ARK: Survival Evolved News

Community Crunch 325: Conquest Map Updates, Community Corner, and More!

Greetings Survivors!

Time is ticking away to capitalize on the Summer EVO Event! The event ends at 1pm Pacific, on July 26th, so be sure to make the most of the boosted rates and fun in the sun!

Discord Voice chat is coming to your Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles. You will be able to chat with anyone on Discord via voice channels or group calls directly from your console making it easy to connect with friends across mobile, Xbox, and PC. Check out this post for more information!

The ARK Discord is an official hub for the community and serves as a source of information for players where announcements, patch notes, and other company announcements can be opted into or pushed through to your own Discord if you choose. Feel free to hop into voice chat, share your ARK content, ask questions, or find a new tribe to play with!

Join The Official ARK Discord

On Sunday at 10 am Pacific, Conquest will introduce new maps to its currently active season.

Map Rollout Plan:

6/26/22 - The Island, Scorched Earth, The Center *COMPLETED* 7/10/22 - Ragnarok, Aberration, Valguero *COMPLETED*
7/24/22 - Lost Island, Crystal Isles *THIS SUNDAY*

Find more information about Conquest Season 4 here, and be sure to stop by the Conquest Discord to directly contact the Conquest enforcement team.

The Summer EVO Event has been extended until 1pm Pacific, on July 26th. You can find the rates below:

*Note that these bonuses are multiplicative of the game's standard 1x rates.

Official Servers: 3x XP, Harvesting, Taming, and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 1.5x Hexagon Bonus
Small Tribe Servers: 4.5x XP, Harvesting, Taming, 4x Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 1.5x Hexagon Bonus
ARKpocalypse: 5x XP, Harvesting, Taming, and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 1.5x Hexagon Bonus
Conquest: 5x XP, Harvesting, Taming, and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 1.5x Hexagon Bonus

For the duration of The Summer EVO Event, we will be disabling the world buffs from Baby Boon & Maewing Poach on Genesis Part 2 on the Official Network. In the past, we've adjusted for the impact events have had on the rates by tweaking the bonuses that we use during breeding events, however, those tweaks lead to unfavorable circumstances on maps that aren't Genesis Part 2, so during breeding events, we'll be disabling these mission buffs specifically as not to affect the bonuses on other maps.

Find more information about the Summer EVO Event here.

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falseHacker#7841

The deep abyss is the most haunting place on Ark. I’ve recently unlocked tek, and needed to grab some materials, which many happened to be underwater. Fjordors ocean isn’t very large, it’s relatively shallow most of the time with frequent caves. However, on the western side, I encountered a cave while exploring and I found the deep abyss. An area of nothing but freezing cold water, and dangerous creatures. However, those are not the scariest parts of the area, it’s the emptiness. It was just me, my shadowmane, and sound of my oxygen tank and breathing. I entered and saw, a blinding sight of blue nothingness. Sure there were alpha creatures in there, but they never scared me, I had strong mounts I could throw out to protect me, the atmosphere was what scared me. A massive cove of water, occasionally interrupted by cracks in floor, that give off radiation. A massive skeleton lays for what seems an infinite length around the abyss, is what sealed the deal. As soon as I got what I needed, I left. Never would I think ark triggers this sense of terror

Creator: Xavii
In this ARK: Fjordur PvP video, Xavii and their tribe go to the Ice cave (Yeti Cave) on Fjordur and raid it online for some insane profit!
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

Creator: CHipZz - Ark Builds
A step by step tutorial showing you how to build a Viking Workshop on official settings with no mods. Including a few tricks to take back to your own builds!
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

Baby wait for me by @bonten_ARK

Maewing Twins by @lunabrew

Purlovia by Luana Souza#6780

Change My Mind by @ScutalTheLizard

Looks really smart by @OKurokoge

Hunt down the raptor by @VELUKO1

Rock Drake by Purplepaw#5637

Untitled by SoupEvolved#5709

Allosaurus, Sarcosuchus, Elasmosaurus by @falco_luna

Artfight - Nishka by Ares#2032

Artfight - Noktus by @Ares33909104

Tickling by @ebiflyyyy4

Skeel and Wolf by UmbraDaiwrf0l

Scorched Earth by @pon_tetsu130

Assorted light source organisms by @bonten_ARK

@Jessekallison

Krex101010#5943

@ThePilgrimz

@Muni_ark

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Community Crunch 324: Summer EVO Event Extended, Community Corner, and More!

Greetings Survivors!

Don't be hasty to pack away your swimming trunks! The Summer EVO Event has been extended until 1pm Pacific, on July 26th, so make the most of the extra time to tame those colourful creatures with increased rates, along with a community favourite; breeding boosts!

And as always, we conclude the Community Crunch this week with another Community Corner, showcasing some amazingly talented creators from the ARK community.

The Summer EVO Event has been extended until 1pm Pacific, on July 26th. You can find the rates below:

*Note that these bonuses are multiplicative of the game's standard 1x rates.

Official Servers: 3x XP, Harvesting, Taming, and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 1.5x Hexagon Bonus
Small Tribe Servers: 4.5x XP, Harvesting, Taming, 4x Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 1.5x Hexagon Bonus
ARKpocalypse: 5x XP, Harvesting, Taming, and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 1.5x Hexagon Bonus
Conquest: 5x XP, Harvesting, Taming, and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 1.5x Hexagon Bonus

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falseHacker#7841

The deep abyss is the most haunting place on Ark. I’ve recently unlocked tek, and needed to grab some materials, which many happened to be underwater. Fjordors ocean isn’t very large, it’s relatively shallow most of the time with frequent caves. However, on the western side, I encountered a cave while exploring and I found the deep abyss. An area of nothing but freezing cold water, and dangerous creatures. However, those are not the scariest parts of the area, it’s the emptiness. It was just me, my shadowmane, and sound of my oxygen tank and breathing. I entered and saw, a blinding sight of blue nothingness. Sure there were alpha creatures in there, but they never scared me, I had strong mounts I could throw out to protect me, the atmosphere was what scared me. A massive cove of water, occasionally interrupted by cracks in floor, that give off radiation. A massive skeleton lays for what seems an infinite length around the abyss, is what sealed the deal. As soon as I got what I needed, I left. Never would I think ark triggers this sense of terror

Creator: NeddyTheNoodle
The complete Scorched Earth Survival Stories, by NeddytheNoodle and his amazing team, brings to life the lore of this mysterious desert. You can also watch The Island Survival Stories here.
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Creator: Kittykatlapurr
Kittykatlapurr begins her epic journey on the ARKIVE - a PVP ish Server that revolves around trying to get all the gold! Who will become friends and who will become enemies?
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

Shadowmane by @bonten_ARK

Tramen's birthday gift by @bonten_ARK

Fluffy snow by @falco_luna

Artfight - Perseus by @rhallwyn

Otter and Shadowmane by @rianeko_mabi

Rex in the style of Ark: The Animated Series! by @Snudoo1

ARKive by @TriassicRaptor

Till the end by @WolfTek7

Underwater walk by @k3zk_627

ARK - Stripped by IsisMasshiro

Rest in piece Tangerine by MAD#1337

Dodowyvern and Mantis by MayaPatch

Mosasaur by @MayaPatch

Artfight - Reine and Sapphire by NeoVanilluxe#0900

Oh? You're approaching me? by nszkoda#8225

Glow pets by ToxxicFoxxy#0061

Spinosaurus' (Render) by DragonHeart#6424

@DreadTamer

Hoover#8669

Porter#5063

YAMATO#4352

ARK: Survival Evolved switches away from Linux Native to use Proton

You wouldn't know this looking at the Steam page for ARK: Survival Evolved but Studio Wildcard have now put their Native Linux version behind a Beta on Steam as they now prefer Linux users to play with the Proton compatibility layer.

Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2022/07/ark-survival-evolved-switches-away-from-linux-native-to-use-proton

Community Crunch 323: New Sponsored Mods, Community Corner, and More!

Greetings Survivors!

Welcome to another edition of the Community Crunch! This week we have a reminder about Conquest Season 4 and the addition of 3 more maps this Sunday.

We are also announcing new additions to the Sponsored Mod program, and wrapping up with some of our favourite stories, videos, fan art, and screenshots from the ARK community in Community Corner.

Don't forget to slap on a hat, slop on some sunscreen, and wrap yourself in some sweet summer shades, because we have an ongoing Summer EVO Event live right now!

On Sunday at 10am Pacific, Conquest will introduce new maps to its currently active season.

Map Rollout Plan:

6/26/22 - The Island, Scorched Earth, The Center *COMPLETED*
7/10/22 - Ragnarok, Aberration, Valguero *THIS SUNDAY*
7/24/22 - Lost Island, Crystal Isles

Find more information about Conquest Season 4 here, and be sure to stop by the Conquest Discord to directly contact the Conquest enforcement team.

If you are looking to change up the game why not check out some new mods.

The ARK Sponsored Mod program is currently accepting applications until August 5th. Please submit your projects here.

Gimilkhad is back with more for everyone that loves to build. This collection includes additional types of structure pieces that match vanilla style and others to allow for entirely new constructions. You also find QoL changes for snap points and building tools, including efforts to improve snapping between different mods!

Check out the Arkitect Builder Collection

Looking for some more structures variation for your RP server? You will find new types of crops, structures, light sources, tools, and even an economic system built right into R.P. EDDitions. With a revamped tame storage system, new revival system, and plenty of plans for the future you should find some refreshing gameplay with this mod.

Check out R.P. EDDitions

There is an ongoing Summer EVO Event until 1pm Pacific, on July 15th. You can find the rates below:

*Note that these bonuses are multiplicative of the game's standard 1x rates.

Official Servers: 3x XP, Harvesting, Taming, and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 1.5x Hexagon Bonus
Small Tribe Servers: 4.5x XP, Harvesting, Taming, 4x Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 1.5x Hexagon Bonus
ARKPocalypse: 5x XP, Harvesting, Taming, and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 1.5x Hexagon Bonus
Conquest: 5x XP, Harvesting, Taming, and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 1.5x Hexagon Bonus

Find more information about the Summer EVO Event here.

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Khal Alastor -Dusk-#8673

I remember joining a friend's server for the first time, they had dragon mods and a cool map to look at so they invited me to check it out. I spawned in and immediately got harassed by a pegomastix as I was trying to gather resources... I punched this pego in the face and it had tamed instantly! I stood there shocked at what had just happened while my friends were laughing so hard about it all... To this day we all laugh about it still! Funny thing is... Not long after.. I did it again! Who knew punching in the face would give you a friend or two

StylishGoldFish#5205

so im level 50 right, so I was exploring around my base with my ptera and found a male 145 rex terrorizing the local herbivores around 300-500 meters away from my base, so i was worried that if it continues it would stumble its way to my base so I took 2 cross bows and 130 tranq arrows and set out to tame the mf before it shits on me and my base or at least lead it farther away

well I was prepared to die, but uhhhh turns out the rex fell unconsious and Im taming it up rn

now wth am I supposed to do with this thing, I cant even ride it till level 72 😭😭

Creator: Kiddas
Kiddas tells us about Ark: Survival Evolved, as well as a quick beginners guide for anyone who is new to this jurassic world.
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Creator: Chaotic Gaming
Chaotic Gaming has put together this in-depth guide full of everything you need to know about breeding and then some!
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
Creator: JonahBirch
https://clips.twitch.tv/SquareDeafHamTooSpicy-BN0YHyz4HsB8zl0k?tt_content=channel_name&tt_medium=embed

Gacha by @bonten_ARK

Recent Work for @SyntacYT (Render) by @imagni_

These two meet again by @VELUKO1

Dinosaur Skin by @ebiflyyyy4

Fjordhawk by @falco_luna

Reaper by @falco_luna

Dodo Hug by @HallOfFlameSs1

Rock drake by WhiteSkally

Shadow Titan by redpandarepublic#1929

Managarmr Emote by Slither06#0066

Argentavis by Rasvim1313#2269

@byragnart

Silke#5949

@DmC_Mario

jim_bo#0395

DragonHeart#6424

See you next week!
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Community Corner 322: Summer EVO Event, Community Corner, and More!

Greetings Survivors!

With the Studio’s focus on the development of ARK 2 and the recent launch of Fjordur, the team has been very focused on making that as awesome as we possibly can. Unfortunately, that means we haven’t been able to do a traditional Summer Bash event. We really appreciate all the support you’ve shown us over the years, and the heights that have been reached with our new arrivals so let’s celebrate summer with a special Summer Evo Event!

Including all of your loved past Summer Bash colors plus 7 hand-picked new ones with a tropical vibe. Throw in special 3x rates on everything including breeding and the ability to get your hands on past Summer Bash items and we think we have a fun little celebration!

We know you folks enjoy your event cosmetics so as has been our trend during this last year of events on ARK 1, we will continue to keep the associated cosmetics in the Hexagon Exchange once each event ends.

So break out your shades and catch some rays in the 2022 Summer EVO event! Running from July 1st 1PM Pacific to July 15th 1PM Pacific - and while you are at it, check out this new piece from ARK: The Animated Series completed by Gareth Coker.
https://soundcloud.com/jeremy-wildcard/ark-the-animated-series-helena-victoria-themes

Find out more about the upcoming series here.

The Summer EVO event will run from July 1st 1PM Pacific to July 15th 1PM Pacific.

Note that single-player and non-dedicated servers will need to manually enable the event in Advanced settings:

Active Event: summer

For unofficial servers the required launch parameter is:

-activeevent=summer

For the duration of The Summer Evo Event, we will be disabling the world buffs from Baby Boon & Maewing Poach on Genesis Part 2 on the Official Network. In the past, we've adjusted for the impact events have had on the rates by tweaking the bonuses that we use during the holidays, however, those tweaks lead to unfavorable circumstances on maps that aren't Genesis Part 2, so going forward during breeding events, we'll be disabling these mission buffs specifically as not to affect the bonuses on other maps

*Note that these bonuses are multiplicative of the game's standard 1x rates.

Official Servers: 3x XP, Harvesting, Taming, and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 1.5x Hexagon Bonus
Small Tribe Servers: 4.5x XP, Harvesting, Taming, 4x Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 1.5x Hexagon Bonus
ARKPocalypse: 5x XP, Harvesting, Taming, and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 1.5x Hexagon Bonus
Conquest: 5x XP, Harvesting, Taming, and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 1.5x Hexagon Bonus

Emotes, skins, and chibis from previous Summer Bash events are available to craft in the Cooking Pot!

Dino Light Red *NEW*
Yellow *NEW*
Dino Albino *NEW*
PowderBlue *NEW*
Turquoise *NEW*
Lavender *NEW*
Light Green *NEW*
Dino Dark Blue
Red
White
Dino Light Blue
Dark Red
Blue
Light Grey
Cream
Cammo
Orange
MediumTeal
DarkBlue
LemonLime
Peach
Coral

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Woof 2.0#4952
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My first tame was a dilo, I got a pack of 8 of them and then I thought "wow this army is so strong, it kills all raptors and enemies at the beach"... So I approached the Therizinosaurus and basically said "alright get him boys" and uh, let's just say after I had no more dilos AND I died afterwards. From that moment, I noticed that thing is no joke in the early game.

Poi#6351
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I wanted to get my first artifact ever, So I went searching for a thyla (I’m on the island), I couldn’t find s***. So I went looking for a baryonyx, I found a level 115 and tamed that guy right up. I got some meat for him, and cryppoded him. I decided to go to the southern cave, so I did and I was confident as hell going in there. So I went in there, I thought that there would be way less creepy crawlers in the my bary was half health, then it was 1/4 health, then it had 200 hp, then it died. I ran into the artifact room. I tried to exit but an arthropela came up and I had 15 hp. I set up some sleeping bags In the artifact room, and ran out of the cave, and someway somehow, I made it out with the artifact, but no baryonyx.
Lesson learned: bring med brews, level up your caving Dino before going caving, and tame a thyla.

Creator: Ninjakiller
A brief but very informative breakdown of Fjordur rune locations, plus tips to help track them all down.
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Creator: pterafier
pterafier's 10 tips for beginners! ARK can be hard, don't feel bad about being confused or dying a lot. It happens to the best of us!
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

Over 800 followers by @bonten_ARK

Allenolantern's Pride Art Collaboration by Various Artists

Coffeebean by naeriie#2439

My best friend and his Spinosaurus by DEYNO • デイノ#0999

Snow Owl and Argentavis by Wrath#9612

Untitled by @k3zk_627

Fjord walk fun by @k3zk_627

Argentavis and Survivor by @k3zk_627

Ice Wyvern by @ScutalTheLizard

Glowtail and Fjordhawk by @rianeko_mabi

Shinehorn and Basilisk by @rianeko_mabi

Dracula by @falco_luna

Shadowmane doing a leap by @FishE2122

"Beast trainer" by @WolfTek7

#ARK2 Raptor by @StudiosGoji

Watcher of Snowy Land by artlimit7

Thyla plushie by @RaeVan87

ClutchOutlaw#9595

[T.R] Quantum#2914

@BemoGuinness

@LaSopaRockwell