ARK: Survival Ascended — Community Crunch 519: Tusk, Tusk, Boom!

Community Crunch 519: Tusk, Tusk, Boom!

Added 4
  • Introduce Boaratos, a fire-based melee creature with bleeding attacks and resource harvesting abilities
  • Add in-game mod browser to download and play custom content including maps, creatures, items, and game modes across platforms
  • Launch Conquest Season 8 with 18 Genesis Part 1 servers across two clusters with 5x rates and restricted Tek items
  • Activate bonus rates on Official Network through Monday August 17th with 2x rates for PvP/PvE, 4.5x for Small Tribes, and 5x for ARKpocalypse
Changed 3
  • Enable character and creature transfers on Genesis Ascended Part 1 Official servers starting September 4th
  • Align Genesis Part 1 Expires servers closure to September 18th to allow players time to transfer items
  • Open transfers between Conquest Cluster A and Cluster B on July 17th at 10 AM PT

Things are about to get a little crispy on Astraeos. On August 26, the final update to Astraeos arrives, and charging headfirst into the fray is the Boaratos, a fiery new bruiser that's happiest when things get up close, and preferably a little singed.

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Built to stand tusk-to-toe with some of the toughest creatures on the ARKs, this hot-headed hog combines raw physical strength with fiery attacks and a knack for leaving its enemies bleeding, making it a must-have companion when facing particularly formidable opponents.

But when there's no battle to be fought, those smoldering talents can still earn their keep around your tribe. Trees have a curious tendency to end up a little more... charred before the Boaratos brings them crashing down.

And should you ever find yourself on the winning side of a fight with a Boaratos, let's just say the spoils might be best enjoyed around the breakfast table with a side of eggs.

No matter what, Astraeos is going whole hog for its final update!

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!

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Transfers on Genesis Ascended Part 1 Official servers will open on September 4th, allowing players to move items, creatures, and characters onto the map without restriction! We've also aligned the timing with the Genesis Part 1 Expires servers, giving players a couple of weeks to move everything over before those servers close on September 18th.

And as always, don't forget to pack your Dodos in bubble wrap, Survivors!

Conquest, introduced to ARK: Survival Ascended by Snail Games, focuses on large-scale PvP, with increased rates, and other changes listed below. The increased rates will allow tribes to set up and establish themselves quickly and enable them to rebuild after potential losses instead of being wiped completely.

The official Conquest servers are open for PC, Xbox and PlayStation.

If you need any support during the Conquest season, join the Conquest Enforcement's Discord.

  • Conquest Season 8 details:

  • Total of 18 maps, all Genesis Part 1

  • Cluster A: 12 servers that had transfers enabled with Classic before they shut down.

  • Cluster B: 6 servers with transfers only enabled between those 6 servers for 2 weeks. Transfers between Cluster A and Cluster B will open on July 17th at 10 AM PT.

  • 5x Rates

  • Tek is enabled with the exception of:

  • Tek Grenade

  • Tapejara Tek Saddle

  • Megalodon Tek Saddle

  • Rock Drake Tek Saddle

  • Mosasur Tek Saddle

  • Tek Railgun

  • Map: all 18 maps will become Genesis Part 1

This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, August 17.

  • **PVP/PVE: **2x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience, and Breeding

  • **Small Tribes: **4.5x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience + 4x Breeding

  • ARKpocalypse: 5x Harvesting, Taming and Experience, and Breeding

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ASA Mod Jam 2026 – Finalist Mods Are Live!

We’re constantly blown away by the creativity of the ARK modding community, especially when players create new opportunities for fellow creators. That spirit is behind the independently run ASA Mod Jam 2026: Build the Future.

Organized by Sandi Studios and CurseForge, this eight-week gauntlet kicks off on May 15th. It challenges solo devs and duos to build brand-new mods from scratch using the official ARK DevKit, with prizes on the line.

The Top 13 finalist mods are now available!

Explore these community-created mods available for you to try. You can easily find all of them in the in-game mod browser by searching for #ASAModJam2026.

Try out the mods, share your thoughts in the comments, and give them a thumbs up in-game if you enjoy them. Your feedback will assist the judges during the evaluation period from August 2 to August 17.

The winners will be announced on August 21st!

Thank you to all the talented creators who participated—this year's quality has been amazing!

Creator: Syntac Syntac experiments with the Supercephalosornis Lab Station to genetically alter his own powerhouse! YOUTUBE URL

Creator: Chasun_ Chasun creates a beautiful base that is ideal for all your starting needs! YOUTUBE URL

Do you still remember the first stolen Wyvern Egg? by @TZULIN_

(https://x.com/falco_luna/status/2086263450309677229) by @falco_luna

Gimme elements! Gimme! Gimme! by @zondeeee730

(https://x.com/kinosei_x2/status/2086047446057251249) by @kinosei_x2

(https://www.deviantart.com/lyly29/art/Bulbdog-1368373799) by Lyly29

Little drawing of my favourite reaper of mine, Lucer by lohegrina

My character with my 3 favorite dinos by koelium

Photo Mode by repo24

You've earned your place in my memory, brother. Until we cross paths again in the wild. by onlyquartz

(https://discord.com/channels/729837326120910915/735196305990615062/1536003220927938630) by akarimmu

Named him Hephaestus by anhagath

Photo Mode by brini2715.

Enjoy your weekend!

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