ARK: Survival Evolved News

Mysterious Mysteries: Introducing ????



What an interesting discovery, can anyone guess what this creature might be?

Sponsored Mod Program applications are once again OPEN! If you are interested in sponsorship for your projects, please fill out the application here:
Apply For Sponsorship

This will be the last application period until January so make sure to get those projects in!
 


Finally, We have three new projects joining the Sponsored Mod Program today! We have a pretty interesting range of mod types this time for creatures and a utility mod for builders!


Clockwork Creatures

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1819883361

Mechanical steampunk beasts are on the loose! If you are a fan of the steampunk aesthetic, check out this mod which adds a range of new creatures to the game, with more brass than you can shake a stick at.


ARK Transcendence

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1785800853

Do you wish that ARKs creatures had a bit more personality to them? This mod introduces new behaviors to the natural residents of the ARK. The number of creatures it modifies right now is relatively small, but the author is working to expand that.


Structure Saver 2

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1757259514

Just got done building the perfect house and then found a better place to build? Maybe you just want ten more of that house?
This mod will let you do that, allowing players to save constructions and place them elsewhere.

Happy Modding!

We're excited to introduce the next saga in the ARK universe, Genesis. Grab the Season Pass now and gain access to a unique H.L.N.A. cosmetic!

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Check out more information about Genesis and the Season Pass below:
ARK: Genesis Season Pass

Hey Survivors,

We're excited to announce we'll be streaming on August 8th at 10am PST to talk about some exciting news concerning the future of ARK. You don't want to miss it! We've created a VR countdown to get ready for the moment. It's filled with images and clues that hint at what's to come. Check it out below:

Countdown To Live Stream


Over the last two months, mod authors have competed for massive cash prizes.
They have spent countless hours debugging, polishing, and preparing their projects in hopes to win a grand prize of $10,000!

Here at Wildcard, we selected the finalists across two categories, maps and mods. It was a tough decision and there were a lot of great projects.
In the end, it was you that chose the final winners of the contest.

If you would like to see all of the entries for the contest you can find them here:

• Maps
  
• Mods

And now we are happy to introduce the winners of the 2019 ARK Modding Contest!

• 1st Place - $10,000 USD: Olympus
  
  https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=970855993
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• 2nd Place - $5,000 USD: Faith
  
  https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1744345732
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• 3rd Place - $2,500 USD: The Chasm
  
  https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1484748491
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• 1st Place - $10,000 USD: Castles, Keeps, and Forts
  
  https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=764755314
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• 2nd Place - $5,000 USD: ARK Steampunk Mod
  
  https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=679529026
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• 3rd Place - $2,500 USD: Human NPCs
  
  https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1443404076
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What is the visitor? Be sure to tune in tomorrow at 10am PST to hear some exciting news. Hope to see you then!

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Studio Wildcard

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d_b5fRZmlA
Run wild on the beach! ARK’s Summer Bash 2019 event has everything you need for fun in the sun: fireworks, patriotic top hats, swimsuits, and more. Plus you can show off that beach bod with new flex emotes, or make special candy that gives your tamed dinos a festive look. Starting July 2nd and running for two weeks, it’s time for some star-spangled survival -- ARK style!


- Boosted Rates (Including Valguero). Does not include servers with existing game modes (i.e. Classic PvP, Small Tribes)

• 2X Breeding (mating interval, egg hatch speed, and maturation)
  
• 2X Player XP
  
• 2X Harvesting

- Event-colored creature spawns
- Seasonal candy that, when eaten, gives tames random dino colors (50 cooked meat)
- Sparkler Skin (10 cooked meat)
- Fireworks Flare Gun Skin (25 cooked meat)
- RPG Firework Rocket Skin (50 cooked meat)
- Summer Swimsuits Skins (male and female) (50 cooked prime meat)
- Uncle Sam Tophat Skin (100 cooked prime)
- Dino Uncle Sam Tophat Skin (100 cooked prime)
- Flex Emotes (100 prime jerky)
- Dino Colors:

• Navy
  
• Red
  
• White
  
• Sky blue
  
• Brick
  
• Blue
  
• Silver
  
• Parchment
  
• Mud
  
• Orange