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Community Crunch 413: A Mighty Arrival, Pride Event and More!


This week, we released The Center map and the first of our ARK Fantastic Tames, the Pyromane! We're thrilled to see players enjoying the remastered map and taming their fiery kitties. Thank you for your feedback—we have a slew of fixes on the way. In the meantime, we have so much more in store for you coming really soon...

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Mark your calendars for June 17th as a mighty arrival makes its way into ARK: Survival Ascended!


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It's Pride Month, and we're excited to unleash a spectrum of vibrant creature colors for the rest of June! Enjoy 3x rates every weekend through June, including breeding, so you can give your breedlines a dazzling rainbow glow-up!

Keep your eyes peeled for:
  • DarkViolet
  • Orange
  • Red
  • Light Yellow
  • Mint
  • Glacial
  • LightPink
  • DeepPink
  • MediumLavender
Unofficial severs can use this by adding the arg "-PrideColors" to the server commandline.
We believe everyone deserves the right to be proud of who they are. Embrace your true self and celebrate your individuality. Happy Pride 2024! 




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Be sure to grab a friend and explore the wondrous ARK of The Center. While you are there, navigate to the volcanic island to encounter ARK Fantastic Tames' first creature, the fierce Pyromane!
​​​​​​​You can read the full post here!

We understand that there is still some confusion about how to obtain the Pyromane. To help, we have put together a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to assist you in purchasing ARK Fantastic Tames: Pyromane.
  1. Click the Store Link
  2. Complete the Purchase: Follow the payment instructions to buy ARK Fantastic Tames: Pyromane.
  3. No Download or Installation needed
  4. Launch ARK Survival Ascended
  5. Find and Tame Pyromane



We are currently working on a major update for The Center, which includes numerous fixes for visual issues, polish, level design, and bugs, such as an issue with Pyromane Breeding on servers, the inability to build in some spots around the map, and the unsupported items issue.

Many of these fixes have been queued up in advance, but due to maintaining cross-platform compatibility and certification requirements, we had to wait to release them. Now that the release is out the door, we’ll be working on getting this patch out next week.

“Cannot Download. 3 Unsupported Items.” - If you're experiencing this issue, we have a quick workaround available until the patch is released:
  1. Download your character from the cloud onto an Island
  2. Transfer your character directly to The Center server of your choice
Note: This issue can occur when going via the cloud, so make sure you’re doing a direct transfer.

We’ll be monitoring reports for new issues and solving them as they come in! And, as always, we will continue to monitor official server capacity with a view to adding new servers if needed.
Thanks again for all your support. We hope you enjoy the new content!



Conquest servers are being introduced to ARK: Survival Ascended by Snail Games. Conquest is a new PvP player experience for PC players which focuses on large-scale PvP while avoiding the problem of mega tribes. Increased rates will allow tribes to set up and establish themselves quickly and enable them to rebuild after potential losses instead of being wiped completely. The official Conquest servers will start on June 13th!
If you need any support during the Conquest season, join the Conquest Enforcement's Discord.

  • 5x XP, Harvesting, Taming, and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation)
  • 0.5x Mating Interval
  • Tribes are set to 50 players max
  • Tribe alliances are allowed
  • Servers have a maximum player count of 75


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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-bowser 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:




This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, June 10th.

  • PVP/PVE: 3x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience, and Breeding
  • Small Tribes: 5.5x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience + 5x Breeding
  • ARKpocalypse: 6x Harvesting, Taming and Experience, and Breeding
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Creator: Cjthecheesedj
Here's a quick and easy guide to taming the new Pyromane!
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Creator: Schwalbe
Join Schwalbe and his friends on The Center for some penguin shenanigans!
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ARK – Xiphactinus by @SoupAscended


A pick off in the dust of Scorched Earth by @SirDripstein


ARK Primal Planet poster! by @StudiosGoji


Zekra and Thaniel by Nyxlaika


Sunny days by Sunfloroj


Jurassic Sunset by GeneralGibby


Thylacoleo/Marsupial Lion by 20CMills02




Found this cutey at carno island by nesv0g


𝔻𝕚𝕝𝕠𝕡𝕙𝕠𝕤𝕒𝕦𝕣𝕦𝕤 by @Muni_ark


Bridge from Herbie Island to the mainland.  by @CBreeze27


Where are the demons? by @AoiShibafu_ARK


Here kitty kitty kitty !!  by bluejay9675


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ARK Fantastic Tames and The Center Ascended are Live!

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ARK Fantastic Tames is a new paid DLC to introduce new fantasy creatures into the world of ARK: Survival Ascended, which will be found in biome-appropriate locations of all Official Maps except for The Island and is transferrable. We're excited to launch this series with the Pyromane. This fiery friend will light the way on your journey. Whether it takes the form of a majestic predator or a loyal shoulder mount, the Pyromane will make a scorching addition to your army of powerful tames!

We recognize that a solo paid creature is new territory for ARK, and the Fantastic Tames series helps support the development and operation of ARK: Survival Ascended. Thank you for being open to us trying new things, and most importantly, for your community participation! Your passion keeps us going, and we're excited to continue this journey with you over the years to come.

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Welcome to The Center Ascended, an expansive, hand-crafted map that nearly doubles the size of The Island’s landscape. With its rich, Tolkien-esque design, this map invites you to journey through stunning biomes and discover hidden secrets.


The Center Ascended features a vast array of climates and geological wonders. Head west to find the colossal floating island surrounded by perilous swamps. To the north lies a volatile volcanic island teeming with lava flows and formidable predators.

Scattered throughout the map are islands blanketed in jungles, tropical beaches, towering mountains, and ancient ruins, each offering unique challenges and rewards. Delve deep into the subterranean world inspired by Jules Verne’s Journey to the Center of the Earth, or explore the underwater domes perfect for constructing your underwater haven.


Among the many wonders of The Center Ascended is the Shastasaurus, a curious giant of the sea. This creature, despite its intimidating size, often approaches humans out of intrigue. It uses ultrasonic chirps for echolocation, which can be weaponized to disorient prey or create concussive waves to scatter schools of fish. Taming a Shastasaurus is a rewarding endeavor as it becomes a formidable ally in deep waters. Some tribes have even outfitted their Shastasaurus with advanced gear like periscopes, torpedo bays, and cargo holds, transforming them into incredible underwater vessels.


The Center Ascended isn’t just a map; it’s an entire world waiting for you to explore. Embark on this grand adventure and discover a new dimension to your ARK: Survival Ascended experience!

Community Crunch 412: Server Transfers, Mods Spotlight, and More!


Hey Survivors!

We’ve got some quick updates for you as we prepare for the upcoming launch of The Center and Shastasaurus! Most importantly, we’re still on schedule. The new and remastered content will be coming your way on June 4th with the trailer, and we’ll keep you posted as we get closer to go time!

We’re really excited about the launch; The Center was the first non-canonical map added to ARK: Survival Evolved, and it holds a special place in our history and our hearts. But... needless to say, it had a look that only a mother, or in this case, evilmrfrank, could love. So, the team and evilmrfrank have been giving it the glow-up it deserves, and we can’t wait to see everyone’s reaction next week!




So obviously, word’s gotten around about a poll. Let’s dive into that first.

Server Transfers, yep. When are we opening Scorched Earth server transfers? Here’s the thing: we had initially planned for a 60-day period (a long, long time ago)... But as we drew closer to that timeframe, we realized, "Hey, it’s pretty close to The Center,” and we know a lot of you really love a fresh new map experience, so we’re deciding to push it back. Not a lot, just a little bit. And that’s what this poll is about. We’re going to give you two dates and let you vote on Twitter (yeah we still call it that) to decide which day we’ll enable complete Server Transfers onto Scorched Earth.

Click here to vote!

Your options are either June 14th or June 28th. Pick one! The date with the most votes by Monday wins!




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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-bowser 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:

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 June 1st. We're preemptively using our allocation for The Center to host some additional sessions that players can travel onto to farm, tame, and experience the Scorched Earth 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 Scorched Earth temporarily.

Please note that these servers will no longer exist after 10 am PST / 1 pm EST on June 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.

For the full list of the Expire servers, click here.

This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, June 3rd.

  • 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: iSyzen
iSyzen attempted to complete Primal Chaos in Ark Survival Ascended in 100 days. When he took on this challenge, he didn't know what he was signing up for, but now he knows it was an ambitious yet ridiculously difficult challenge.
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Creator: TBFGaming
TBFGaming is back on Ark Survival Ascended with the incredible Omega Mod, on the Forglar Map!
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Fan Art by @mexiicringe


Run Play by @falco_luna


Part 10 of Drawing Every Dino Dossier. by cascadingcaramel


Therizinosaurus chibi by @cairoFifi


Fjordur X-Spino by TheN4STYR4BBiT


Need For Speed by VoodooHorde


Successful hunt - Sinomacrops by VaalkyArt




Photo Mode by ohnooo0oo0


Photo Mode by strides993


I'm very proud of this build so I hope you guys all like it! by @CharliSpirit


My newly mutated Evo Tyrannosaurs! by @Dom1n8torG


Photo Mode by sioquejosin


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Community Crunch 411: An Update on Shastasauraus and More!


With the launch of the Center Map just around the corner on June 4th, we wanted to share some insight about the Shastasauraus and how its design evolved during the development process. The Shasta, and namely its saddle, is one of the more ambitious designs we’ve done, and the team really enjoyed the challenge!

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Two key areas we had to resolve related to making sure the Saddle actually functioned like a submarine (i.e. keeping water out while the creature moves, etc.) and how players and creatures moved inside of the sub itself. The first challenge required both a shift in the overall design of the saddle and a tech solution, as we learned pretty quickly that having it on top of the creature wasn’t going to be viable, so we had to redesign it to be under the Shasta instead. This change allowed us to ensure that we could keep the water outside of the saddle at all times and also eliminated the edge cases relating to the submarine being partially submerged. Tackling player and creature movement was purely a technology-driven solution, we rewrote some of the basing code – the logic that relates to what characters are standing (based) on – of Unreal when in different physics modes like falling and jumping, essentially creating a new basing system specifically when based inside of the new saddle.

This was definitely one of the more challenging creatures we've designed, so please excuse us for geeking out a little bit! So now you’ve heard the ins and outs of how we tamed the mighty Shastasaurus and its sub-aquatic saddle, it’s your turn next! We can't wait to see you all cruising the seas in Shasta-style on June 4.


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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-bowser 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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Dive into the depths of ARK with the incredible new Livyatan mod! Available now on Steam and Xbox and coming to Playstation (with the launch of Premium Mods).
  • Unleash the Livyatan: This massive toothed whale is a force to be reckoned with. We'll cover its unique abilities, from bone-crushing bites to sonic blasts, and how to make the most of them in battle.
  • Master the Sound Pad: Taming a Livyatan is no easy task, but we'll guide you through the minigames and sound waves needed to win its trust. Get ready for a symphony of survival!
  • Craft and Conquer: Explore the custom crafting mechanics and build powerful saddles, weapons, and armor to make your Livyatan unstoppable. Prepare for epic underwater battles!
  • Face the Alpha Livyatan: Gather your Dino army and dive into the depths to face the ultimate challenge: the Alpha Livyatan boss. Claim valuable resources and unlock advanced technology!

Conquest servers are being introduced to ARK: Survival Ascended by Snail Games. Conquest is a new PvP player experience for PC players which focuses on large-scale PvP while avoiding the problem of mega tribes. Increased rates will allow tribes to set up and establish themselves quickly and enable them to rebuild after potential losses instead of being wiped completely. The official date will be announced soon, so stay tuned!
If you need any support during the Conquest season, join the Conquest Enforcement's Discord.
  • 5x XP, Harvesting, Taming, and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation)
  • 0.5x Mating Interval
  • Tribes are set to 50 players max
  • Tribe alliances are allowed
  • Servers have a maximum player count of 75
More details to come!


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 June 1st. We're preemptively using our allocation for The Center to host some additional sessions that players can travel onto to farm, tame, and experience the Scorched Earth 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 Scorched Earth temporarily.

Please note that these servers will no longer exist after 10 am PST / 1 pm EST on June 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.

For the full list of the Expire servers, click here.

ARKpocalypse servers have been wiped today!
What are ARKpocalypse servers?
  • ARKpocalypse are monthly-wipe servers with higher than usual rates.
  • Next wipe: June 21st, 2024
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 Tuesday, May 28.

  • 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: Evo
Evo made a comprehensive and quick beginner's guide to the Xiphactinus!
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Creator: KiahOnFire
Watch Monarchy Season 5's finale, featuring an award ceremony, an epic battle, and a cinematic ending!
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Part 9 of Drawing Every Dino Dossier by cascadingcaramel


Another realistification in 3D by @SirDripstein


I am the biggest source of gladiatrix fan art! by gman2006


Icarus the Phoenix by penguinlover583


Mei X Diana is the best ship ever and you can't change my mind by @laind004


Fasolasuchus Ark by Spinogamer66


The Reaper by vertigoxxxx




My tribemate took me over to see an easter egg in Scorched today by beth.s


Photo mode is a bit tricky but definitely fun once u figure it out! by skippyskiddo


Photo Mode by meatymusty


A frozen base for summer by @oz3ark


Good color by @AoiShibafu_ARK


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Community Crunch 410: An Update on The Center and ARK: Additions Integration!

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The Center is coming along nicely and will indeed be ready for launch at the beginning of June! To ensure a smooth rollout though, the release date has been adjusted by one day to June 4th. We're appreciative of player's enthusiasm for our third ARK: Survival Ascended map and look forward to getting it into your hands in just a few weeks!

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This week, we're thrilled to unleash not one, but two of Garuga123's formidable creatures making their Official debut in ARK: the fearsome Ceratosaurus and the relentless Xiphactinus! Prepare to master these remarkable new additions! The challenge awaits—are you ready to rise to the occasion?

Additionally, we are excited to announce that Premium Mods will be released for Xbox and Windows on Monday, May 20th! PlayStation players, the certification process is still ongoing; you can expect Premium Mods to be available on your platform within a week. Thank you for your patience as we roll Premium Mods to all platforms.

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Common Name: Ceratosaurus
Species: Ceratosaurus Punctura
Time: Late Jurassic
Diet: Carnivore
Temperament: Extremely Aggressive

While I'm surprised I haven't encountered them sooner, I'd rather them just vanish all-together. Ceratosaurus is as ruthless as they are quick. While not the most damaging carnivores you'll encounter, they are certainly some of the most persistent. I've seen these creatures even exhibit a sort of... stalking behavior unlike anything else I've seen on The Island. While they may not make themselves known to you immediately, they certainly know where YOU are!


The spines on Ceratosaurus have a very unique and powerful trait: Venom! This hemotoxin has the bizarre reaction with blood, making it incredibly nutritious to carnivores. The more intense the venom infection, the more beneficial the blood becomes. I've witnessed tribes that have managed to tame these beasts use it to great effect against larger threats, and even The Island's guardians!
Perhaps this desire to devour envenomed prey can be used against them...?

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Common Name: Xiphactinus
Species: Xiphactinus Velox
Time: Late Cretaceous
Diet: Carnivore
Temperament: Frenzied

Xiphactinus Velox is a frighteningly fast creature, lurking in the Islands' oceans. Most often appearing in groups, Xiphactinus can quickly overwhelm its victims. They have been observed to grab smaller prey in their terrifying jaws and thrash wildly to deplete their energy. When subdued, they will proceed to swallow the prey whole, something I have witnessed befall many unfortunate survivors.

Beware Xiphactinus that have recently fed, as they will become frenzied from the clouds of blood they've created! For targets too large to be swallowed by its horrific maw, Xiphactinus will instead resort to tearing off a chunk of flesh, causing the target to begin bleeding out. On several occasions, I've noticed Xiphactinus will attack other ocean species such as Megalodon, and even larger threats such as Mosasaurus! Be glad that you're not their only target!


Xiphactinus make for excellent mounts for exploring the ARK's vast ocean environments. Their powerful jaws can be utilized to grab smaller prey, while leaving a nasty bleeding wound on larger opponents. With good maneuverability and a violent nature, any tribes partaking in sea warfare will be sure to have a shoal of their "Dire Tuna".




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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:



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 June 1st. We're preemptively using our allocation for The Center to host some additional sessions that players can travel onto to farm, tame, and experience the Scorched Earth 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 Scorched Earth temporarily.

Please note that these servers will no longer exist after 10 am PST / 1 pm EST on June 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.

For the full list of the Expire servers, click here.

This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, May 20.

  • 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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Help us discover your talent by tagging your art with #ARKPhotoMode or #ARKFanart on social media!




Creator: BemoGuinness
Bemo is going to explore the secret cave located under Scorched Earth to find a place for a new base!
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Creator: Syntac
Syntac hatches a beautiful lightning wyvern and takes it for a ride around Scorched Earth!
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Sunrise by @WolfTek7


Part 8 of Drawing Every Dino Dossier by cascadingcaramel


My ark character by @Redensi


Draconis vipera by @MexiiCringe


Drop Hunting by CoypuCoyote


Shrooms by Kattona


King Titan Reference by BettleKettle




Lightning Wyvern by j21d1h


Guardian of the scorched lands by maxfer4s_xt


I'm looking forward to Xiphactinus! by @Muni_ark


Photo Mode by cosmicman5455


Have you seen my Casita build video from Disney's Encanto on ARK!? by @LolsAtLance


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