ARK: Survival Ascended News

We’re excited to see so many of you exploring Aberration Ascended since launch! Whether you’re taming under the spell of the adorable Cosmo or taking on the dangerous Yi Ling, it’s been great to see players navigating the new map, content and creatures. So let's jump into updates on the latest live ops, Nekatus’ free version of Astraeos launching soon, a mod spotlight, and Arkpoc’s new mod list for this month! Whew!


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Nekatus, the prolific creator of Fjordur and Svartalfheim, has a new mythological map offering in the works: Astraeos!

Immerse yourself in a Greek-inspired world spanning a massive ~264km², where majestic mountain ridges and marble-like cliffs give way to white beaches and a paradise of cherry blossoms in a full sakura biome. Explore ancient Greek ruins and temples, or sail vast oceans with custom Greek Trireme ships. Face off against powerful new bosses, alpha dino variants with enhanced loot, and a fearsome miniboss lurking in mysterious caves.

Prepare for mythological enemies hiding in the shadows while gearing up with custom cosmetic skins and standalone mods for structures and ships.

Astraeos’ free version will launch on October 10th, 2024, available day 1 for crossplay, with a premium version slated for later in the year!



This week, the Live Ops team focused on addressing various crash issues, and we’ve made solid progress in resolving many of them. We'll continue working on the remaining cases, including ongoing efforts to fix some straggler console crashes. We also resolved an impactful rendering issue on PlayStation. With these crashes and rendering issues being addressed, we’ll shift our attention toward a number of level fixes and general content and gameplay bugs in the coming weeks.

To highlight a couple of fixes in progress: Rock Drake gliding and Ascension issues. A Steam server version was deployed today with a fix for Rock Drake gliding, which is now live for all players. We’re also prioritizing a fix for the Ascension issue, which is expected to go out with a planned major version patch next week. Of course, this isn’t exhaustive. The pipeline is chock full of fixes that will soon be ready to go live!

Additionally, we’re collaborating with our engineering partners and AMD to resolve a crash occurring on newer drivers. AMD has reproduced the crash and is making good progress on a solution. In the meantime, some players have reported success in eliminating the GPU crash on Aberration by rolling back their drivers to the following patch: https://www.amd.com/en/resources/support-articles/release-notes/RN-RAD-WIN-23-7-1.html


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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:

• Cyberpunk Melee Weapons by Raaawb
  
• Cliffan’s Outfits: Arrakeen Desert Armour by Cliffan_
  
• Cliffan’s Outfits: Crimson Assassin by Cliffan_
  
• Klinger’s Special Feeding Trough by KlingerMartins
  
• Quantum Structure Skins by Sandi_00 (premium)
• Arcadian Structure Skins by Sandi_00 (premium)
• Tristan’s Antrodemus by Tristans_Modding
  
• Circa’s Deco Mod Core by Circa, JoeHelp
  
• Better Steampunk Structures by Trixt3r
  
• DinoBook by nevcairiel
  
• FSG Gothic Cave Structures by Kiz3rMomo
  
• Reaper Park by Cliffan_
  

ARKpocalypse servers have been wiped today!

What are ARKpocalypse?

• ARKpocalypse are monthly-wipe servers with higher than usual rates and monthly-curated mods.
  
• Next wipe: October 11th

For the second round, the following mods will be included: 

• MarniiMods Hairstyles by MarniiMods
  
• BigAL's Meraxes TLC by BigAl_Swagbob
  
• Cyrus' Critters: Magna Gecko by cyrusCreates
  
• Der Dino Finder by Hacki_van_Bane
  
• Klinger Additional Structures by klingerMartins
  
• MULTI TABLE by Badboy23
  
• Smol Structures by Ave
  
• No Untameables by myrmecoleontidae
  

You can join them by searching in the server browser! Happy Surviving!

Please note that Aberration has been added to ARKpocalypse servers!

This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, September 16.

• 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: TiiaAurora
TiiaAurora explains her process for creating the perfect Yi Ling trap for a simpler taming method!
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Creator: ClickTockClock
Here's everything you need to know about the adorable Roll Rat from its taming method to its abilities!
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The "Lord Reaper" by @WolfTek7


ARK Yi Ling by @DW_ARK


Ark: Aberration Darkness Descended Cover by Alkonavi


Yi Ling in heart by @hurr_ma68020


Otter Ark inspired by N4STYR4BBiT by isko0kris0oksi


The cutest little spider by stayseakay101


Ravager and some goblins by tripleratskill




Photo Mode by silv3ersurf3er


Steampunk'd by eventuating


The Glow by bluejay9675


Photo Mode by oxydia


Photo Mode by cosmicman5455


Enjoy your weekend!
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Strap on your goggles and gear up for an incomparable journey to the dark heart of Aberration! Brave this lethal underworld with a trusty clockwork-robot companion by your side! Defy the subterranean depths by airship, or swing from luminous spider-silk with the new 'Cosmo' tame! Gum up adversaries with viscid projectiles, and evade attack with a wondrous watch that allows you to slip backwards to safety! Learn to identify, extract, and transfer useful DNA-traits between creatures! Harness the forces of nature and hurl the gauntlet of super-science into the frightful face of death itself!

[h3]Buy the expansion pass now on Steam![/h3]

• Cosmo, the web-slinging companion, uses its webs and sharp instincts to navigate danger and protect those in need, proving that even the tiniest hero can wield great power.
  
  
• New Steampunk-style structures like your own brass-clad workshop, then fire up your own Steam Forge for a truly atmospheric experience.
  
  
• A large clock that seems to speed up time.
  
  
• SIR-5rM8, a trusty robot friend voiced by Alan Tudyk who can automate various chores!
  
  
• A Zeppelin with a platform to hover the world without worry!
  
  
• And much so more!
  
  

Buy the expansion pass now on Steam!

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Waking up on ‘Aberration’, a derelict, malfunctioning ARK with an elaborate underground biome system, survivors face exotic new challenges unlike anything before: extreme radioactive sunlight and environmental hazards, ziplines, wingsuits, climbing gear, cave dwellings, charge-batteries, and far more, along with a stable of extraordinary new creatures await within the mysterious depths. But beware the ‘Nameless’: unrelenting, Element-infused humanoids which have evolved into vicious light-hating monstrosities! On Aberration, survivors will uncover the ultimate secrets of the ARKs, and discover what the future holds in store for those strong and clever enough to survive!



Aberration places survivors on a damaged ARK: its internal atmosphere has leaked away, resulting in a harsh surface with intense radiation, and a plethora of lush biomes underground. With the maintenance systems of this ARK malfunctioning, the many hazards, creatures, and nature of the environment present a thrilling new world to explore and master.



Discover 15 new creature types with amazing abilities! Clamber up walls & glide through the air on a self-camouflaging ’Rock Drake’, keep the dark at bay with one of four friendly ‘Lantern Pets’, or grab and toss multiple creatures simultaneously with a massive ‘Cave Crustacean’, or -- if you are brave enough - allow the horrific "Reaper Queen" to impregnate you, and spawn a vicious male Reaper alien lifeform you can tame and control.



With 30 new Engrams to speed your crafting, you'll now have access to cave-climbing picks, gliding wingsuits, and ziplines to traverse this new ARK. Dominate the harsh environment and protect yourself with hazmat outfits, charge lanterns, flashbangs, batteries, glowsticks, railguns and much more. Thrive by gathering new resources, using fishing baskets, and gas collectors.



With the maintenance systems of this new ARK malfunctioning, earthquakes, radiation exposure, gas leaks, and Element chambers are among the many hazards that survivors will learn to grapple with Aberration’s five new major biomes, both aboveground and below the surface.



Gear-up to take on the terrifying threat lurking within the deepest depths of Aberration as you uncover the ultimate secrets of the ARKs, and learn more about the future of Ark itself!




Remastered all legacy Aberration creatures, items, structures and environment.

[h3]New Creatures[/h3]

• Yi Ling
  
• Aberrant Oviraptor
  
• Aberrant Gigantoraptor
  
• Aberrant Fasolasuchus
  

[h3]New Breedable Creatures[/h3]

• Basilisk
  
• Karkinos
  

[h3]New Wild Babies[/h3]

• Ravager
  
• Karkinos
  
• Featherlight
  
• Shinehorn
  
• Glowtail
  
• Bulbdog
  
• Roll Rat
  
• Aberrant Gigantoraptor
  
• Aberrant Ankylo
  
• Aberrant Gigantopithecus
  
• Aberrant Carno
  
• Aberrant Dimetrodon
  
• Aberrant Diplodocus
  
• Aberrant Direbear
  
• Aberrant Dodo
  
• Aberrant Doedicurus
  
• Aberrant Equus
  
• Aberrant Iguanodon
  
• Aberrant Lystro
  
• Aberrant Megalosaurus
  
• Aberrant Moschops
  
• Aberrant Otter
  
• Aberrant Oviraptor
  
• Aberrant Parasaur
  
• Aberrant Paracer
  
• Aberrant Raptor
  
• Aberrant Ovis
  
• Aberrant Stego
  
• Aberrant Trike
  
• Aberrant Carbonemys
  

[h3]New Additions[/h3]

• "Cinematic Lighting Mode" option added to the PC Graphics Options
  
• Increases lumen lighting quality significantly, note this is quite an expensive setting to turn on so we’d only recommend using it for cinematics and photos.
  
• Enabled AMD FidelityFX Frame Interpolation on all platforms, across all hardwares. Boosting performance approximately up to 80% on consoles and PCs (that didn't already have frame-gen enabled)
  
• The Aberration Ascension fight now awards Element
  
• Similarly to Scorched Earth, to retain the Element through ascension, you will need to store the element in a creature before the ascension-cutscene triggers.
  
• Charge nodes now have Transmitter functionality
  
• Reaper King levels will now scale with the player’s level
  
• Wild creatures are now found with various traits, opening up greater utility and customization for your tames
  
• Added inventory UI support for SIR-5rM8 functionality
  
• New Aberrant Ghillie skin
  
• New Stone Tree Platform
  
• New Wood Cliff Platform
  
• Cliff Platforms now have 3 sizes (small, medium and large)
  
• Tek Sleeping Pod can now be placed upright
  
• Wood Elevator can now be controlled by the track itself
  
• Structure skins can now be flipped
  
• Previously, if you wanted to change the way a wall skin was facing you would have to replace the wall, but now you can just flip through the multiuse. Also you can now flip the walls vertically, which was not previously possible.
  
• “Hide Enemy Structure Cosmetics” option in the UI can now be set to “None”, “All”, “Tek Only” and “Non-Tek”
  
• Gigantoraptor Feathers can now be utilized by both parents mating, as long as they are two different stats
  
• Bob’s Tall Tales cosmetics no longer display in the engrams tab, and instead are automatically unlocked when BTT is purchased
  

[h3] Balance Changes[/h3]

• Reduced Plant Species X growth time by 50%
  
• Reduced Plant Species X damage from flame arrow damage type by 70%
  
• Plant Species Z grenades now give a 25 second immunity timer (up from 5 seconds)
  
• Rhyniognatha health scaling has been reduced by approximately 20%
  
• Rhyniognatha riders will no longer be able to equip weapons while mounted on PvP servers, unless they are wall-latched. PvE servers unaffected.
  
• Unofficial server owners can disable this by using
  
• "IgnorePVPMountedWeaponryRestrictions=True" in the GameUserSettings.ini under [ServerSettings]
  
• Added a config for unofficial server owners to override Tesla Coil placement within caves
  
• “AllowTeslaCoilCaveBuildingPVP=True” in the GameUserSettings.ini under [ServerSettings]
  
• Added two configs for unofficial server owners to control Cosmo’s web weapon ammo
  
• “MaxCosmoWeaponAmmo” and “CosmoWeaponAmmoReloadAmount” in the GameUserSettings.ini under [ServerSettings]
  

[h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

• Fixed babies born as twins/triplets always being identical genders
  
• Fixed signs and canvases clipping into the Vault mesh
  
• Standardized lava damage types across The Island, The Center and Scorched Earth
  
• Fixed a visual issue with the Stego saddle
  
• Fixed a visual seam issue on the Tek Transmitter
  
• Fixed Neutered male creatures displaying “Spayed” on their HUD instead of “Neutered”
  
• Fixed being unable to load the default character body template via the Scissors character editor
  
• Fixed several creatures that were unable to be pixel painted
  
• Adjusted the text color of some UI elements to improve readability
  
• Fixed cannon firing unreliably on server when placed on a platform saddle
  
• Fixed an issue that prevented fishing when a Mirror was placed nearby
  
• Fixed engram level inconsistencies with the Metal Billboard
  
• Fixed hit markers not displaying when successfully damaging enemy structures with an Arthropleura
  
• Adjusted the Decor box structure so that it no longer blocks shots or turrets when standing inside of it
  
• Fixed an issues where the player would retain the Tek Forcefield buff after picking up the structure
  
• Fixed an animation inconsistency when rolling on the Doedicurus
  
• Fixed Pyromane’s flame color not displaying correctly when white
  
• Fixed Pyromane having an unintentional higher max level
  
• Fixed fertilized Thorny dragon eggs being used for the wrong kibble
  
• Reduced the Mammoth’s hitbox to better match its visual size
  
• Fixed an issue that caused Achatina paste to disappear when depositing all in a dedicated storage that was set to Cementing paste
  
• Fixed an issue that caused Creature mating cooldowns to change when transferring to a different server
  
• Fixed inconsistencies with saving and loading “allowed engrams” in Single Player
  
• Fixed Tek Forcefield not playing its visual effect when powering on in Single Player
  
• Adjusted some of the voice lines when playing emotes
  
• Fixed a rare issue that caused lights to remain turned on visually when the power is turned off
  
• Fixed a Single Player issue that sometimes caused creatures to change gender when downloading them
  
• Fixed an issue with Vacuum compartments that prevented some structures from being powered
  
• Fixed an issue in the painting UI that caused dye to be consumed erroneously when switching to a different dye. Additionally, when pixel painting a creature, allowed changing the current color by double clicking the dye
  
• Fixed resources respawning on top of train tracks that would block the train from traversing
  
• Fixed a visual issue with the Chibi-Argentavis
  
• Fixed an issue that could cause the camera to get stuck in ADS mode when mounting and dismounting with a weapon
  
• Fixed an issue with the pickaxe model
  
• Fixed missing VFX in various lava pools on The Center
  
• Fixed several unintentional rat holes and mesh holes on The Center
  
• Fixed several mesh holes on The Island
  
• Fixed a client crash
  
• Fixed a client stall in the main menu caused by loading cosmetic mods
  
• Fixed several client crashes on Playstation
  
• Fixed several server crashes
  

[h3]2 New Creatures/Companions[/h3]

• Cosmo: A web-slinging shoulder pet known for getting survivors out of tight spot with its threat-sense, organic grappling, web slinging and shooting abilities
  
• SIR-5rM8: A trusty robot voiced by Alan Tudyk who can automate various chores such as: organizing items, repairing structures, and harvesting resources
  

[h3]1 New Vehicle[/h3]

• Zeppelin: A large dirigible with a platform to create mobile airbases
  

[h3]3 New Weapons/Tools[/h3]

• Gene Scanner: A utility item for players with multiple functions, including detecting specific creatures, interacting with the Gene Infusion system, extracting traits, applying infusions to baby creatures, and harvesting embryos from pregnant creatures.
  
• Goo Gun: Fires incapacitating and bouncy blobs of organic goo
  
• Stopwatch: A handheld time-traveling teleportation device
  

[h3]11 New Structures[/h3]

• Clockface: A large clock face that speeds up crafting for nearby structures
  
• Embryo Incubator: An incubator specifically for Embryos, with Gene Scanner compatibility for extracting Embryos from non-Egg-laying creatures
  
• Gene Storage: A structure for storing and applying Traits to Tames, allowing players to enhance their creatures with up to five abilities collected from wild creatures
  
• Industrial Preserving Bin: A larger, gasoline-powered upgrade to the Preserving Bin designed for Fabricator-level efficiency
  
• Library Storage: A storage structure for Blueprints and Notes, allowing all allied inventories within a certain radius to access and use stored Blueprints
  
• Steam Lights & Lamps: A series of electric-powered, omnidirectional Victorian-style lights for various placements, including a tabletop plasma ball lamp for added aesthetic flair
  
• Linked Storage Box: A Storage Box that shares its inventory with other Linked Storage Boxes
  
• Steam Forge: A Tek-level Forge that runs on Element
  
• Spotlight: A highly adjustable spotlight with a paintable front surface for custom designs, allowing players to create personalized signals and aim it in any direction
  
• Tesla Coil: A defensive structure that shoots arcing electricity, chaining shots to nearby enemies, with multiple arc type settings
  
• Tinkering Desk: A structure for combining existing Item-Blueprints for a chance to create higher-quality versions or downgrade them
  

[h3]2 New Structure Cosmetic Sets[/h3]

• Steampunk Structure Skins: A steampunk-themed cosmetic skin set for furniture structures, including a table, chair, and bench
  
• Steampunk Structure Tileset: A steampunk-themed structure tileset including various pieces like ceilings, doors, walls, floors, and more, each designed with a steampunk aesthetic
  

[h3]2 New Player Emotes[/h3]

• Tea Time
  
• Hat Tip
  

[h3]15 New Player Character Cosmetics[/h3]

• Dapper Outfit Set: Includes Hat, Shirt, Pants, Gloves and Boots
  
• Engineer Outfit Set: Includes Hat, Shirt, Pants, Gloves and Boots
  
• Beret Hat Skin
  
• Boater Hat Skin
  
• Cyclist Hat Skin
  
• Steampunk Hat and Goggles Skin
  
• Steampunk Goggles Skin
  

[h3]1 New Creature Saddle Cosmetic[/h3]

• Rock Drake Steampunk Saddle Skin with Goggles: A steampunk-themed saddle skin for the Rock Drake featuring goggles, functions as a regular saddle
  

[h3]Where is Nvidia Framegen?[/h3]

We're currently in the process of making some implementation changes to Nvidia FG as tweaks were necessary after intregrating AMD Frame Interpolation. We opted for the AMD FI implementation with this release as it is supported on all hardware, including consoles. We're looking to restore Nvidia Frame Gen ASAP

[h3]Where is AMD FSR 3.1 Upscaler?[/h3]

In AMD FSR 3.1, AMD decoupled the Upscaler from the Frame Interpolation, this allowed us to implement the Frame Interpolation while we work on FSR. Technically you could enable it with some console commands, but there are some visual issues we need to resolve which is why we haven't completely enabled it in the game.

Survivors, the countdown is almost over! On September 4th, dive into the new Aberration Ascended for ARK: Survival Ascended and explore fresh challenges. For those with Bob's Tall Tales, the Steampunk Ascent expansion is ready to take you even further into the unknown.

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• Launch Date: 4th of September
  
• Time: Later in the day US Schedule -- we'll have a more accurate timeframe on release day!
  
• Rates: We'll be increasing the rates for Aberration Official Servers to be equivalent to our 2x evolution events (so 1x servers get increased to 2x, and non-1x servers get a +2 increase on their rates), and this will run for the first two weeks of Aberration's launch
  

And a quick update on some of the different projects we've been working on:

AMD FidelityFX Frame Interpolation: This is working on all platforms, across all hardwares. So with the Aberration launch, players can expect to see an approximate 80% performance gain on consoles and PC (assuming they weren't already using frame generation).

Unreal Engine 5.4: The upgrade work is mostly complete. However, we're still putting it through our internal QA processes as there are a lot of changes that we need to make sure are stable before we can release this out to the wild. We're currently targeting sometime between October 15th and November 15th as the launch window for this update.



Aberration Ascended is more than just a map— it’s a complex ecosystem filled with dangers and beauty. Its treacherous landscape of eerie caves and intricate biomes will be yours to explore. Additionally, the free community-voted creature, Yi Ling, will join your ranks. This agile, wall-climbing raptor brings a deadly edge to your survival strategy with its razor-sharp quills and ability to adapt to many situations.

Bob's Tall Tales will expand once more with Steampunk Ascent, an expansion that takes you beyond the underground chaos of Aberration and into a world where gears, cogs, and steam power reign supreme. This paid expansion is free for all current Bob's Tall Tales owners, offering an exhilarating mix of innovation and adventure. Meet Cosmo, the web-slinging shoulder pet with a knack for getting you out of tight spots, and partner up with Sir-5rM8, your indispensable automaton companion, as you traverse the mechanical marvel of Steampunk Ascent.

Whether you're braving the depths or exploring new heights, we cannot wait to see you thrive in this dangerously alluring and unforgiving environment!



These coordinates correspond to several ratholes on The Center map that are will be fixed with the launch of Aberration. This is just the beginning, and we will continue to monitor and address more in the future.

• cheat spi -279227 667141 42319 2.39 20.94
  
• cheat spi 67657 357179 1400 -39.14 -74.85
  
• cheat spi -446406 239107 -26706 31.42 -0.83
  

Our partners at Snail Games are excited to announce Season 2 of Official Conquest coming September 6th!

• 24 servers will be launched on Friday, September 6th at 10 am PDT.
• The tribe limit is set to 25 with tribe Alliances allowed.
  
• Limited Tek enabled (Tek structures, Tek Rifle)
  
• No cave building or rat holes.
  
• 0.5x Mating Interval.
  
• 5x XP, Harvesting, taming, and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation)
  
• Additional servers will be announced soon.
  
• Maps include The Center, The Island, Scorched Earth, and Aberration.

Jump into the Conquest Discord to mingle with the community and stay up to date!



This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Tuesday, September 3.

• 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



Creator: Syntac
An Acrocanthosaurus tries to trick Syntac while he's attempting to tame it!
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Creator: Welyn feat. Porgie & ZChum
Welyn, Porgie and ZChum had a dream of a paradise on the back of an Oasisaur. Will they make their dream a reality?
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Shadowmane And Pyromane by 0-KRIS-0


6 minutes into Aberration be like: by @alkonavi


Art doll Dimetrodon by sayvaris


On this day, on this glorious day, I ascend! by @AShadowStone


Me and my friend's ARK survivors living their (not) best life by ampreh


The Arks of The Island and Scorched Earth over a corrupted Earth. by penguinlover583


ARK-Cake that I made by elisalein




Wyverns vs Birds by lolsatlance


Dinoattack by tkgoji230


Photo Mode by cosmicman5455


Photo Mode by zenith114


Antrodemus by @Muni_ark


Enjoy your weekend!
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As the fateful day of September 4th draws near, heralding the arrival of Aberration Ascended and Bob's Tall Tales: Steampunk Ascent, we find ourselves on the cusp of a monumental revelation. In the grand tradition of progress and invention, we present to you a masterwork unlike any other.

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Behold a state-of-the-art automaton, a shining beacon of civilization in the lightless, labyrinthine depths! No common contrivance, such an extraordinary marvel of modern innovation could only have sprung from the mind of an unparalleled genius! So stand aside and prepare to be astounded by the incomparable Sir-5rM8!

This ingenious automaton was fashioned to assist Survivors of discerning taste. Do you find yourself overburdened with the complexities of day-to-day survival? Allow this marvel of mechanical engineering to attend to those unpleasant domestic chores for you! Whether it's repairing your structures, gathering useful resources, or carrying provisions, your indispensable clockwork companion will always perform its duties with impeccable precision and grace.





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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:

• Cherry Blossom Trees Skins by Sandi_00
  
• Improvised Weapons 1 by Raaawb
  
• Improvised Weapons 2 by Raaawb
  
• Paintable Weapon Digital Camo by Raaawb
  
• Paintable Weapon Camo by Raaawb
  
• Japanese Style Structures by Lettucefry1234
  
• Western Decor Skins by Aaron Longstaff
  
• Cartoon Crow by TeamMIROKU
  
• Draconic Knight by Ave
  
• Cliffans Weapon CCs: Vanilla Firearms by Cliffan
  
• PinnochioCosmetics by Marfia
  
• Dryad Fawnia by Gaia Studios
  
• ARK Primal Nemesis by MrChaos (premium)
• MarniiMods Griffins by MarniiMods
  
• Feral Fauna: Majungasaurus by Lazuli_Live
  

Our partners at Snail Games are excited to announce Season 2 of Official Conquest coming September 6th!

• 12 servers will be launched on Friday, September 6th at 10 am PDT.
  
• The tribe limit is set to 25 with tribe Alliances allowed.
  
• Limited Tek enabled (Tek structures, Tek Rifle)
  
• No cave building or rat holes.
  
• 0.5x Mating Interval.
  
• 5x XP, Harvesting, taming, and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation)
  
• Additional servers will be announced soon.
  
• Maps include The Center, The Island, Scorched Earth, and Aberration.

Jump into the Conquest Discord to mingle with the community and stay up to date!

This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, August 26.

• 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



Creator: toastbloke
Toastbloke is trapped on Loser Island and must defeat a Giant Kaprosuchus to escape it!
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Creator: Skwirrelle
In this episode of "Was it real?" Skwirrelle looks at the fascinating story of the Deinotherium, a prehistoric giant that roamed from Africa to Europe and Asia.
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I named him Wuhzui by @SoupAscended


My partner introduced me to Ark one summer and it wasn't long before I was hooked by kitsabble


Happy Tappy by DynamiteSkye


Behind you! by @falco_luna


Gotta keep away the nasty nameless by @alkonavi


Sometimes, take it easy and relax by @rianeko_mabi


Chibi Spino by KOKOC




Photo Mode by bluesucho


Photo Mode by rottenluxx


Photo Mode by @ARKLove9


Reconstructing my base from a previous server with a few add ons! by .darussianboy


Welcome to the haunted house by bubu_0815


Enjoy your weekend!
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We’re thrilled to reveal the key art for ARK: Aberration Ascended, launching on September 4th!

Aberration is a hauntingly beautiful, derelict ARK with a complex underground biome system. This upcoming release will bring us one step closer to remastering all of the content and sets the stage for the next chapter in Bob’s Tall Tales: Steampunk Ascended.

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The Aberration Ascended DLC is included for free with ARK: Survival Ascended, allowing you to explore, tame, and conquer alongside our newest community-voted creature, the Yi Ling.

Plus, don’t miss the second installment of Bob's Tall Tales: Steampunk Ascent, included for all Tall Tales owners! This chapter introduces Cosmo, a web-slinging shoulder pet, and a gear-shifting steampunk-themed adventure.

We can’t wait for you to dive into this intoxicatingly dark chapter in ARK: Survival Ascended’s saga!


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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 ever across gaming platforms and stay tuned as we spotlight more Cross-Platform Mods each week!

This video features:

• Althemia by j26arkitecto
  

65 million years before the Genesis Catastrophe, a world flourished, teeming with giants and powerful beings. Althemia, a realm of ancient splendor, a home to a rich tapestry of life—predators of untamed ferocity, majestic fliers gracing the skies, and aquatic creatures that ruled the depths.

This long-lost paradise was a land of magic and wonder, overflowing with trials and extraordinary moments that would test even the strongest of wills. Will you dare to challenge HEROS, a god who slumbers in peaceful stillness, awaiting his awakening? Or perhaps your path leads to the hidden caverns of Althemia, where untold dangers lurk in the shadows.

Venture through its vast, enchanting landscapes, each more exotic than the last. Are you destined to be a true survivor in this ancient world?




Our partners at Snail Games are excited to announce Season 2 of Official Conquest coming soon!

• 12 servers will be launched on Friday, September 6th at 10 am PDT.
  
• The tribe limit is set to 25 with tribe Alliances allowed.
  
• Limited Tek enabled (Tek structures, Tek Rifle)
  
• No cave building or rat holes.
  
• 0.5x Mating Interval.
  
• 5x XP, Harvesting, taming, and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation)
  
• Additional servers will be announced soon.
  
• Maps include The Center, The Island, Scorched Earth, and Aberration.

Jump into the Conquest Discord to mingle with the community and stay up to date!

ARKpocalypse servers have been wiped today!

What are ARKpocalypse?

• ARKpocalypse are monthly-wipe servers with higher than usual rates and monthly-curated mods.
  
• Next wipe: September 13th

For the first round, the following mods will be included: 

• MarniiMods Hairstyles by MarniiMods
  
• ARKomatic by Biggumzzz
  
• The Sunken World Additions by snappin
  
• Tristan's Additional Creatures- Vectispinus by Tristans_Modding
  
• Upgrade Station by Ghazlawl
  
• Mystery Crates by GodOfNoiseMods
  
• Cliffans Backpacks by Cliffan_
  
• Utilities Plus by blitzfire911
  

Get ready for a fresh, thrilling PVP experience every wipe!
You can join them by searching in the server browser! Happy Surviving!

Please note that Aberration will be added to ARKpocalypse servers next wipe on September 13th!

This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, August 19th.

• 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: LolsAtLance
In this video, LolsAtLance guides you through creating a cozy medieval house, combining medieval aesthetics with modern functionality, making it an ideal home for any survivor.
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Creator: FeralMoonDesigns
The Jerboa marks FeralMoon's biggest project so far. This incredible piece of art was made using Cosclay, acrylic paints, various flocks, sand ballast, and varnishes!
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Hot! by @ebiflyyyy4


Gift from my girlfriend. Eyeball pen done from studying the in-game dossier. by .unknowntitle


Here's my idea (or take) on a ARK 2 Spinosaurus by gman2006


Ambushed by Nachara


Back with another Render by @torres_visuals


Take Back The Ark by Alkonavi


Night by Spinogamer66




This Owl Griffin is the single cutest Creature ever! by @xSeamair


Establishing the first base in ASA by @OniwaYUKIUSA


Ghost by @cfcsoccer36


Everyone loves the dodo by @Muni_ark


You Can't Hide From Me by Bluejay


Enjoy your weekend!
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