ARK: Survival Evolved News

Ark: Survival Evolved's new Conquest season launches this week

Update - April 26, 2021: The new Conquest season times have been confirmed

If you're a fan of Ark: Survival Evolved's PvP gameplay, there's some exciting news you might want to make a note of - next week, the action-adventure game's current Classic PvP season will be drawing to a close, and on the same day a new Conquest season will be going live.

That's according to an announcement post from Studio Wildcard on the dino-filled survival game's forums, in which the devs reveal that the end of the current Classic PvP season - and the launch of the new Conquest Season 3 - will both be happening on April 27 at 6pm BST / 1pm ET / 10am PT.

As ever, Conquest - the mode that builds on the multiplayer game's Small Tribe offering and makes large-tribe PvP gameplay an option for PC players - brings increased rates for things like gain, taming, gathering, breeding, hatching, and raising. The next season will also see 100-player maximum caps again, with tribes allowed to be made of no more than 25 players in total.

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Community Crunch 264: Federation Crop Plot, Shadowmane, and More!

Last week we began sharing new images of Maewing, Exo-mek, and the Egg Incubation Device. We're continuing the trend this week by sharing more images of upcoming Genesis II content.

Federation Crop Plot

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Test your green thumb and expand your gardening possibilities with the Federation Crop Plot that allows you to raise harvestable plants just about anywhere!

Shadowmane

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Never mind its lightning-fast chain-teleport strike… By the time you're aware of the Shadowmane's presence, it's probably too late!

Loadout Mannequin

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Make every second count by storing your equipment on Loadout Mannequins. Quickly visualize your gear, hotbar items, and complete a full equipment swap!

[h3]Other Genesis II Wallpapers[/h3]
Exo-mek Egg Incubator Maewing

EVO Event

There will be no EVO event this weekend.

Community Corner

[h2]Clips/Videos[/h2]
Creator: Yutay
Here's a take on a traditional-styled home with a dino pen - complete with a how-to guide!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APAU8YWbk4g

Creator: Vindactur
Vindactur continues on his quest to become one of the bigger tribes on the cluster.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6i2FsigsMY

[h2]Fan Art[/h2]
OZ Cun' - Biologist Passtime

Locke.ARK#6239 / @TekARK3

@sis_6193 - Easter Rock Drake

EmilyStepp - Tactical Troodon Backpack Commission

대양마 - Drawing ARK-Reaper Queen

@NAMCOOo - ヒスイワークス

[h2]In-Game Screenshots[/h2]
@Mgen_Gaming

@PicturesofArk

KingWillrus#2876

NaturalCauzes#0230

See you next week survivors!
Studio Wildcard

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Inside the cold war raging between Ark: Survival Evolved's mega tribes

Some people use Ark: Survival Evolved as a place to roleplay and relax - a bit bizarre given there are ferocious beasts stomping around, but it's possible. Others view it as a kind of online gladiator arena where they can prove themselves against an increasingly difficult set of obstacles.

Ever since Ark first released in Early Access, though, the official PvP servers have been home to a third group of players: the mega tribes. These enormous alpha tribes are vying for dominance over one another across multiple servers and locations. For these individuals, Ark isn't just a survival game, it's an all-out war. Every day there are battles being won and lost with strategy, skill, and subterfuge.

To find out more about these conflicts and life inside these mega tribes, I reached out to their members, a task that proved more difficult than expected due to the collective secrecy surrounding them. Many of those I spoke to wanted to remain quiet to avoid exposing tribe secrets or angering anyone higher up in the chain of command.

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Community Crunch 263: Genesis II Reveals and More!

We're heading right into the launch of Genesis II on May 26th, and we know you are eager to see what's in store. Well we are eager to share some of what we've been working on!

[h2]Maewing[/h2]

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Engineered to be the ultimate interstellar wet nurse and surrogate parent, in addition to automatically taking care of your babies, the Maewing can steal enemy offspring by luring their young in for an irresistible suckle!

[h2]Egg Incubation Device[/h2]

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No need to fiddle around finding the right conditions for an egg when the mechanical Egg Incubation Device can cook them to perfection and reduce the amount of attention required. Scrambled, poached or fried?

[h2]Exo-mek[/h2]

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With a deployment of the Exo-mek, you will be able to change the tide of battle, enjoy an aerial view or manage your base to perfection with ease - but only after you pass the ultimate test!

EVO Event

Eggcellent Adventure has been extended until Monday, April 19th. There will be no EVO event while Eggcellent Adventure is live.

Community Corner

A new group of ARK builders called the ARKitekts, is putting out a wealth of information, videos, and how-to's on building. Be sure to check out their Twitter for more information!

[h2]Clips/Videos[/h2]
Creator: ChipzZ
Waiting for the egg incubator in Genesis II to make your life easier? In the meantime, check out this egg farm by ChipzZ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEj9-2RcwGE

Creator: Kiddas
Do you have some friends that are just getting into ARK? Check out these tips from Kiddas!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9uYQyQDMJI

[h2]Fan Art[/h2]
Imperiat - Snow Owl

CoiledDragon#3391- Quick Rock Drake Sketch

N_Life93 - Snow Owl

@shezabubadino - May, Lilac, Rexxuz, Coqueta and Pikachu

VAL | Alice#9411- So I Heard People Like Dodos?

In-Game Screenshots

Jacob

@J9s_room

OnFire944#7809

Chaotic#7548

@sarrisrainbows

Misc

@FM_17_8 - Poglin

@shezabubadino - Mei Yin Glass Painting

Community Crunch 262: Community Corner and More!

The entire development team is excited and anxious to share Genesis II with you. Over the weekend, Jeremy Stieglitz (co-founder) shared some things he's been passionately working on for Genesis II, along with a teaser of ARK: The Animated Series.

https://twitter.com/jeremystieglitz/status/1378390031056965634

Eggcellent Adventure is still live on all platforms. Time is running out to reap some eggcellent rewards. The event ends on April 14th! Check out this post for more details on the event.

EVO Event

There will be no EVO event while Eggcellent Adventure is live.

Community Corner

[h2]Clips/Videos[/h2]
🎥Creator: NeddyTheNoodle
NeddyTheNoodle covers Helena Walker's Creature Notes across the various maps in this recent video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8MyQ1wAnjc

🎥Creator: Cantex
Cantex is well-known for putting on epic ARK battles on Youtube. If you haven't seen this fantasy showdown, it's definitely worth checking out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm8PTOgU_AQ

🎥Creator: Mgen
Having trouble trapping Managarmr? Check out this simple trap by Mgen!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMR5PimAOec

[h2]Fan Art[/h2]
🎨 @kawarayane - Yuki Owl

🎨 HallOfFlameSs#3779 / @HallOfFlameSs1

🎨 soup - Raptor Drawing

🎨 @sis_6193 - ARK x Apex

🎨 lordkomodo - ARK Survival Evolved Concept

[h2]In-Game Screenshots[/h2]
📸 Chogono

📸 Chaotic#7548

📸 MACI#0858

[h2]Misc[/h2]
Sandburr - Ice Wyvern WIP