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Community Crunch 470: First Look at Elderclaw!


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!


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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!


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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!

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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


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Creator: Savkyn
Watch Savkyn craft a stunning Japanese-inspired tower using the Golden Dynasty – Eastern Cosmetics Pack!
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Creator: Crabbytron
Crabbytron tests Summer, Winter, Autumn, Spring and compare each buff to see which is the best Drakeling in the game. 
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Demon by @WolfTek7


Rodeo by @falco_luna


Bob’s escapades by @TekARK_01 & @WolfTek7


Federation-made suit by @goD_ymari


Capturing that tense moment after a successful egg run by bernardo2181


Prismatic Thyla by TheN4STYR4BBiT


Drakeling by MARKOS




Photo Mode by jidait


What's over the Horizon by Bluejay


Neuschwanstein Castle inspiration by jen_zen


Photo Mode by itsadrig64.


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