# ARK: Survival Ascended changelog > ARK is reimagined from the ground-up into the next-generation of video game technology with Unreal Engine 5! - Vendor: Studio Wildcard - Category: Games - Official site: http://www.playark.com - Tracked by: What's New (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/ark-survival-ascended) - Harvested from: Steam (app 2399830) - Entries below: 25 of 30 (newest first; the rest are on https://whatsnew.fyi/product/ark-survival-ascended) What's New is an index, not a publisher: every entry below links to the vendor's own release notes, which are the authoritative source. Entries are labelled where they are hand-curated sample data, pre-releases, or drawn from a secondary source such as a developer blog. ## Releases ### Community Crunch 516: Flips, Tricks & Teeth - Date: 2026-07-25 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/699896983612033585 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/ark-survival-ascended/releases/steam-699896983612033585 - **added** — Concavenator creature added to ARK: Survival Ascended on August 26th - **added** — Additional Official Genesis Part 1 servers brought online including EU, NA, and Oceanic Small Tribes servers - **added** — Temporary Expire servers available for Genesis Part 1 until September 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET - **added** — Conquest Season 8 launched with 18 Genesis Part 1 maps across two clusters with 5x rates We’re excited to welcome another fan-favorite creature from **Garuga123’s ARK: Additions** into the official world of ARK: Survival Ascended. Each new arrival brings its own unique twist to survival, and the Concavenator is no exception. Fast, agile, and always ready to steal the spotlight, this desert specialist is unlike anything else roaming the ARK. [Download in full resolution](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YSaVoLiFZKagOK6MPWW3QZngDMz4txqY?usp=drive_link) Beneath the sands, the Concavenator turns the desert into its playground. It swims across the dunes with astonishing speed, launching itself skyward in spectacular aerial tricks to gain an advantage on its prey. Alone, it is an elusive nuisance, but in a coordinated pack, it can quickly turn into a nightmare, circling prey, kicking up choking clouds of sand, and striking from unexpected angles. Whether you are gliding through the shifting sands or commanding a pack of high-flyers, this creature demonstrates that finesse and coordination are just as lethal as raw strength. **The Concavenator** joins ARK: Survival Ascended on **August 26th**. Keep up with the development of ARK: Additions in **[Garuga's Discord](https://discord.com/invite/9X6TETNr5e)**! 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: - **[Bullshido Ki Power Premium](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/bullshido-ki-power-premium)** **by Troyar_ARK** - **[Apocalyptic Assassin](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/apocalyptic-assassin)** **by Fisher_Mod** - **[Tek Giga Saddle](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/tek-giga-saddle)** **by Shinygati** - **[Summer Bonk & Bounce Park (Interactive)](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/project-summer-park-events)** **by Sandi_00, TheRealHypernatrema** - **(https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/claystrikeedit)** **by TheClay_Art** - **(https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/clayspachyrhinoedit)** **by TheClay_Art** - **(https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/claysankyloedit)** **by TheClay_Art** - **[S-Dino Variants](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/s-dino-variants)** **by Nekatus_Modding** - **[Feral Fauna: Walliserops](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/feral-fauna-walliserops)** **by Lazuli_Live** Since Genesis Part 1 launched, we’ve continued monitoring activity and capacity across the Official Network to identify where additional support would be most useful. Today, we brought another small batch of Official Genesis Part 1 servers online, including a mix of EU and NA servers, along with a few Oceanic Small Tribes servers. These additions give players more opportunities to jump in and find a place to play as activity settles across the initial rollout. We’ll continue monitoring server populations and capacity to determine whether additional servers are needed. Please note that some of these new servers are **Expire servers**. **Expire servers** are temporary Official servers that can be found by searching for "**Expire**" in the session filter. These servers will remain online until **10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET on September 19, 2026**. We're temporarily using server capacity allocated for future maps to provide additional Genesis Part 1 sessions where players can tame creatures, gather resources, and experience the newest content. The same transfer restrictions apply: you may download your character onto these servers, and you are free to transfer items, creatures, and characters off them at any time. These servers are intende _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/699896983612033585]_ ### Community Crunch 515: Bouncing into Summer! - Date: 2026-07-18 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/714533048358536459 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/ark-survival-ascended/releases/steam-714533048358536459 - **added** — Summer Bash event running from July 17 through August 5 with 2x harvesting, taming, experience, and breeding multipliers on PvP/PvE servers - **added** — Slidy 'N Slippery Kairuku as a new summer event creature that drops Popsicles for crafting event items - **added** — Astrocetus as a new tameable creature - **added** — New inflatable furnishings including Bounce House Tileset, Rex Balloon, Bronto Balloon, Stego Balloon, Inflato Bookshelf, Inflato Storage Boxes, Bounce Sofa, Bounce Couch, and Bounce House Bed - **added** — New summer cosmetics including Life Vest & Water Wings, Swim Cap & Goggles, Jelly Sandals, and Silicone Bracelets - **added** — Balloon Longneck Rifle and Balloon Tek Rifle with summer cosmetic appearances - **added** — Balloon Sword, Balloon Axe, and Balloon Pick as melee weapon cosmetics - **added** — Multiple new swimsuit skins and swim clothing options for characters - **added** — New creature trophies including Shark Jaw Trophy and Fisherman's Trophy Wall Mounts - **added** — Mod-browser feature integrated directly within the game to browse and download custom community content - **added** — Additional batch of Official Genesis 1 servers coming online July 20th with PvP, PvE, Small Tribes, and Console Small Tribes options 🌴 Summer Bash is back from July 17 through August 5! 🌴 Suit up for some fun in the sun with a fresh wave of summer cosmetics. Dive into the deep end, slip into something shark-shaped, add a touch of jelly to your beach-day look, and keep an eye out for returning favorites from summers past! Back at base, things are looking a lot bouncier. We're dropping inflatable furnishings, dino balloons, and a bunch of new structure skins to turn any settlement into a proper summer paradise. Even your arsenal is getting a makeover, giving some of ARK's heaviest firepower a wonderfully ridiculous new look. It's bright, it's chaotic, and it's going to leave you wondering whether that Tek Rifle is actually combat-ready or just one loud noise away from ruining a tribemate's birthday beach party. [Download in full resolution](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PS_dFxarZ-lQkybdJJTZk1w4JbMwNCAm?usp=drive_link) **Start:** Friday, July 17, 2026 **End:** Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - **PvP/PvE:** 2x Harvesting, Taming, Experience, and Breeding - **Small Tribes:** 4.5x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience + 4x Breeding - **ARKpocalypse:** 5x Harvesting, Taming, Experience, and Breeding - Slidy 'N Slippery Kairuku - Defeat them to collect Popsicles used to craft Summer Bash event items. - Astrocetus ***new*** - Ammonite - Cnidaria - Manta - Plesiosaur - Straw Hat Otter - Deal With It Dodo - Festive Dino Candy (Summer Swirl Taffy) - Shark Jaw Trophy - Fisherman's Trophy Wall Mount Coel - Fisherman's Trophy Wall Mount Piranha - Fisherman's Trophy Wall Mount Salmon - Bounce House Tileset ***new*** - Rex Balloon ***new*** - Bronto Balloon ***new*** - Stego Balloon ***new*** - Inflato Bookshelf ***new*** - Inflato Storage Box Small ***new*** - Inflato Storage Box Large ***new*** - Bounce Sofa ***new*** - Bounce Couch ***new*** - Bounce House Bed ***new*** - Life Vest & Water Wings ***new*** - Swim Cap & Goggles ***new*** - Jelly Sandals ***new*** - Silicone Bracelets ***new*** - Balloon Longneck Rifle ***new*** - Balloon Tek Rifle ***new*** - Gone Fishin Swimsuit Top - Gone Fishin Swimsuit Bottom - Gone Fishin Shirt - Captain's Hat - Fishing Top - Fishing Pants - Fishing Boots - Flower Crown Hat - Flower Bracelets Glove - Flower Anklets Boot - Fishing Chair - Tackle Box Small - Squirt Gun Auto Turret - Squirt Gun Heavy Auto Turret - Sportsman's Speargun - Angler's Fishing Rod - GoneFishing Swim Short Skin - GoneFishing Swim Bottom Skin - Alpha Raptor Swim Short Skin - Alpha Raptor Swim Bottom Skin - Eel Swim Short Skin - Eel Swim Bottom Skin - Floral Swim Short Skin - Floral Swim Bottom Skin - Ichthy Isles Swim Short Skin - Ichthy Isles Swim Bottom Skin - T-Rex Swim Short Skin - T-Rex Swim Bottom Skin - Giga Poop Swim Short Skin - Giga Poop Swim Bottom Skin - Jellyfish Swim Short Skin - Jellyfish Swim Bottom Skin - Fish Bite Swim Short Skin - Fish Bite Swim Bottom Skin - Floaty Swim Short Skin - Floaty Swim Bottom Skin - Crab Fest Swim Short Skin - Crab Fest Swim Bottom Skin - Alpha Raptor Swimsuit Top - Alpha Raptor Swimsuit Bottom - Floaty Swimsuit Top - Floaty Swimsuit Bottom - Giga Poop Swimsuit Top - Giga Poop Swimsuit Bottom - Eel Swimsuit Top - Eel Swimsuit Bottom - Jellyfish Swimsuit Top - Jellyfish Swimsuit Bottom - T-Rex Swimsuit Top - T-Rex Swimsuit Bottom - Floral Swimsuit Top - Floral Swimsuit Bottom - Crab Fest Swimsuit Top - Crab Fest Swimsuit Bottom - Fish Bite Swimsuit Top - Fish Bite Swimsuit Bottom - Ichthy Isles Swimsuit Top - Ichthy Isles Swimsuit Bottom - Inflatable Rex Costume - Sunglasses - Angler Hat - Floppy Straw Summer Hat - Bulbdog-Print Shirt - Hoversail-Print Shirt - Retro Glasses - Cool Noglin-Print Shirt - Ice Pop-Print Shirt - Sea Life-Print Shirt - Uncle Sam Hat - Gasbags-Print Shirt - Shadowmane Fishing-Print Shirt - Pineapple Sunglasses - Sun Visor - Fireworks Hat - Sarco Sandals - Puka Shell Bracelet - _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/714533048358536459]_ ### Community Crunch 514: The Belly of the Beast - Date: 2026-07-11 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/678503799075112274 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/ark-survival-ascended/releases/steam-678503799075112274 - **added** — Added a new creature with an appetite that can inhale allies, trees, bushes, and resources, arriving later this year with ARK: Dragontopia - **added** — Added Lumina as Umbra's radiant counterpart, bringing celestial power and new speed, strategy, and spectacle to aerial combat in Dragontopia - **added** — Added in-game mod browser allowing players to download and play custom content including new maps, creatures, items, and game modes across platforms - **changed** — Character restoration process has successfully worked through the majority of affected characters with the team continuing to address remaining cases - **fixed** — Major Version update included broad range of post-launch fixes and stability improvements - **changed** — Conquest Season 8 features all Genesis Part 1 maps with 5x rates and Tek enabled except for Tek Grenades, Tapejara Tek Saddle, Megalodon Tek Saddle, Rock Drake Tek Saddle, Mosasaur Tek Saddle, and Tek Railgun - **added** — Conquest servers are now open for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation with Cluster B transfers to Cluster A opening on July 17th at 10 AM PT Don't let the sleepy eyes fool you. This hulking newcomer has an appetite that extends far beyond its next meal. Be careful when approaching it, as it has a habit of inhaling just about anything that stands in its path. From allies to trees, bushes, and resources, nothing is safe from its seemingly bottomless belly. Whether you're standing your ground or stocking up for your next adventure, this hungry giant is always ready to lend a helping... lung when it arrives later this year with ARK: Dragontopia. [Download in full resolution](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17jxrv5kVtyqizPtBrSRKPBJ0uOu_sN6h?usp=drive_link) [Download in full resolution](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PSo8QVCf33bSQL2hqir_MDNT_p7BgknF?usp=drive_link) The shadow meets its light. **Lumina awakens in Dragontopia**! Taking flight as Umbra's radiant counterpart and bringing a brilliant new force to the skies! With celestial power at her command and a bond that burns brightest beside her shadowed kin, Lumina adds a new layer of speed, strategy, and spectacle to the battle above the clouds! The full patch notes are [**available here**](https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/articles.html/lumina_awakens/). We’ve loved seeing Survivors dive into the recent releases, explore the new content, and share their experiences with us. As more players get hands-on, additional issues and edge cases naturally come to light. The team is continuing to work through reports and make improvements, so you can expect a steady cadence of patches over the coming weeks. ** Character Restoration Update** Character restoration is still ongoing, with the restoration process having successfully worked through the majority of affected characters. The team continues to address the remaining cases, and if you missed it, you can find more details in our full update [**here**](https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/articles.html/lumina_awakens/). **Major Version Patch Notes** Our recent Major Version update included a broad range of post-launch fixes, stability improvements, and gameplay adjustments. Thank you to everyone who has submitted reports; they remain valuable as the team continues monitoring and working through additional fixes. Read the full patch notes [**here**](https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/articles.html/lumina_awakens/). **Pssst: **The forecast is calling for sun, fun, and a little prehistoric chaos, so keep an eye on next week’s Community Crunch for more information about Summer Bash! 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: - [Moro's Supercephalosornis (Freemium)](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/moros-supercephalosornis/preview) by MoroNada - [Futuristic Utopia Custom Cosmetics](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/futuristic-utopia-custom-cosmetics/preview) by Genade92 - [Mech Creature](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/mech-creature) by Shina_Lena - [Shanty Structure Set](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/shanty-structure-set) by Sandi_00 - [Player Nameplate Cosmetics](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/player-nameplate-cosmetics) by Beyonx - [Ice Cape](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/ice-cape) by Motokwauso - [Roth's Bestiary: Equus Caballus (Horse)](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/roths-bestiary-equus-caballus) by Rothaur - [Dynamic Bridges](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/dynamic-bridges) by Snappin - [Arketypes: Scotoharpes](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/arketypes-scotoharpes) by Snappi _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/678503799075112274]_ ### ARK Franchise Sale, Free Weekend, and Lumina Arrives! - Date: 2026-07-10 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/678503799075111529 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/ark-survival-ascended/releases/steam-678503799075111529 - **added** — Lumina character available as part of Day One ARK: Dragontopia content - **added** — ARK Tides of Fortune expansion coming soon ##### Adventure is calling! **ARK: Survival Ascended** is on sale now on Steam, and if you've been waiting for the perfect time to jump in, you can also play **FREE all weekend starting July 10th**. There's never been a better time to begin your journey. Meet **Umbra **and **Lumina**, available now as part of the Day One ARK: Dragontopia content, then get ready to chart new waters with** ARK Tides of Fortune** and experience even more adventures coming to **Dragontopia **later this year. Gather your tribe and begin your adventure today! Catch the more recent update’s patch notes [**here**](https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/articles.html/lumina_awakens/)! The shadow meets its light. **Lumina awakens in Dragontopia**! Taking flight as Umbra's radiant counterpart and bringing a brilliant new force to the skies! With celestial power at her command and a bond that burns brightest beside her shadowed kin, Lumina adds a new layer of speed, strategy, and spectacle to the battle above the clouds! [Download in full resolution](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PSo8QVCf33bSQL2hqir_MDNT_p7BgknF?usp=drive_link) ### Lumina Awakens! - Date: 2026-07-09 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/673998750553741604 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/ark-survival-ascended/releases/steam-673998750553741604 - **added** — Lumina, a new tameable dragon in Dragontopia as Umbra's counterpart - **fixed** — Several issues on Umbra's Dragonhorn - **fixed** — Cases where Umbra's AI struggled to hit its target - **fixed** — Issue that caused Umbra to use abilities when using the Spyglass/Tek Binoculars while mounted - **fixed** — Several Gamepad issues with Umbra - **fixed** — Umbra's Gamepad Sprint control on the HUD - **fixed** — Umbra appearing too low when displayed in a Display Case - **fixed** — Deep Diver milestone not progressing with Umbra - **fixed** — Mindwipe not refunding Dragon Skill Points invested - **fixed** — Tracked Dragontopia Milestones all disappearing after completing one of them - **fixed** — Inability to craft Cryopods/Cryofridges in Genesis Mission Terminals - **fixed** — Creatures getting stuck in Cryopods after starting the Gauntlet missions - **fixed** — Rain on the Genesis Ocean biome not refilling water stat or containers - **fixed** — Issue that could sometimes cause foliage interaction not to work correctly on Genesis - **fixed** — Inaccuracies of player location on the Genesis Map - **fixed** — Issue on Xbox where audio could be lost - **fixed** — Entitlement issue with paid Cosmetics - **fixed** — Missing Mission icons in the Mission UI - **fixed** — HLNA's Ocean Teleports NE, N, E, W teleporting to the same island - **changed** — Increased Hand Cannon's damage by 300% Today's Major Version update is scheduled to deploy at approximately **2:00 PM Pacific**, bringing a new wave of post-Genesis launch fixes alongside the arrival of Dragontopia's newest tameable dragon. The shadow meets its light. **Lumina awakens in Dragontopia**! Taking flight as Umbra's radiant counterpart and bringing a brilliant new force to the skies! With celestial power at her command and a bond that burns brightest beside her shadowed kin, Lumina adds a new layer of speed, strategy, and spectacle to the battle above the clouds! The full patch notes are available below, covering gameplay fixes, stability improvements, bug fixes, and post-launch adjustments following the release of Genesis Ascended Part 1 and ARK: Tides of Fortune. [Download in full resolution](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PSo8QVCf33bSQL2hqir_MDNT_p7BgknF?usp=drive_link) ##### Available now on (https://store.steampowered.com/app/4558490/ARK_Dragontopia/)! **Major version of Servers and Clients** **DLC: Dragontopia Day One Content Update** - **New Tameable Dragon** - Lumina - The shadow meets its light. Lumina awakens in Dragontopia. - **Umbra / Dragontopia Fixes** - Fixed several issues on Umbra's Dragonhorn - Fixed cases where Umbra's AI struggled to hit its target - Fixed an issue that caused Umbra to use abilities when using the Spyglass/Tek Binoculars while mounted - Fixed several Gamepad issues with Umbra - Fixed Umbra's Gamepad Sprint control on the HUD - Fixed Umbra appearing too low when displayed in a Display Case - Fixed Deep Diver milestone not progressing with Umbra - Fixed mindwipe not refunding Dragon Skill Points invested - Fixed Tracked Dragontopia Milestones all disappearing after completing one of them **General Fixes** - Fixed inability to craft Cryopods/Cryofridges in Genesis Mission Terminals - Fixed creatures getting stuck in Cryopods after starting the Gauntlet missions - Fixed rain on the Genesis Ocean biome not refilling water stat or containers - Fixed an issue that could sometimes cause foliage interaction not to work correctly on Genesis - Fixed inaccuracies of player location on the Genesis Map - Fixed an issue on Xbox where audio could be lost - Fixed an entitlement issue with paid Cosmetics - Fixed some missing Mission icons in the Mission UI - Adjusted various Genesis Outpost mission text - Fixed issues with HLNA's Ocean Teleports: NE, N, E, W teleporting to the same island - Fixed some localization issues with HLNA's reactions - Added some missing HLNA sound cues - Adjusted some of Tides of Fortune's Skill descriptions to be clearer - Adjusted scatter limits on dreadlocks hairstyle to make dye colors truer on dark hair - Increased Hand Cannon's damage by 300% - Fixed Hand Cannon having no water interaction when hitting a water surface - Adjusted Grapeshot ammo crafting requirements to be more reasonable - Fixed Corrosive Ship Cannonball not having an icon/name/description - Improved Bounty Board's map-specific creature whitelisting/blacklisting - Fixed Treasure Map Bottles being lumped with generic loot crates when using the Treasure Hunter skill - Prevented Bio-Grinder from working on mission creatures - Prevented Wisp of Industry skill being activated while seated - Fixed not being able to equip the Shovel when owning Tides of Fortune - Added the Tek Bunker to the Tek Replicator's inventory - Megachelon Shell can now be grinded for Chitin - Fixed Astrocetus not force-landing when flying above the Lost King's city in Lost Colony - Palaeoctopus - Improved Palaeoctopus attacks on low-performing servers - Increased melee swing radius on Palaeoctopus swipe attacks - Fixed an issue where Palaeoctopus would have weird targeting after being unclaimed - Bloodstalker - Fixed Bloodstalker not being cloneable - Fixed issue where Bloodstalker would correct its climbing location due to the climbing location being stuck inside terrain - Adjusted Gamepad controls for Bloo _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/673998750553741604]_ ### ARK Tides of Fortune, Dragontopia and Genesis Part 1 are out now! - Date: 2026-07-03 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/673998750553738950 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/ark-survival-ascended/releases/steam-673998750553738950 - **added** — Naval Fleet feature allows constructing customizable seaworthy vessels including the Sloop and Brigantine at the Shipyard with deck building, hull painting, and Jolly Roger customization - **added** — Ship Combat system enables manually aiming and firing broadside cannons solo or cooperatively with specialty ammo including Incendiary and Corrosive Cannonballs - **added** — Ship Skill Tree system with three distinct skill trees for customization: Piracy, Merchant, and Luxury - **added** — Tidepup creature that serves as a shoulder-pet juvenile with defense and negative effect dispel, or evolves into a mature rideable mount with regenerative healing zone - **added** — Parrot creature that tracks valuable treasure sources like Cave Crates, Alpha Creatures, and enemy Ships, and earns Bonding Feathers through missions as a wildcard resource - **added** — Milestones system to track survivor journey through challenges with cinematic cutscences featuring Karl Urban and Auli'i Cravalho - **added** — Cinematic Bob character creation option with Karl Urban's likeness and voice, with full cosmetic costume compatibility - **added** — Hand Cannon firearm with Grapeshot ammo for close-quarters deck clearing with knockback effect - **added** — Shovel tool to unearth buried treasure caches from Treasure Map Bottles found across the ocean - **added** — Shipyard structure for constructing and deploying naval fleet vessels - **added** — Aquatic Compartment structure for water-filled enclosed rooms to breed aquatic creatures or design submerged spaces - **added** — Cargo Ledger central logistics hub that ties storage crates together for tracking and organization - **added** — Market structure for player-driven trading with buy and sell orders using Hexagons and Hexchange access - **added** — Bounty Board mission hub for shared dynamically-generated contracts to hunt targets for Hexagon rewards - **added** — Fish Tank structure to showcase ocean creatures in an ornate aquarium with customizable aquascapes - **added** — High Seas Encounters feature for ship-to-ship combat and multi-phase Ocean Outpost fortress raids - **added** — Spanish Colonial Architecture tileset with pirate-themed structure skins and cosmetics including Scurvy, Fancy, and Captain Pirate outfits - **added** — Genesis Ascended Part 1 map expansion with ocean-based nautical frontier featuring physics-driven waters Pull up a chair, Survivors. Everyone knows the legendary ARK veteran Bob, played by Karl Urban, but you haven't truly heard a tale until you've survived his swashbuckling exploits on the high seas. Hoist the sails and experience his next chapter of incredibly true adventures in ARK Tides of Fortune! The simulated ocean of Genesis Ascended Part 1 has opened into a massive, map-wide nautical frontier. Chart a course across a vast sea, hunt for buried treasure, and clash with treacherous enemies in explosive naval combat. The new weapons, structures, cosmetics, and exotic creatures included in Tides of Fortune can be unleashed across the ARK universe, but the deep physics-driven waters of Genesis are where this swashbuckling arsenal truly comes alive. • **Naval Fleet:** Construct customizable seaworthy vessels at the Shipyard, including the swift Sloop and the towering Brigantine. Transform your ship into a true floating fortress by building out the decks, painting the hull, flying your own Jolly Roger, and sailing into battle with sea shanties ringing over the roar of cannon fire! • **Ship Combat:** Take the helm to manually aim and fire your broadside cannons, either solo or as a cooperative multiplayer team! Utilize specialty ammo like Incendiary and Corrosive Cannonballs to give enemy armadas no quarter and send them to Davy Jones' locker, all without micromanaging a crew. • **Ship Skill Tree:** Customize your vessel's seafaring capabilities by investing your plunder across three distinct skill trees: Piracy, Merchant, and Luxury. • **Tidepup:** As adorable as it is invaluable, this benevolent semi-aquatic salamander specializes in support, protection, and healing. Keep it as a Juvenile shoulder-pet to defend against incoming damage and dispel negative effects, or evolve it into a Mature rideable mount capable of creating a regenerative healing zone for your allies. • **Parrot:** Your new feathery friend tracks valuable treasure sources like Cave Crates, Alpha Creatures, and enemy Ships. And by completing missions together, your Parrot can also earn Bonding Feathers, a wildcard resource which substitutes any imprint or passive tame requirement, with effectiveness scaling from your Parrot's stats. **Cinematic Cutscenes & Milestones:** Track your survivor's journey through entirely new Milestones! Prove your mastery across a wide range of challenges, from commanding naval fleets and unearthing treasure, to conquering Genesis gauntlets and taming powerful X-Creatures. Achieve these milestones to earn points for deep specialization skill trees, while hitting major thresholds unlocks spectacular cinematic sequences starring Karl Urban as Bob and Auli'i Cravalho as Meeka, continuing the narrative into ARK's future! **Play as a Legend:** Step directly into the boots of the myth himself! Tides of Fortune adds a third default character creation option, allowing you to play as "Cinematic Bob", featuring the likeness and voice of Karl Urban. You can also equip Bob's signature look as a full-body cosmetic costume to bring his legendary style to your existing Survivor. All existing costumes, armor, hairstyles, and other cosmetics are compatible with Cinematic Bob! • **Hand Cannon:** A brutal, single-shot firearm loaded with unique Grapeshot ammo. It excels at close-quarters deck clearing, delivering massive knockback to forcibly launch boarding enemies and creatures right into the drink! • **Shovel:** Bring your trusty shovel to sandy shores to unearth buried treasure caches revealed by drifting Treasure Map Bottles found across the ocean. • **Shipyard:** A massive water-based drydock used to construct and deploy your majestic fleet. • **Aquatic Compartment:** Build custom, water-filled enclosed rooms on land to breed your aquatic beasts or design the ultimate submerged smuggler's den. • **Cargo Ledger:** Keep your plunder in shipshape order! This central logistics hub ties all your nearby storage crates together, letting you _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/673998750553738950]_ ### Community Crunch 513: Dragon the Anchor - Date: 2026-06-27 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/673998750553736242 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/ark-survival-ascended/releases/steam-673998750553736242 - **added** — Genesis Ascended Part 1 launches on July 2nd - **added** — ARK Tides of Fortune launches on July 2nd with physics-driven waters and naval warfare gameplay - **added** — Mod-browser integrated directly within the game for downloading custom maps, creatures, items, and game modes - **added** — Official Classic servers transition to Conquest servers featuring large-scale PvP with increased rates - **added** — ARKpocalypse monthly-wipe servers are available with higher than usual rates - **changed** — All 21 official Conquest servers will become Genesis Part 1 maps after transition on July 3rd at 4 PM PDT - **changed** — Conquest servers enable Tek gameplay except for Tek Grenade, Tapejara Tek Saddle, Megalodon Tek Saddle, Rock Drake Tek Saddle, Mosasaur Tek Saddle, and Tek Railgun - **changed** — Bonus weekend rates active until Monday, June 29 offering 2x Harvesting, Taming, Experience and Breeding on PVP/PVE, 4.5x Harvesting, Taming, Experience and 4x Breeding on Small Tribes, and 5x rates on ARKpocalypse The simulation is stretching to its limits, and on July 2nd, the boundaries fracture completely. With the official arrival of Genesis Ascended Part 1 and ARK Tides of Fortune, the world transforms into a massive, uncharted nautical frontier. Survivors will soon trade solid ground for rolling waves and physics-driven waters, charting courses across vast oceans in search of buried fortunes, custom fleets built to clash in explosive naval warfare, and the kind of high-seas trouble that only Bob could insist is completely, unquestionably true. For now, enjoy the calm before the tide rolls in. Stockpile your resources, rally your crew, and take one last look at the shore. The sea is calling, but keep an eye on the shifting clouds too; the ocean isn't the only place where legends are beginning to stir. [Download in full resolution](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GORJDXdIOeqFekLrhNMiKejZr825g5bT?usp=drive_link) In celebration of 11 Years of ARK & the upcoming Tides of Fortune, we've partnered with Alienware & IntelGaming to give away a custom-skinned Alienware Aurora 16X Gaming Laptop. To enter, like, repost & reply **[this post](https://x.com/survivetheark/status/2070268281504620796)** with your best tame & #TidesofFortune Summer survival tip: Build a raft, enjoy the breeze, and learn what a Leedsichthys is the traditional way. Super Survival Summer is here: 10 survival games, one very dangerous Steam bundle, and plenty of new ways to lose your gear! ⛏️Loot it [**here**](https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/69433)! 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: - **[Display Case Catalogue](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/display-case-catalogue)** **by Fernandess, Dani_FM** - **[Managaalm Skin](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/managaalm-skin)** **by Shina_Lena** - **[TaeniaStellaDinoAddition](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/taeniastelladinoaddition)** **by TeamMIROKU** - **[Primeval Predators-Machairodus](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/primeval-predators-machairodus)** **by Scooby60** - **[Dragon’s Kingdom](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/dragons-kingdom)** **by ScorchingKami** - **[Sunken World Additions](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/the-sunken-world-additions)** **by The Sunken World Team** - **[Fera’s Creature Reforged: Wild Seas](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/feras-creature-reforged-wild-seas)** **by Fera_Spielt** Official Classic servers will be transitioning to Conquest servers shortly after Genesis 1 is launched. Conquest focuses on large-scale PvP, with increased rates, and other changes listed below. There will be a 3 day transferring period from Classic servers to some of the Genesis 1 Conquest servers. 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 Classic servers are **open for PC, Xbox and, Playstation** and will transition to Conquest servers on **July 3rd at 4 PM PDT**. If you need any support during the Conquest season, join the **[Conquest Enforcement's Discord](https://discord.gg/4SyXmfyxT6)**. - **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 18 maps (half NA, half EU) - Cluster A: 12 servers that have transfers enabled with Classic - Cluster B: 6 servers wit _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/673998750553736242]_ ### Community Crunch 512: Preparing to Set Sail - Date: 2026-06-19 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/719034111861197810 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/ark-survival-ascended/releases/steam-719034111861197810 - **added** — Official Classic servers introduced with Conquest as a new PvP player experience focusing on large-scale PvP and increased rates - **changed** — Tek disabled during Classic season except for Cryopods - **changed** — Tek enabled during Conquest season except for Tek Grenade, Tapejara Tek Saddle, Megalodon Tek Saddle, Rock Drake Tek Saddle, Mosasaur Tek Saddle, and Tek Railgun - **changed** — All 21 Classic maps will transition to Genesis Part 1 during Conquest season We're incredibly excited to get ARK: Genesis Ascended Part 1 and ARK Tides of Fortune into your hands, with all of the new features and gameplay systems that they add. To ensure the experience is where we want it to be across all platforms, we need a few extra days to complete final certification and apply the finishing touches ahead of launch. As a result, **ARK: Genesis Ascended Part 1 and ARK Tides of Fortune** will now release on **July 2, 2026**. The team has been hard at work bringing these expansions to life, and this additional time will allow us to ensure a smoother launch for everyone, so that your first voyage across the vast new waters will be the best it can be. We know you're eager to set sail, and we truly appreciate your patience and support as we navigate the final stretch. We can't wait to share this new adventure with you on July 2. The Studio Wildcard Team **[Download in full resolution](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GORJDXdIOeqFekLrhNMiKejZr825g5bT?usp=drive_link)** Official Classic servers have been 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 **July 2nd at 4 PM PDT**. If you need any support during the Conquest season, join the **[Conquest Enforcement's Discord](https://discord.gg/4SyXmfyxT6)**. - **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 This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until **Monday, June 22**. - **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](https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/gallery/album/3617-featured-fan-art/) | [Screenshot Gallery](https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/gallery/album/3623-featured-screenshots/) | [Artist Feedback Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftQUqoYHb2QhG-rqeRMmL2r4-GVtW56tCdclH5sD-YQ_5HKw/viewform) **Creator**: **Mystic on Ark feat. ScandinavianWolf & Prepperian** Arachnophobes beware, there are spiders EVERYWHERE! Welcome to Race across the Ark, a challenge where they replace EVERY creature on the map and race to see who can get to the finish line the quickest! YOUTUBE URL **Creator**: **ClickTockClock** ClickTockClock shows everything there is to know about Guishanmoon's Deinocheirus. YOUTUBE URL [**Sleeping Allosaurus**](https://x.com/survivetheark/status/2067694857494163536) by Albina Diamond [**Spiders seem to be a source of many surprises.**](https://discord.com/channels/729837326120910915/735196305990615062/1508321867931324497) by yuukuro07 [**Ice Wyvern**](https://discord.com/channels/729837326120910915/735196305990615062/1511395200998703215) by rubberybrony [**Titans**](https://discord.com/channels/729837326120910915/735196305990615062/1510600057832079472) by carpfish__96835 [**I made a frog**](https://discord.com/channels/729837326120910915/735196305990615062/1511284731097124885) by frozen_soap [**Rock Drake**](https://discord.com/channels/729837326120910915/1512114369440252085/1515451086805143757) by zt2cans [**My Giga TLC idea**](https:// _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/719034111861197810]_ ### Community Crunch 511: The Tidepup is Turning - Date: 2026-06-12 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/671745681362257490 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/ark-survival-ascended/releases/steam-671745681362257490 - **added** — Introduce the Tidepup, a semi-aquatic salamander creature available as a Juvenile shoulder pet that defends against incoming damage and dispels negative effects, or as a Mature mount that creates a regenerative healing zone for the tribe - **added** — Launch Official Classic servers for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation with a new Conquest PvP experience focused on large-scale PvP while preventing mega tribe dominance - **changed** — Extend the Anniversary event until June 18th - **changed** — Disable Tek items during Classic server phase except for Cryopods, then enable Tek on June 26th with exceptions for Tek Grenade, Tapejara Tek Saddle, Megalodon Tek Saddle, Rock Drake Tek Saddle, Mosasaur Tek Saddle, and Tek Railgun - **changed** — Transition all 21 Official Classic servers to Conquest servers on June 26th at 4 PM PDT, converting maps to Genesis Part 1 - **removed** — Sunset inactive official servers starting June 19th, with affected servers renamed with the SUNSET prefix 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**](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YSaVoLiFZKagOK6MPWW3QZngDMz4txqY?usp=drive_link) - 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](https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/articles.html/community-crunch-509-a-kraken-good-time-r2541/)! - **Start:** Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026 - **End:** Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 Official Classic servers have been 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](https://discord.gg/4SyXmfyxT6)**. - **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**: [expand type=showmore,expanded=false] NA-PVP-Aberration2438 EU-PVP-Aberration2451 NA-PVP-SmallTribes-ScorchedEarth9229 NA-PVE-Aberration5682 NA-PVP-Aberration2443 OC-PVP-Aberration2472 NA-PVP-Aberration2434 NA-PVP-TheCenter2399 NA-PVP-Aberration2447 EU-PVP-ScorchedEarth2267 NA-PVP-Aberration2439 NA-PVP-ScorchedEarth2369 NA-PVE-TheIsland5414 Asia-PVP-SmallTribes-ScorchedEarth9217 EU-PVP-SmallTribes-Aberration9370 OC-PVP-SmallTribes-Aberration9357 EU-PVP-SmallTribes-Aberration9353 EU-PVP-SmallTribes-Aberration9341 OC-PVP-Consoles-TheCenter1154 EU-PVP-Consoles-Aberration1167 OC-PVP-Consoles-Aberration1172 Asia-PVP-Console _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/671745681362257490]_ ### Community Crunch 510: Rise of the Tickle Chicken - Date: 2026-06-06 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/715655143637385652 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/ark-survival-ascended/releases/steam-715655143637385652 - **added** — Therizinosaurus receives a TLC update to modernize its role, feel, and personality while maintaining its core characteristics - **added** — Mod-browser added directly within the game to download and play custom content including maps, creatures, items, and game modes across cross-platform - **added** — Official Classic servers introduced for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation with Conquest PvP experience focused on large-scale combat and increased rates - **changed** — Tek is disabled on Classic servers except for Cryopods - **changed** — Tek is enabled on Conquest servers with exceptions for Tek Grenade, Tapejara Tek Saddle, Megalodon Tek Saddle, Rock Drake Tek Saddle, Mosasaur Tek Saddle, and Tek Railgun - **changed** — All 21 Classic maps will become Genesis Part 1 upon transition to Conquest on June 26th at 4 PM PDT - **removed** — Inactive official servers will be sunset with a SUNSET prefix, removing them from in-game Favorites list The Araneo has spun its way into a new era, and now another community-selected creature is stepping up for its turn in the TLC spotlight. Thanks to your Extra Life vote, the Therizinosaurus is next in line. Few creatures in ARK have earned a reputation quite like the Therizinosaurus. Equal parts fiber-farming machine, frontline menace, and feathery nightmare, the beloved Tickle Chicken has been a staple of survivor life for years. With this TLC, we’re looking to sharpen what already makes it special, giving its role, feel, and personality a more modern pass while keeping the chaotic charm that made players love it in the first place. Today, we’re sharing an early look at where that work is headed. This is just the start of the Therizinosaurus TLC journey, and we’ll have more to show as development continues. [Download in full resolution](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17jxrv5kVtyqizPtBrSRKPBJ0uOu_sN6h?usp=drive_link) MODSPOLIGHTLINK 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: - [Cliffan’s Dynamic Survivors (Freemium Immersion Mod)](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/cliffans-visible-immersion) by Cliffan - [Fantasy Sky Premium](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/fantasy-sky-premium) by Prince_0f_Hell - [Chibi Creations: Dracoteuthis](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/chibi-creations-dracoteuthis) by Myrmecoleontidae - [ZCI’s Endemic Skin Pack](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/zci-endemics) by ZCI5250 - [CA Core](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/ca-core) by Zarum - [CAA: Cosplay Ascended Basics](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/cosplay-ascended-basics) by Zarum - [GuiShan Collection](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/guishan-collection) by EliteDodo 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](https://discord.gg/4SyXmfyxT6)**. - **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 “ _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/715655143637385652]_ ### Community Crunch 509: A Kraken Good Time - Date: 2026-05-30 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/714528609564362415 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/ark-survival-ascended/releases/steam-714528609564362415 - **added** — Genesis Ascended Part 1 launches on June 25 with ARK Tides of Fortune, introducing seafaring adventure with sailing ships, naval warfare, and treasure hunting - **added** — Palaeoctopus creature added free for all players with Genesis Ascended - **added** — Tidepup creature added with ARK Tides of Fortune as a rare benevolent healer companion - **added** — New water physics and customizable vessels for ocean exploration - **added** — Official Classic servers introduced on June 4th with Conquest mode launching June 26th, featuring increased rates and large-scale PvP without mega tribe dominance - **changed** — Water physics overhauled for new ocean gameplay - **changed** — Tek is disabled during Classic season except for Cryopods - **changed** — Tek is enabled during Conquest season with exceptions for Tek Grenade, Tapejara Tek Saddle, Megalodon Tek Saddle, Rock Drake Tek Saddle, Mosasaur Tek Saddle, and Tek Railgun - **changed** — All 21 Classic servers transition to Genesis Part 1 maps during Conquest phase - **removed** — Inactive official servers sunset with SUNSET prefix, requiring manual search to reconnect The tides are turning. On** June 25**, **Genesis Ascended Part 1** launches alongside **ARK Tides of Fortune**, ushering in a new age of seafaring adventure. Command your own sailing ship, engage in naval warfare, hunt for treasure, and carve out your legend across the ARKs' open waters. With new water physics, customizable vessels, and a vast ocean playground filled with islands, fortresses, and dangers to discover, life at sea is about to become an adventure all its own. Of course, every good pirate tale needs a monster from the deep. Arriving free for all players with Genesis Ascended, the **Palaeoctopus** lurks beneath the waves, ready to turn calm seas into chaos. As captains set sail in search of fortune, they'll soon discover that not every adventure at sea goes according to plan. [**Download in full resolution**](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GORJDXdIOeqFekLrhNMiKejZr825g5bT?usp=drive_link) But not every new arrival is here to sink your ship. The **Tidepup**, arriving with **ARK Tides of Fortune**, is a rare exception in the ARKs: a creature whose first instinct is to help rather than harm. This benevolent amphibian has earned a reputation as a wandering healer, offering aid to injured creatures wherever it roams. For Survivors willing to prove their own compassionate nature, the Tidepup may become one of the most loyal companions they've ever met. Whether you're assembling a crew, charting unknown waters, or preparing for your next broadside, adventure awaits just beyond the horizon. - 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. - **Start:** Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026 - **End:** Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 - **PVP/PVE:** 2x Harvesting, Taming, Experience, and Breeding - **Small Tribes:** 4.5x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience + 4x Breeding - **ARKpocalypse:** 5x Harvesting, Taming, Experience, and Breeding - Party Dodo - Armor: Birthday Suit Shirt Skin (Chestpiece) - Armor: Birthday Suit Pants Skin (Leggings) - Armor: Party Hat Skin (Headgear) - Creature Hat: Dino Party Hat Skin - Weapon: Torch Sparkler Skin (Torch) - ARK Anniversary Surprise Cake - Cake Slice (Resource) - Cakes (Consumable & Event Items) - Taming Cake Slice - Breeding Cake Slice - Imprint Cake Slice - EXP Cake Slice - Harvesting Cake Slice - Anniversary Festive Dino Candy - DJ Party - Rave Dance - Party Dodo - Party Rex - Party Saber - Party Pego - Party Ankylo - DinoAlbino - DarkViolet - MediumLavender - Actual Black - Cyan - LemonLime - Vermillion - PowderBlue - Mint - WyvernPurple1 - Turquoise - DeepPink - WyvernPurple0 - Red - Blue - Dino Dark Purple - LightYellow - WyvernBlue 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 open on **June 4th at 4 PM PDT on 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](https://discord.gg/4SyXmfyxT6)**. - **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 _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/714528609564362415]_ ### Community Crunch 508: Side by Tide - Date: 2026-05-23 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/663862479542026454 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/ark-survival-ascended/releases/steam-663862479542026454 - **added** — Introduce Tidepup creature arriving with Bob's True Tales: Tides of Fortune in Genesis Ascended Part 1 on June 25 - **added** — Tidepup can serve as a shoulder-pet that heals injured and sick creatures and applies healing to players - **added** — Tidepup can expand into a dragon-sized amphibious mount with extended curative range - **added** — Add dedicated mod browser directly within the game to download and play custom content including maps, creatures, items, and game modes - **changed** — Begin sunsetting process for inactive official servers by renaming them with SUNSET prefix and removing them from in-game Favorites list This week brought plenty of new life to ARK Survival Ascended! While the Burrowbuck is out there kicking up dust and the Araneo is busy re-weaving the meta, this week’s focus shifts to a very different kind of companion preparing to make waves on the ARK. This week, we’re taking a closer look at the Tidepup, the next creature arriving with **Bob’s True Tales: Tides of Fortune** when **Genesis Ascended Part 1** launches on **June 25**. Small, loyal, and shaped by your adventures together, the Tidepup brings a different kind of companion to the ARK. Its dossier offers a first look at how this curious little healer grows, adapts, and finds its place alongside Survivors. We’ve also got the latest community creations, mod spotlights, and more from across the ARK community. Let’s get into it! [**Download in full resolution**](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10eDgKXiqSbzhCXY-s1nG8lmC-3cxmIZl?usp=drive_link) **Species:** _Axolotl medicaemicus_ **Time:** Holocene **Diet:** Carnivore **Temperament:** Benevolent This little charmer may be the first truly altruistic organism I've ever encountered. These salamandrous samaritans wander round healing the injured and sick… Even the fiercest predators seem keenly aware of the Tidepup's benevolence, granting them safe passage across the ARKs free from predation. So here’s living proof that the ‘fittest’ can survive by choosing kindness. Befriending a Tidepup is amazingly easy. Demonstrate your compassionate nature by bringing it your injured pets to heal, until it's tuckered out. Allow the creature to rest a bit before repeating the process, and soon it will see you as a kindred spirit. You’ll know you’ve earned its trust when you feel those healing hands on your shoulder. It will even make room for a SECOND shoulder-pet as it travels on you! You're always safer with a Tidepup around. Your gentle new friend will help you recover from any misfortune or malady, and cleanse you of any debilitating toxin or condition. Should it be gravely injured, your patron healer will curl up into a portable lucky charm until it can recuperate. Once you prove yourself worthy through good works, your Tidepup can expand itself into a thorny dragon-sized amphibious mount with an equally-extended curative range. In its larger form, this gentle giant will monitor friends for sickness and injury and minister to them as needed. 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: - [Mythica Premium](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/mythica-premium-crossplatform-pc) by Mr. PowerPoof - [EGM SciFi Cosmetics](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/egm-scifi-cosmetics) by ExileAcid, Gimilkhad, MRRadioactiv - [Tribal Combat Saddles](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/tribal-combat-saddles) by Hadi_15 - [Radiant Genesis](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/radiant-genesis) by Jams_Uwu - [Neon Alphabet](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/neon-alphabet) by Prince_0f_Hell - [Hajime-Mashite Tribe: Traditional Japanese StructureSkin (TTEyes)](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/traditionaljapanesetribe-structureskin) by TheThirdEyes - [[T.A.C] Iguana](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/t-a-c-iguana) by Tristans_Modding 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 hos _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/663862479542026454]_ ### ARK Fantastic Tames Season 1: Burrowbuck and Araneo TLC are out now! - Date: 2026-05-20 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/659358246189926236 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/ark-survival-ascended/releases/steam-659358246189926236 - **added** — Introduced Burrowbuck, a swift utility creature that can carve underground dens, open temporary gateway tunnels for rapid travel, create disorienting dust clouds, and leave concealed hazards - **added** — Introduced Cerberax, a three-headed frontline creature with individually controllable heads that deal corrupting, flame, and electrical damage with combo attack capabilities - **added** — Introduced Enigmasaur, a creature that can store and transform into the form of nearby creatures while gaining their unique abilities - **added** — Added Burrowbuck to The Center, Scorched Earth, Aberration, Ragnarok, Extinction, Valguero, and Astraeos - **changed** — Updated Araneo with fully revised model, animations, and locomotion - **added** — Added full wall and ceiling climbing to Araneo - **added** — Added strafe movement while grounded to Araneo - **added** — Araneo can now descend vertically from ceilings using web lines - **changed** — Wild Araneo can now spawn attached to walls and ceilings - **changed** — Increased Araneo base Health from 150 to 200 - **changed** — Increased Araneo base Stamina from 100 to 150 - **changed** — Increased Araneo base Weight from 100 to 150 - **changed** — Increased Araneo base Food from 900 to 1200 - **changed** — Increased Araneo base Melee Damage by 50% - **added** — Added Ambusher passive to Araneo, granting +50% damage on next Melee or Web Shot and instantly applying maximum Webbed stacks after attaching to or detaching from a surface - **added** — Added Webbed mechanic to Araneo attacks that slows movement, reduces attack speed, increases incoming damage, and prevents sprinting and jumping at maximum stacks **TRAILER** Expand your exotic menagerie with the first season of Fantastic Tames for ARK: Survival Ascended! These extraordinary oddities are forged from the ARK’s most mystical anomalies in defiance of nature. Each Fantastic Tame brings its own wondrous array of abilities to your tribe, with Fantastic Tames Season 1 granting access to three new additions: the Burrowbuck, Cerberax, and Enigmasaur. Meet the Burrowbuck, a swift and evasive utility creature perfect for mastering map control, misdirection, and brilliant ambushes! Carve out hidden, bunker-like underground dens and open temporary gateway tunnels for rapid long-distance travel, giving prepared Survivors new ways to reposition, retreat, or spring a trap. When danger closes in, the Burrowbuck can kick up disorienting dust clouds and leave behind concealed hazards for enemies reckless enough to follow. The Burrowbuck thrives on misdirection, making it an indispensable asset for your tribe's tactical superiority. Step into the unknown and outsmart your foes with this master of guerrilla warfare! ##### Available for (https://store.steampowered.com/app/4558510/ARK_Fantastic_Tames_Season_1)! [Download in full resolution](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17jxrv5kVtyqizPtBrSRKPBJ0uOu_sN6h?usp=drive_link) Behold the Cerberax, a monstrous frontline bruiser designed for heavy tribe combat and multi-rider synergy! This terrifying beast features three distinct heads that each bring their own vicious specialty to the fight, with each head individually controllable by either the main rider or up to three additional passengers. One head tears into enemy defenses with corrupting force, another scorches targets with relentless flame, while the central head acts as an electrical catalyst, detonating these afflictions and spreading the carnage to nearby targets. In the hands of a coordinated cooperative team, these effects can be chained, combined, and consumed to unleash explosive combo attacks. Cerberax is the fearsome anchor your frontline needs to dominate the battlefield. Lead the charge and watch your enemies crumble! [Download in full resolution](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17jxrv5kVtyqizPtBrSRKPBJ0uOu_sN6h?usp=drive_link) Shrouded in secrecy and whispered about in passing rumors, the Enigmasaur is an enigmatic master of disguise. This mysterious entity possesses the incredible ability to store the form of any nearby creature after observing it from the shadows, allowing you to transform into the other creature at-will. Once hidden within a new shape, the Enigmasaur gains all of that creature's unique abilities. Capable of hoarding a handful of stolen forms simultaneously, the Enigmasaur is a highly rewarding tame that allows cunning Survivors to master the unknown and adapt to any situation. Mimic the power of the ARK's diverse roster and strike when they least expect it! Tunnel through the earth, tear through the front lines using multi-headed attacks, or mimic stolen creature-forms with ARK Fantastic Tames Season 1! The wait is over. The first community-voted Extra Life TLC creature has officially emerged from the shadows. The Araneo TLC is now live in ARK: Survival Ascended, transforming this once-overlooked crawler into a far more capable ambush predator. These overgrown spiders no longer cling to the ground alone, using web-lines to traverse elevated terrain, reposition through the environment, and descend on unsuspecting prey from above with unnerving precision. Armed with new mobility options, updated saddle functionality, and more versatile webbing, the Araneo now fills a unique role that blends traversal, control, and tactical support. Whether you're weaving through difficult terrain, setting traps, or stalking your next target from the ceiling, this eight-legged menace is ready to spin a very different story across the ARKs. Thank you again to everyone who supported Extra Life and helped bring this TLC to life. Next stop, Therizinosa _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/659358246189926236]_ ### Community Crunch 507: Tunnel, Tear, and Transform! - Date: 2026-05-16 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/659358246189925216 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/ark-survival-ascended/releases/steam-659358246189925216 - **added** — Launch Fantastic Tames Season 1 with the Burrowbuck tame, which can create underground dens, open temporary gateway tunnels for rapid travel, and create blinding dust clouds - **added** — Cerberax, a three-headed frontline tame, coming in Q3 2026 - **added** — Enigmasaur, a shadow-veiled master of disguise tame, coming in Q4 2026 - **changed** — Araneo receives a community-voted TLC overhaul with a completely terrifying new design 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](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YSaVoLiFZKagOK6MPWW3QZngDMz4txqY?usp=drive_link) 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**: [expand type=showmore,expanded=false] NA-PVP-Aberration2438 EU-PVP-Aberration2451 NA-PVP-SmallTribes-ScorchedEarth9229 NA-PVE-Aberration5682 NA-PVP-Aberration2443 OC-PVP-Aberration2472 NA-PVP-Aberration2434 NA-PVP-TheCenter2399 NA-PVP-Aberration2447 EU-PVP-ScorchedEarth2267 NA-PVP-Aberration2439 NA-PVP-ScorchedEarth2369 NA-PVE-TheIsland5414 Asia-PVP-SmallTribes-ScorchedEarth9217 EU-PVP-SmallTribes-Aberration9370 OC-PVP-SmallTribes-Aberration9357 EU-PVP-SmallTribes-Aberration9353 EU-PVP-SmallTribes-Aberration9341 OC-PVP-Consoles-TheCenter1154 EU-PVP-Consoles-Aberration1167 OC-PVP-Consoles-Aberration1172 Asia-PVP-Consoles-Extinction1206 NA-PVP-TheCenter2415 OC-PVP-SmallTribes-Aberration9358 EU-PVP-SmallTribes-ScorchedEarth9195 EU-PVE-ScorchedEarth5566 On **June 19th**, we'll be sunsetting these inactive Island servers, **click on Show More** to see the updated detailed list. [expand type=showmore,expanded=false] Asia-PVE-Aberration5744 Asia-PVE-Aberration5793 Asia-PVE-Aberration5814 Asia-PVE-Aberration5815 Asia-PVE-ScorchedEarth5501 Asia-PVE-ScorchedEarth5502 Asia-PVE-ScorchedEarth5503 Asia-PVE-ScorchedEarth5505 Asia-PVE-ScorchedEarth5506 Asia-PVE-ScorchedEarth5539 Asia-PVE-ScorchedEarth5540 Asia-PVE-ScorchedEarth5542 Asia-PVE-TheIsland5132 Asia-PVP-Aberration2475 Asia-PVP-Consoles-Ragnarok1252 Asia-PVP-Consoles-ScorchedEarth1132 Asia-PVP-Consoles-ScorchedEarth1133 Asia-PVP-Consoles-ScorchedEarth1134 Asia-PVP-Consoles-Valguero1279 Asia-PVP-Consoles-Valguero1280 Asia-PVP-Extinction2556 Asia-PVP-Extinction2558 Asia-PVP-Ragnarok2677 Asia-PVP-Ragnarok2678 Asia-PVP-Ragnarok2681 Asia-PVP-ScorchedEarth2301 Asia-PVP-SmallTribes-Aberration9359 Asia-PVP-Sm _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/659358246189925216]_ ### Community Crunch 506: Now You See Me, Now You Don’t - Date: 2026-05-09 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/694260508207875191 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/ark-survival-ascended/releases/steam-694260508207875191 - **added** — Introduce the Burrowbuck creature with burrowing and terrain-based evasion mechanics - **added** — Launch Fantastic Tames Season 1 pack for $9.99 starting May 19 with the Burrowbuck and two additional creatures to be released throughout 2026 - **added** — Add dedicated in-game mod browser for downloading player-created custom content including maps, creatures, items, and game modes across platforms We’ve teased the legends and shared the data, but today we’re finally pulling the Burrowbuck out of the hat. Once you’ve earned its trust, and finished wiping the dirt out of your eyes, the map becomes your playground. Need a quick exit? Dig in. Being trailed by something bigger, meaner, and very committed to the chase? Lead it toward a false entrance and let the terrain do the heavy lifting while you pop up somewhere far safer. This floofy little guy avoids the brute force approach, choosing instead to dictate the terms of a fight. With the right setup, you’ll have the tools to vanish before trouble catches up, leaving your pursuers staring at a suspiciously unhelpful hole in the ground. Small, clever, and aggressively uninterested in becoming anyone’s lunch, it is ready to bring a little folklore-flavored chaos to the ARK. The Burrowbuck drops **May 19** as the first release in our upcoming **Fantastic Tames Season 1 pack ($9.99)**. At launch, we’ll also reveal the designs for the two remaining creatures, which will roll out to season 1 pack owners as they’re completed throughout 2026. [Download in full resolution](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YSaVoLiFZKagOK6MPWW3QZngDMz4txqY) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06gphX96BLY 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: - [Taxidermy Catalogue - Museum Style Cosmetics](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/museum-catalogue-ultimate-sculptures-statues-pack) by Dani_FM, Fernandess - [Cyberpunk Clothing](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/cyberpunk-clothing) by ElementalLegion - [Player Shirt Cosmetics Combined](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/player-shirt-cosmetics-combined) by RobbieJay58 - (https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/cincodemayo) by DaEvilMinions - [Fera’s Vanilla Edits: Enhydriodon](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/feras-vanilla-edits-enhydriodon) by Fera_Spielt 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**: [expand type=showmore,expanded=false] NA-PVE-Aberration5682 NA-PVP-Aberration2443 OC-PVP-Aberration2472 NA-PVP-Aberration2434 NA-PVP-TheCenter2399 NA-PVP-Aberration2447 EU-PVP-ScorchedEarth2267 NA-PVP-Aberration2439 NA-PVP-ScorchedEarth2369 NA-PVE-TheIsland5414 Asia-PVP-SmallTribes-ScorchedEarth9217 EU-PVP-SmallTribes-Aberration9370 OC-PVP-SmallTribes-Aberration9357 EU-PVP-SmallTribes-Aberration9353 EU-PVP-SmallTribes-Aberration9341 OC-PVP-Consoles-TheCenter1154 EU-PVP-Consoles-Aberration1167 OC-PVP-Consoles-Aberration1172 Asia-PVP-Consoles-Extinction1206 NA-PVP-TheCenter2415 OC-PVP-SmallTribes-Aberration9358 EU-PVP-SmallTribes-ScorchedEarth9195 EU-PVE-ScorchedEarth5566 On **June 19th**, we'll be sunse _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/694260508207875191]_ ### Community Crunch 505: Deep Dives & Technical Strides. What’s Surfacing Next! - Date: 2026-05-02 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/694259874864825057 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/ark-survival-ascended/releases/steam-694259874864825057 - **added** — Palaeoctopus aquacaptor joins Genesis Ascended Part 1 as a new rideable ocean creature with tentacle-based combat and ink production - **added** — Equipment Traits can now be upgraded in the Megalab by combining 10 lower-tier traits into 1 of the next tier - **added** — Added Repeatable Global Milestones after completing all standard Global Milestones with scaling XP rewards and creature XP from mounted completion - **changed** — On Lost Colony, reduced the size of entrances to Ruins of the Ascendant Cavern, Cavern of the Whispering Needle, and Cavern of the Sapphire Cascades to improve PvP viability - **changed** — Gigadesmodus can now walk backwards to improve control smoothness - **changed** — Malwyn now has access to a traversal teleport ability to improve mobility - **changed** — Solwyn's Ice Bridges can now be placed near enemy structures and destroyed via the MUW on PvE servers to prevent griefing - **changed** — Ossidon Taming reduced the number of creatures required to roll up during taming by approximately 30 percent with greater reduction at lower levels - **changed** — Player characters can now perform a larger jump while stuck or sliding on an incline to help get unstuck in terrain - **changed** — Gloon's chargelight can now be toggled remotely using the player Clap emote This week’s a big one. We’ve just rolled out a major version update for Lost Colony, packed with a mountain of fixes, improvements, and under-the-hood tuning. A lot of what you’ve been flagging, reporting, and asking about has been front and center for us, and this update is a direct result of that ongoing back-and-forth. Keep it coming, it’s making a difference. Just as importantly, existing content, systems, and long-standing issues are still very much in our sights, and this update continues that work. We’re committed to refining and improving the live game alongside new content, with more fixes and improvements planned as we move forward. We’re also looking ahead with a refreshed roadmap for the rest of the year, giving you a clearer picture of what’s coming next. But before we dive into all of that… Let’s take a closer look at the Palaeoctopus. Thought you were safe on that cliffside? Think again. The Palaeoctopus is officially joining the roster for Genesis Ascended Part 1, and it’s bringing a whole new level of 'nope' to the ocean. Outmaneuvering it is a losing game. This calculating cephalopod uses the environment as a weapon, dragging its weight across the verticality of the map to corner the unsuspecting. It thrives on chaos, seizing and holding anything within reach until the battlefield is under its complete control. If you’re near the water, you're on its turf. Prepare yourselves. The community’s choice enters the fray in ARK: Survival Ascended with the arrival of **Genesis Ascended Part 1**. **[Download in full resolution](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10eDgKXiqSbzhCXY-s1nG8lmC-3cxmIZl?usp=drive_link)** **Species:** _Palaeoctopus aquacaptor_ **Time:** Late Cretaceous **Diet:** Carnivore **Temperament:** Mercurial and acquisitive It seems we Survivors have delved too far, and roused a phantasmic new sea-monster from the depths. Paleoctopus aquacaptor uses its chromatic camouflage to strike from out of nowhere, seizing the unwary in its crushing tentacles, two at a time. Its fearsome beak can crack the toughest shell or armor to devour the soft innards of its captives. In the rare event it needs to retreat underwater, Palaeoctopus can use its siphon to blast a threat backwards and jet away with surprising speed. Those tentacles let Paleoctopus scale sheer cliffs to drag itself out of the sea, though it’s understandably much less agile on land. Its natural toxicity makes Paleoctopus especially difficult to tranquilize and tame, so sedating one isn’t for the faint of heart… You have to let it drag you in close for a crushing bite, and feed narcotics into its maw while keeping clear of that deadly beak. Manage to tame a Palaeoctopus, and you’ll never want for ink again. Your new cephalopod supplier can be gently coaxed to provide any color of ink your heart desires. While it may not set any land speed records, Palaeoctopus can get you up cliffs and over walls… or onto a moving Ship or platform saddle. Above or below the sea, this formidable mollusk can take a lot of punishment. Just make sure to hold on tight if it uses its underwater jet-propulsion. The Lost Colony major version update is now live! This patch focuses on tightening up several key areas of the DLC, with specific critical bug fixes to the boss fight, thralls, outposts, and performance. We also included a range of general fixes affecting various gameplay systems and stability improvements. **Gameplay Changes, Balance & QoL** - On Lost Colony: Ruins of the Ascendant Cavern, Cavern of the Whispering Needle and Cavern of the Sapphire Cascades have had their entrances reduced in size - _Note: These entrances were very open and easily accessible, particularly for larger creatures, so this change is intended to improve PvP viability and make them more defensible_ - Equipment Traits can now be upgraded in the Megalab: - 10 lower-tier Equipment Traits can be combined to create 1 of the next tier - _Note: We’ve seen that lower-tier _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/694259874864825057]_ ### Community Crunch 504: From Shoulder to Savior - Date: 2026-04-25 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/496100856889869117 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/ark-survival-ascended/releases/steam-496100856889869117 - **added** — Tidepup creature added to Genesis 1, a shoulder companion that grows and evolves based on player interaction and pressure moments - **added** — Mod-browser added directly within the game to download and play custom community-created content including maps, creatures, items, and game modes - **changed** — Structure decay timers re-enabled on Official Network after being temporarily disabled for cloud data recovery - **changed** — Cave entrance layouts adjusted across Lost Colony to improve PvP viability by reducing choke point sizes and creating more defensible base-building positions - **changed** — Bonus rates active on Official Network through Monday, April 27 including 2x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience plus 2x Breeding for PvP and PvE servers Making a splash this summer with Bob’s True Tales: Tides of Fortune, the Tidepup is set to shake up the dynamics of Genesis 1 in a big way. Whether it stays perched on your shoulder or grows into something much larger, this curious companion brings a new kind of support to survival. **[Download in full resolution](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17jxrv5kVtyqizPtBrSRKPBJ0uOu_sN6h?usp=drive_link)** We’ve tamed creatures that fight, and creatures that flee. Not many refuse to stay down. The Tidepup feels familiar at first, a small companion that doesn’t ask for much. This curious creature lingers close, always watching and quick to respond. It has a habit of showing up when you need it most, surfacing when the tide turns against you to tip the balance back in your favor. But there’s something unusual in the way it grows. Time spent at your side shapes it, and it seems to learn the most in the moments where you’re under pressure. Not every Tidepup ends up the same, and not every path forward can be undone because the choices you make and the moments you rely on it leave their mark. And when it finally falters, that’s not quite the end. Where others fall, the Tidepup retreats, slipping into a dormant state only to return reformed… as if the line between defeat and survival was always a little blurred. Raise it well, and you shape what it becomes. Push it too far, and you might set it back. Either way, this is one companion that's always evolving. 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: - **[Refrigerators & Troughs Catalogue](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/refrigerators-troughs-catalogue)** **by Fernandess, Dani_FM** - **[Log Cabin Break with the Axolotls](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/axolot-cosmetic-pack)** **by RobbieJay58** - **[Chicken Weapon Skins](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/chicken-weapon-skins)** **by RobbieJay58** - **[Paleo ARK Evolution | Hard Hitting Herbivores](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/paleo-ark-evolution-hard-hitting-herbivores)** **by Team Paleo ARK** As a quick heads up, we’ll be re-enabling structure decay timers on Monday (ET). Decay was temporarily disabled to help protect player progress during recent cloud data issues. With stability restored, timers will return to normal. We’ve been taking a targeted pass on cave entrances across Lost Colony, focused on improving their viability for PvP. A common piece of player feedback has been that many of these locations didn’t feel worth investing in. With this update, we’re reducing the size of several choke points to create more reliable, defensible positions and open up better base-building opportunities for PvP. As part of these changes, several cave entrances will be adjusted. We’ll list out the affected locations and coordinates below so you can check your spots ahead of time. **Please note: any structures built directly within these choke points on PvP servers will be destroyed when the update goes live.** If you have anything placed in these areas, we strongly recommend moving it in advance. These changes will impact Official PvP or any Unofficial server with cave building enabled Players on Official PvE servers will still see the updated entrances, but existing builds will not be impacted. These changes are currently planned to go live with a major version update on **April 27th**. This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until **Monday, April 27**. - **PVP/PVE: **2x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience, and Breeding - **Small Tri _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/496100856889869117]_ ### Community Crunch 503: Burrowbuck, The Tunnel Trickster - Date: 2026-04-18 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/749427798735585728 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/ark-survival-ascended/releases/steam-749427798735585728 - **added** — Burrowbuck creature with ability to create underground tunnel networks for fast travel between entrances and exits - **added** — Burrowbuck can dig false tunnel entrances that trap uninvited predators in diversionary pitfalls - **added** — Mod-browser feature allowing players to download and play custom content including maps, creatures, items, and game modes directly within the game - **changed** — Adjusted cave entrance choke points across Lost Colony to improve viability for PvP and create more defensible base-building positions - **changed** — Extended Eggcellent Adventure event to April 21st with bonus collection time for Bunny Eggs and holiday-themed cosmetics - **changed** — Activated bonus rates on Official Network until April 21st including 2x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience with 2x Breeding on PVP/PVE servers You’ve already caught a glimpse of the Burrowbuck… now it’s time to dig a little deeper. This peculiar horned hare may seem like nothing more than a fleeting shape in the dust, but those who’ve taken the time to observe it know better. There’s intent behind the way it vanishes, purpose behind every sudden tunnel and scattered trail. Beneath the surface lies a network, a safe spot, and if you take the time to earn its trust, something you can actually use to work the terrain in your favor. [Download in full resolution](https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/forums/topic/773818-cc503/#:~:text=in%20your%20favor.-,Download%20in%20full%20resolution,-Species%3A%20Antilolexus) **Species:** _Antilolexus saxatilis_ **Time:** Unknown **Diet: **Herbivore **Temperament: **Aggressively Evasive The latest chimeric creature to cross my path is this figment of Twentieth Century North American folklore -- let’s call it a Burrowbuck (or Burrowdoe). Fantastical as it seems, this horned hare is still a prey species desperate to avoid predation. A startled Burrowbuck will kick up a faceful of blinding dirt as it tunnels away underground. A tame Burrowbuck will let you into its surprisingly spacious hidey-holes. While useful as a temporary bunker, its warrens will soon collapse without regular maintenance. You’ll also be rewarded with a handy new travel-network that affords swift movement from entrance to exit... provided a traveler fits through those tight tunnels (sorry, Rexes!). At no extra cost, your furry friend can also dig false entrances to discourage interlopers… Any predator or enemy that tries to enter a Burrowbuck tunnel uninvited risks dropping down a diversionary pitfall instead, that will cave in and trap them. Befriending a Burrowbuck just takes a bit of patience. Offer up tasty snacks, and try not to take it personally when you’re wiping grit from your eyes the first few times this clever cryptid skedaddles away. Just remind yourself that their trust is worth digging in to earn. The Burrowbuck is just one part of the upcoming **Fantastic Tames Season 1 pack ($9.99)**, with two more creatures to be revealed when the pack lands this Summer! MODSPOLIGHTLINK 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 and Creep’s Fantasy Skins](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/nekatus-and-creeps-lotr-skins) by Nekatus_Modding, Creep - [Spring Glider Wings](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/spring-glider-wings) by Sandi_00 - [Slates Medieval Helmets](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/slates-medieval-helmets) by TheCleanSlate - [Feras Creature Reforged: Wild Seas](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/feras-creature-reforged-wild-seas) by Fera_Spielt - [ARKOLOGY: OE - Hapipalus (Content update!)](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/arkology-oe-hapipalus) by Dragonheart - [ARKOLOGY: OE - Sanguivern (Content update!)](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/arkology-oe-sanguivern) by Dragonheart We’ve been taking a targeted pass on cave entrances across Lost Colony, focused on improving their viability for PvP. A common piece of player feedback has been that many of these locations didn’t feel worth investing in. With this update, we’re reducing the size of several choke points to create more reliable, defensible positions and open up better base-building opportunities for PvP. As part of these changes, several cave entrances will be adjusted. We’ll list out the affected locations and coordinates below so you can check your spots ahead of time. **Please no _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/749427798735585728]_ ### Community Crunch 502: Claim the High Ground - Date: 2026-04-11 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/541135584198921654 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/ark-survival-ascended/releases/steam-541135584198921654 The Araneo TLC is taking shape, and it won’t be long before we can show you what’s been lurking in the dark. Voted in by the community during our Extra Life charity event, this eight-legged menace is getting more than just a touch-up. We’ve been reworking how it moves, how it hunts, and where it fits within the ARK ecosystem, with a focus on making it feel purposeful at many stages of play. Once dismissed as too small to serve as a proper mount, the Araneo is spinning a different story this time around. New saddle designs open up a surprisingly versatile role for those willing to think a little differently. With improved mobility and a new perspective from above, it is stepping into a role that feels equal parts ambush predator and tactical support. Its webbing isn’t just for traversal anymore either. There’s more control behind each shot now, letting you take a gentler approach when the situation calls for it…or make sure something stays put when it shouldn’t be wandering. And, as it hunts, it leaves behind less than you might expect, with each encounter offering more than just a clean takedown. Whether you’re weaving through tight terrain or setting up the perfect drop from above, this is a creature poised to change the way you hunt. [Download in full resolution](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YSaVoLiFZKagOK6MPWW3QZngDMz4txqY?usp=drive_link) We’ve been taking a targeted pass on cave entrances across Lost Colony, focused on improving their viability for PvP. A common piece of player feedback has been that many of these locations didn’t feel worth investing in. With this update, we’re reducing the size of several choke points to create more reliable, defensible positions and open up better base-building opportunities for PvP. As part of these changes, several cave entrances will be adjusted. We’ll list out the affected locations and coordinates below so you can check your spots ahead of time. **Please note: any structures built directly within these choke points on PvP servers will be destroyed when the update goes live.** If you have anything placed in these areas, we strongly recommend moving it in advance. These changes will impact Official PvP or any Unofficial server with cave building enabled Players on Official PvE servers will still see the updated entrances, but existing builds will not be impacted. These changes are currently planned to go live with a major version update on **April 27th**. We recently investigated a series of transfer-related issues, primarily impacting players connecting through EU endpoints. This was linked to intermittent disruptions affecting cloud data services, which prevented some transfers from completing as expected. The issue should now be resolved, and services have stabilised. We’re continuing to work with our hosting partners to better understand what caused the outage and help prevent similar disruptions going forward. During this window, we received a number of reports relating to missing characters, items, and creatures. In many cases, these were not lost, but instead remained on the server the transfer originated from or within the ARK upload. If you believe you were affected, we recommend double-checking your previous server and your upload to locate your character or items. If your character is still missing after doing so, please submit a restoration request via the [**character restoration form**](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBP98Jn-AW2gsSWvqrS2WykDSyKljjhP9Fh_VyDKXngNZ-Kg/viewform?pli=1) so we can assist further. We appreciate the reports and patience while we worked through this. MODSPOLIGHTLINK 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 spotli _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/541135584198921654]_ ### Community Crunch 501: Down The Rabbit Hole - Date: 2026-04-04 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/542260850095818739 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/ark-survival-ascended/releases/steam-542260850095818739 Meet the Burrowbuck, a peculiar horned hare that seems pulled straight from folklore. Skittish but clever, this elusive creature is quick to vanish when threatened, kicking up blinding dirt before burrowing out of sight in the blink of an eye. [Download in full resolution](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JVFtb-m041QB3RNOhKkaochHO8Bccxhq/view?usp=drive_link) Those patient enough to earn its trust will discover there’s more to the Burrowbuck than meets the eye. Beneath the ground lies a surprisingly useful network of tunnels… though not every entrance leads where you might expect. Good luck, Survivors. Around here, the lucky rabbit’s foot tends to kick back. The **Burrowbuck **will be available on day one as the first release in our upcoming **Fantastic Tames Season 1 pack ($9.99)**. At launch, we’ll also reveal the designs for the two remaining creatures, which will roll out to pack owners as they’re completed throughout 2026. MODSPOLIGHTLINK 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: - [Gothic Craft Structure Skins](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/gothic-craft-structure-skins) by AaronLongstaff, CrazyRespawn - [Hatzegopteryx Kukulkan](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/hatzegopteryx-kukulkan) by The Hatzegopteryx Modding Team - [TR Raptor Skin pack](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/tr-raptor-skin-pack) by Terrible_Raptor - [Paleo ARK EVO+ | Rulers of the Wastelands](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/paleo-ark-evo-rulers-of-the-wastelands) by Team Paleo ARK - [Guardian Drakelings](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/guardian-drakelings) by Eclipse_Modding - [Atlas Creatures: Hydra](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/atlas-creatures-hydra) by Myrmecoleontidae **[Download in full resolution](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RSUGAeqj2_gD8Ut1pjpAnF2GrBxdPilM?usp=drive_link)** **Eggcellent Adventure** returns next week! Follow the trails of wild Bunny Dodos and Bunny Oviraptors to collect Bunny Eggs scattered across the ARK. These festive finds can be painted for fun or used to craft special holiday-themed cosmetics, including seasonal costumes and chibis. Get ready to hop into the celebration and make your ARK a little more eggstra! Check out [**this post for all the details**](https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/articles.html/community-crunch-500-springing-into-eggcellent-adventures-r2531/)! **ARKpocalypse servers have been wiped today!** **What is ARKpocalypse?** - ARKpocalypse are monthly-wipe servers with higher than usual rates. - Next wipe: **May 1st, 2026** You can join them by typing "Arkpocalypse" in the server browser! Happy Surviving! The Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until **Wednesday, April 15**. - **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](https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/gallery/album/3617-featured-fan-art/) | [Screenshot Gallery](https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/gallery/album/3623-featured-screenshots/) | [Artist Feedback Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftQUqoYHb2QhG-rqeRMmL2r4-GVtW56tCdclH5sD-YQ_5HKw/viewform) **Creator**: **infinite artisan** Infinite artisan embarked on a quest to craft his own Lightning Wyvern egg, functional with LED lights. YOUTUBE URL **Creator**: **brini** Check out Brini's incredible castle with a fully functional theater insi _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/542260850095818739]_ ### Community Crunch 500: Springing Into Eggcellent Adventures! - Date: 2026-03-28 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/542260396903366839 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/ark-survival-ascended/releases/steam-542260396903366839 Spring’s in the air on the ARK, and Eggcellent Adventure is about to bloom once again. Whether you’ve got a green thumb or just like collecting what you find along the way, there’s something new waiting for you this time around. **[Download in full resolution](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RSUGAeqj2_gD8Ut1pjpAnF2GrBxdPilM?usp=drive_link)** **Eggcellent Adventure** returns next week! Follow the trails of wild Bunny Dodos and Bunny Oviraptors to collect Bunny Eggs scattered across the ARK. These festive finds can be painted for fun or used to craft special holiday-themed cosmetics, including seasonal costumes and chibis. Get ready to hop into the celebration and make your ARK a little more eggstra! - **Start Date: **Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - **End Date: **Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - **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 - Flovis ***new*** - Bunny Dodo - Bunny Oviraptor - Bunny - Easter Chick - Jerbunny - Spring Shinehorn - Flower Wreath ***new*** - Bunny Egg - Festive Dino Candy (Eggcellent Adventure) - Armor: Garden Pants Skin ***new*** - Armor: Garden Shirt Skin ***new*** - Armor: Straw Hat Skin ***new*** - Weapon: Trowel Skin (Axe) ***new*** - Weapon: Hand Rake Skin (Sickle) ***new*** - Weapon: Hand Hoe (Pickaxe) ***new*** - Weapon: Rake (Pike) ***new*** - Garden Box - Small Storage Box Skin ***new*** - Garden storage - Large Storage Box Skin ***new*** - Garden Shelf - Bookshelf Skin ***new*** - Egg Painting bench - Smithy Skin ***new*** - Garden Shed - Vault Skin ***new*** - Garden Pallet Bench - Wooden Bench Skin ***new*** - Garden Pallet Chair - Wooden Chair Skin ***new*** - Garden Pallet Bed - Single Bed Skin ***new*** - Crop Box - Small Decor Box Skin ***new*** - Garden Compost Bin - Compost Bin Skin ***new*** - Garden Fridge - Refrigerator Skin ***new*** - Garden Bin - Preserving Bin Skin ***new*** - Fenced up plot - Crop Plot Small Skin ***new*** - Fenced up plot - Crop Plot Medium Skin ***new*** - Fenced up plot - Crop Plot Large Skin ***new*** - Crackable eggs - Small Decor Box Skin ***new*** - Shepherd’s Crook Spear Skin (Spear) ***new*** - Egg Grenades Skin (Grenades) - Lamb Costume Skin (Costume) - Spring Tiara Skin (Headgear) - Round Sunglasses Skin (Headgear) - Dino Round Sunglasses Skin (Headgear) - Flower Feeding Trough Skin (Feeding Trough) - Flower Vase Skin (Small Decor Boxes) - Chocolate Rabbit Club Skin (Club) - E4 Remote Eggsplosives Skin (C4) - Sweet Spear Carrot Skin (Spear) - Bunny Costume - Bunny Ears Skin (Headgear) - Bunny Tail Skin (Leggings) - Easter Chick Hat Skin (Headgear) - Easter Egg Hat Skin (Headgear) - Easter Egghead Skin (Headgear) - Marshmallow Hat Skin (Headgear) - Dino Easter Egg Hat Skin (Headgear) - Dino Bunny Ears Skin (Creature Hat) - Dino Easter Chick Hat Skin (Creature Hat) - Procoptodon Bunny Costume (Procoptodon) - Sunbathing Emote ***new*** - Watering Can Emote ***new*** - Flower Toss Emote - Bunny Hop Dance Tail - Magenta - Light Green - Light Yellow - Light Orange - Light Red - Dino Light Brown - Yellow - Cyan - Green - Dino Medium Blue - Turquoise - LightPink - DeepPink - Peach - Mint - Teal - PowderBlue - Cream - From the Main Menu, select the mod tab. - Search for Eggcellent Adventure in the ARK Mod list and Install it. **Mod ID: 877745** - After it's installed, go back to your game setup screen and select 'Mod Settings' - You will see Eggcellent Adventure and any other mods you've downloaded in 'Available Mods' - Select Eggcellent Adventure and activate it. - If you would like to enable Eggcellent Adventure 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: 877745** Get ready! We _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/542260396903366839]_ ### Community Crunch 499: Threading the Needle: The Araneo Zips Back In! - Date: 2026-03-21 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/538881881928631445 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/ark-survival-ascended/releases/steam-538881881928631445 You voted, you donated, and now it begins. 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](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10eDgKXiqSbzhCXY-s1nG8lmC-3cxmIZl?usp=drive_link) **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](https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/gallery/album/3617-featured-fan-art/) | [Screenshot Gallery](https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/gallery/album/3623-featured-screenshots/) | [Artist Feedback Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftQUqoYHb2QhG-rqeRMmL2r4-GVtW56tCdclH5sD-YQ_5HKw/viewform) **Creator**: **Jimbob** Jimbob explores a cave to tame Desmodus, but comes face-to-face with unexpected enemies. YOUTUBE URL **Creator**: **Simulation Survivor** Today on Project Mutate, Simulation Survivor max-mutates Baryonyx and attempts to defeat Gamma Medusa and Alpha Hydra! YOUTUBE URL [Yarran and his beloved thylacoleo, Thatticus.](https://www.tumblr.com/connortheconceded/810459876794007552/ive-been-hooked-on-ark-survival-for-the-past-month) by connortheconceded [🐢](https://x.com/falco_luna/status/2033676197876666711) by @falco_luna [Fan art](https://discord.com/channels/729837326120910915/735196305990615062/1483378147356577904) by felis_avali [My Favourite Lizard](https://discord.com/channels/729837326120910915/735196305990615062/1483182787421798593) by vikihun [My favourite Featherlight](https://discord.com/channels/729837326120910915/735196305990615062/1482579198773039235) by tin3y_ [Soaring Seas](https://discord.com/channels/729837326120910915/735196305990615062/1482512625366466734) by aguycalledhypouzumaki [Fan art](https://discord.com/channels/729837326120910915/735196305990615062/1481917839064563846) by datwolf27 [A Titan under the morning sun](https://discord.com/channels/729837326120910915/735196305990615062/1480224060347650120) by mihael1947 [Bastion Beetle Bass: BBB](https://discord.com/channels/7298373261 _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/538881881928631445]_ ### Community Crunch 498: Introducing Acrocanthosaurus from ARK: Additions! - Date: 2026-03-14 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/530999948808815293 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/ark-survival-ascended/releases/steam-530999948808815293 We’re thrilled to welcome yet another long-awaited creature from Garuga123’s ARK: Additions into the official world of ARK: Survival Ascended. These incredible creatures continue to bring fresh gameplay, new challenges, and some seriously epic tames to the ARK. **[Download in full resolution](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YSaVoLiFZKagOK6MPWW3QZngDMz4txqY?usp=drive_link)** The **Acrocanthosaurus** is stomping onto the scene as a brutal frontline powerhouse. Built for the thick of battle, this massive carnivore truly shines when the fight turns against it. The longer the fight goes, the more fearsome it becomes, turning injuries into momentum and refusing to back down when others might fall. But it is not just a savage attacker. The Acrocanthosaurus has a defensive edge that makes it especially formidable in a survivor’s hands, able to hold the line, draw attention, and weather the chaos head-on. Whether charging into danger or standing firm against it, this creature will command the battlefield by sheer presence alone on **March 31**. Keep up with the development on ARK: Additions in Garuga’s **[Discord](https://discord.com/invite/9X6TETNr5e)**! Here’s a first glimpse of the upcoming ocean systems currently being tested inside the Genesis Part 1 biome. While the ship assets shown here are temporarily borrowed from ATLAS for early functional testing, the final release will feature brand-new ships built specifically for ARK: Survival Ascended. The real focus of this test, however, is the new water physics system built from the ground up for Genesis Part 1. Waves, buoyancy, and ship movement are all being actively developed and tested as we shape the foundations of large-scale maritime gameplay within Genesis’s ocean environments. These systems will ultimately support a full maritime experience across a map-wide ocean biome, where real water physics, customizable ships, semi-procedural islands and fortresses to discover, and large-scale naval battles across the high seas will define life on the water. Want to build your own ARK world without learning the Dev Kit? With the in-game ASA World Creator, players on any platform, including consoles, can design their own maps directly within ARK and share them with others via the Mod Browser. While creators won’t be able to make new art assets or perform the deep construction associated with the full Dev Kit, the system provides powerful tools for building playable worlds. Creators will be able to place and modify actors, create reusable templates, edit their properties, adjust overall world settings, configure volumes and spawners, add mods and skin packs, and implement simple gameplay logic through a brand new scripting layer that combines Lua scripting with a Blueprint API. Everything shown in the screenshot is part of the in-game interface, including the full GUI and property editing tools! MODSPOLIGHTLINK 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: - [Cliffan’s Premium Outfits: Crownbreaker](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/cliffans-outfits-crownbreaker) by Cliffan_ - [Helmets and masks skins](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/helmetsandmaskskins) by Horrgamer - [LF Dino Skin - Phoenix](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/lf-dino-skin-phoenix) by LettuceFry1234 - [Waterfalls & Fountains Catalogue](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/waterfalls-fountainst-catalogue) by Fernandess, Dani_FM - [Fantasy_Sky](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/fantasy-sky) by Prince_0f_Hell - [Kami’s Feral Critters: Ori _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/530999948808815293]_ ### Community Crunch 497: Boar to be Wild - Date: 2026-03-07 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/493844621349094796 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/ark-survival-ascended/releases/steam-493844621349094796 The wilds of Astraeos keep getting wilder. Arriving **this summer**, **Boaratos** is not your typical forest brute. Towering at nearly twice the size of a Daeodon, this fiery juggernaut’s massive tusks carve through trees with surprising results, while its temper can quite literally ignite—setting its fur and tusks ablaze to unleash explosive attacks that leave enemies burning in its wake. This fearsome creature is based on a concept by DragonHeart, creator of the Arkology: Overseer’s Experiments mod, and it’s bringing a whole new kind of heat to Astraeos. [Download in full resolution](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17jxrv5kVtyqizPtBrSRKPBJ0uOu_sN6h?usp=drive_link) Expire servers are temporary servers across the network that will eventually be removed, and you can find them by searching for "**Expire**" in the session filter. These servers will be online until 10 am PST / 1 pm EST on March 9. We're preemptively using our allocation for future maps to host some additional sessions that players can travel onto to farm, tame, and experience the newest content 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 a new map temporarily. Please note that **these servers will no longer exist after 10 am PST / 1 pm EST on March 9**, 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. MODSPOLIGHTLINK 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: - [Sign Collection II](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/sign-collection-ii) by SnowyTrain - [Good In Pink! - Bubblegum’s Cosmetics](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/good-in-pink-bubblegums-cosmetics) by BubbleGumXD - [Rex Skeleton Decoration Skin](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/rex-skeleton-decoration-skin) by Jmxxark10 - [Ambient Aquatics: Cricosaurus](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/ambient-aquatics-cricosaurus) by ZCI5250 - [Medieval Structures & Decor](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/medieval-structures-decor/gallery) by Kviden - [Ossidon Visual Stat Configuration](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/ossidon-visual-stat-configuration) by WC_Zarthan - [[T.A.C.] Bastion Beetle](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/t-a-c-bastion-beetle) by Tristans_Modding **ARKpocalypse servers have been wiped today!** **What is ARKpocalypse?** - ARKpocalypse are monthly-wipe servers with higher than usual rates. - Next wipe: **April 3rd, 2026** You can join them by typing "Arkpocalypse" in the server browser! Happy Surviving! This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until **Monday, March 9**. - **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](https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/gallery/album/3617-featured-fan-art/) | [Screenshot Gallery](https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/gallery/album/3623-featured-screenshots/) | [Artist Feedback Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftQUqoYHb2QhG-rqeRMmL2r4-GVtW56tCdclH5sD-YQ_5HKw/viewform) **Creator**: **MrMEOLA** MrMEOLA fights Celestial Gods on the ARK Primal Nemesis mod! YOUTUBE URL **C _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/493844621349094796]_ ### Community Crunch 496: Release the Kraken - Date: 2026-02-28 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/506228886086877905 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/ark-survival-ascended/releases/steam-506228886086877905 Beneath the waves, something new is lurking… Arriving later this year in Genesis Part 1, the latest community-voted creature brings a new kind of intelligence to the depths. **[Download in full resolution](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17jxrv5kVtyqizPtBrSRKPBJ0uOu_sN6h?usp=drive_link)** When exploring the wide underwater biomes, you may notice two very different moods beneath the waves. Sometimes the calm is shattered by a sudden, violent surge—a frantic rush of ink and power that suggests the depths have finally lost their patience. Other times, the seabed gains an extra stone… a coral formation grows a few more “branches”… and the ocean floor becomes suspiciously still. Disturb it at the wrong moment, and survivors will learn quickly that those eight arms aren’t just for show. Following the recent Major Version update, we began encountering a series of corruption-related crashes across the Official Network. While the patch introduced a significant amount of new content, this issue was not specific to Astraeos. The release simply exposed something that was already lurking beneath the surface. To protect player progress and prevent further data damage, we made the decision to take the entire Official Network offline while we investigated and stabilised the environment. That call was not made lightly but leaving servers online while corruption was occurring carried the risk of far greater long-term impact. Our investigation traced the crashes back to corrupted dino data. In certain edge cases, a dino could be destroyed while the server still retained references to it. The server would then continue attempting to process or save data tied to that non-existent creature. Over time, those “ghost” dinos could trigger crashes and, in some cases, additional corruption. For reasons we’re still actively investigating, certain edge cases were only surfacing under the conditions introduced with the release, which we’re actively investigating. After taking the network offline, we ran controlled subsets of Official servers with enhanced logging and updated builds. This allowed us to safely reproduce the issue, gather clean crash data, and validate adjustments without putting the wider network at risk to work on the resulting fix. We will hold on running the EVO event while we continue stability monitoring. If servers remain stable during that window, we’ll kick off a week-long EVO event running through Monday the 9th. We know downtime on this scale is disruptive, and we appreciate the patience while we worked through this properly. Our goal was not just to bring the network back, but to bring it back stable. If you prefer more immediate, step-by-step Live Ops updates as we work through this, you can join the **[Official ARK Discord](https://discord.gg/playark)**. **Expire servers wipe date extended to March 9.** Expire servers are temporary servers across the network that will eventually be removed, and you can find them by searching for "**Expire**" in the session filter. These servers will be online until 10 am PST / 1 pm EST on March 9. We're preemptively using our allocation for future maps to host some additional sessions that players can travel onto to farm, tame, and experience the newest content 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 a new map temporarily. Please note that **these servers will no longer exist after 10 am PST / 1 pm EST on March 9**, 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. MODSPOLIGHTLINK 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. En _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2399830/view/506228886086877905]_