Spooky season has arrived, and we’re fueled by pumpkin spice lattes as we're heads down on Fear Ascended event content, alongside development for Extinction, bug fixes, and performance enhancements! Given the hustle behind the scenes, this week's Crunch is fairly light, but keep your eyes peeled for upcoming news and reveals this month, along with the imminent debut of ARK's greatest sushi chef—he's ready to roll with the best of 'em!
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:
Powdered Wigs from the 18th Century by MinyYamori
F.P.Custom Cosmetics by Sakamakidaido
No Untameables: Seekers Update by Myrmecoleontidae
ARK Wilds: Cockatrice by Wildwaghorn
Retrosauria Assemblage: Laelaps by EishKrooked553
Xiro Additions by Elle087i
Custom Cosmetic: Novabeast by NiranV
The official AMD driver update, which addresses the crash issue, has now been publicly released. Players no longer need the beta drivers.
Hey Survivors, we’ve got an update on the official server sunset process. After listening to your feedback and incorporating additional metrics, we expanded our analysis and took a closer look at server activity. As a result of this review, we’ve decided to keep several of the previously mentioned servers online. The following servers will remain available:
As a reminder, last week we announced the start of sunsetting some of our inactive official servers after a careful assessment. 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.
On October 15th, we'll be sunsetting these inactive Island servers:
We still intend to provide capacity at launches as much as possible to meet the higher need during those periods.
We’re working with our partner at Nitrado to offer these saves after the scheduled sunset through Nitrado’s interface. Please stay tuned for more details.
Nekatus, the creator of Fjordur and Svartalfheim, returns with a new map—Astraeos! Set in a vast Greek-inspired world, you’ll explore ancient ruins, sail with custom Trireme ships, and face powerful new bosses. Gear up with custom skins and mods as you uncover mythological secrets hidden throughout the landscape.
Astraeos’ free version will launch on October 10th, 2024, available day 1 for crossplay, with a premium version slated for later in the year!
This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, October 7.
PVP/PVE: 2x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience, and Breeding
Small Tribes: 4.5x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience + 4x Breeding
ARKpocalypse: 5x Harvesting, Taming and Experience, and Breeding
Fan Art Gallery | Screenshot Gallery | Artist Feedback Form
Creator: DarkEdgeTV SURVIVAL
DarkEdgeTV explores EishKrooked's new series "Retrosauria Assemblage," with the first addition being the legendary Laelaps, a retro-style tyrannosaur
Creator: BlockBeam101
BlockBeam101 made a reimagined Ark Survival Ascended version of Not Afraid Of The Dark by NerdOut!
Thank you all for participating in this contest! It was amazing to see the incredible effort put into your screenshots and fan art. As a reminder, the winners will receive codes for the Bob's Tall Tales DLC, featuring voice work by the iconic Karl Urban.
Winners, please have DM's open so we can reach out. Winners will be contacted from an Official account via their platform of entry i.e.: Discord or Twitter.
Missed this contest? Keep an eye on our Discord or Twitter for future ones!
Secrets are hidden away in the shadows of an eerie steampunk prison. Unseen forces are at work, and your escape may reveal far more than you bargained for…
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A new mission, should you choose to accept it, is to break free from a high-tech steampunk prison. Something sinister is at play, and it’s up to you to team up with a brave little Cosmo and embark on a high-stakes prison break operation. The clock is ticking, will you be able to evade the relentless grasp of the once-helpful bot and escape unscathed?
Gear up for a riveting new Club ARK adventure on October 2nd! Step into the shadowy streets of a dark, atmospheric steampunk town, where gears turn and mystery lurks in every corner—hinting at an even darker presence stirring in preparation for what’s to come…
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.
On October 15th, we'll be sunsetting these inactive Island servers:
We still intend to provide capacity at launches as much as possible to meet the higher need during those periods.
We’re working with our partner at Nitrado to offer these saves after the scheduled sunset through Nitrado’s interface. Please stay tuned for more details.
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:
Pinto Posse Beancan by MinyYamori
Bushy Vietnam Helmet by MinyYamori
SmarkARK Paper Bag by MinyYamori
Bad Hair Day by MinyYamori
Derpina Helmet by MinyYamori
Ayagi the vigilante by MinyYamori
Moschops Accessories by TheRealHypernatrema
Paleo ARK EVO+ Native Aquatics by Team Paleo ARK
Circa’s RP Kitchens by Circa
Circa’s RP Libraries by Circa
This video features:
GG SkyIslands Premium by RagingArcher
Temptress Lagoon: Enchanted by The Temptress Lagoon Team
Sci-Fi Soldier by Gaia Studios
Nyrandil Premium by YuTayARKMods
New official servers for Nyrandil were launched today!
We're hosting a giveaway to celebrate Aberration Ascended!
We will select five winners to receive codes for Bob's Tall Tales DLC, voiced by the iconic Karl Urban. One of them will also be chosen to be the cover of Community Crunch 429.
The theme of the contest is the many dangers of Aberration
You can enter either on Twitter or on Discord:
To enter on Discord, simply post your own art or screenshot in #aberration-contest!
To enter on Twitter, reply to this Tweet with your own art/screenshot using #AberrationAscended
Entries close on Friday, October 4, 2024 10:00 AM and winners will be announced in the Community Crunch 429 the same day!
This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, September 30.
PVP/PVE: 2x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience, and Breeding
Small Tribes: 4.5x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience + 4x Breeding
ARKpocalypse: 5x Harvesting, Taming and Experience, and Breeding
Fan Art Gallery | Screenshot Gallery | Artist Feedback Form
Creator: Raasclark
Raasclark got an early access look at Astraeos before it goes live in October 10th, 2024!
Creator: BemoGuinness
Bemo heads out to gather all the resources to craft Elements, which shouldn't be that hard. However, things go from bad to worse very fast.
Ravager Prowl by @alkonavi
The "Prophet" by @WolfTek7
Spooky Season is here! by @rasvim1313
Yi Ling head drawing by toastchee7916
Yee-haw? by @VELUKO1
Allosaurus Villainy: Irresistible by @kiba_tsume0220
I drew a cute bird that I love! by @Charlotte_14319
Emerging from the adrenaline of Aberration Ascended, we’re eager to announce the next thrilling chapter in the Ascended saga: Extinction Ascended, launching December 16th! Whether you’re a veteran or new player, Extinction is where the ARK story reaches its climactic battle for survival. Set in a ruined Earth overrun by titanic creatures, survivors must scavenge, build, and tame powerful allies to face the ultimate challenge – the colossal Titans. Get ready for the fight of your life in this vast post-apocalyptic world.
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Also coming December 16th is the final installment of Bob’s Tall Tales: Wasteland War. This post-apocalyptic adventure is filled with high-octane, Titan-slaying, Tribe-celebrating madness! Explore the wastes using new modular-built battle-cars, or redecorate your base to be a ramshackle outpost. Clash with rival Tribes in a battle for dominance using new territorial-ownership structures, or search for lost Tek Traits to further upgrade your weapons with the help of your own goodest pup. This is the ultimate test of survival in the vast wastelands of Extinction!
Joining the fray is the latest community-voted creature, Dreadnoughtus, a true titan-killer. This massive beast lives up to its name, taking on only the biggest threats. With a platform saddle large enough to carry your artillery and the ability to spit acid-coated projectiles, the Dreadnoughtus will be your ultimate ally for taking on the Titans of Extinction.
We can’t wait for you to experience Extinction Ascended and the chaos of Wasteland War. Mark your calendars for December 16th—it's time to gear up and bring the fight to the wastes!
A major version update is set to roll out next week, packed with key crash fixes, bug squashes, and several quality-of-life improvements. This update aims to resolve issues affecting gameplay stability, enhance performance across all platforms, and also includes a slew of content fixes. Thank you for your valuable reports, and we’ll continue to iterate on more so stay posted for more updates and fixes coming soon!
We’re excited to announce an upcoming overhaul to the custom cosmetic system. Our goal is to make it more streamlined and intuitive, allowing for easier navigation and quicker access to your favorite items. This update will roll out in the near future, so keep an eye out for more details soon!
An AMD beta driver is now available that fixes the loading crash in Aberration. The official release is coming soon, but you can download the beta driver early from AMD using this link.
This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, September 23.
PVP/PVE: 2x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience, and Breeding
Small Tribes: 4.5x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience + 4x Breeding
ARKpocalypse: 5x Harvesting, Taming and Experience, and Breeding
Fan Art Gallery | Screenshot Gallery | Artist Feedback Form
Creator: NOOBLETS
In this Ark Robot guide, Nooblets will show you how to use Sir-5rM8, the jobs it can do for you, and how to program it.
Creator: Etholdir
Eltholdir builds a Steampunk-inspired starter base on Aberration!
I'll fly anywhere for my master! by @rianeko_mabi
Showing some love to rock drakes by @SLAPunque
Aberration map has a special place in my heart by @Daddy_Toffee
Me and my partner's Wyverns on ARK by fabowo6
Feathers! Feathers! Feathers!! by @falco_luna
Forced into Hiding by sturthepotofmadness
Cosmo is cute by @farna77
Photo Mode by masonhoffy
Twins Remastered by tkgoji230
Glow of the Mushroom by mason_wolo
First attempt at a Steampunk build by @AaronLongstaff1
We’re excited to see so many of you exploring Aberration Ascended since launch! Whether you’re taming under the spell of the adorable Cosmo or taking on the dangerous Yi Ling, it’s been great to see players navigating the new map, content and creatures. So let's jump into updates on the latest live ops, Nekatus’ free version of Astraeos launching soon, a mod spotlight, and Arkpoc’s new mod list for this month! Whew!
Nekatus, the prolific creator of Fjordur and Svartalfheim, has a new mythological map offering in the works: Astraeos!
Immerse yourself in a Greek-inspired world spanning a massive ~264km², where majestic mountain ridges and marble-like cliffs give way to white beaches and a paradise of cherry blossoms in a full sakura biome. Explore ancient Greek ruins and temples, or sail vast oceans with custom Greek Trireme ships. Face off against powerful new bosses, alpha dino variants with enhanced loot, and a fearsome miniboss lurking in mysterious caves.
Prepare for mythological enemies hiding in the shadows while gearing up with custom cosmetic skins and standalone mods for structures and ships.
Astraeos’ free version will launch on October 10th, 2024, available day 1 for crossplay, with a premium version slated for later in the year!
This week, the Live Ops team focused on addressing various crash issues, and we’ve made solid progress in resolving many of them. We'll continue working on the remaining cases, including ongoing efforts to fix some straggler console crashes. We also resolved an impactful rendering issue on PlayStation. With these crashes and rendering issues being addressed, we’ll shift our attention toward a number of level fixes and general content and gameplay bugs in the coming weeks.
To highlight a couple of fixes in progress: Rock Drake gliding and Ascension issues. A Steam server version was deployed today with a fix for Rock Drake gliding, which is now live for all players. We’re also prioritizing a fix for the Ascension issue, which is expected to go out with a planned major version patch next week. Of course, this isn’t exhaustive. The pipeline is chock full of fixes that will soon be ready to go live!
Additionally, we’re collaborating with our engineering partners and AMD to resolve a crash occurring on newer drivers. AMD has reproduced the crash and is making good progress on a solution. In the meantime, some players have reported success in eliminating the GPU crash on Aberration by rolling back their drivers to the following patch: https://www.amd.com/en/resources/support-articles/release-notes/RN-RAD-WIN-23-7-1.html
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:
Cyberpunk Melee Weapons by Raaawb
Cliffan’s Outfits: Arrakeen Desert Armour by Cliffan_
Cliffan’s Outfits: Crimson Assassin by Cliffan_
Klinger’s Special Feeding Trough by KlingerMartins
Quantum Structure Skins by Sandi_00 (premium)
Arcadian Structure Skins by Sandi_00 (premium)
Tristan’s Antrodemus by Tristans_Modding
Circa’s Deco Mod Core by Circa, JoeHelp
Better Steampunk Structures by Trixt3r
DinoBook by nevcairiel
FSG Gothic Cave Structures by Kiz3rMomo
Reaper Park by Cliffan_
ARKpocalypse servers have been wiped today!
What are ARKpocalypse?
ARKpocalypse are monthly-wipe servers with higher than usual rates and monthly-curated mods.
Next wipe: October 11th 2024
For the second round, the following mods will be included:
MarniiMods Hairstyles by MarniiMods
BigAL's Meraxes TLC by BigAl_Swagbob
Cyrus' Critters: Magna Gecko by cyrusCreates
Der Dino Finder by Hacki_van_Bane
Klinger Additional Structures by klingerMartins
MULTI TABLE by Badboy23
Smol Structures by Ave
No Untameables by myrmecoleontidae
You can join them by searching in the server browser! Happy Surviving!
Please note that Aberration has been added to ARKpocalypse servers!
This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, September 16.
PVP/PVE: 2x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience, and Breeding
Small Tribes: 4.5x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience + 4x Breeding
ARKpocalypse: 5x Harvesting, Taming and Experience, and Breeding
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Creator: TiiaAurora
TiiaAurora explains her process for creating the perfect Yi Ling trap for a simpler taming method!
Creator: ClickTockClock
Here's everything you need to know about the adorable Roll Rat from its taming method to its abilities!
The "Lord Reaper" by @WolfTek7
ARK Yi Ling by @DW_ARK
Ark: Aberration Darkness Descended Cover by Alkonavi
Yi Ling in heart by @hurr_ma68020
Otter Ark inspired by N4STYR4BBiT by isko0kris0oksi
Strap on your goggles and gear up for an incomparable journey to the dark heart of Aberration! Brave this lethal underworld with a trusty clockwork-robot companion by your side, voiced by Alan Tudyk! Defy the subterranean depths by airship, or swing from luminous spider-silk with the new 'Cosmo' tame! Gum up adversaries with viscid projectiles, and evade attack with a wondrous watch that allows you to slip backwards to safety! Learn to identify, extract, and transfer useful DNA-traits between creatures! Harness the forces of nature and hurl the gauntlet of super-science into the frightful face of death itself!
Buy the expansion pass now on Steam, XBOX, or PlayStation!
Cosmo, the web-slinging companion, uses its webs and sharp instincts to navigate danger and protect those in need, proving that even the tiniest hero can wield great power.
New Steampunk-style structures like your own brass-clad workshop, then fire up your own Steam Forge for a truly atmospheric experience.
A large clock that seems to speed up time.
SIR-5rM8, a trusty robot friend voiced by Alan Tudyk who can automate various chores!
A Zeppelin with a platform to hover the world without worry!
And much so more!
Buy the expansion pass now on Steam, XBOX or PlayStation!
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Waking up on ‘Aberration’, a derelict, malfunctioning ARK with an elaborate underground biome system, survivors face exotic new challenges unlike anything before: extreme radioactive sunlight and environmental hazards, ziplines, wingsuits, climbing gear, cave dwellings, charge-batteries, and far more, along with a stable of extraordinary new creatures await within the mysterious depths. But beware the ‘Nameless’: unrelenting, Element-infused humanoids which have evolved into vicious light-hating monstrosities! On Aberration, survivors will uncover the ultimate secrets of the ARKs, and discover what the future holds in store for those strong and clever enough to survive!
Aberration places survivors on a damaged ARK: its internal atmosphere has leaked away, resulting in a harsh surface with intense radiation, and a plethora of lush biomes underground. With the maintenance systems of this ARK malfunctioning, the many hazards, creatures, and nature of the environment present a thrilling new world to explore and master.
Discover 15 new creature types with amazing abilities! Clamber up walls & glide through the air on a self-camouflaging ’Rock Drake’, keep the dark at bay with one of four friendly ‘Lantern Pets’, or grab and toss multiple creatures simultaneously with a massive ‘Cave Crustacean’, or -- if you are brave enough - allow the horrific "Reaper Queen" to impregnate you, and spawn a vicious male Reaper alien lifeform you can tame and control.
With 30 new Engrams to speed your crafting, you'll now have access to cave-climbing picks, gliding wingsuits, and ziplines to traverse this new ARK. Dominate the harsh environment and protect yourself with hazmat outfits, charge lanterns, flashbangs, batteries, glowsticks, railguns and much more. Thrive by gathering new resources, using fishing baskets, and gas collectors.
With the maintenance systems of this new ARK malfunctioning, earthquakes, radiation exposure, gas leaks, and Element chambers are among the many hazards that survivors will learn to grapple with Aberration’s five new major biomes, both aboveground and below the surface.
Gear-up to take on the terrifying threat lurking within the deepest depths of Aberration as you uncover the ultimate secrets of the ARKs, and learn more about the future of Ark itself!
Remastered all legacy Aberration creatures, items, structures and environment.
New Creatures
Yi Ling
Aberrant Oviraptor
Aberrant Gigantoraptor
Aberrant Fasolasuchus
New Breedable Creatures
Basilisk
Karkinos
New Wild Babies
Ravager
Karkinos
Featherlight
Shinehorn
Glowtail
Bulbdog
Roll Rat
Aberrant Gigantoraptor
Aberrant Ankylo
Aberrant Gigantopithecus
Aberrant Carno
Aberrant Dimetrodon
Aberrant Diplodocus
Aberrant Direbear
Aberrant Dodo
Aberrant Doedicurus
Aberrant Equus
Aberrant Iguanodon
Aberrant Lystro
Aberrant Megalosaurus
Aberrant Moschops
Aberrant Otter
Aberrant Oviraptor
Aberrant Parasaur
Aberrant Paracer
Aberrant Raptor
Aberrant Ovis
Aberrant Stego
Aberrant Trike
Aberrant Carbonemys
New Additions
"Cinematic Lighting Mode" option added to the PC Graphics Options
Increases lumen lighting quality significantly, note this is quite an expensive setting to turn on so we’d only recommend using it for cinematics and photos.
Enabled AMD FidelityFX Frame Interpolation on all platforms, across all hardwares. Boosting performance approximately up to 80% on consoles and PCs (that didn't already have frame-gen enabled)
The Aberration Ascension fight now awards Element
Similarly to Scorched Earth, to retain the Element through ascension, you will need to store the element in a creature before the ascension-cutscene triggers.
Charge nodes now have Transmitter functionality
Reaper King levels will now scale with the player’s level
Wild creatures are now found with various traits, opening up greater utility and customization for your tames
Added inventory UI support for SIR-5rM8 functionality
New Aberrant Ghillie skin
New Stone Tree Platform
New Wood Cliff Platform
Cliff Platforms now have 3 sizes (small, medium and large)
Tek Sleeping Pod can now be placed upright
Wood Elevator can now be controlled by the track itself
Structure skins can now be flipped
Previously, if you wanted to change the way a wall skin was facing you would have to replace the wall, but now you can just flip through the multiuse. Also you can now flip the walls vertically, which was not previously possible.
“Hide Enemy Structure Cosmetics” option in the UI can now be set to “None”, “All”, “Tek Only” and “Non-Tek”
Gigantoraptor Feathers can now be utilized by both parents mating, as long as they are two different stats
Bob’s Tall Tales cosmetics no longer display in the engrams tab, and instead are automatically unlocked when BTT is purchased
Balance Changes
Reduced Plant Species X growth time by 50%
Reduced Plant Species X damage from flame arrow damage type by 70%
Plant Species Z grenades now give a 25 second immunity timer (up from 5 seconds)
Rhyniognatha health scaling has been reduced by approximately 20%
Rhyniognatha riders will no longer be able to equip weapons while mounted on PvP servers, unless they are wall-latched. PvE servers unaffected.
Unofficial server owners can disable this by using
"IgnorePVPMountedWeaponryRestrictions=True" in the GameUserSettings.ini under
Added a config for unofficial server owners to override Tesla Coil placement within caves
“AllowTeslaCoilCaveBuildingPVP=True” in the GameUserSettings.ini under
Added two configs for unofficial server owners to control Cosmo’s web weapon ammo
“MaxCosmoWeaponAmmo” and “CosmoWeaponAmmoReloadAmount” in the GameUserSettings.ini under
Bug Fixes
Fixed babies born as twins/triplets always being identical genders
Fixed signs and canvases clipping into the Vault mesh
Standardized lava damage types across The Island, The Center and Scorched Earth
Fixed a visual issue with the Stego saddle
Fixed a visual seam issue on the Tek Transmitter
Fixed Neutered male creatures displaying “Spayed” on their HUD instead of “Neutered”
Fixed being unable to load the default character body template via the Scissors character editor
Fixed several creatures that were unable to be pixel painted
Adjusted the text color of some UI elements to improve readability
Fixed cannon firing unreliably on server when placed on a platform saddle
Fixed an issue that prevented fishing when a Mirror was placed nearby
Fixed engram level inconsistencies with the Metal Billboard
Fixed hit markers not displaying when successfully damaging enemy structures with an Arthropleura
Adjusted the Decor box structure so that it no longer blocks shots or turrets when standing inside of it
Fixed an issues where the player would retain the Tek Forcefield buff after picking up the structure
Fixed an animation inconsistency when rolling on the Doedicurus
Fixed Pyromane’s flame color not displaying correctly when white
Fixed Pyromane having an unintentional higher max level
Fixed fertilized Thorny dragon eggs being used for the wrong kibble
Reduced the Mammoth’s hitbox to better match its visual size
Fixed an issue that caused Achatina paste to disappear when depositing all in a dedicated storage that was set to Cementing paste
Fixed an issue that caused Creature mating cooldowns to change when transferring to a different server
Fixed inconsistencies with saving and loading “allowed engrams” in Single Player
Fixed Tek Forcefield not playing its visual effect when powering on in Single Player
Adjusted some of the voice lines when playing emotes
Fixed a rare issue that caused lights to remain turned on visually when the power is turned off
Fixed a Single Player issue that sometimes caused creatures to change gender when downloading them
Fixed an issue with Vacuum compartments that prevented some structures from being powered
Fixed an issue in the painting UI that caused dye to be consumed erroneously when switching to a different dye. Additionally, when pixel painting a creature, allowed changing the current color by double clicking the dye
Fixed resources respawning on top of train tracks that would block the train from traversing
Fixed a visual issue with the Chibi-Argentavis
Fixed an issue that could cause the camera to get stuck in ADS mode when mounting and dismounting with a weapon
Fixed an issue with the pickaxe model
Fixed missing VFX in various lava pools on The Center
Fixed several unintentional rat holes and mesh holes on The Center
Fixed several mesh holes on The Island
Fixed a client crash
Fixed a client stall in the main menu caused by loading cosmetic mods
Fixed several client crashes on Playstation
Fixed several server crashes
2 New Creatures/Companions
Cosmo
A web-slinging shoulder pet known for getting survivors out of tight spot with its threat-sense, organic grappling, web slinging and shooting abilities
SIR-5rM8
A trusty robot voiced by Alan Tudyk who can automate various chores such as: organizing items, repairing structures, and harvesting resources
1 New Vehicle
Zeppelin
A large dirigible with a platform to create mobile airbases
3 New Weapons/Tools
Gene Scanner
A utility item for players with multiple functions, including detecting specific creatures, interacting with the Gene Infusion system, extracting traits, applying infusions to baby creatures, and harvesting embryos from pregnant creatures.
Goo Gun
Fires incapacitating and bouncy blobs of organic goo
Stopwatch
A handheld time-traveling teleportation device
11 New Structures
Clockface
A large clock face that speeds up crafting for nearby structures
Embryo Incubator
An incubator specifically for Embryos, with Gene Scanner compatibility for extracting Embryos from non-Egg-laying creatures
Gene Storage
A structure for storing and applying Traits to Tames, allowing players to enhance their creatures with up to five abilities collected from wild creatures
Industrial Preserving Bin
A larger, gasoline-powered upgrade to the Preserving Bin designed for Fabricator-level efficiency
Library Storage
A storage structure for Blueprints and Notes, allowing all allied inventories within a certain radius to access and use stored Blueprints
Steam Lights & Lamps
A series of electric-powered, omnidirectional Victorian-style lights for various placements, including a tabletop plasma ball lamp for added aesthetic flair
Linked Storage Box
A Storage Box that shares its inventory with other Linked Storage Boxes
Steam Forge
A Tek-level Forge that runs on Element
Spotlight
A highly adjustable spotlight with a paintable front surface for custom designs, allowing players to create personalized signals and aim it in any direction
Tesla Coil
A defensive structure that shoots arcing electricity, chaining shots to nearby enemies, with multiple arc type settings
Tinkering Desk
A structure for combining existing Item-Blueprints for a chance to create higher-quality versions or downgrade them
2 New Structure Cosmetic Sets
Steampunk Structure Skins
A steampunk-themed cosmetic skin set for furniture structures, including a table, chair, and bench
Steampunk Structure Tileset
A steampunk-themed structure tileset including various pieces like ceilings, doors, walls, floors, and more, each designed with a steampunk aesthetic
2 New Player Emotes
Tea Time
Hat Tip
15 New Player Character Cosmetics
Dapper Outfit Set
Includes Hat, Shirt, Pants, Gloves and Boots
Engineer Outfit Set
Includes Hat, Shirt, Pants, Gloves and Boots
Beret Hat Skin
Boater Hat Skin
Cyclist Hat Skin
Steampunk Hat and Goggles Skin
Steampunk Goggles Skin
1 New Creature Saddle Cosmetic
Rock Drake Steampunk Saddle Skin with Goggles
A steampunk-themed saddle skin for the Rock Drake featuring goggles, functions as a regular saddle
Q&A
Where is Nvidia Framegen?
We're currently in the process of making some implementation changes to Nvidia FG as tweaks were necessary after intregrating AMD Frame Interpolation. We opted for the AMD FI implementation with this release as it is supported on all hardware, including consoles. We're looking to restore Nvidia Frame Gen ASAP
Where is AMD FSR 3.1 Upscaler?
In AMD FSR 3.1, AMD decoupled the Upscaler from the Frame Interpolation, this allowed us to implement the Frame Interpolation while we work on FSR. Technically you could enable it with some console commands, but there are some visual issues we need to resolve which is why we haven't completely enabled it in the game.
Survivors, the countdown is almost over! On September 4th, dive into the new Aberration Ascended for ARK: Survival Ascended and explore fresh challenges. For those with Bob's Tall Tales, the Steampunk Ascent expansion is ready to take you even further into the unknown.
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Launch Date: 4th of September
Time: Later in the day US Schedule -- we'll have a more accurate timeframe on release day!
Rates: We'll be increasing the rates for Aberration Official Servers to be equivalent to our 2x evolution events (so 1x servers get increased to 2x, and non-1x servers get a +2 increase on their rates), and this will run for the first two weeks of Aberration's launch
And a quick update on some of the different projects we've been working on:
AMD FidelityFX Frame Interpolation: This is working on all platforms, across all hardwares. So with the Aberration launch, players can expect to see an approximate 80% performance gain on consoles and PC (assuming they weren't already using frame generation).
Unreal Engine 5.4: The upgrade work is mostly complete. However, we're still putting it through our internal QA processes as there are a lot of changes that we need to make sure are stable before we can release this out to the wild. We're currently targeting sometime between October 15th and November 15th as the launch window for this update.
Aberration Ascended is more than just a map— it’s a complex ecosystem filled with dangers and beauty. Its treacherous landscape of eerie caves and intricate biomes will be yours to explore. Additionally, the free community-voted creature, Yi Ling, will join your ranks. This agile, wall-climbing raptor brings a deadly edge to your survival strategy with its razor-sharp quills and ability to adapt to many situations.
Bob's Tall Tales will expand once more with Steampunk Ascent, an expansion that takes you beyond the underground chaos of Aberration and into a world where gears, cogs, and steam power reign supreme. This paid expansion is free for all current Bob's Tall Tales owners, offering an exhilarating mix of innovation and adventure. Meet Cosmo, the web-slinging shoulder pet with a knack for getting you out of tight spots, and partner up with Sir-5rM8, your indispensable automaton companion, as you traverse the mechanical marvel of Steampunk Ascent.
Whether you're braving the depths or exploring new heights, we cannot wait to see you thrive in this dangerously alluring and unforgiving environment!
These coordinates correspond to several ratholes on The Center map that are will be fixed with the launch of Aberration. This is just the beginning, and we will continue to monitor and address more in the future.
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Our partners at Snail Games are excited to announce Season 2 of Official Conquest coming September 6th!
24 servers will be launched on Friday, September 6th at 10 am PDT.
The tribe limit is set to 25 with tribe Alliances allowed.
Limited Tek enabled (Tek structures, Tek Rifle)
No cave building or rat holes.
0.5x Mating Interval.
5x XP, Harvesting, taming, and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation)
Additional servers will be announced at launch.
Maps include The Center, The Island, Scorched Earth, and Aberration.
Jump into the Conquest Discord to mingle with the community and stay up to date!
This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Tuesday, September 3.
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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Creator: Syntac
An Acrocanthosaurus tries to trick Syntac while he's attempting to tame it!
Creator: Welyn feat. Porgie & ZChum
Welyn, Porgie and ZChum had a dream of a paradise on the back of an Oasisaur. Will they make their dream a reality?
Shadowmane And Pyromane by 0-KRIS-0
6 minutes into Aberration be like: by @alkonavi
Art doll Dimetrodon by sayvaris
On this day, on this glorious day, I ascend! by @AShadowStone
Me and my friend's ARK survivors living their (not) best life by ampreh
The Arks of The Island and Scorched Earth over a corrupted Earth. by penguinlover583
As the fateful day of September 4th draws near, heralding the arrival of Aberration Ascended and Bob's Tall Tales: Steampunk Ascent, we find ourselves on the cusp of a monumental revelation. In the grand tradition of progress and invention, we present to you a masterwork unlike any other.
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Behold a state-of-the-art automaton, a shining beacon of civilization in the lightless, labyrinthine depths! No common contrivance, such an extraordinary marvel of modern innovation could only have sprung from the mind of an unparalleled genius! So stand aside and prepare to be astounded by the incomparable Sir-5rM8!
This ingenious automaton was fashioned to assist Survivors of discerning taste. Do you find yourself overburdened with the complexities of day-to-day survival? Allow this marvel of mechanical engineering to attend to those unpleasant domestic chores for you! Whether it's repairing your structures, gathering useful resources, or sorting provisions, your indispensable clockwork companion will always perform its duties with impeccable precision and grace.
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:
Cherry Blossom Trees Skins by Sandi_00
Improvised Weapons 1 by Raaawb
Improvised Weapons 2 by Raaawb
Paintable Weapon Digital Camo by Raaawb
Paintable Weapon Camo by Raaawb
Japanese Style Structures by Lettucefry1234
Western Decor Skins by Aaron Longstaff
Cartoon Crow by TeamMIROKU
Draconic Knight by Ave
Cliffans Weapon CCs: Vanilla Firearms by Cliffan
PinnochioCosmetics by Marfia
Dryad Fawnia by Gaia Studios
ARK Primal Nemesis by MrChaos (premium)
MarniiMods Griffins by MarniiMods
Feral Fauna: Majungasaurus by Lazuli_Live
Our partners at Snail Games are excited to announce Season 2 of Official Conquest coming September 6th!
12 servers will be launched on Friday, September 6th at 10 am PDT.
The tribe limit is set to 25 with tribe Alliances allowed.
Limited Tek enabled (Tek structures, Tek Rifle)
No cave building or rat holes.
0.5x Mating Interval.
5x XP, Harvesting, taming, and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation)
Additional servers will be announced soon.
Maps include The Center, The Island, Scorched Earth, and Aberration.
Jump into the Conquest Discord to mingle with the community and stay up to date!
This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, August 26.
PVP/PVE: 2x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience, and Breeding
Small Tribes: 4.5x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience + 4x Breeding
ARKpocalypse: 5x Harvesting, Taming and Experience, and Breeding
Fan Art Gallery | Screenshot Gallery | Artist Feedback Form
Creator: toastbloke
Toastbloke is trapped on Loser Island and must defeat a Giant Kaprosuchus to escape it!
Creator: Skwirrelle
In this episode of "Was it real?" Skwirrelle looks at the fascinating story of the Deinotherium, a prehistoric giant that roamed from Africa to Europe and Asia.
I named him Wuhzui by @SoupAscended
My partner introduced me to Ark one summer and it wasn't long before I was hooked by kitsabble
Happy Tappy by DynamiteSkye
Behind you! by @falco_luna
Gotta keep away the nasty nameless by @alkonavi
Sometimes, take it easy and relax by @rianeko_mabi
Chibi Spino by KOKOC
Photo Mode by bluesucho
Photo Mode by rottenluxx
Photo Mode by @ARKLove9
Reconstructing my base from a previous server with a few add ons! by .darussianboy
We’re thrilled to reveal the key art for ARK: Aberration Ascended, launching on September 4th!
Aberration is a hauntingly beautiful, derelict ARK with a complex underground biome system. This upcoming release will bring us one step closer to remastering all of the content and sets the stage for the next chapter in Bob’s Tall Tales: Steampunk Ascent.
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The Aberration Ascended DLC is included for free with ARK: Survival Ascended, allowing you to explore, tame, and conquer alongside our newest community-voted creature, the Yi Ling.
Plus, don’t miss the second installment of Bob's Tall Tales: Steampunk Ascent, included for all Tall Tales owners! This chapter introduces Cosmo, a web-slinging shoulder pet and a gear-shifting steampunk-themed adventure.
We can’t wait for you to dive into this intoxicatingly dark chapter in ARK: Survival Ascended’s saga!
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 ever across gaming platforms and stay tuned as we spotlight more Cross-Platform Mods each week!
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Althemia by j26arkitecto
65 million years before the Genesis Catastrophe, a world flourished, teeming with giants and powerful beings. Althemia, a realm of ancient splendor, a home to a rich tapestry of life—predators of untamed ferocity, majestic fliers gracing the skies, and aquatic creatures that ruled the depths.
This long-lost paradise was a land of magic and wonder, overflowing with trials and extraordinary moments that would test even the strongest of wills. Will you dare to challenge HEROS, a god who slumbers in peaceful stillness, awaiting his awakening? Or perhaps your path leads to the hidden caverns of Althemia, where untold dangers lurk in the shadows.
Venture through its vast, enchanting landscapes, each more exotic than the last. Are you destined to be a true survivor in this ancient world?
Our partners at Snail Games are excited to announce Season 2 of Official Conquest coming soon!
12 servers will be launched on Friday, September 6th at 10 am PDT.
The tribe limit is set to 25 with tribe Alliances allowed.
Limited Tek enabled (Tek structures, Tek Rifle)
No cave building or rat holes.
0.5x Mating Interval.
5x XP, Harvesting, taming, and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation)
Additional servers will be announced soon.
Maps include The Center, The Island, Scorched Earth, and Aberration.
Jump into the Conquest Discord to mingle with the community and stay up to date!
ARKpocalypse servers have been wiped today!
What are ARKpocalypse?
ARKpocalypse are monthly-wipe servers with higher than usual rates and monthly-curated mods.
Next wipe: September 13th 2024
For the first round, the following mods will be included:
MarniiMods Hairstyles by MarniiMods
ARKomatic by Biggumzzz
The Sunken World Additions by snappin
Tristan's Additional Creatures- Vectispinus by Tristans_Modding
Upgrade Station by Ghazlawl
Mystery Crates by GodOfNoiseMods
Cliffans Backpacks by Cliffan_
Utilities Plus by blitzfire911
You can join them by searching in the server browser! Happy Surviving!
Please note that Aberration will be added to ARKpocalypse servers next wipe on September 13th!
This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, August 19th.
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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Creator: LolsAtLance
In this video, LolsAtLance guides you through creating a cozy medieval house, combining medieval aesthetics with modern functionality, making it an ideal home for any survivor.
Creator: FeralMoonDesigns
The Jerboa marks FeralMoon's biggest project so far. This incredible piece of art was made using Cosclay, acrylic paints, various flocks, sand ballast, and varnishes!
Hot! by @ebiflyyyy4
Gift from my girlfriend. Eyeball pen done from studying the in-game dossier. by .unknowntitle
Here's my idea (or take) on a ARK 2 Spinosaurus by gman2006
Ambushed by Nachara
Back with another Render by @torres_visuals
Take Back The Ark by Alkonavi
Night by Spinogamer66
This Owl Griffin is the single cutest Creature ever! by @xSeamair
Establishing the first base in ASA by @OniwaYUKIUSA
A feathered fiend with a flair for the dramatic—part raptor, part rogue, and all sharp edges. Whether you're clinging to walls, dodging attacks, or launching volleys of barbed feathers, the Yi Ling is set to shake up your survival strategy. With a flick of its wings, it turns the tide with precision, launching razor-sharp quills that really cut to the point.
Be prepared, as the Yi Ling arrives free with Aberration on September 4th! This agile assassin doesn’t just wing it; it scales walls like it’s climbing the pecking order!
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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:
Housegrounder Outfit by RealJimmyBaguette
Goblin Costume by RealJimmyBaguette
Medieval Swords! by Raaawb
Medieval Pikes! by Raaawb
Deimos Cosmetics: Noglin by SurviveDeimos
Spino Costume Skin by TeamMIROKU
No Untameables: Deathworm update! by Myrmecoleontidae
Tek War map by Trixt3r
Scrapped Assets by ArmanGamer777
Colonial Expansion: Cottages by TrainspottingVagabond
MOUSHIWAKE GOZAIMASEN COS by TeamMIROKU
ARKpocalypse servers are getting a modded makeover!
Starting with the next wipe, on August 16th, we’ll be curating a selection of mods to enhance your ARKpocalypse experience.
For the first round, the following mods will be included:
MarniiMods Hairstyles by MarniiMods
ARKomatic by Biggumzzz
The Sunken World Additions by snappin
Tristan's Additional Creatures- Vectispinus by Tristans_Modding
Upgrade Station by Ghazlawl
Mystery Crates by GodOfNoiseMods
Cliffans Backpacks by Cliffan_
Utilities Plus by blitzfire911
Get ready for a fresh, thrilling PVP experience every wipe!
Please note that Aberration will be added to ARKpocalypse servers will begin on September 13th!
To celebrate athletes around the world showcasing their incredible efforts, the Official Network will receive bonus rates every weekend and Summer Games-inspired colors during the whole event from July 26th to August 12th! Bonus rates and colors will be active until Monday, August 12th!
PVP/PVE: 2x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience, and Breeding
Small Tribes: 4.5x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience + 4x Breeding
ARKpocalypse: 5x Harvesting, Taming and Experience, and Breeding
Light Yellow
Dino Deep Blue
ActualBlack
Vermillion
Jade
Dino Albino
Red
Blue
DragonBase1
LightWarmGray
Peach
You can enable this event in your own game with the commandline: -OlympicColors
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Creator: Veno featuring Raasclark
Season 4 of the Dingle Cup has begun, who will win the first point of the season?
Creator: JoeLaFritt_
*international corner* Watch JoeLaFritt_ go through the trials of being an ARK survivor. Regardez JoeLaFritt_ traverser les épreuves d'un survivant d'ARK.
This week, we’re excited to give you a closer look at our sweet and fluffy friend, the Cosmo, with the release of the dossier. We are looking forward to seeing you zip through the world of Aberration, proving that the smallest hero can make a big difference. After all, with great power comes great responsibility. Plus, don’t miss the latest major update to Club ARK, now featuring new mini-games and rewards!
I've found just the friend to get you through these low places, but you're going to need to keep an open mind. Though I guess anyone that's made it this far shouldn't be afraid of an itsy bitsy jumping spider. Not to mention that there's more to this shy little charmer than meets the eyes (all eight of 'em)...
With all the horrors crawling around down here, it's easy to see why any spider might be a bit jumpy. And why it might have needed a clever new trick of its own to keep the shadows at bay.
Cosmophasis seems to know when predators can be chased away by its glowing webbing. That same danger-sense tells the spider to turn out the light when something comes seeking it.
It's never easy to win someone over who's had to hide their light away in dark times. But once you do, you'll have a ride or die angel on your shoulder. Gain this spider's trust, and Cosmophasis will help you out of sticky situations and put its life in your hands for the toughest fights ahead. And I mean that literally.
Your fuzzy new friend can gobble up the webbing of larger spiders to recycle as ammunition. Then you can use it as a handheld web-shooter to slow down incoming enemies, snatch up items from the ground, and swing around like a spider-themed superhero!
This update is packed with four brand-new mini-games that are sure to delight and challenge. Additionally, we've introduced a wardrobe, consumables, a new repair item, and a dino store — with a chance to get a rare color for your dino! Check out Club ARK now to dodge, race, and parkour your way through our latest missions and enjoy many fantastic new features and much more!
To provide more options and accessibility to Survivors, our partners at Nitrado are offering Club ARK specific server hosting options at a reduced rate! More info can be found here!
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:
Arkitect’s Paradise by BenzomineraMods
Archelon (TLC) by Garuga123
Insaluna by ArmanGamer777
Medieval Structures & Viking Villages by Deckard
MSVV Towers by Deckard
Thor’s Hammer - Mjolnir Monument by Deckard
On April 8th, we deployed a new type of server across the network (for the various game types) that we refer to as "Expire" (which is what you can search for in the session filter).
These servers will be online until 10 am PST / 1 pm EST on August 3rd. We're preemptively using our allocation for Aberration to host some additional sessions that players can travel onto to farm, tame, and experience The Center 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 The Center temporarily.
Please note that these servers will no longer exist after 10 am PST / 1 pm EST on August 3rd, 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.
To celebrate athletes around the world showcasing their incredible efforts, the Official Network will receive bonus rates every weekend and Summer Games-inspired colors during the whole event from July 26th to August 12th! Bonus rates will be active until Monday, August 5th, but the colors will stay!
PVP/PVE: 2x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience, and Breeding
Small Tribes: 4.5x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience + 4x Breeding
ARKpocalypse: 5x Harvesting, Taming and Experience, and Breeding
Light Yellow
Dino Deep Blue
ActualBlack
Vermillion
Jade
Dino Albino
Red
Blue
DragonBase1
LightWarmGray
Peach
You can enable this event in your own game with the commandline: -OlympicColors
Fan Art Gallery | Screenshot Gallery | Artist Feedback Form
Creator: Sanyxs
Join Sanyxs as he discovers all the latest in Club ARK!
Creator: KiahOnFire
The Monarrrrks are back with a new challenge. Who will sink & who will swim away victorious?
Thank you all for participating in this contest! It was amazing to see the incredible effort put into your screenshots and fan art. As a reminder, the winners will receive codes for the Bob's Tall Tales DLC, featuring voice work by the iconic Karl Urban. Runner-up prizes include our Fantastic Tame: Pyromane.
Winners, please have DM's open so we can reach out. Winners will be contacted from an Official account via their platform of entry i.e.: Discord or Twitter.
Missed this contest? Keep an eye on our Discord or Twitter for future ones!