ARK: Survival Evolved News

[p][/p][p][/p][p]We continue our efforts to provide updates as we address issues for both ARK: Aquatica and ARK: Survival Evolved. Studio Sirens remains dedicated to providing updates daily as issues are being logged or addressed. We are maintaining visibility regarding bugs reported into the #「📩」support channel on the Official ARK: Aquatica Discord.[/p][p]
[/p][p]In continued support of transparency, continued showcase of progress as well as Aquatica DLC specific content, Studio Sirens developer, Z_Swell will be doing his last stream of this week TODAY, with more streams to come in the future![/p]

• [p]The plan for these streams is to review the updates from the latest efforts, preview upcoming fixes, and answer player/community questions.[/p]
• [p]Stream timing will also remain the same at 2PM PST[/p]
• [p]Stream link: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]
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[h3]On Tuesday (7/22), we released an update that included a fix for loading mods that will continue to be developed. Another solution will be coming soon. While we have specifically tested certain mods, we are going through a list provided by the community.[/h3][h3][/h3][h3]While the specific game engine issue is being addressed and is progressing, we would also like to iterate that FPS optimization and server cluster transfer work will be elevated to a higher priority on our pipeline. We will continue to provide updates on these issues as they are developed.[/h3][p][/p][h3]Currently, we are dealing with a few complex issues regarding fixes that are going into the next update, we hope to have an update soon.[/h3][p][/p][h3]In the meantime, the ‘preaquatica’ branch will remain available.[/h3][p]
[/p][h2]Patch notes for today’s update (v360.6 Live Branch)[/h2]

• [p]Another wave of FPS / Level Optimization solutions. [/p]
• [p]Addressing players falling off the map when crossing big pools of lava.[/p]
• [p]Initial fix for issue with dinos/ships disappearing. This is still a work in progress.[/p]
• [p]Vulcanite updates; including the ability to ride tamed Vulcanites.[/p]
• [p]Dino overspawning fix for a specific section of the level.[/p]
• [p]Boss Dossiers now found in the Guardian category.[/p]
• [p]Patch versioning.[/p]

[h3]Issues Pipeline[/h3]

• [p]Adding Tek Armor and Tek Turret + other select tek engrams, more information on this soon[/p]
• [p]Investigating server cluster transfer issues[/p]
• [p]Continued FPS / Level optimization[/p]
• [p]Updated DevKit[/p]
• [p]Continuing to address areas where players are falling off the map when crossing big pools of lava[/p]
• [p]Addressing rending and mesh popping in the level[/p]
• [p]Hydrosphere issues[/p]
• [p]Infected barnacle bugs[/p]
• [p]Continued dino spawner updates[/p]
• [p]Linux binaries missing[/p]
• [p]Vehicle updates in general (rafts/motorboats and stinger issues)[/p]
• [p]Ocean platforms placement issue[/p]
• [p]Settings resetting with each patch update[/p]
• [p]Explorer Notes location update[/p]

[p][/p][h3]This update will require a minor server downtime of 1 hour to official ARK: Aquatica servers. Servers with the highest population will be prioritized. This update will be pushed starting:[/h3][h3]8:30 PM UTC
4:30 AM CST
1:30 PM PST
4:30 PM EST[/h3][h3][/h3][p]Look forward to continued updates as the development team makes progress, we appreciate the community’s extended patience.[/p][p]
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[p][/p][p][/p][p]We continue our efforts to provide updates as we address issues for both ARK: Aquatica and ARK: Survival Evolved. Studio Sirens remains dedicated to providing updates daily as issues are being logged or addressed. We are maintaining visibility regarding bugs reported into the #「📩」support channel on the Official ARK: Aquatica Discord.[/p][p]
[/p][p]In continued support of transparency, continued showcase of progress as well as Aquatica DLC specific content, Studio Sirens developer, Z_Swell will continue to stream live throughout the week![/p][p]
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• [p]The plan for these streams is to review the updates from the latest efforts, preview upcoming fixes, and answer player/community questions.[/p]
• [p]Current plan is to have live streams every day this week, Tuesday until Friday, (07/22 - 07/25)[/p]
• [p]Stream timing will also remain the same at 2PM PST[/p]
• [p]Stream link: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p][/p][h3]On Tuesday (7/22), we released an update that included a fix for loading mods that will continue to be developed. Another solution will be coming soon. While we have specifically tested certain mods, we are going through a list provided by the community.[/h3][p][/p][h3]While the specific game engine issue is being addressed and is progressing, we would also like to iterate that FPS optimization and server cluster transfer work will be elevated to a higher priority on our pipeline. We will continue to provide updates on these issues as they are developed.[/h3][p][/p][h3]Currently, we are dealing with a few complex issues regarding fixes that are going into the next update, we hope to have an update soon.[/h3][p]
[/p][p]In the meantime, the ‘preaquatica’ branch will remain available.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]Pre-Patch notes for the next update (v360.1 Live Branch)[/h2]

• [p]Game engine issues are actively being tested for release.[/p]
• [p]Issue with dinos/ships disappearing and cryopod bug under investigation.[/p]
• [p]Addressing areas where players fall off the map when crossing big pools of lava.[/p]
• [p]More solutions for FPS / Level Optimization are a work in progress.[/p]
• [p]Vulcanite Updates[/p]
• [p]Dino Spawner Updates[/p]
• [p]Beginning of Patch versioning[/p]

[h3]Issues Pipeline[/h3]

• [p]Boss battle music fix[/p]
• [p]Addressing rending and mesh popping in the level[/p]
• [p]Infection loop bugs[/p]
• [p]Hydrosphere issues[/p]
• [p]Dino spawner updates[/p]
• [p]Linux Binaries[/p]
• [p]Updated DevKit[/p]
• [p]Vehicle Updates in general[/p]
  • [p]Rafts/Motorboats[/p]
  • [p]Stinger [/p]
• [p]Ocean platforms placement issue[/p]
• [p]Investigating server transfer issues[/p]

[p][/p][p]Look forward to continued updates as the development team makes progress, we appreciate the community’s extended patience.[/p][p]
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[p][/p][p]We continue our efforts to provide updates as we address issues for both ARK: Aquatica and ARK: Survival Evolved. Studio Sirens remains dedicated to providing updates daily as issues are being logged or addressed. We are maintaining visibility regarding bugs reported into the #「📩」support channel on the Official ARK: Aquatica Discord.[/p][p]
[/p][p]In continued support of transparency, continued showcase of progress as well as Aquatica DLC specific content, Studio Sirens developer, Z_Swell will continue to stream live throughout the week![/p]

• [p]The plan for these streams is to review the updates from the latest efforts, preview upcoming fixes, and answer player/community questions.[/p]
• [p]Current plan is to have live streams every day this week, Tuesday until Friday, (07/22 - 07/25)[/p]
• [p]Stream timing will also remain the same at 2PM PST[/p]
• [p]Stream link: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p][/p][h3]Yesterday (7/22), we released an update that included a fix for loading mods that will continue to be developed. Another solution will be coming soon. While we have specifically tested certain mods, we are going through a list provided by the community. We have had relatively few mods failing to load, more information on this specific issue coming soon.[/h3][h3]The issue specifically with materials failing to load in relation to mods have been fixed.[/h3][p]The “preaquatica” beta branch is still live and will remain available until further notice.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]Pre-Patch notes for the next update (v360.1 Live Branch)[/h2]

• [p]An additional game engine fix is in the works, more mod fixes are being pushed.[/p]
• [p]Potential fix for issue with dinos/ships disappearing and cryopod bug when logging off.[/p]
• [p]Players falling off the map when crossing big pools of lava, a work in progress.[/p]
• [p]Several FPS / Level Optimization are in progress[/p]

[h2]Issues pipeline:[/h2]

• [p]Linux Binaries[/p]
• [p]Server cluster transfers[/p]
• [p]Addressing rending and mesh popping in the level[/p]
• [p]Boss battle music[/p]
• [p]Updated Devkit[/p]
• [p]Hydrosphere Issues[/p]
• [p]Vehicle issues (Rafts/Motorboats/Stinger issues)[/p]
• [p]Ocean platform placement issue[/p]
• [p]Settings resetting every update[/p]

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[/p][p]Look forward to continued updates soon as we are dedicated to making sure that fixes continue to come.[/p][p]
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[p][/p][p][/p][p]We continue our efforts to provide updates as we address issues for both ARK: Aquatica and ARK: Survival Evolved. Studio Sirens remains dedicated to providing updates daily as issues are being logged or addressed. We are maintaining visibility regarding bugs reported into the #「📩」support channel on the Official ARK: Aquatica Discord.
[/p][p]In continued support of transparency, continued showcase of progress as well as Aquatica DLC specific content, Studio Sirens developer, Z_Swell will look to continue streaming live this week![/p]

• [p]The plan for these streams is to review the updates from the latest efforts, preview upcoming fixes and answer player/community questions.[/p]
• [p]Current plan is to have live streams every day this week, Tuesday until Friday, (07/22 - 07/25)[/p]
• [p]Stream timing will also remain the same at 2PM PST[/p]
• [p]Stream link: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p][/p][h3]Our top priority remains to fix an issue with the game engine on the live version of ARK: Survival Evolved (360.1) ; proving to be complex, a solution continues to be developed in order to address mods from instantly crashing and we look forward to posting an update when possible. [/h3][p][/p][h3]Earlier today, we released an update that included a fix that will continue to be tested as well as working mods confirmed by the community. While we have specifically tested certain mods, we are going through a list provided by the community. There are other mods that work beyond the list that will be included in this post and we have had relatively few mods failing to load, more information on this to come soon.[/h3][h3]The issue specifically with materials failing to load in relation to mods have been fixed.[/h3][p][/p][p]The “preaquatica” beta branch is still live and will remain available until further notice.
[/p][h3]What follows is a list of mods that we have been able to specifically test, we will continue to test more and more mods that have been reported via the community broken mods sheet listed here: Broken Mods[/h3]

• [p]Additional Emotes[/p]
• [p]Advanced Rafts[/p]
• [p]ARK: Omega[/p]
• [p]ARKomatic[/p]
• [p]Awesome Spyglass[/p]
• [p]Awesome Teleporters[/p]
• [p]Capitalism Currency[/p]
• [p]Capitalism Player Trader[/p]
• [p]Castles, Keeps, and Forts Remastered[/p]
• [p]Death Recovery Mod (v1.13)[/p]
• [p]Dragons Evolved[/p]
• [p]eco In Wonderland[/p]
• [p]eco's RP Decor[/p]
• [p]Human NPC's[/p]
• [p]Immersive Taming[/p]
• [p]Items+ Companion[/p]
• [p]Kanga Core Library[/p]
• [p]Kanga Culinary[/p]
• [p]Kanga Husbandry[/p]
• [p]Lethals Reusables[/p]
• [p]MarniiMods: Hairstyles[/p]
• [p]MarniiMods: Wildlife[/p]
• [p]More Narcotics & More Tranq-Arrows Combined v3.0[/p]
• [p]Party of Six[/p]
• [p]Primal Fear[/p]
• [p]Primal Fear Bosses[/p]
• [p]RP Enhancements[/p]
• [p]RR-MedievalRoleplayDeco[/p]
• [p]ShapeshiftingThe Last Grapple[/p]
• [p]Travi Transformations[/p]

[p] [/p][h3]Issues identified to be addressed soon (v360.1 Live Branch)[/h3]

• [p]Updated DevKit[/p]
• [p]Further FPS / Level Optimization[/p]
• [p]Addressing rendering and mesh popping in the level[/p]
• [p]Issue with dinos/ships disappearing and cryopod bug disappearing when logging off.[/p]
• [p]Linux binaries[/p]
• [p]Players falling off the map when crossing big pools of lava[/p]
• [p]Vehicle Updates to address issues with but not limited to:[/p]
  • [p]Rafts shooting players into the air[/p]
  • [p]Stinger issues (multiple)[/p]
• [p]Ocean platforms not placeable[/p]
• [p]Hydrosphere issues[/p]
• [p]Boss battle music fix[/p]

[p][/p][p]Look forward to continued updates soon as we are dedicated to making sure that fixes continue to come.[/p][p]
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