https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/rss/3-ark-news.xml/The Latest ARK News and Updatesenhttps://survivetheark.com/index.php?/articles.html/community-crunch-517-sharper-than-ever-r2551/The Tickle Chicken is sharpening its claws. Thanks to your Extra Life vote, one of ARK's most iconic creatures is getting a fresh coat of feathers, all while staying true to the role Survivors have relied on for years. Rather than redefining the creature, this TLC focuses on improving combat responsiveness, controls, traversal, visual progression and expanding the creature’s personality. The Therizino has always had a reputation for turning an innocent stroll through the woods into a frantic sprint for your life, and that isn't changing anytime soon. Survivors will find that wild ones are a little more patient than they used to be. They now make their intentions crystal clear, fixing you with an unblinking stare, spreading those infamous claws, and giving you one last chance to reconsider your life choices. Whether you heed that warning is entirely up to you. Survivors will also notice that no two hardworking Therizinos look quite the same. A seasoned harvester proudly wears the marks of its trade, with claws and posture reflecting the work it does best, making every faithful companion more unique. We're also excited to reveal the brand-new Therizinosaurus dossier, offering a fresh look at this legendary creature and its place on the ARKs. Download in full resolution Species: Therizinosaurus multiensis Time: Late Cretaceous Diet: Herbivore Temperament: Territorial Like several other creatures on the ARKs, Therizinosaurus multiensis seems to be adjusting to our presence. It will even give interlopers a courtesy warning before attacking. The beast’s newfound tolerance works both ways, as tribes no longer see its encroaching populations as an existential threat. That said, a provoked Therizino is more dangerous than ever. From a safe distance you’ll notice a Therizino adapted to delicate foraging will flash longer, sharper claws, while the rippers of a power-harvester get worn and chipped. Get too close, and whichever style of claws it has will tear into you with the same vicious double-swipe attack. We’re lucky that it’s still easy to tame a Therizino. Sedate one into submission and feed it enough, and it’ll eventually fall into line. A mounted Therizino turns out to be more clever and agile than you'd expect, for such a big creature. It can turn on a dime, and hop onto or over obstacles that’d stop an Allo or Rex in their tracks. You’d be wise to enlist a Therzino’s help in your tribe’s fight for survival. It’s a reliable and tireless harvester and those same reaping blades are formidable weapons. Saddle one up for the fierce protection it gives a rider from attackers and would-be predators. It is with wistful hearts that today we are announcing the Official Servers for 'ARK: Survival Evolved and ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition' on Nintendo Switch will sunset on August 31st, 2026. Over a million players have explored these servers since the original ARK Switch release in 2018 and the launch of Grove Street Games' rebuilt Switch remaster in 2022. We want to thank everyone who has been a part of this journey. Please note that Unofficial Servers and Single Player modes will continue to remain fully playable after this date. 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 Download in full resolution Start: Friday, July 17th, 2026 End: Wednesday, August 5th, 2026 Check out all the fun details here! The Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Wednesday, August 5. 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 Raasclark embarks on a pirate adventure on the high seas with the help of the other Monarks! Creator: The Outcasts Outcast shows you how to tame a Bloodstalker and exactly what it can do once you have your own to ride! Ice Wyvern by teaariz Listro by apollosrockstar Managarmr by rybcioszka My ark character and my fav argy by superspicyburger Comic by oopsallstickmen GLOON ❤️ by golden_kivi Fluffy by Wyvernadas Photo Mode by hizamarukco Photo Mode by lopes83br Photo Mode by yami_ger Photo Mode by frozen_soap Why is this little robot so photogenic? by magicsightoflegend_aeroponic 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.ggFri, 31 Jul 2026 23:14:43 +0000https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/articles.html/community-crunch-516-flips-tricks-teeth-r2550/Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:32:20 +0000https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/articles.html/community-crunch-515-bouncing-into-summer-r2549/Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:36:29 +0000https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/articles.html/community-crunch-514-the-belly-of-the-beast-r2548/Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:11:27 +0000https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/articles.html/lumina_awakens/Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:03:41 +0000https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/articles.html/ark-tides-of-fortune-dragontopia-and-genesis-part-1-are-out-now-r2546/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:13:04 +0000https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/articles.html/community-crunch-513-dragon-the-anchor-r2545/Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:21:19 +0000https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/articles.html/community-crunch-512-preparing-to-set-sail-r2544/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:56:20 +0000https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/articles.html/community-crunch-511-the-tidepup-is-turning-r2543/Arriving June 25 alongside Genesis Ascended Part 1 and ARK Tides of Fortune, the Tidepup might just become your most quietly clutch companion. As adorable as it is invaluable, this benevolent semi-aquatic salamander specializes in pure support. Keep it as a Juvenile shoulder pet to defend against incoming damage and dispel negative effects, or evolve it into a Mature, full-sized mount capable of creating a regenerative healing zone for your tribe. With pirate crews preparing to set sail and new horizons waiting beyond the waves, you may soon discover that the most important member of your crew isn't the one firing the cannons—it’s the one ensuring everyone makes it back to shore in one piece. Download in full resolution The Anniversary event is extended until June 18th. This event can be manually activated with the dedicated server arg parameter: -ActiveEvent=Birthday or via a drop-down menu in Host/Single Player mode. To see all the details, please check out this post! Start: Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026 End: Thursday, June 18th, 2026 Official Classic servers are being introduced to ARK: Survival Ascended by Snail Games. Conquest is a new PvP player experience which focuses on large-scale PvP while avoiding the problem of mega tribes. 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 Classic servers are open for PC, Xbox and PlayStation and will transition to Conquest servers on June 26th at 4 PM PDT. If you need any support during the Conquest season, join the Conquest Enforcement's Discord. During Classic: Tek is disabled with the exception of Cryopods Maps: 3 The Island 3 The Center 3 Rangarok 2 Scorched Earth 2 Aberration 2 Extinction 2 Astraeos 2 Lost Colony 2 Valguero Total of 21 maps (half NA, half EU) Transition to Conquest: 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 21 maps will become Genesis Part 1 Hey Survivors, after careful assessment, we've opted to begin the process of sunsetting a selection of our inactive official servers. Our goal is to ensure that we're always delivering the best experience possible, and official servers exist as a way for the community to play together without having to host their own. When we launch fresh content, typically, we put up more servers than we need in the long term to match the peak in user capacity; over time, these servers become ghost towns as players have dropped off and are waiting for the next major content release. As part of this process, the servers will be renamed with the “SUNSET” prefix, following the same approach we’ve used in the past. Please note that once renamed, these servers will be removed from the in-game Favorites list, so you’ll need to search for them manually to reconnect. After further evaluation, the following servers have been removed from the sunset list: On June 19th, we'll be sunsetting these inactive servers: We still intend to provide capacity at launches as much as possible to meet the higher need during those periods. We’re working with our partner at Nitrado to offer these saves after the scheduled sunset through Nitrado’s interface. Please stay tuned for more details. The Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Thursday, June 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: Etholdir Etholdir showcases his favorite builds of 2026 so far! Creator: Cap'n McRummy Today Cap'n McRummy takes a look at Realistic Farm Automation, a mod that lets your creatures passively generate resources. Burrowbuck by nocturnalrodent. Rok el Carno by renzo.16.16_65929 Made some Tapejara variants by elle7181 Ark t Rex t-shirt! Airbrushed by myself by garroncible Lightning Wyvern by rubberybrony Happy Anniversary to one of my favorite games by lunabrew Helena by WitchyNade Photo Mode by me_but.with.a.capital.e Sunset by akarimmu Photo Mode by direwolflucas121reis Photo Mode by flamekeeper2 My Little Sky Home by yang098071 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.ggFri, 12 Jun 2026 23:31:57 +0000https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/articles.html/community-crunch-510-rise-of-the-tickle-chicken-r2542/Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:56 +0000https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/articles.html/community-crunch-509-a-kraken-good-time-r2541/Sat, 30 May 2026 00:42:22 +0000https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/articles.html/community-crunch-508-side-by-tide-r2540/Sat, 23 May 2026 00:17:19 +0000https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/articles.html/ark-fantastic-tames-season-1-burrowbuck-and-araneo-tlc-are-out-now-r2539/Wed, 20 May 2026 13:06:06 +0000https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/articles.html/community-crunch-507-tunnel-tear-and-transform-r2538/Next Tuesday, expand your exotic menagerie with the launch of Fantastic Tames Season 1! These extraordinary oddities are forged from the ARK’s most mystical anomalies, bringing a wondrous new array of tactical abilities to your tribe. Bounding onto the scene first is the Burrowbuck, an adorable, clever, and aggressively skittish fluffball that serves as a master of guerrilla warfare. Cunning Survivors can use the Burrowbuck to carve out hidden, bunker-like underground dens, open temporary gateway tunnels for rapid long-distance travel, and kick up blinding dust clouds to leave pursuing enemies in the dirt. Download in full resolution With the pack officially launching next week, we are also thrilled to give you your very first look at the next two mythical anomalies joining the lineup later this year: Cerberax (Coming Q3 2026): A monstrous, three-headed frontline terror, each maw carrying its own kind of carnage. Enigmasaur (Coming Q4 2026): A shadow-veiled master of disguise, rarely seen in the same form twice. As a bonus dropping right alongside the Burrowbuck in next Tuesday's update, a classic creepy resident is also getting an upgrade: the community-voted Araneo TLC officially crawls onto the scene with a completely terrifying new overhaul! Hey Survivors, after careful assessment, we've opted to begin the process of sunsetting a selection of our inactive official servers. Our goal is to ensure that we're always delivering the best experience possible, and official servers exist as a way for the community to play together without having to host their own. When we launch fresh content, typically, we put up more servers than we need in the long term to match the peak in user capacity; over time, these servers become ghost towns as players have dropped off and are waiting for the next major content release. As part of this process, the servers will be renamed with the “SUNSET” prefix, following the same approach we’ve used in the past. Please note that once renamed, these servers will be removed from the in-game Favorites list, so you’ll need to search for them manually to reconnect. After further evaluation, the following servers have been removed from the sunset list: On June 19th, we'll be sunsetting these inactive servers: We still intend to provide capacity at launches as much as possible to meet the higher need during those periods. We’re working with our partner at Nitrado to offer these saves after the scheduled sunset through Nitrado’s interface. Please stay tuned for more details. This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, May 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 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. We love seeing grassroots, player-driven events like this driving the scene forward, and we're always looking for ways to spotlight these kinds of initiatives. Whether you’re a veteran modder ready to jump in, or you just want to scope out the rules and prize pools, you can catch all the details here. Creator: LolsAtLance This Paleo Brontosaurus base has everything you need from a greenhouse to a cozy space for your Argentavis! Creator: The AxeMan The AxeMan creates the Ultimasaurus! Ark Series #1 by SammySock0014 Broodmother Lysrix by thefearwithin A statue of a survivor with his gear and his loyal griffon. by @Obsydianproduct Wreckage by @falco_luna Dreadmare by @FortanelliD The queen of Lost Colony by @SirDripstein Alpha Raptor X by 666K Its brontozilla! by fera1143 Photo Mode by savkyn Photo Mode by iamnessa Photo Mode by frozen_soap Photo Mode by direwolflucas121reis Enjoy your weekend! 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Thanks to the incredible support shown during our Extra Life charity event, the first Extra Life TLC creature is almost ready to descend from its shadowy lair. The Araneo is evolving into something far more dangerous. No longer content to skitter at ground level, these overgrown spiders have begun claiming the high ground, using web-lines to traverse elevated terrain and drop down on unsuspecting prey with unnerving precision. We can’t wait to share more on what’s in store—but for now, just know that your impact is crawling its way into the ARK. Download in full resolution Species: Araneomorphus amalgotantibus Time: Seemingly Recent Diet: Carnivore Temperament: Opportunistic, Aggressive Lately I’ve noticed a kind of breakthrough evolution in the local population of Araneomorphus. Broodmother's ‘children’ have suddenly exploded in number, and they've also begun using their amazing amalgam of arachnidial abilities in alarming new ways. These overgrown spiders have begun traversing high areas with their web-lines, and rappelling down them to ambush prey. They also shoot their webbing with a newly ruthless precision--a disorienting innovation that restricts their prey's ability to move, attack, and protect itself. Struck enough times, an entangled victim is as good as helpless. Though the Araneo was once considered too small to be a serviceable mount, newer compact saddle designs have turned around opinion. Its narcotic venom turns out to be useful for tranquilizing potential tames. One popular tactic is to drop from above and wrap up a target creature in webbing before subduing them with a venomous bite. Even if a taming attempt fails, your spider-mount can harvest the hardened silk from a downed target for a variety of uses. Araneo silk is an excellent insulator in warm-weather clothing, for example. This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, March 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: Jimbob Jimbob explores a cave to tame Desmodus, but comes face-to-face with unexpected enemies. Creator: Simulation Survivor Today on Project Mutate, Simulation Survivor max-mutates Baryonyx and attempts to defeat Gamma Medusa and Alpha Hydra! Yarran and his beloved thylacoleo, Thatticus. by connortheconceded 🐢 by @falco_luna Fan art by felis_avali My Favourite Lizard by vikihun My favourite Featherlight by tin3y_ Soaring Seas by aguycalledhypouzumaki Fan art by datwolf27 A Titan under the morning sun by mihael1947 Bastion Beetle Bass: BBB by tsukumono01 Photo Mode by catcatswagger Photo Mode by frozen_soap Photo Mode by kkiimmyy Enjoy your weekend! 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