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Community Crunch 402: Oasisaur Concept, Bob's Tall Tales, and More!



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Venture into the skies of Scorched Earth with Oasisaur zurzura, a colossal yet gravity-defying island reminiscent of mythical legends. Beyond its sheer size and appetite for large vegetation, this airborne sanctuary cultivates life, with soil so fertile that it promises growth with minimal effort. Its back, vast enough for a small community, becomes a nurturing ground for those seeking refuge and companionship. The Oasisaur's most magical offering is a pool with healing waters, capable of curing ailments and even resurrecting lost animal friends.


We see the confusion in the community about Bob's Tall Tales and the estimated dates in the description, so we wanted to share a quick update.

Think of "Bob's Tall Tales" as the fun bonus chapters to the main story. The dates on the store page are rough timeframes for those wild Bob-centric adventures, not release dates for the main expansion content they tie into. Think of the expansions like the main course, and Bob's Tall Tales as the extra-spicy side dish.

Don't worry—the main canonical content is still on track. Scorched Earth will blast in on March 31st, and the rest of the roadmap is looking good. As development progresses, we'll be able to give better estimations for the rest of Bob's Tall Tales.

In the meantime, keep those detective skills sharp! There's always something to uncover in the ARK 😉




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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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ARK: The Animated Series has arrived on Paramount+! Check out the official post here!

The music from ARK: The Animated Series will be officially safe for UGC use in your content across platforms like YouTube, Meta, and TikTok when the soundtrack releases on the 29th! We're here to ensure a seamless creative experience for all creators. Should you encounter any issues, please don't hesitate to reach out.


Make your mark on ARK: Survival Acended by voting for the best mods in the ARKathon finals!

Support your favorite modders and help them claim their share of the whopping $50,000 prize pool. Your vote counts so don’t miss out!

Vote now!



This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, March 25th.
  • PVP/PVE: 4x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience, and Breeding
  • Small Tribes: 6.5x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience + 6x Breeding
  • ARKpocalypse: 7x Harvesting, Taming and Experience, and Breeding


Fan Art Gallery | Screenshot Gallery | Artist Feedback Form

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



Creator: XxStevieLad87xX
Stevie attempts to acquire the Artifact of the Skylord... with some self-inflicted extra challenges!
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Creator: Vattghornn *international corner* 
​​​​​​​Vattghornn explains where to find this week's new skins, and how to install the Dear Jane mod!
Vattghornn explica dónde encontrar los nuevos skins de esta semana, ¡y cómo instalar el mod Dear Jane!
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Snaps likes to go fishing by @ark-erika


Happy day on aberration ark by @laind004


My favorite parasaur on The Ark, doing what parasaurs do…being cute! by @orboborbus


Fan Art by @freyaloi


Tyra exploring the snowy forests of Ark Survival Ascended with her trusty Yutyrannus, Echo by @Ozanthium


Sir Edmund Rockwell concepts by @fritzmetzger


My Argentavis, Falco by die-no-sour




Trilobite by bluesucho


Armored Griffin by cosmicman5455


Giganotosaurus by strides993


This picture is beautiful, going on a metal/obsidian run by u/HerbalWander


Dire Wolf by @Dom1n8torG


Enjoy your weekend!
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ARK: The Animated Series and 'Dear Jane' Notes


ARK: Survival Ascended now includes skins from ARK: The Animated Series. Unlocked through the discovery of Dear Jane Notes, players will obtain skins for Helena, Bob, Dodo and Scary and more. New notes and skins will be added weekly for each episode.

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ARK: The Animated Series is available on Paramount+! Featuring a star-studded cast including Michelle Yeoh, Gerard Butler, Russell Crowe, David Tennant and Vin Diesel, ARK: The Animated Series is now streaming in the US and Canada. Coming to other countries with Paramount+ starting April 19th.

Community Crunch 401: Introducing Bob's Tall Tales!



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Gather 'round the campfire, Survivors! Everyone who’s played has a story about the first Bob they encountered on an ARK… Now the legendary ARK veteran Bob -- voiced by Karl Urban -- is ready to share his incredibly true adventures with you for the first time! Nothing can prepare you for the wonder and two-fisted action of Bob's Tall Tales!
Piece together Bob's larger-than-life ARK saga by recovering his animated Explorer Notes! You’ll feel like you were right there with Bob from the beginning, as he describes his pivotal role in ARK’s history to young Meeka -- voiced by Auliʻi Cravalho.

We're planning to release the first animated Explorers Notes on March 31st, pending certification. We'll keep you updated!




We've released an update this week to prepare for the upcoming Scorched Earth expansion. The goal is to get the changes out sooner so the Scorched Earth patch isn't as big to download on launch day and also helps our team identify issues before that major release! Check out the full post here.





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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:



Make your mark on ARK: Survival Ascended by voting for the best mods in the ARKathon finals!
Support your favorite modders and help them claim their share of the whopping $50,000 prize pool. Your vote counts so don't miss out!

Vote now!




ARKpocalypse servers have been wiped today!

What are ARKpocalypse?
  • ARKpocalypse are monthly-wipe servers with higher than usual rates.
  • Next wipe: April 12th 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 Monday, March 18th.

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



Fan Art Gallery | Screenshot Gallery | Artist Feedback Form

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



Creator: Veno
Can Veno beat The Island by using randomised dodo eggs?
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Creator: Boondocks Viking Gaming
Boondocks Viking Gaming is finally taking the Baryonyx out for a spin and go searching for the Artifact of the Hunter!
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Render by N4STYR4BBIT


Don't Let This Darkness Fool You by raventap


Easter vibes with a bulldog by pdraws


The Carcharodontosaurus from Ark by drawasaurus04


Pt 3 of drawing every Dino Dossier by cascadingcaramel


Liopleurodon by FalconSaurusArt


Gigantoraptor and Therizinosaurus, with contrasting artstyles to boot! by penguinlover583




I felt motivated at Rexcos by @Muni_ark


New Pupper by donnsensei


Our main base has been completed! by @wantanmen02


Through the Tundra by Sirius


Therizinosaurus gets angry when approached. It's scary. by @hamubarg


Enjoy your weekend!
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Official Wiki: ark.wiki.gg


Community Crunch 400: Cross-Platform Mod Spotlights, Boosted Rates, and More!


As we navigate the vast and untamed wilderness of ARK, let’s also take a moment to recognize the remarkable courage and contributions of women survivors who enrich our world, both within the game and beyond. In the spirit of International Women's Day, we celebrate unity and the strength that comes from diversity and mutual support across all genders in our community.

Check out our latest Mod Spotlight for exciting new mods and cosmetics. And remember, bonus rates are active on official servers until Monday!




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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, March 11th.
  • PVP/PVE: 2x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience, and Breeding
  • Small Tribes: 4.5x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience + 4x Breeding
  • ARKpocalypse: 5x Harvesting, Taming and Experience, and Breeding


Fan Art Gallery | Screenshot Gallery | Artist Feedback Form

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

The Allosaurus by @xSeamair



Creator: OnFire944
OnFire944 tests out some of the quickest modes of transportation available in ARK!
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Creator: Raasclark
Raasclark provides a comprehensive guide on everything Gigantoraptor, from taming to battling!
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The Quetzal by penguinlover583


Pt 2 of drawing every dino dossier by cascadingcaramel


Flint N Bjorn by SkeletalReigns


A Therizino's Thoughtful Inflata-fication! by ColonelRockrits


Argentavis by vadim99v


3D Render (Blender) by srdev


Working out some of the chemistry and nuclear physics behind edmundium! by suspicious.synapsid




Treehouse Base with Stairs by @LolsAtLance


Say Hi to Diamantinasaurus! by dragonheart7998


Photo Mode by cosmicman5455


Baby Doggo! by @GPxGP


Enjoy your weekend!
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Community Crunch 399: Boosted Rates, Cross-Platform Mods, and More!


We're getting the weekend started with boosted rates on Official Servers! Dive in to find about more about the Gigantoraptor which release this week, new cross-platform mods, and a recap of Garuga's "Lets Build" stream.



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Behold the queen of helicopter parenting, Gigantoraptor, with a love larger than life, this majestic creature fiercely guards its brood while exuding elegance and danger with its colorful plumage and razor-sharp claws. Get ready to witness the awe-inspiring presence of Gigantoraptor is live on The Island!



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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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Be sure to tune in this Saturday, March 2nd for Session #3 about going live!

If you missed it Session #1, you can watch it here to learn more about the visual aspects of modding.

Session #1
  • Watch Past Broadcast
  • Visual elements - starting a new character, setting up the animations, mesh, physics, etc.
Session #2 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!

Fan Art Gallery | Screenshot Gallery | Artist Feedback Form

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



Creator: MrMEOLA
Check out MrMEOLA as he embarks on his new modded adventure on the Amissa map!
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Creator: Phlinger Phoo
Join Phlinger on a step-by-step guide to clear the Cave of the Pack.
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Pt 1 of drawing every dino dossier by cascadingcaramel


Hi! Survivor! by @amaNatugame


ARK Therizinosaur by dragon0415sk


Angel Jerboa by TheN4STYR4BBiT


Signal / OSD by Nalak-Bel


Dilophosaurus Drawing by FalconSaurusArt


My Maewing drawing is finally finished! by u/swordeal




Someone had to do it right? by @TiiaAurora


Some more shots from Z-Variant Mods! by @xSeamair


Photo Mode by graviphoton


Parent and Child Stegosaurus by @hamubarg


No. 36 Albino by @king_ark1031


Enjoy your weekend!
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Twitter: twitter.com/survivetheark

Discord: discord.com/invite/playark

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Steam: steamcommunity.com/app/346110

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Threads: threads.net/@survivetheark

Official Wiki: ark.wiki.gg