Winter Wonderland event and hope to have it represented in both the base game, as well as Club ARK, with some new content, colors, and rates! We’re incredibly proud to share a special message we received from Children’s Miracle Network following this year’s Extra Life Game Day. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity and support of the ARK community, over $116,000 was raised, making Studio Wildcard the highest fundraising individual team during Game Day weekend! Together, we’ve helped make a real difference in the lives of the 12 million children and their families who rely on these hospitals every year. This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without YOU, our amazing community, whose generosity and dedication inspire us every day. Thank you for tuning in and contributing to an effort we’re humbled to help facilitate. The power of gaming communities is unstoppable, and, together, we’re changing kid’s health to change the future! This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, November 18. 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: Boomsmith Have you ever played ASA, and wondered what unconventional dinos you could use to beat the bosses? In this limited series, Boomsmith dusts off rarely thought-about tames and puts them to the test! Creator: Syntac Syntac attempts to traverse the jungle with his trusty Parasaur and Raptor to get to his new base location, and things do not as smoothly as he planned. Summon by @falco_luna Pyromane by @Pekee_222 Ceratosaurus by @kinosei_x2 Finished piece of the Dreadmare by shadowqauntlet Fan Art by @FluffyFurry6663 Stained glass ARK logo by toastchee7916 The spooky times by @SirDripstein Astraeos - Community Centre build by strides993 Photo Mode by megalosaurus9182 Experience the beauty of a river twisting between two tree-covered hills by kjtherogue Megalo is the most perfect creature in ark by frozen_soap Photo Mode by alsano Enjoy your weekend! 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We’re blown away by the extraordinary generosity of our community during last weekend’s Extra Life charity event! Thanks to you, we’ve made a real difference together. And the excitement doesn’t stop there—a mighty new adventure that’s just around the corner! Download in full resolution ARK: Survival Ascended is bringing even more morphing action with ARK x Power Rangers Wave 2, set to release on January 23 for Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation. This exciting follow-up to the original Power Rangers mod pack introduces new heroes and villains, available as a standalone pack for $9.99. Survivors can suit up as the iconic Green and White Rangers, harness the power of the Megazord, and encounter even more legendary characters. Player Character Skins [with the signature weapons and emotes!] Green White Lord Zedd Rita Repulsa Goldar Alpha 5 Putty Creature Zords Skins White Tigerzord Titanus Green Dragonzord Megazord We’ve got a pretty important update on Cryopods that addresses some community frustrations on both PvE and PvP. Let’s begin with PvE. We’re reverting the requirement for nearby Cryofridges when deploying Cryopods on PvE entirely. This brings back the experience to match what was on ARK: Survival Evolved. This change will come into effect on Monday, November 11th. Now for PvP. We’re not walking back all the changes for this game mode, but we will be making an adjustment. As of Monday, November 11th, we will no longer be checking to see if Enemies are in radius when deploying creatures from Cryopods (the cryofridge requirement will still remain), and we’ll be monitoring and evaluating the impact of this change and whether we feel it’s necessary to take it a step further. We've some other ideas about how we can address some of the pain points in PvP related to cryos, namely with specific tweaks to caves and cryo-related behaviour around caves, however we're going to hold on those changes for now until we've gathered more data. We’ve identified a stall when dynamically downloading custom cosmetics, and it relates to the way that the mod plugins are being loaded in game. We’re looking into a solution to change how the mods are loaded and hope to have that resolved as soon as possible. In the interim you can eliminate the stalls by disabling “Dynamic Downloads” in the options menu. This will prevent the stalls, but also stop you from loading any custom cosmetics that are dynamically downloaded (ones you’ve manually installed should still work). We're working closely with our partners at Nitrado to make the official server saves from our sunsetted servers available soon. We know how much these worlds mean to you, and we're committed to helping preserve your hard-earned progress. Stay tuned for more updates! On April 8th, we deployed a new type of server across the network (for the various game types) that we refer to as "Expire" (which is what you can search for in the session filter). These servers will be online until 10 am PST / 1 pm EST on November 15th. We're preemptively using our allocation for Extinction to host some additional sessions that players can travel onto to farm, tame, and experience Aberration Gameplay. The same transfer restrictions apply in that you are only able to download your character, but you can freely take anything off. This is to help reduce load off some of the other servers, or provide players an option for those who just want to jump onto Aberration temporarily. Please note that these servers will no longer exist after 10 am PST / 1 pm EST on November 15th, so if you intend to use them, remember to transfer your items/creatures/characters off before that date, as nothing will be saved beyond that time period. We are beyond grateful for the incredible show of what can be achieved when gamers come together for a cause at this year's Extra Life Children’s Miracle Network fundraiser! Once again, your generosity has left us in awe, smashing our goal with an incredible $130,788 during our 24-hour streaming marathon. This leaves us at a total of $1,071,697.27 raised in 23,382 donations over a decade of ARK Extra Life events. Yes, it’s been 10 years, wow! Thank you to our wonderful gaming community for making this event another unforgettable success. Your generosity continues to make a profound difference in countless lives, your support means everything to us, and the kids! If you missed the stream, read the recap here to learn all about what was revealed! ~ ~ For our Twitch users who won a prize, please remember to temporarily unblock whispers from strangers so we can reach out and arrange your prize delivery. We haven’t been able to connect with the following winners yet: Shadowfax92086 luteeee55 muns6666 ghastlyj580 HotCakesTV turbo_diesel90 noprobllama96 firewolf0989 yime_neox thecynshell mcdavid42 stingsilver mystikkat2112 h3xkore harrisonn444 huhang123 kitsiea iiko01 MysteryMijo amanda632 kuruptiionzz White24093 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: ZUZ Structure Cosmetics by Cezog Cliffan’s Extra Life Cosmetics by Cliffan Klinger Cosmetics Special Cryo Fridge by KlingerMartins Klinger Cosmetics Metal Furniture by KlingerMartins Marshmallow Bear Skin by TeamMIROKU Procoptodon Costume Skin by TeamMIROKU FSG Frittos Cosmetics by Kiz3rMomo Feral Fauna: Walliserops by Lazuli_Live Vastium by Armangamer777 Grim Dodo by Trixter Xyphias’ Creatures: Hatzegopteryx by Xyphias Undead Dinos by TheRealBob Brick Structure Skins by OrionOfficial (premium) Roman Structure Skins by OrionOfficial (premium) Cliffans Outfits: The Bounty Hunter by Cliffan (premium) Step into an age where medieval life meets prehistoric wonder! "Ark Medieval: Guilds & Goblins" reimagines Ark Survival Ascended, plunging you into a world brimming with dinosaurs, ancient technology, and magical creatures. Explore six stunningly detailed medieval building sets, each procedurally generated to make every structure as unique as your journey. This video features: Ark Medieval: Guilds and Goblins by blitzfire911 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: December 6th 2024 For this round, the following mods will be included: MarniiMods Griffins by MarniiMods ARKOLOGY: New Encounters by DragonHeart7998 Der Dino Finder by Hacki_van_Bane Paleo ARK EVO+ | Native Aquatics by UpFromTheDepths More Metal Tier Items by ChrisIChris2507 Retrosauria Assemblage: Laelaps by EishKrooked553 Utilities Plus by blitzfire911 You can join them by searching in the server browser! Happy Surviving! During Fear Ascended, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Wednesday, November 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: Jukari Introducing the remastered version of the stunning cinematic experience from Aberration. Creator: Crabbytron In this video, Crabbytron will show you everything you need to know about taming Dreadmares! Fan Art by vis_infinitum Doodle of Achatina by @Akr_1031a Running away! by @MayaPatch89 Shastasaurus by @Pekee_222 Crab dual wielding Velanosaurs and shooting a Giganotosaur by @TekARK_02 A new danger awaits you in the swamp by @SoupAscended Jack-O-Pteranodon by totaldeathcore Photo Mode by dinokiller120 I'm absolutely obsessed with this new map/structure skins by hiimzucky 🎃Trick or Burn🔥 by @HotaruIkaMC Ready for Halloween and Fear Ascended by @Etholdir Deinosuchus in the swamp on the Island. by undeadbutler Enjoy your weekend! Studio Wildcard Twitter: twitter.com/survivetheark Discord: discord.com/invite/playark Reddit: reddit.com/r/playark Instagram: instagram.com/survivetheark Twitch: twitch.tv/survivetheark Steam: steamcommunity.com/app/346110 Youtube: youtube.com/survivetheark Facebook: facebook.com/survivetheark Threads: threads.net/@survivetheark Official Wiki: ark.wiki.gg View full article