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Community Crunch 395: Love Ascended, Mod Spotlight, Bonus Rates, and More!


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In this video, a Survivor encounters a surprise User-Created Cosmetic Costume dynamically added onto any server, including official servers.... and then, journey into the brave new world of Total Conversions using the new Mod game framework, which enables nearly anything that Unreal Engine can do to be released as a cross-platform Mod. We've created a quick example to show one way to use it.

And then next up, the Mod Spotlight features basic examples of player-created Custom Structures which as of next week can be dynamically added onto any server, including Official Servers, allowing infinite functionality and visual variety. Finally, onto the Cross-Platform Mods released this week!

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Can you feel the love in the air? Love Ascended is set to sweep ARK survivors off their feet with an array of enchanting new treats and delights. This love-filled event, celebrating Valentine's Day, kicks off on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, and will continue to spread joy and affection until Tuesday, February 20, 2024, on Official Servers. We'll have the full event details in the Community Crunch next week!


Are you interested in modding for ARK? Here's your chance to dive in! Our seasoned modding expert, Garuga123, will guide you through the creative process of making a new character - from animations to physics. This three part series will start on Saturday, February 3rd, at 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Pacific and continue every other week at the same time.

Bring your questions, enthusiasm, and a thirst for knowledge as we embark on this modding journey together. Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn from one of our most popular modding members.

Session 1
  • February 3rd, 10 AM - 12PM Pacific
  • Visual elements - starting a new character, setting up the animations, mesh, physics, etc.
Session 2
  • February 17th, 10 AM - 12 PM Pacific
  • Blueprinting - setting up the actual character BPs
Session 3
  • March 2nd, 10 AM - 12 PM Pacific
  • Going Live - getting the mod prepped, testing issues, uploading, etc.
Watch on Garuga or on SurvivetheArk's Twitch channels!


This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, February 02nd.
  • PVP/PVE: 1.5x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience + 1.5x Breeding
  • Small Tribes: 4x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience + 3.5x Breeding
  • ARKpocalypse: 4.5x Harvesting, Taming and Experience + 4.5x Breeding


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Check out the stunning evolution of TekARK_01's artwork over the years!
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Pair of Drakes by Rackiera


A curious visitor by Umbra-Daiwrfol


Fan Art by bluntscissors147


In the tree tops by EchidnaQuills


Ark 2, desmodus encounter! by @StudiosGoji


Hey, everyone, you're still using me, right? by @falco_luna


A little parasaur by @Hinna_Otter




Sunset by soittoday


Something is out there! by scotty73


Pego in the wild by nemesisstar


Good night with a little fantastic photo by @enjoy_toubyou


Level up Argentavis! by @hamubarg


Enjoy your weekend!
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