Steam Community :: ARK: Survival Ascended

Community Crunch 472: Introducing Elderclaw!

22. Aug.

This week’s Crunch comes with a touch of the mystical! The Spirit Bear has stepped out of legend and onto the pages of its dossier, a reminder that the ARK’s mysteries run deeper than tooth and claw. And while we’re marveling at that ancient warden of the wilds, the countdown is on for next week’s big splash: the arrival of the Helicoprion, ready to make waves with its jaw-dropping debut.

Download in full resolution[drive.google.com]

Species: Osto silvanimus
Time: Unknown
Diet: Carnivore
Temperament: Passive

This time it feels like I’m trying to describe a supernatural entity, instead of the usual living fossil. Crossing paths with Osto Silvanimus (commonly called Elderclaw) is like communing with a forest’s soul. As much flora as fauna, this ursine avatar seems attuned to local plant life.

Although Elderclaw rarely attacks unprovoked, it won’t shy away from a fight. It instinctively controls nearby vegetation to wrap itself in a thick tangle of protective vines, while sending out roots to entangle any aggressor... assuming it doesn't just knock them into a stupor with its massive paws.

A nettled Elderclaw will conjure up a Spirit Echo to help ward off threats. This ethereal talisman will then emanate vibrations that weaken threats while invigorating those in its protection. A Spirit Echo collects the energies of nearby violence and imbues its Elderclaw master with enough fury and power to trigger explosive growth.

While Spirit Echoes generally stay immaterial, they can also become tangible long enough to explode. The resulting cloud of charged spores will affect friend and foe differently, burning aggressors but closing wounds on allies.

While I've yet to see a tame adult Elderclaw, their cubs (or shrubs?) seem much more impressionable. Sadly, this has led Survivors to hunt and kill these lumbering giants for their seeds. Propagating your own is a long, difficult process, but once a sproutling has grown enough to leave its garden, you’ll gain a protective forest warden that can use its roots to sustainably harvest nearby trees.

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:

Rising Blood: Premium Structure Skin Set[www.curseforge.com] by J26arkitecto
Tribal Utility Saddles[www.curseforge.com] by Blitzfire Studios
Tribal Warrior Saddles[www.curseforge.com] by Blitzfire Studios

We’re shifting the arrival of the Helicoprion from August 20 to August 27. This gives us a little more room to ensure its debut makes a real splash when it surfaces in ASA’s oceans.

Thanks for your patience, the wait won’t be long, and we’re excited for you to take the plunge with it next week!

If you’re transferring or ascending to another server with an Armadoggo or Veilwyn in Companion Mode, be sure to exit Companion Mode first. Leaving it active may cause issues during the transfer.

Engineers are continuing to work on the fix with high priority and we hope to set it live soon.

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 September 1st. 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 September 1st, so if you intend to use them, remember to transfer your items/creatures/characters off before that date, as nothing will be saved beyond that time period.

We’re hosting a special building competition! Four winning builds will be added as official in-game templates for everyone to use.

This is your chance to leave a mark on ARK — create something iconic, creative, and functional that survivors across Official servers will be able to build and enjoy.

Competition Timeline

Entries Open: Friday, August 22, 2025
Entries Close: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Discord Voting start: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM PT
Discord Voting end: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 5:00 PT
Finalists Announced in the Crunch and Final Voting starts: Friday, September 19, 2025
Winners Announced in the Crunch: Friday, September 26, 2025

Prizes

2 Community Winner – chosen by popular vote
2 Wildcard Winner – hand-picked by the Studio

All four winning builds will be added as official in-game templates. Plus, as an added little bonus, each winner will receive a Lost Colony Expansion Pass!

Submission Guidelines

Your build must be Official-compatible:
No overlapping or modded structures.
- Should be built on a flat surface so players can recreate it easily.
- Must be completable/playable.
- Each submission must include a proper template name + in-game description.
Builders must provide their template code so we can verify it against the rules.
Must have screenshots of your work
Content must be your own work.
Content rules:
- No NSFW, derogatory, discriminatory, or disrespectful content.
- PG-13 only.

How to Enter
Submit your entry as a thread in #asa-build-contest[discord.com] on the Official ARK Discord[discord.gg].

Your submission must include:
- Your template code
- A brief title and description of your build
- Screenshots of your build

ARKpocalypse servers have been wiped today!

What is ARKpocalypse?

ARKpocalypse are monthly-wipe servers with higher than usual rates.
Next wipe: September 19th, 2025

For this round, the following mods will be included:

Myrm's Custom Creations: Draconis Glaucus[www.curseforge.com] by myrmecoleontidae
Vectispinus[www.curseforge.com] by Tristans_Modding
Super Spyglass Plus[www.curseforge.com] by kavan87
Upgrade Station[www.curseforge.com] by Ghazlawl
Kibble Vending Machine[www.curseforge.com] by Cannibalistik
Crafting Skill Potion[www.curseforge.com] by Firesolved
Silent Structures[www.curseforge.com] by srdev

You can join them by searching in the server browser! Happy Surviving!

This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, August 25.

PVP/PVE: 2x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience, and Breeding
Small Tribes: 4.5x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience + 4x Breeding
ARKpocalypse: 5x Harvesting, Taming and Experience, and Breeding

Fan Art Gallery[survivetheark.com] | Screenshot Gallery[survivetheark.com] | Artist Feedback Form[docs.google.com]

Creator: Mike
Mike bred Pyroraptors and discovered their secret power before placing the rest into their paddock in the Sanctuary!

YOUTUBE URL

Creator: Brini
Discover this beautiful city built entirely in ARK: Survival Ascended using Flora Moderna Structure Skins!

YOUTUBE URL

“Helena…? I’m afraid!”[discord.com] by dovethecat

ASA, ASE model Tamyia 1/35[discord.com] by nawar111

Battle of Desert Beasts[discord.com] by unalio

Exploring Ragnarok with Ernest[www.deviantart.com] by ArwennDelta

Parasaurolophus[www.deviantart.com] by IzzyCatacombo

Tenebris[discord.com] by eordaeppel

Light Pet[discord.com] by shinyiguana

Battle for Freedom[discord.com] by akarimmu

Photo Mode by ArkonaDragon

Photo Mode by Skye

With relentless determination, the hunter will never waver until it catches its prey.[discord.com] by thethinguknow2

Precious Dog[discord.com] by strides993

Enjoy your weekend!
Studio Wildcard

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Community Crunch 471: LiveOps, Mods Spotlight and more!

15. Aug.

This week’s Crunch is on the lighter side, but only because the seas and skies are about to come alive!

The Helicoprion will make waves on August 20, bringing fresh thrills to Ark: Survival Ascended's oceans. And where flowers bloom, danger follows, with the Elder Claw set to arrive on Valguero Ascended, September 30.

Big adventures are on the horizon, and we have been hard at work behind the scenes to make sure they are worth the wait!

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:

LostCity (Map)[curseforge.com] by SnowyTrain (premium)
Heroes of the ARK Wave 3[curseforge.com] by Jams_uWu (premium)
Tek Doggo (Cosmetic Skin)[www.curseforge.com] by SurviveDeimos
Pullourpo Eyes[www.curseforge.com] by BrandiMade
LF Skin - Onsen[www.curseforge.com] by Lettucefry1234
WAK Spinosaurus[curseforge.com] by BigAl_Swagbob

If you’re transferring or ascending to another server with an Armadoggo or Veilwyn in Companion Mode, be sure to exit Companion Mode first. Leaving it active may cause issues during the transfer.

Engineers are continuing to work on the fix with high priority and we hope to set it live soon.

Official Ragnarok transfers are now fully open, allowing players to move items, creatures, and characters onto the map without restriction! Please pack your dodos in bubble wrap!

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 September 1st. 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 September 1st, 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.

This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, August 18.

PVP/PVE: 2x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience, and Breeding
Small Tribes: 4.5x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience + 4x Breeding
ARKpocalypse: 5x Harvesting, Taming and Experience, and Breeding

Fan Art Gallery[survivetheark.com] | Screenshot Gallery[survivetheark.com] | Artist Feedback Form[docs.google.com]

Cover art "A Noble Giant" by @WolfTek7[x.com]

Creator: Veno feat. Raasclark
In episode 4 of Dingle Cup Season 5, Veno and Raasclark choose their tames based solely on knowing the time period they lived in!

YOUTUBE URL

Creator: DarkEdgeTV SURVIVAL
Big Al introduces the grandiose WAK Spinosaurus, a collaborative effort with Xako!

YOUTUBE URL

Raptors are not good babysitters, but are quite enthusiastic.[www.tumblr.com] by @coffeedragonart

The Power of Friendship[discord.com] by dovethecat

X-Rex[discord.com] by darkspark789

Ice Wyvern flying in Ragnarok[discord.com] by GalacticSheep

Shadowmane by ShadowHunter

Tangerine lady[www.tumblr.com] by @ackusia

Camping[x.com] by @falco_luna

Photo Mode[discord.com] by anhagath

Biggest boi[discord.com] by mr_chkn76

Photo Mode by TheDustyBroom

Cozy place by Emily

Nice sunset[discord.com] by tomboynerdy

Enjoy your weekend!
Studio Wildcard

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Official Wiki: https://ark.wiki.gg/wiki/ARK_Survival_Evolved_Wiki

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Community Crunch 470: First Look at Elderclaw!

8. Aug.

We’re riding big waves and even bigger news. From sun-soaked shores to the deep blue sea, adventure awaits. The mighty Helicoprion will make a splash when it surfaces in ARK: Survival Ascended for free on August 20.

And that’s just the beginning. Dive in for your first look at the next creature joining the ARK: Fantastic Tames series!

Download in full resolution[drive.google.com]

Something ancient stirs deep within the lush forests of Valguero, an ancient power of oak and vine.

Meet the Elderclaw, a breathtaking new companion that’s less like an animal and more like the living soul of the wild. Draped in blossoms and adorned with protective vines, this mystical guardian blends the strength of an apex predator with the serenity of nature itself.

Though it’s not prone to anger, crossing the Elderclaw’s path with ill-intent can awaken its wrath, and the forest answers its call. Rumours speak of twisting roots, protective vines, and strange totems which turn the tide of battle, sapping the will of enemies while bolstering allies.

Taming one won’t be as simple as tossing a few berries its way. Survivors whisper about rare seedlings and cubs that must be nurtured to maturity, earning the trust of a being that embodies the land it roams. Those who succeed will find themselves gaining a steadfast warden capable of shielding its allies and drawing power straight from the earth.

The Elderclaw will arrive alongside Valguero Ascended and is included with the Lost Colony Expansion Pass, meaning all pass holders can set out to tame this supernatural forest guardian from day-one. It will also be offered as a stand-alone Fantastic Tame purchase at a later date.

Prepare yourselves, Survivors! The Elderclaw is coming, and with it, the forest breathes anew.

Your next adventure is almost here! Valguero Ascended will officially launch on September 30, bringing its vast landscapes, breathtaking biomes, the dangerous Deinonychus, and the mysterious new Elderclaw to ARK: Survival Ascended.

While we’d originally shared an August window, shifting priorities in our schedule meant Valguero needed an updated launch plan to ensure your journey through this map lives up to its full potential.

This free map also comes with something extra special: the Megaraptor, a community-voted creature ready to prowl its new home. Swift, cunning, and packing plenty of prehistoric bite, it’s sure to become a favourite among Survivors looking for both speed and style.

Mark your calendars, gear up, and get ready to explore Valguero like never before!

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:

Florda Moderna Premium Skins[www.curseforge.com] by Sandi_00 (premium)
Moro’s Hydrovanta[curseforge.com] by MoroNada (premium)
Elemental FIRE & ICE SKINS (Update with new FIRE elemental skins!)[www.curseforge.com] by CrazyRespawn, AaronLongstaff (premium)
Sphynx Cat[www.curseforge.com] by SurviveDeimos
Banana Man Cosmetic[www.curseforge.com] by CyrusCreates
Trail Trekker[www.curseforge.com] by Sandi_00
Moonlights Beds[www.curseforge.com] by CyrusCreates
Isle of Myths: Myths Dino Variants[www.curseforge.com] by BlueSucho

If you’re transferring or ascending to another server with an Armadoggo or Veilwyn in Companion Mode, be sure to exit Companion Mode first. Leaving it active may cause issues during the transfer.

We’re actively working on a fix and expect it to go live at the beginning of next week.

Moving day is near!

Official Ragnarok transfers will fully open on the 15th of August, allowing players to move items, creatures, and characters onto the map without restriction! Please pack your dodos in bubble-wrap.

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 September 1st. 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 September 1st, 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.

This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, August 11.

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[survivetheark.com] | Screenshot Gallery[survivetheark.com] | Artist Feedback Form[docs.google.com]

Creator: Savkyn
Watch Savkyn craft a stunning Japanese-inspired tower using the Golden Dynasty – Eastern Cosmetics Pack!

YOUTUBE URL

Creator: Crabbytron
Crabbytron tests Summer, Winter, Autumn, Spring and compare each buff to see which is the best Drakeling in the game.

YOUTUBE URL

Demon[x.com] by @WolfTek7

Rodeo[x.com] by @falco_luna

Bob’s escapades[x.com] by @TekARK_01 & @WolfTek7

Federation-made suit[x.com] by @goD_ymari

Capturing that tense moment after a successful egg run[discord.com] by bernardo2181

Prismatic Thyla[www.deviantart.com] by TheN4STYR4BBiT

Drakeling by MARKOS

Photo Mode[discord.com] by jidait

What's over the Horizon by Bluejay

Neuschwanstein Castle inspiration[discord.com] by jen_zen

Photo Mode[discord.com] by itsadrig64.

Photo Mode[www.tumblr.com] by vampyricangelx

Enjoy your weekend!
Studio Wildcard

Twitter: twitter.com/survivetheark
Discord: discord.com/invite/playark
Reddit: reddit.com/r/playark
Instagram: instagram.com/survivetheark
Twitch: twitch.tv/survivetheark
Steam: gtm.steamproxy.vip/app/346110
Youtube: youtube.com/survivetheark
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Threads: threads.net/@survivetheark
Official Wiki: https://ark.wiki.gg/wiki/ARK_Survival_Evolved_Wiki

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Community Crunch 469: Introducing Helicoprion from ARK: Additions!

1. Aug.

We’re excited to welcome another fearsome and fabulous creature from Garuga123’s ARK: Additions into the world of ARK: Survival Ascended. These community-favorite creatures bring new ways to play, new threats to overcome, and, frankly, some of the coolest tames around.

Expect a little fine-tuning as the Helicoprion settles into its new home, but one thing’s certain: it's here to make a mark in the ocean’s depths!

Download in full resolution[drive.google.com]

There’s something lurking in the deep—and for once, it’s not looking for you.

Roughly the size of a Megalodon but far less aggressive, Helicoprion prefers the quiet vastness of open ocean, circling silently with its iconic, spiral-toothed grin. Survivors report they’re mostly unbothered… unless you’re an Ammonite. In that case? Good luck.

But there’s more to this prehistoric predator than brute force. That strange, whorled jaw has a curious utility that crafters may find indispensable…

Prepare your scuba gear, Helicoprion arrives for free in the base game on August 20th.

Keep up with the development on ARK: Additions in Garuga's Discord[discord.com]!

Moving day is near!

Official Ragnarok transfers will fully open on the 15th of August, allowing players to move items, creatures, and characters onto the map without restriction! Please pack your dodos in bubble-wrap.

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 September 1st. 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 September 1st, so if you intend to use them, remember to transfer your items/creatures/characters off before that date, as nothing will be saved beyond that time period.

We’re currently working on an issue related to character transfers whilst a build template is active.

To help mitigate the impact, we’ve taken the following steps:

Disabled auto-decay timers for structures and creatures, etc
Prevented transfers if you have an active template
Actively working on a fix for characters that cannot be downloaded with high priority

We appreciate your patience and will share updates as we make progress on a resolution.

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:

Golden Dynasty - Eastern Cosmetics Pack[curseforge.com] by Fernandess, Dani_FM (premium)
Sulphur Titan[curseforge.com] by Drunken Galleon Studios (premium)
Tek Dino Costumes[curseforge.com] by Zythara (premium)
OPTIMUM: Premium Structure Skin Set[curseforge.com] by J26arkitecto (premium)
The Volcano Premium[curseforge.com] by Sicco0803 (premium - COMING SOON! :D)
Elemental - Ice Quetzal Skin[www.curseforge.com] by CrazyRespawn, AaronLongstaff
Sculptures Catalogue[www.curseforge.com] by Fernandess, Dani_FM
Japanese Decor Skins[www.curseforge.com] by Lutralix
LF Skin Sticker[www.curseforge.com] by Lettucefry1234
LF Dino Skin - Danbooru[www.curseforge.com] by Lettucefry1234
Modular Dungeon Structures[www.curseforge.com] by Sandi_00
Maewing Suit[www.curseforge.com] by Maewing_Ojisan
The Priest[www.curseforge.com] by CyrusCreates
Ancient Portals[www.curseforge.com] by Trixt3r
Arketypes: Draconyx[www.curseforge.com] by Snappin
Grimasaurus[www.curseforge.com] by Xumbrai
Cat Island[www.curseforge.com] by Ribbet

This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, August 4.

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[survivetheark.com] | Screenshot Gallery[survivetheark.com] | Artist Feedback Form[docs.google.com]

This season Monarky is taking us back to where it all started - Ragnarok, where our creators will compete for forged crowns, to declare the ultimate winner, whilst discovering how the Monarky came to be, as we catch up with the past...

Monarky VII: Medieval Mayhem introducing a new Crown Vault System mod, with live leaderboards, crown generation, base perimeter division to balance PvE & PvP, with an in-built dino license config, to allow specific dinos to tame, whilst surviving at weekly level cap increases. Get ready, it starts tonight!

Medieval Mayhem Mornarks:

Kiah
Crabbytron
Raasclark
Veno
Chipzz
Fender
Gamerkay[www.twitch.tv]
Cobs[www.twitch.tv]
September Duck[www.twitch.tv]
Spoopi[www.twitch.tv]
HillbillyWilly[www.twitch.tv]
FirePumpkin
Crispnuggett[www.twitch.tv]
BEYPlaysGames
Pulsemvp[www.twitch.tv]
Solo Zero Gaming
Haitch
LolsAtLance
Boomsmith
Schwalbe
LolsAtLance

Creator: Arkraktor
Looking to spice up your creature roster in ARK: Survival Ascended? Check out 5 new modded additions you should try, handpicked by Arkraktor! From terrifying titans to fluffy bears, there’s something for every Survivor.

Creator: Sanyxs
Sanyxs takes on the Lava Golem on Ragnarok Ascended!

YOUTUBE URL

Creator: Jimbob
Jimbob finally takes “The Final Warning” into deep waters. Will his battleship be enough to bring the Dunkleosteus down? Let's find out.

Home? We’ll find it. Eventually. Probably.[www.tumblr.com] by @coffeedragonart

I enjoy lineart as it is, dont always enjoy coloring things in.[discord.com] by rachelle

Hawthorn[www.deviantart.com] by WhisperingSaturn

Rockwell finding and taming the unicorn[discord.com] by dovethecat

Scorched Earth Nights[x.com] by @ArsabianDaffa

Zulakrlia, my first ever Wyvern in Ark Survival Ascended[www.tumblr.com] by @mauimndz

Shadowmane[discord.com] by techno_raptor

Photo Mode[x.com] by @oititukumono

Photo Mode[discord.com] by tomboynerdy

Photo Mode[discord.com] by zenith114

These eyes[discord.com] by mrs.tack

Aaron longstaffs castlecraft challenge build[discord.com] by brini2715.

Enjoy your weekend!
Studio Wildcard

Twitter: twitter.com/survivetheark
Discord: discord.com/invite/playark
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Instagram: instagram.com/survivetheark
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Official Wiki: https://ark.wiki.gg/wiki/ARK_Survival_Evolved_Wiki

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Community Crunch 468: LiveOps Update, Arkpocalypse, and more!

25. Juli

The sun’s setting on Summer Bash, and we’re waving goodbye to beachside brawls and firework-filled nights. Thanks for being part of the fun. With the event wrapped, today’s major version update brings a round of fixes and improvements to keep things running smoothly. We’re not quite ready to share what’s coming next, but the team’s busy behind the curtain working on what’s ahead!

We’ve just rolled out a major version update packed with a slew of fixes, so be sure to check out the full patch notes below. We're continuing to tackle reported issues, and we appreciate everyone who's been sharing feedback and bug reports to help us refine and improve the game.

General Bug Fixes

Fixed Ankylosaurus not auto harvesting when carried by Karkinos
Fixed an issue where clients were experiencing very low FPS when loading into a large base
Fixed dropped items going through structures
Reduced the frequency of wild flyers and water creatures wandering into the mesh (more to come)
Fixed not seeing building template in some cases
Fixed Oasisaur dropping bag on restart
"Clear POIS" map button, now clears dino tracking
Removed the "Disable companion mode" from the pop up hud UI for Companions
Fixed not being able to interact with structures that were in stasis sometimes
Fixed Companions not unburying sometimes in vacuum cubes
Fixed Trike charge destroying structures through walls
Fixed flyers continuously flying up if holding a tool
Fixed Drakeling's Loot Quality buff overriding custom set SupplyCrateLootQualityMultiplier instead of adding to it
Fixed Veilwyn not being able to switch FPV/TPV while having the moral support buff on gamepad
Fixed Client crash when flying through the ceiling barrier
Fixed the Makeshift Megalab still being able to be picked up after the timer expires (PvP)
Fixed "ping wheel" coming up when "quick select" on gamepad
Fixed not being able to level up movement speed on Rock Drake with ‘allow flyer speed leveling’ enabled
Fixed shoulder pets sometimes being thrown off shoulder with gamepad inputs
Fixed Sabertooth salmon draining oxygen from non-oxygen creatures
Fixed the Tek Tapejara Saddle wings clipping while flying
Fixed texture issues with "Pond Cypress Tree"
Fixed Ally looking on Pteranodon and Argentavis
Fixed player hair stretching when spinning super fast
Removed Color Region 1 from Maeguana as it wasn't being used
Fixed Maeguana dermis sinking too much into Taxidermy base
Fixed not being able to harvest SIR-5rM8
Fixed multiple exploits

Skill Tree / Milestones

Fixed sometimes not being able to complete skill tree due to repeated completed milestones appearing again
Fixed the "Speedy Harvester" skill surpassing the 5 stack limit
Removed the SFX of the "Speedy Harvester" skill
Fixed Deinosuchus not progressing towards "Extreme Expedition" milestone

Summer Bash 2025

Fixed Giga Poop Swim Bottom Skin Female Texture issues
Fixed New Female shorts texture issues
Fixed Gone Fishing-print Shirt & Shark Costume Skin not being in the Summer Cosmetic Folder Tab

Ragnarok

Fixed Spirits spawning in the mesh of the Labyrinth on Ragnarok
Fixed not receiving Iceworm Queen Trophy Head on Ragnarok
Fixed circle light in the center of the screen when looking toward the sun
Reduced by half, the number of blubber needed to summon Ragnarok Boss
Fixed Labyrinth's Fire arrow trap not showing VFX on server
Fixed bad collision on Labyrinth's arrow trap's arrows
Fixed Labyrinth's doorways not appearing closed for the client if the puzzle was previously done on server
Fixed Megalodon spawns in Labyrinth

Astraeos Official Release v0.0.8
Added

Added Bison to Korinthos, Lemnokis and Phokintos

Changes

Increased Spawning time for Boar Miniboss to 5 seconds
OSD drops now destroy structures around the OSD spawn area
Adjusted Lighting in pink underwater cave

Fixes

Fixed Water physic issues in underwater caves
Fixed Floating Foliage
Fixed Outdoor dinos spawning in some caves
Fixed Meshholes
Fixed That teleporting to Lemnokis didn't work on servers
Fixed Invisible Lava damage areas
Fixed Wyvern nests being in mesh
Fixed Foliage material issues
Fixed Stuckspot in mesh

We also want to reiterate that the mod storage upgrade on PS5 remains a top priority. We’re still working through the implementation, which requires a custom solution specific to the platform. It’s taking longer than expected, but we’re committed to getting it done.

ARKpocalypse servers have been wiped today!

What is ARKpocalypse?

ARKpocalypse are monthly-wipe servers with higher than usual rates.
Next wipe: August 22nd, 2025

For this round, the following mods will be included:

Dragon's Kingdom[www.curseforge.com] by scorchingkami
Cyrus' Critters: [Cuter TLC] Jumping Spider[www.curseforge.com] by cyrusCreates
Colossuscorpius[www.curseforge.com] by GryphePadar
Pelayori's Cryo Storage[www.curseforge.com] by pelayori
Cliffans Backpacks[www.curseforge.com] by Cliffan_
Pull It![www.curseforge.com] by thinkaboutit___
Explorer Notes Tracker[www.curseforge.com] by Shinygati

You can join them by searching in the server browser! Happy Surviving!

This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, July 25.

PVP/PVE: 2x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience, and Breeding
Small Tribes: 4.5x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience + 4x Breeding
ARKpocalypse: 5x Harvesting, Taming and Experience, and Breeding

Fan Art Gallery[survivetheark.com] | Screenshot Gallery[survivetheark.com] | Artist Feedback Form[docs.google.com]

Cover art ''Try Her, She Doesn't Miss'' by @SirDripstein[x.com]

Creator: Etholdir
Take a tour of the iconic Jurassic Park Visitor’s Center, rebuilt in ARK: Survival Ascended!

YOUTUBE URL

Creator: SigmaTech72
In this mod spotlight, SigmaTech72 takes a look at the Draconyx from Arketypes: Draconyx by snappin.

YOUTUBE URL

A view from Ark Ascended.[www.tumblr.com] by tilted-horizon

Two manas I drew for artfight[discord.com] by squidlett

Iceworm Queen and Lava Golem Flags[discord.com] by nezuyu

Part 22 of Drawing Every Dino Dossier.[discord.com] by cascadingcaramel

Drew my Griffin and my player character![discord.com] by flowerthorns

Great job at Summer Bash[x.com] by @sushii_okomeko

And now what?[x.com] by @WolfTek7

Photo Mode[discord.com] by huepferli

Photo Mode[discord.com] by specter0294

Photo Mode[discord.com] by draggghhhgh

Wyvern Trench Expedition[discord.com] by wavylayth21

Photo Mode[discord.com] by flamekeeper2224

Enjoy your weekend!
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Official Wiki: https://ark.wiki.gg/wiki/ARK_Survival_Evolved_Wiki

ARK: Survival Ascended

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Community Crunch 467: Introducing Megaraptor!

18. Juli

This week, we’re giving you a closer look at the terror soon to be stalking Valguero’s shadows: Megaraptor! Don’t expect pack tactics. This solitary slasher lives for the hunt, picking off prey with chilling precision and a glare that sends would-be rescuers fleeing. If it locks eyes on you, don’t expect a rescue. If it pounces, it’s already too late.
The Megaraptor will descend upon ARK: Survival Ascended for free with the launch of Valguero Ascended, created by the prolific Nekatus, later this year!

Download in full resolution[drive.google.com]Common Name: Megaraptor
Species: Megaraptor sceleratusTime: Late Cretaceous
Diet: Carnivore
Temperament: Solitary Aggressive

Trust me, you don’t want one of these creepy killers hunting you. Megaraptor picks off its victims one at a time, like the villain in an old-school slasher flick. And once you’ve been targeted, your stalker will scare away your friends and allies with its unnerving glare.
You won’t see this monster coming until it’s right on top of you. That’s when Megaraptor pounces, pinning you down and scattering everyone nearby to leave you defenseless. Talk about a jump scare! The final indignity is that your death will give this beast the strength to shrug off any attempt to avenge you.

Before you can tame a Megaraptor, you’ll have to earn its respect. Find and claim its grisly altar of carcasses, then keep the enraged owner at bay with fire. Just make sure you stay on a constant swivel, because this fiend will fight like hell for its trophies.
Manage to break one of these butchers, and you’ll share all the meat from its many kills. You’ll also gain an assassin eager to isolate and murder your enemies. But know that Megaraptor hunts alone. Uncomfortable around even its own kind, this army of one will lose its fighting edge around others.
We’ve just pushed out a Steam client patch that should resolve most cases where player characters, structures, creatures, landscape, and other game objects would become invisible or flicker. This client fix is also actively going through certification on both consoles and we’ll be pushing it live as soon as it releases (hopefully over the weekend, fingers crossed!). This has been quite the technical maze, so we’ll be monitoring closely and making further tweaks if further cases of invisibility appear.

Basilosaurus spawn rates have also been slightly increased in today’s v68.34 patch, so you can go and grab your blubber. We’ll keep an eye on them and adjust further if needed.

And just as a note to Xbox Users, today’s client version increased your mod capacity by an additional 10 GB, to a max cap of 60 GB. Some users may find that they have a one-off redownload of all their mods as a consequence of this change.

We’ve got a major version update planned for next week that addresses a number of long-standing pain points. While not everything below is included in that release, we want to keep you in the loop on where things stand, especially for the most-reported issues:

Labyrinth - Spirit Bear & Wolf spawn issues
Astraeos OSD Build Radius Changes - Scheduled for next week’s major update.
Ankylosaurus and Doedicurus continuing to harvest while slot-capped, also when carried by a Karkinos.
Exploit fixes that specifically tie to PvP - the less we share on these the better, of course - wouldn’t want more folks actively taking advantage of them right now!
Frustrating issue where you could accidentally throw off your shoulder pet QOL: Add "quick select" structure feature while placing a structure (while placing a structure, can ping other structures to start placing them)
Drakeling will now correctly apply the loot crate bonus for unofficial servers that have higher than default loot quality
Speedy Harvester no longer incorrectly plays the activation sound (appreciate the video HillBillyWilly ;))
And many more!

And we’re currently still working through the following reports, with the hope to bring into next week’s release or as soon as possible:

PlayStation Mod Storage Upgrade - We’re still working through the implementation for this specific upgrade at the moment, as it requires a very custom solution imposed by the platform, it’s taking a bit longer to complete but remains a top priority.
Wild creature overspawns and in the mesh on Ragnarok
This is just a snapshot of what’s happening on the Live Ops front so stay tuned for next week’s major version update and thanks again for your continued feedback and reports!
The Official Network will be receiving summer rates! The event has been extended and will now be active until Monday, July 21.
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[survivetheark.com] | Screenshot Gallery[survivetheark.com] | Artist Feedback Form[docs.google.com]Creator: Syntac
Syntac explains his breeding method to create his very own mutated griffin!
YOUTUBE URL
Creator: SPARKLY
Explore a complete guide covering everything from taming Dzungariotherium to understanding its skills.
YOUTUBE URL
My character with my two babies[discord.com] by hoshiko.shir
When your dinner suddenly decides it wants to be a to-go order[www.tumblr.com] by @fandom-ash
Tenebris[www.tumblr.com] by @wyvernadas
Anyone else remember their first Rhy? I had to draw mine[discord.com] by rockdrake_mama
Tanzanite[discord.com] by kingneovenator
Digital painting I made of griffin riding over Ragnarok[discord.com] by fenthe
Surfing[x.com] by @falco_luna
Photo Mode[discord.com] by frozen_soap
Ohhh you're a girl dragon[discord.com] by jakelikesnaps
Dreadstallion[discord.com] by holyflame777
Photo Mode[discord.com] by jidait
Photo Mode[discord.com] by mcplanty.

Enjoy your weekend!
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ARK: Survival Ascended

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Community Crunch 466: LiveOps Updates, Mod Spotlight, and more!

11. Juli

From Sarco sandals in sports mode to heatwave haute couture, Survivors have been bringing the beachside chaos to ARK, and the party’s not over yet! Summer Bash is still in full swing until Thursday, July 17. It’s the perfect time to soak up the sun, fire off a few sparklers, and hunt those pesky Slidy 'N Slippery Kairuku.

The Lost Colony Expansion Pass is available now, Survivors! Alongside it comes a bundle of bonus content to kick off your journey—including the adorable new Veilwing companion, the versatile TEK Bunker, and the game-changing Template Hammer, which lets you save and replicate your base builds with ease.

The full ARK: Lost Colony experience arrives in December 2025, but for now, sink your teeth into an early taste of what’s to come.

Available now on Steam and prepare for the Lost Colony.

Download in full resolution[drive.google.com]

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:

ARK Ozone[www.curseforge.com] by RyanLucas007 (premium)
MSVV Premium Viking Builders Skins[www.curseforge.com] by Deckard (premium)
Sci-Fi in the ARK[www.curseforge.com] by PlophoP (premium)
Elemental Skins - Ice[www.curseforge.com] by CrazyRespawn, AaronLongstaff (premium)
Lunar Lynx Griffin[www.curseforge.com] by Beyonyx
Pegasus Dreadmare Costume[www.curseforge.com] by Beyonyx
Farm Animal Costumes[www.curseforge.com] by Beyonyx
Heart Shape Tek Mask[www.curseforge.com] by BloodForge
Tiger Thyla Costume![www.curseforge.com] by Beyonx
[T.A.C./DETV] Dzungariotherium[www.curseforge.com] by Tristans_Modding
Isle of Myths: Oxalaia[www.curseforge.com] by BlueSucho
Faye’s Ascended Menagerie[www.curseforge.com] by ArtCFaye

A quick final reminder ahead of July 15th: We’re making a key adjustment to OSDs on Astraeos to address a bug. Starting July 15th, when an OSD lands, it will now destroy any nearby player-built structures within its impact radius. This will be the same radius used for OSDs on Extinction.

If you’ve built near potential OSD drop zones, we strongly recommend relocating your base before the patch goes live.

We’ve rolled out a potential fix for a bug that caused sudden FPS drops due to VRAM allocation issues. This update also reverts the temporary workaround introduced in v67 (June 20), which dynamically managed VRAM to reduce memory buildup.
We’ll be actively monitoring player reports to confirm if this resolves the issue—if not, we’ll continue working toward a more permanent solution.

The Official Network will be receiving summer rates! The event will be active until Thursday, July 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

Fan Art Gallery[survivetheark.com] | Screenshot Gallery[survivetheark.com] | Artist Feedback Form[docs.google.com]

Creator: Ark Analyzed
Explore the Ice Queen Cave in ARK: Survival Ascended with this full walkthrough!

YOUTUBE URL

Creator: Raasclark
Discover how simple it is to give your base's walls a majestic, castle-like look with Raasclark's new guide!

YOUTUBE URL

My little babies fighting with their last brain cells[discord.com] by hoshiko.shir

Artfight revenge featuring an ARK Yuty[discord.com] by vikihun

Still not here? Still not here?[discord.com] by yuukuro07

Teleportation[x.com] by @falco_luna

I made the Thylacoleo![discord.com] by kab_prob356

I want to finish work quickly and go catch a Drakeling[x.com] by @cat22nyaa

ARK Laelaps Aberrant version from Retrosauria Assemblage: Laelaps Mod[x.com] by @DW_ARK

Photo Mode[discord.com] by bloodbornwarrior

Photo Mode[discord.com] by direwolflucas121reis

Photo Mode[discord.com] by tomboynerdy

Photo Mode[discord.com] by the_twisted_demon

Good Morning[discord.com] by jaxoj

Enjoy your weekend!
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Threads: threads.net/@survivetheark
Official Wiki: https://ark.wiki.gg/wiki/ARK_Survival_Evolved_Wiki

ARK: Survival Ascended

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Community Crunch 465: Megaraptor Reveal, Summer Bash and more!

4. Juli

We’ve loved seeing Survivors dive into the Summer Bash event and explore the big Quality of Life update! Your feedback’s been rolling in, and we’re already taking notes for what’s next. Also, keep an eye out as our next Mod Spotlight, showcasing the talents and creations of the modding community, drops in the coming days!

Psst... we heard you miss the poker table. This mod[www.curseforge.com]’s got your back, no bluffing!

Something stalks the shadows…

You’ll hear it… too late. The rustle in the brush. The breath behind you. The sudden stillness in the dark.

Arriving with Valguero later this year, Megaraptor is not a monster of brute strength. It doesn't need to be. It waits, isolates. And when you’re alone, it strikes with unnerving precision, especially when no one is around to help you. Its presence clouds vision and reason alike, disorienting its victims just long enough to finish the job.

It’s not coming for the apex.
It’s coming for you… when you're alone, wounded, and thinking the nightmare is finally over.

Download in full resolution[drive.google.com]

Sun's out, dinos out! Pack your floaties and slap on that dino-safe sunscreen, Summer Bash makes a splash today, bringing all the sun, fun, and fireworks you can handle! Whether you're kicking back on the beach with a chilled Calien Soup or reeling in trophy-sized Sabertooth Salmon with style, it's almost time to party like it’s 2015 (but with way more emotes).

Get ready, Survivors – your ultimate ARKcation starts now and runs until July 17, 2025!

Start: Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025
End: Thursday, July 17th, 2025

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

Slidy 'N Slippery Kairuku *new*
- Kill to get Popsicles to craft items from the event

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

Gone Fishin Swimsuit Top *new*
Gone Fishin Swimsuit Bottom *new*
Gone Fishin shirt *new*
Captain's Hat *new*
Fishing Top *new*
Fishing Pants *new*
Fishing Boots *new*
Flower Crown Hat *new*
Flower Bracelets Glove *new*
Flower Anklets Boot *new*
Fishing Chair *new*
Tackle Box Small *new*
Squirt Gun Auto Turret *new*
Squirt Gun Heavy Auto Turret *new*
Sportsman's Speargun *new*
Angler's Fishing Rod *new*
GoneFishing Swim Short skin *new*
GoneFishing Swim Bottom Skin *new*
Alpha Raptor Swim Short Skin *new*
Alpha Raptor Swim Bottom Skin *new*
Eel Swim Short Skin *new*
Eel Swim Bottom Skin *new*
Floral Swim Short Skin *new*
Floral Swim Bottom Skin *new*
Ichthy Isles Swim Short Skin *new*
Ichthy Isles Swim Bottom Skin *new*
T-Rex Swim Short Skin *new*
T-Rex Swim Bottom Skin *new*
Giga Poop Swim Short Skin *new*
Giga Poop Swim Bottom Skin *new*
Jellyfish Swim Short Skin *new*
Jellyfish Swim Bottom Skin *new*
Fish Bite Swim Short Skin *new*
Fish Bite Swim Bottom Skin *new*
Floaty Swim Short Skin *new*
Floaty Swim Bottom Skin *new*
Crab Fest Swim Short Skin *new*
Crab Fest Swim Bottom Skin *new*
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
Shark Costume
Grilling Spatula
Fireworks Flaregun
Torch Sparkler
Fireworks Rocket Launcher
Flying Disc
Water Soaker
Balloon Sword
Balloon Axe
Balloon Pick
Water Pistol
Dino Uncle Sam Hat
Cooler
BBQ Grill

Sit *new*
ThisBig! *new*
Air Guitar

Yellow
Light Yellow
Cream
Teal
MediumTeal
Turquoise
LemonLime
LeafGreen
Jade
Coral
Peach
Light Orange
LightPink
Light Red
Dino Light Red
Dino Albino
White
ActualBlack

From the Main Menu, select the mod tab.
Search for Summer Bash in the ARK Mod list and Install it. Mod ID: 927091
After it's installed, go back to your game setup screen and select 'Mod Settings'
You will see Summer Bash and any other mods you've downloaded in 'Available Mods'
Select Summer Bash and activate it.

If you would like to enable Summer Bash 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: 927091

The Official Network will be receiving summer rates! The event will be active until Thursday, July 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

Fan Art Gallery[survivetheark.com] | Screenshot Gallery[survivetheark.com] | Artist Feedback Form[docs.google.com]

Creator: benitocheeto
Benitocheeto has played the game for ten years, but this time, he is building his forever world; a world to call home.

YOUTUBE URL

Creator: Boomsmith
Boomsmith puts the Veilwyn to the test against the Island Bosses!

YOUTUBE URL

Thank you for your hard work at the 10th anniversary event[x.com] by @falco_luna

A drawing of my tribe's base from back during the ASE official days.[x.com] by @laind004

Now, how do I get down from here…[x.com] by @k3zk_627

Rockwell has no one but himself to be with[x.com] by @VELUKO1

Gosh dang, Wayne, but the terror bird is a cutie[x.com] by @Daddy_Toffee

Since Rag is being re-released I'll show my acrylic painting I did of the Scar.[x.com] by @TwistedQuillz

The creatures of the original ARK Island[x.com] by @HYOU_RIN_No10

Aiming for New Horizons[x.com] by @ff14_Crown_A

Photo Mode[discord.com] by tomboynerdy

Omnomnom[discord.com] by arrynhellfire

Jurassic Park Themed Screenshots[discord.com] by dinokiller120

Photo Mode[discord.com] by .missowl.

Enjoy your weekend!
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ARK: Survival Ascended

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Community Crunch 464: Lures, Loot and QoL!

27. Juni

Sun's out, dinos out! Pack your floaties and slap on that dino-safe sunscreen, Summer Bash makes a splash next week, bringing all the sun, fun, and fireworks you can handle! Whether you're kicking back on the beach with a chilled Calien Soup or reeling in trophy-sized Sabertooth Salmon with style, it's almost time to party like it’s 2015 (but with way more emotes).

Get ready, Survivors, your ultimate ARKcation is about to begin!

Download in full resolution[drive.google.com]

Start: Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025
End: Wednesday, July 16th, 2025

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

Slidy 'N Slippery Kairuku *new*
- Kill to get Popsicles to craft items from the event

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

Gone Fishin Swimsuit Top *new*
Gone Fishin Swimsuit Bottom *new*
Gone Fishin shirt *new*
Captain's Hat *new*
Fishing Top *new*
Fishing Pants *new*
Fishing Boots *new*
Flower Crown Hat *new*
Flower Bracelets Glove *new*
Flower Anklets Boot *new*
Fishing Chair *new*
Tackle Box Small *new*
Squirt Gun Auto Turret *new*
Squirt Gun Heavy Auto Turret *new*
Sportsman's Speargun *new*
Angler's Fishing Rod *new*
GoneFishing Swim Short skin *new*
GoneFishing Swim Bottom Skin *new*
Alpha Raptor Swim Short Skin *new*
Alpha Raptor Swim Bottom Skin *new*
Eel Swim Short Skin *new*
Eel Swim Bottom Skin *new*
Floral Swim Short Skin *new*
Floral Swim Bottom Skin *new*
Ichthy Isles Swim Short Skin *new*
Ichthy Isles Swim Bottom Skin *new*
T-Rex Swim Short Skin *new*
T-Rex Swim Bottom Skin *new*
Giga Poop Swim Short Skin *new*
Giga Poop Swim Bottom Skin *new*
Jellyfish Swim Short Skin *new*
Jellyfish Swim Bottom Skin *new*
Fish Bite Swim Short Skin *new*
Fish Bite Swim Bottom Skin *new*
Floaty Swim Short Skin *new*
Floaty Swim Bottom Skin *new*
Crab Fest Swim Short Skin *new*
Crab Fest Swim Bottom Skin *new*
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
Shark Costume
Grilling Spatula
Fireworks Flaregun
Torch Sparkler
Fireworks Rocket Launcher
Flying Disc
Water Soaker
Balloon Sword
Balloon Axe
Balloon Pick
Water Pistol
Dino Uncle Sam Hat
Cooler
BBQ Grill

Sit *new*
ThisBig! *new*
Air Guitar

Yellow
Light Yellow
Cream
Teal
MediumTeal
Turquoise
LemonLime
LeafGreen
Jade
Coral
Peach
Light Orange
LightPink
Light Red
Dino Light Red
Dino Albino
White
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From the Main Menu, select the mod tab.
Search for Summer Bash in the ARK Mod list and Install it. Mod ID: 927091
After it's installed, go back to your game setup screen and select 'Mod Settings'
You will see Summer Bash and any other mods you've downloaded in 'Available Mods'
Select Summer Bash and activate it.

If you would like to enable Summer Bash 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: 927091

We’re planning to roll out a Quality of Life and balance patch next week with the Summer Bash. It’s packed with a wide range of improvements aimed at smoothing out day-to-day gameplay and introduces some fresh changes to the meta along the way.

On the QoL front, we’ll be making good on some long-standing community requests. You’ll be able to enable "autorun" from the action wheel, and holding H while wearing armor will show the durability of each equipped piece. For our farmers, Ankylosaurus, Doedicurus, and Dunkleosaurus will let you choose a specific resource type to harvest (so if you're just after metal, for example, you won't have to constantly drop stone). Plus, Anky and Doedic will keep on auto-harvesting past the current 50% max weight even when held by a flyer to make life easier for our solo farmers.

On the balance side, some updates are on the way that should help smooth out certain areas while reintroducing a bit of variety. To touch on a few examples: Mek blueprints will be tinkerable again, with themselves only, bringing back some flexibility without opening the floodgates. We’ve made adjustments to Tesla Turret stun, reduced poison damage, and tuned down the HP on the Dreadnoughtus. You’ll also see a slight speed increase for Quetzals and health buffs for Spinosaurus, Mammoth and Brontos, among other tweaks.

And, finally, because it’s too hot to keep to ourselves, the Phoenix will soon be breedable! It’s been a long-requested addition, and we’re excited to see what kind of fire-fueled bloodlines you start hatching!

These are just a few highlights from a much larger list of changes and improvements we’ve got queued up. Your feedback keeps us evolving, thanks for being part of the journey as we continue refining and expanding the ARK experience

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:

Cozyverse Cosmetics[www.curseforge.com] by Jams_UwU (premium)
Character Creator Enhanced[www.curseforge.com] by AfrimeStudios (premium)
Simple Equipment Display[www.curseforge.com] by Kokou_kohiro
Dire Panda Costume Skin[www.curseforge.com] by Yinmanhaomei
Bear Skin[www.curseforge.com] by TeamMIROKU
Custom Cosmetic: Maelstorca[www.curseforge.com] by NiranV
ARK: Survival Evolved Ballcaps[www.curseforge.com] by SubstituteTV
Steampunk Decor Skins[www.curseforge.com] by AaronLongstaff, CrazyRespawn
Dinopithecus Costume Port[www.curseforge.com] by cyrusCreates
Galaxy Unicorn[www.curseforge.com] by Izurichan93
Aberrant Cats \[Crossplay][www.curseforge.com] by MamaPuma
The One Bench[www.curseforge.com] by Trixt3r
Cosmics Cohorts - Tyrannodominator[www.curseforge.com] by Tristans_Modding
T.A.C Daemonis[www.curseforge.com] by Tristans_Modding
ARKOLOGY: Dangerous Bosses[www.curseforge.com] by DragonHeart7998
Robo Roonie[www.curseforge.com] by BrandiMade

ARKpocalypse servers have been wiped today!

What is ARKpocalypse?

ARKpocalypse are monthly-wipe servers with higher than usual rates.
Next wipe: July 25th, 2025

For this round, the following mods will be included:

ARKOLOGY: OE - Desolatitan[www.curseforge.com] by DragonHeart7998
Isle of Myths: Skyshroud Drakara[www.curseforge.com] by BlueSucho
Net Pro[www.curseforge.com] by Brandimade
Nanoh's Spyglass[www.curseforge.com] by Nanoh
The Sunken World Additions[www.curseforge.com] by snappin
Creature Management Tool[www.curseforge.com] by Eurymachus
Trait Upgrader[www.curseforge.com] by Solorion

You can join them by searching in the server browser! Happy Surviving!
This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, July 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[survivetheark.com] | Screenshot Gallery[survivetheark.com] | Artist Feedback Form[docs.google.com]Creator: captain fatdogLooking to build a Griffin trap in ARK: Survival Ascended? Look no further. This inexpensive and simple trap features a wide entrance, making trapping extremely easy.

YOUTUBE URL

Creator: LolsAtLance
Ready to build like a true Viking? Check out this starter base tutorial by LolsAtLance!

YOUTUBE URL

Defeat[x.com] by @WolfTek7

The feeling of defeating my first boss in ARK[discord.com] by zanite_

Space Diplo![discord.com] by savvytabby

Best tame I ever had in ARK[discord.com] by plane2259

Celebrating with my favourite Lizard Jerry![discord.com] by charlispirit

The Three Obelisks[x.com] by @CWoodpaw

The heart of darkness[x.com] by @TekARK_01

Glass bottles of seasonal memories[discord.com] by oz3dis

I tried to steal an egg with a Lymantria[discord.com] by dedfuze

Relax with a summer swim but beware of the big fish[discord.com] by totalgrimace

The sunrise is so gorgeous me and my beloved argy have to stop a moment and enjoy it[discord.com] by songbirdgaming

Photo Mode[discord.com] by guilffer

Enjoy your weekend!

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Twitter: twitter.com/survivetheark

Discord: discord.com/invite/playark

Reddit: reddit.com/r/playark

Instagram: instagram.com/survivetheark

Twitch: twitch.tv/survivetheark

Steam: gtm.steamproxy.vip/app/346110

Youtube: youtube.com/survivetheark

Facebook: facebook.com/survivetheark

Threads: threads.net/@survivetheark

Official Wiki: https://ark.wiki.gg/wiki/ARK_Survival_Evolved_Wiki

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Community Crunch 463: Now We’re Ragna-Rockin’! LiveOps, Contest Winners and More

20. Juni

It’s been a big week, and we’re thrilled to see Ragnarok and the Lost Colony Expansion Pass content in our players’ hands. The team has been loving the positive feedback and watching Survivors dive into the new content and explore the upgraded map.

We'll be keeping a close eye on player reports and addressing feedback and bugs frequently in the coming days. We know the UE 5.5 upgrade still has its kinks, but rest assured the team is working hard to straighten them out, and there's a lot to look forward to this year with an exciting summer just around the corner!

Download in full resolution[drive.google.com]

To meet demand for Ragnarok, we plan to release a small amount of new Official Ragnarok servers on:

Saturday 06/21 1pm pacific
Sunday 06/22 11am pacific

There will be a combination of PvE and PvP game modes, some Small Tribes, along with some temporary “Expires” servers.

These Expires servers will be online until August 11th 2025. We're hosting some additional sessions that players can travel onto to farm, tame, and experience the Ragnarok 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 Ragnarok temporarily.

Please note that these servers will no longer exist after August 11, so if you intend to use them, remember to transfer your items/creatures/characters off before that date as nothing will be saved beyond that time period.

We're currently in contact with Microsoft regarding the issue where Ragnarok cannot be downloaded on the Microsoft or Windows store without switching regions, or in some cases not at all. Microsoft's platform team is investigating the issue and we're hoping to get them some additional data. For those of you not able to download the map, could you please try once more and then leverage the 'Report a Problem'? feature, submitting your diagnostics. That will help their team diagnose the issue, more details can be found here[support.xbox.com].

Additionally, they've asked us to gather some info on players who are currently experiencing the issue / did experience the issue, so we've created a form to collect that information. Please answer the questions accordingly so we can share that information with Microsoft and get to the bottom of this download issue here[docs.google.com].

Thank you!

The Official Network will be receiving bonus anniversary rates until Monday, June 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[survivetheark.com] | Screenshot Gallery[survivetheark.com] | Artist Feedback Form[docs.google.com]Creator: ClickTockClock
ClickTockClock explains everything you need to know about Ragnarok's new resident, the Bison!

Creator: SigmaTech72
Watch this complete guide to learn all you need to know about the Drakelings, from bonding with them to finding their treasures!

A Celebration of ARK's 10-Year Anniversary[discord.com] by recem
Seat Belts[discord.com] by karlee2.0
New Sunset[discord.com] by tkgoji230
Lindwurm[discord.com] by kodomodo_33944
Shadowmane[discord.com] by deviousapple_
Light in the Dark[discord.com] by vemix.
The Rose[discord.com] by cyanemp3ss6026
Extinction[discord.com] by arwenndelta
The Allosaurus[discord.com] by vikihun
Bob's Worst Day Ever: The Great Divide[discord.com] by sirdrip
Wyvern[discord.com] by runswithpencils
Spike the Spino[discord.com] by anhagath
Pillar Of Autumn[discord.com] by unconsciousryan
Enjoy your weekend!
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Twitter: twitter.com/survivetheark
Discord: discord.com/invite/playark
Reddit: reddit.com/r/playark
Instagram: instagram.com/survivetheark
Twitch: twitch.tv/survivetheark
Steam: gtm.steamproxy.vip/app/346110
Youtube: youtube.com/survivetheark
Facebook: facebook.com/survivetheark
Threads: threads.net/@survivetheark
Official Wiki: https://ark.wiki.gg/wiki/ARK_Survival_Evolved_Wiki

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