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ARKathon: Modding Contest



Ever dreamt of your creations taking the ARK world by storm, seen by thousands across major platforms? Well, get ready to turn those dreams into reality because Overwolf's ARKathon is here, and it's time to unleash the modding magic!

ARK modding has never been easier. Explore tutorials, harness the power of the cloud cooker, and watch your creations come to life like never before with the UE5 ARK Development Kit.  The ARK DevKit is a custom version of the Unreal Engine 5 Editor that provides dedicated infrastructure to help you take your imagination into the game of ARK: Survival Ascended.  In collaboration with CurseForge, mods for ARK: Survival Ascended are now cross-platform! With the new Cloud Cooking tools authors will be able to share their creations on PC, Xbox, and Playstation.  Follow this link to download the Dev Kit and get started!





For the ARK community, modding contests aren't just events; they are an integral part of our game. Like the flour to our bread, these contests have shaped the landscape of ARK, producing iconic creations and legendary winners. From Valguero to Primitive Plus, modders and their mods have always been an important part of ARK's History. 





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Unleash your inner dinosaur designer and craft something epic for the Curseforge ARKathon! Whether you dream of building breathtaking new maps or injecting the game with innovative creatures, mechanics, and items, this is your chance to leave your mark on the ARK world. Feeling ambitious? Take it up a notch and compete in the Studios Track. Think "DLC-level awesome" with unique concepts that'll leave everyone impressed! Pitch your dream project, showcase your team's dino-mite skills, and you could snag a $100,000 development grant to make it a reality.

Ready to roar your talent into the spotlight? Here's the lowdown:

  • Maps
  • Everything Else (creatures, gameplay mechanics, items, environmental elements, and more)
Prizes:
  • Maps: $10,000 for each winning map (3 winners total)
  • Everything Else Mods: $4,000 for each winning mod (5 winners total)
  • DLC-level Premium Mods with unique concepts.
Prizes:
  • Each winning studio receives a $100,000 development grant.
  • The grant is milestone-based, and winning requires signing an investment agreement with Overwolf.
 
  • Start Date: December 5, 2024
  • Submission Deadline: February 5, 2024
  • Community Voting Period: February 12 to February 24, 2024
  • ARKathon winners announced: February 28, 2024

So what are you waiting for? Saddle up your creativity, grab your ARK Devkit, and get ready to roar your creation into existence! The CurseForge ARKathon is your chance to leave your mark on this prehistoric paradise.

Good luck, survivors!

For more info, visit this page!

Community Crunch 390: Winter Wonderland, Official ARK Merch, and More!





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Deck the halls with boughs of holly! Winter Wonderland will be making a triumphant return with new presents and goodies for ARK survivors. The epic winter-themed holiday event begins on December 21, 2023 will be live until January 7, 2024 on Official Servers.

RaptorClaus will be sailing across the star-filled night sky in his sleigh, dropping off presents filled with high-end loot as well as Mistletoe, and Coal for those naughty Survivors.  You'll be able to catch RaptorClaus flying across the skies at midnight (game time) on all maps.

  • December 21st to January 7th
  • 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
  • RaptorClaus
  • Santa's Big Helper Yet - Drops Coal and Mistletoe. *NEW*
  • Abominable Snowman - Drops Coal and Mistletoe. *NEW*
  • Pegomastax Grouch- Drops Coal and Mistletoe. Steals Gift Boxes in return for a special reward. *NEW*
  • Wild Rideable Reindeer - Drops Coal and Mistletoe. Can be fed Rockarrot and ridden for additional drop amounts. *NEW*
*Event-specific recipes are now on the Smithy instead of the Cooking Pot

  • RaptorClauss *NEW*
  • Hyaenadeer *NEW*
  • Caroling Emote
  • Happy Clap Emote
  • Nutcracker Dance Emote
  • Shiver Emote *NEW*
  • Snow Angel Emote *NEW*
  • Blue-Ball Winter Beanie Skin
  • Candy Cane Club Skin
  • Christmas Bola Skin
  • Dino Ornament Swimsuit Skins
  • Felt Reindeer Antlers Skin
  • Gray-Ball Winter Beanie Skin
  • Green-Ball Winter Beanie Skin
  • HLN-A Winter Beanie Skin
  • Jerboa Wreath Swimsuit Skins
  • Megaloceros Reindeer Costume
  • Noglin Regift Winter Beanie Skin
  • Noglin Swimsuit Skins
  • Nutcracker Slingshot Skin
  • urple-Ball Winter Beanie Skin
  • Purple-Ball Winter Beanie Skin (Winter Wonderland 5)
  • Raptor Sleighing Winter Beanie Skin
  • Red-Ball Winter Beanie Skin
  • Santa Costume Skin
  • Santa Hat Skin
  • Snowy Winter Beanie Skin
  • Ugly Carno Sweater Skin
  • Ugly Chibi Sweater Skin
  • Ugly Bronto Sweater Skin
  • Ugly Bulbdog Sweater Skin
  • Ugly Caroling Sweater Skin
  • Ugly Noglin Regift Sweater Skin
  • Ugly Raptor Claws Sweater Skin
  • Ugly Rockwell Sweater Skin
  • Ugly T-Rex Sweater Skin
  • Yeti Swimsuit Skins
  • Full-body Krampus Costume Player Character Skin/Cosmetic  *NEW*
  • Santa’s Workshop Smithy Structure Skin  *NEW*
  • Festive Forge Structure Skin *NEW*
 
  • Coal
  •  Festive Dino Candy
  •  Gift Box
  •  Holiday Lights
  •  Holiday Stocking
  •  Holiday Tree
  •  Mistletoe
  •  Snowman
  •  Wreath
  • Lavender
  • Dino Light Purple
  • Dino Light Blue
  • DragonGreen0
  • ActualBlack
  • Cyan
  • DeepPink
  • Dino Dark Purple
  • Mint
  • Jade
  • PineGreen
  • SpruceGreen
  • DarkMagenta
  • Glacial
  • PowderBlue
  • Teal
  • DarkViolet
  • Red
  • Green
  • Light Grey
  • Light Red
  • Dark Red
  • Dino Light Red
  • Dino Light Green
  • Dino Medium Green
  • Dino Albino
  • NearWhite
  • Yellow
  • From the Main Menu, select the mod tab.
  • Search for Winter Wonderland in the ARK Mod list and Install it.  
  • After it's installed, go back to your game setup screen and select 'Mod Settings'
  • You will see Winter Wonderland and any other mods you've downloaded in 'Available Mods'
  • Select Winter Wonderland and activate it.
  • If you would like to enable Winter Wonderland on your private servers, please the mod ID to your server command-line launch arguments (-mods=modID). No other changes should be necessary to activate the event. We'll share the mod ID in the patch notes when the event goes live.






Exciting news, survivors! We've heard your calls for Official ARK Merch over the years, and it's finally here! We're kicking things off with a few of our favorite items, but this is just the beginning! We're gearing up for more, and we want your input! Share your ideas, suggestions, and dreams for future merchandise, and get ready for community-voted plushies! Your creativity always fuels our creativity, so we can't wait to see your ideas!

You can find us on:




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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:





ARK: Survival of the Fittest is will go live on December 21st for crossplay on PC, Xbox and PlayStation!

Re-evolved from the ground up with redesigned mechanics! ARK: The Survival of the Fittest pits up to 60 combatants against each other in a fast-paced, action-packed struggle for survival, where players are ultimately pushed into an epic final showdown leading their Dinosaur Armies into battle.

If you're unfamiliar with SOTF check out our older trailer from ASE to get an idea of the game mode. The trailer may contain outdated features but it should give you an idea of what the game mode is all about!

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A few days remain until Turkey Trial leaves on Monday, December 18th! Make sure you don't miss it!

Click here for all the information on the event!



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CurseForge is calling all ARK modders and game studios!

ARKathon is a massive ARK: Survival Ascended modding contest. Create and publish your best ARK: Survival Ascended mods for a chance to win big with $350,000 in rewards across two uniques tracks:

Modders Track:
  • Unleash your creativity to create new maps, skins, dinos, weapons and more.
  • Publish your mods cross-platform instantly
  • $50,000 worth of prizes
Studios Track:
  • It's time to dream big and aim high.
  • Curseforge is calling all studios to bring  their own content and IP to ARK in the form of DLC-level premium mods
  • 3 studios will win a $100,000 development grant each
Submissions have now begun!

For more info, visit this page!

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



Creator: Sanyxs feat. Haxeu
Sanyxs and Haxeu team up to win the first-ever ARK: Survival of the Fittest game on ARK: Survival Ascended.
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Creator: DocStenko
Doc Stenko brings his mutated Megatherium army to defeat the Broodmother on all difficulty, proving once and for all that over-preparation is a valid strategy.
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By the way, this is not a dinosaur either. by @falco_luna


Therizino by @kawarayane


Acrocanthosaurus by @cairoFifi


Roots by @WolfTek7


Carcharodontosaurus by @artofnezuyu


ARK illustration by @oititukumono


“Glowalotl” for #extralifedrawalong2023 by @Snudoo1




Had some fun with photo mode today by @MarniiMods


Deinotherium pog by donnsensei


Argentavis going on a night flight by @Cthulh0opsVP


Photo Mode by kyrox


A beautiful colored Argen by @Raiha_MY


Enjoy your weekend!
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ARK: Survival Ascended is on Sale!


Don't miss your chance to experience the ultimate dino adventure! Click the link below and start your ARK: Survival Ascended journey today!

But hurry, this dino-mite deal goes extinct soon! ⏳

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2399830/ARK_Survival_Ascended/

Community Crunch 389: Turkey Trial is Live!


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As the aroma of Thanksgiving feasts leaves the air, we're excited to bring it back in the form of murderous turkeys! Our Turkey Trial event is now live until Monday, December 18th!

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


  • If you would like to enable Turkey Trial on your private servers, please add -mods=927083 to your server command-line launch arguments. No other changes should be necessary to activate the event

  • 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


*Event-specific recipes are now on the Smithy instead of the Cooking Pot
  • Bonnet Hat Skin
  • Dodo Pie Swim Bottom Skin
  • Dodo Pie Swim Top Skin
  • Dodorex Swim Bottom Skin
  • Dodorex Swim Top Skin
  • Dodorex-Print Shirt Skin
  • Meat Swim Bottom Skin 
  • Meat Swim Top Skin
  • Murder Turkey Swim Bottom Skin
  • Murder Turkey Swim Top Skin
  • Murder-Turkey-Print Shirt Skin
  • Pilgrim Hat Skin
  • Pitchfork Skin
  • Turkey Hat Skin
  • Turkey Leg Skin
  • Turkey Swim Bottom Skin
  • Turkey Swim Top Skin
  • Ugly Cornucopia Sweater Skin
  • Ugly Trike Sweater Skin
  • Turkey Costume Skin
  • Pumpkin Pie Hat *new*
  • Full-head Cooked Turkey Hat *new*
  • Wreath-like Forest Crown Hat *new*
  • Cornucopia-inspired Feeding Trough *new*
  • Turkey Deep Fryer Cooking Pot *new*
  • Belly Rub Emote
  • Food Coma Emote
  • Hungry Emote
  • Touchdown *new*
  • Friends Gesture *new*
  • Super Turkey *new*
  • Orange
  • Medium Autumn
  • Light Autumn
  • Burnt Sienna
  • Brown
  • Light Brown
  • Dark Magenta
  • Dark Violet
  • Vermillion
  • Red
  • Dark Red
  • Dino Dark Red
  • Midnight Blue
  • Black Sands
  • Dark Blue
  • Near Black
  • Black
  • Dino Darker Grey
  • Dino Albino



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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:
Arkitect Structures Remastered by Gimilkhad
https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/arkitect-structures-remastered

"Axeman Chibi" by DevAlpha
https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/axeman-chibi-mod

"Cliffans Backpacks" by Cliffan
https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/cliffan-backpacks

"RR-star farm animals" by Naneya
https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/rr-starfarmanimals

"RR-star seahorse" by Naneya
https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/rr-starseahorse

"RR-Medieval Roleplay Deco Beta" by Naneya
https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/rr-medievalroleplaydeco

"Tameable Bosses" by RyanLucas007
https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/tameable-bosses

"Klinger Additional Rustic Buildings" by Klinger
https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/klinger-additional-rustic-building/

"Shiny! Dinos Ascended" by Nevcairiel
https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/shiny-ascended

"Prehistoric Beasts" by Queen_Crysta
https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/prehistoric-beasts]






We're excited to announce a special public PC beta branch featuring the next patch that will include the first look at Survival of the Fittest and the upcoming Cryopod update 😊! We’re eager to gather feedback for the upcoming patch, so If you're interested in participating, and on PC, we’d love for you to check it out soon!

You can use the instructions below to opt-in once we've sent out the beta branch name and server information via Discord!


You will need the Steam version of Ark Survival Ascended as you will be activating a beta branch of the game.
  • Open your steam Library and right click on Ark Survival Ascended, then click "Properties"
  • Navigate to the "Betas" tab on the menu that will have appeared.
  • Select the proper beta branch from the Beta participation drop-down.


Doing this will cause your game to download an update, which will patch and update your game. You would also need to follow these steps if you choose to leave the beta program.



We have a few servers that have been renamed due to having duplicate names on the Official Network.
  • EU-PVE-TheIsland5096 Renamed to EU-PVE-TheIsland5334
  • EU-PVE-TheIsland5102 Renamed to EU-PVE-TheIsland5336
  • NA-PVP-SmallTribes-TheIsland9091 Renamed to NA-PVP-SmallTribes-TheIsland9154




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CurseForge is calling all ARK modders and game studios!

ARKathon is a massive ARK: Survival Ascended modding contest. Create and publish your best ARK: Survival Ascended mods for a chance to win big with $350,000 in rewards across two uniques tracks:

Modders Track:
  • Unleash your creativity to create new maps, skins, dinos, weapons and more.
  • Publish your mods cross-platform instantly
  • $50,000 worth of prizes
Studios Track:
  • It's time to dream big and aim high.
  • Curseforge is calling all studios to bring  their own content and IP to ARK in the form of DLC-level premium mods
  • 3 studios will win a $100,000 development grant each
Submissions have now begun!

For more info, visit this page!


We are overwhelmed with gratitude for your unwavering support during our 8th annual ExtraLife charity fundraiser. Your collective generosity has once again surpassed our expectations, allowing us to raise an astounding $118,138 in just 24 hours of streaming.

To see the full recap, click here.

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



Creator: Syntac
Syntac attempts to create an automated farm that produces organic polymer using Kairuku and Pelagornis.
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Creator: Captain Fatdog
Captain Fatdog shows how to build a Rhyniognatha trap in ARK: Survival Ascended!
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Wyvern and Sino by HungryDragonArts


Defense Unit / Isolation by Nalak-Bel


Woe, Survivor (and Anise the Therizinosaurus) be upon ye by charliebug3


Some quickie ark doodles by kkfenrir


Looks like a bucket of bolts has arrived! by scutalthelizard


We aren't meant to live forever by naeriie


Day 27 and 28 by Ampraeh




Here's the Extra Life Castle by @GGFizz41


Been really enjoying the new building system and pieces by @AlvarenMyras


Been playing around in photo mode by @Kiah0nFire


The backbreaker! by @Kaiser_Omen


It's not completed yet, but it looks like we have a base by @Oyumi_maruOgame


Enjoy your weekend!
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Extra Life 2023 Recap





We are overwhelmed with gratitude for your unwavering support during our 8th annual ExtraLife charity fundraiser. Your collective generosity has once again surpassed our expectations, allowing us to raise an astounding $118,138 in just 24 hours of streaming.

We are deeply touched by the hundreds of viewers who tuned in to our streams, cheered us on, and donated to our cause. Your presence made our 24-hour marathon all the more exciting and meaningful.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our amazing partners who generously provided gift donations for our giveaways. Your contributions played a significant role in enhancing our fundraiser and adding an extra layer of excitement for our viewers.

Finally, we salute our dedicated team of streamers who committed themselves to raising money for this worthy cause. Your passion, dedication, and endless hours of streaming were instrumental in achieving our remarkable fundraising goal.

Thank you, our amazing gaming community, for making our 8th annual ExtraLife fundraiser a resounding success. Your generosity will have a profound impact on the lives of countless individuals in need. We are truly humbled by your unwavering support.

  • Nvidia
  • Alienware
  • Intel
  • Overwolf
  • Nitrado
  • Syntac - $40,783
  • HillbillyWilly - $12,812
  • Raasclark & Aaron Longstaff - $11,947
  • Royale With Cheese - $5,696
  • Phlinger Phoo - $3,071
  • Shockist - $2,170
  • [Ned] NeddyTheNoodle - $1,840
  • No No No -Exoleras - $1,815
  • ARK Official PVE Community - $1,427
  • Panda - $1,133

If you didn't get a chance to check out our 24-hour Extra Life stream, don't worry! We have all the reveals and clips of all the memorable moments!


New to Scorched Earth: Frontier Adventure Pack! What’s a cowpoke without their trusty boots and hat? Strut Scorched Earth in style as you embark on a new journey with the Frontier Adventure Pack! Scorched Earth's launch date has been moved to March 2024.


Check out this new 3D render of Fasolasuchus. Hear the Deathworms tremble as they no longer dominate the sands of Scorched Earth when Fasolasuchus makes its grand entrance on ARK: Survival Ascended!


Krampus will descend on Winter Wonderland to punish naughty tribemates for pretending to be AFK when it’s time to farm!


Check out the updated content roadmap for ARK: Survival Ascended!


We revealed some more music from ARK The Animated Series -- part of the series' nearly 7-hour live-orchestrated original score by Gareth Coker , a magnum opus!
Click here to listen to it on Soundcloud!


Survival of the Fittest makes its cross-play return to ARK: Survival Ascended on December 20th for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation! Be on the lookout for more information in an upcoming Community Crunch!


Check out all the memorable segments from our Extra Life 2023 stream!


We sit down with Jessica from UF Shands to discuss the Extra Life initiative and fundraising!
Watch it now!


We sit down with Chief Marketing Officer from Overwolf, Shahar, to discuss the upcoming ARKathon modding contest and upcoming modding initiatives.
Watch it now!


We sit down with Jeremy and Jesse to discuss Scorched Earth, the Frontier Adventure Pack, and much more!
Watch it now!


We sit down with Drew Walker, from Streetlight Gaming, to discuss how ExtraLife and the impact it has on programs like Streetlight Gaming.
More On Streetlight Gaming Watch it now!


GG Fizz shows off a breathtaking build for ExtraLife and talks about building in ARK: Survival Ascended.
Watch it now!


Our talented concept artist, Clayton, sits down to draw a creature based on the chat's recommendations.Our talented concept artist, Clayton, sits down to draw a creature based on the chat's recommendations.
Watch it now!


Get your first look at SOTF in ARK: Survival Ascended. Craig and Evza play a round of SOTF.
Watch it now!


Ready for some ARK Trivia? Check out Dave, Jackson, Svala, and Michael take on ARK trivia while Cedric hosts.
Watch it now!


Round 2 of SOTF with Craig Brown and Yue.
Watch it now!


Svala takes on the challenge of beating the Broodmother in 3 hours! Can she do it?
Watch it now!


Check out our regional snack review with snacks from: Eastern Europe, Canada, Turkey, and Guatemala.
Watch it now!


We sit down with popular modder, Nekatus, to see what's on his plate.
Watch it now!


Round 3 of SOTF with Zane and Craig.
Watch it now!


We take a look at some of our favorite entries in the Community Crunch and take a look at an ARK: Survival Evolved since launch. Here's the link to all the entries in the Halls of History!
Watch it now!

And that's a wrap on Extralife 2023!
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