ARK: Survival Evolved News

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Studio Sirens remains dedicated to providing updates as issues are being logged or addressed. We are primarily utilizing the #「❗」bug-reports」channel on the Official ARK: Aquatica Discord.[/p][p][/p][p]We would like to thank the community for continuing to help us make improvements to ARK: Aquatica by reporting issues that have appeared after release.[/p][p][/p][p]For the sake of identifying issues, please provide as much information as possible on your report for visibility and accurate reporting (ie: version number, platform and all applicable logs or information).[/p][p]
[/p][h3]Current top priority issues:[/h3]

• [p]Continued FPS and Level Optimization[/p]
• [p]Server Transfers for Official Servers[/p]
• [p]Core Functionality[/p]

[p][/p][h3]In the meantime, the ‘preaquatica’ branch will remain available.[/h3][p][/p][h3]Increased rates have been enabled on weekends for official servers![/h3][p][/p][h3]Last week, the team was able to release an update to the official ASE Devkit on the Epic Games Store. Allowing mod creators to update their mods to the latest version if needed for v360+.[/h3][p][/p][h3]The team is aware of long loading times on fresh clients related to primalgamedata, this is a complex issue that is considered a work in progress.[/h3][p]
[/p][p][/p][h3]Structure Fixes[/h3]

• [p]Fixed snapping issues with Large Metal Walls[/p]

[h3]Dino/Tame Fixes[/h3]

• [p]Fixed a crash related to uploading dinos without Augments[/p]
• [p]Fixed dinos losing their pressure acclimation when stasised for extended periods of time[/p]
• [p]Fixed issues with the Alpha Abyssal Rex[/p]

[h3]Other Fixes[/h3]

• [p]Fixed items not being given to nearby player inventories on dino death when an amount isn’t specified[/p]
• [p]Added Oil and Manganese to the Boiling Sea[/p]
• [p]Fixed Kato and Ingrid Explorer Notes not being sorted in the correct order[/p]
• [p]Fixed Aquatica artifact crates using the incorrect VFX[/p]
• [p]Fixed a typo in Pygocentrus Trophy names[/p]
• [p]Addressed general issue in the level (floating foliage, lava volumes)[/p]

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[/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. [/h3][p][/p][h3]This update will be pushed starting:[/h3][h3]7:00 PM UTC
3:00 AM CST
12:00 PM PST
3:00 PM EST
[/h3][h3]As development continues, we are seeing progress being made to multiple major issues. Look forward to more updates soon as we are dedicated to making sure that fixes continue to come.[/h3][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Studio Sirens remains dedicated to providing updates as issues are being logged or addressed. We are primarily utilizing the #「❗」bug-reports」channel on the Official ARK: Aquatica Discord. For the sake of identifying issues, please provide as much information as possible on your report for visibility and accurate reporting (ie: version number, platform and all applicable logs or information).[/p][p][/p][h3]Current top priority issues:[/h3]

• [p]Continued FPS and Level Optimization[/p]
• [p]Server Transfers for Official Servers[/p]
• [p]Core Functionality[/p]

[h3]In the meantime, the ‘preaquatica’ branch will remain available.[/h3][p][/p][h3]2X rates have been enabled on weekends for official servers![/h3][p][/p][h3]We would like to acknowledge and thank our modding community for the extended wait on the updated DevKit. Today, we will be releasing the updated DevKit on the Epic Games Store platform. This will provide the tools needed to tackle compatibility issues for affected mods on the latest version of ARK: Survival Evolved.[/h3][p][/p][h3]From today’s update and forward, to maintain crossplay and prevent version mismatching, we will be looking to patch ARK: Survival Evolved on Steam and the Epic Games Store simultaneously.[/h3][p][/p][h3]The team is aware of long loading times on fresh clients related to primalgamedata, this is a complex issue that is considered a work in progress.[/h3][p]
[/p][p][/p][h3]Structure Fixes[/h3]

• [p]Fixed snapping issues with Large Pearl Walls[/p]
• [p]Added new structures: Pearl Triangle Floating Foundation and Tek Triangle Floating Foundation[/p]
• [p]Fixed not being able to snap structures over or in very deep water[/p]

[h3]Dino/Tame Fixes[/h3]

• [p]Fixed issues with Pygocentrus ascension[/p]
• [p]Increased amount of Element received when defeating Vulcanithys and Fractalis[/p]
• [p]Fixed not being able to obtain 100% imprint when raising Vulcanite babies[/p]
• [p]Fixed Monodon not receiving credit when killing a target with their ranged beam attack[/p]
• [p]Restored dino class data in cryopods that were “Raptorized” and not able to be deployed[/p]

[h3]Other Fixes[/h3]

• [p]Updated localization for Aquatica items/dinosaurs for the following languages: Chinese Traditional, Chinese Simplified[/p]
• [p]Addressed several map mesh holes and collision issues[/p]
• [p]Underwater air-pockets now utilize the same water pressure zones as the surrounding water[/p]

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[/h3][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. [/h3][h3]This update will be pushed starting:[/h3][h3]7:00 PM UTC
3:00 AM CST
12:00 PM PST
3:00 PM EST[/h3][h3]
[/h3][h3]As development continues, we are seeing progress being made to multiple major issues. Look forward to more updates soon as we are dedicated to making sure that fixes continue to come.[/h3][h3][/h3][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p]
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[p][/p][p][/p][p]Studio Sirens remains dedicated to providing updates as issues are being logged or addressed. We are primarily utilizing the #「❗」bug-reports」channel on the Official ARK: Aquatica Discord. For the sake of identifying issues, please provide as much information as possible on your report for visibility and accurate reporting (ie: version number, platform and all applicable logs or information).[/p][p][/p][h3]Current top priority issues:[/h3]

• [p]Updated Dev Kit[/p]
• [p]FPS and Level Optimization[/p]
• [p]Server Issues[/p]
• [p]Core Functionality[/p]

[h3]In the meantime, the ‘preaquatica’ branch will remain available.[/h3][p][/p][h2]Patch notes (v360.14)[/h2][p][/p][h3]General Notes:[/h3]

• [p]Added server setting to control the ability to place Floating Foundations in air[/p]
  • [p]In GameUserSettings.ini, under the ServerSettings section: PreventFloatingFoundationsInAir=True[/p]
  • [p]The Floating Foundations setting is enabled by default, the command line above would disable this setting.[/p]
• [p]Fixed Floating Foundations being placeable too high above the ground when not underwater[/p]
• [p]Fixed not being able to place Cannons on non-Aquatica maps[/p]
• [p]Border walls no longer causing random deaths[/p]
• [p]Fixed various foliage and mesh hole issues[/p]
• [p]Continued FPS optimization[/p]

[h3]Dinos/Tames Fixes:[/h3]

• [p]Fixed being able to place structures on Ocepechelon saddles[/p]
• [p]Fixed water dinos not being able to target Cymathoa[/p]
• [p]Fixed Abyssal dinos losing their Underwater Walking ability on game restarts[/p]
• [p]Dinos who were not intended to be able to equip infected barnacles by design are now unable to equip them.
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[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. [/h3][h3]This update will be pushed starting:[/h3][h3]9:00 PM UTC
5:00 AM CST
2:00 PM PST
5:00 PM EST[/h3][h3][/h3][h3]As development continues, we are seeing progress being made to multiple major issues. Look forward to more updates soon as we are dedicated to making sure that fixes continue to come.[/h3][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p]

[p][/p][p]Studio Sirens remains dedicated to providing updates as issues are being logged or addressed. We are also maintaining visibility regarding bugs reported into the #「📩」support channel on the Official ARK: Aquatica Discord. For the sake of identifying issues, please provide as much information as possible on your report for visibility and accurate reporting.[/p][p][/p][p]Current top priority issues:[/p]

• [p]FPS and Level Optimization[/p]
• [p]Updated Dev Kit[/p]
• [p]Server Issues[/p]
• [p]Core Functionality[/p]

[p]In the meantime, the ‘preaquatica’ branch will remain available.[/p][p]

[/p][h2]Patch notes for today’s update: v360.12 + v360.13[/h2][p]
[/p][h3]All fixes from Patch Version 360.12 reinstated, notes below:[/h3][p][/p][p]Dinos/Tames Fixes:[/p]

• [p]Fixed Parasaur not being able to equip augments[/p]
• [p]Increased stats of Malleocephalus, Seahorse, Takifugu, and Tiktaalik[/p]
• [p]Fixed Riftcrawlers being able to mate[/p]
• [p]Increased Abyssal dino swim speed[/p]

[p]Boss Updates:[/p]

• [p]Multiple fixes and adjustments to the Pygocentrus boss fight[/p]
• [p]Fixed instantly getting killed when teleporting into the Vulcanithys Arena[/p]

[p]Rift Fixes and Improvements:[/p]

• [p]Updated Rift spawned dino’s names to make them more identifiable[/p]
• [p]Fixed Rifts not giving nearby players and tamed dinos XP on successful completion [/p]
• [p]Fixed Rifts not giving nearby players Element and items on successful completion [/p]
• [p]Improved loot quality in Rift Supply Crates[/p]
• [p]Reduced the time between dino spawns in the Greater Rift [/p]
• [p]Reduced the amount of dinos spawned in the Greater Rift [/p]

[p]Other Improvements:[/p]

• [p]Fixed Dipping Nets consuming more than one net ammo per fish caught[/p]
• [p]FPS / Level Optimization[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Notes for Patch v360.13[/h2]

• [p]Engine issues in relation to mods have been resolved for mods that the team has been made aware of. [/p]
• [p]Remaining mods with issues likely require an update given content changes with Aquatica with an updated Devkit included in a future update. Please report additional concerns about mods not functioning related to an engine issue to the Aquatica Discord or the ARK Modding Community Discord.[/p]
• [p]Potential fix for dinos/vehicles disappearing after game restart. Please report any subsequent issues with this to the Aquatica Discord thread here.[/p]
• [p]Fixed dinos in cryopods losing their class references after game restart[/p]
  • [p]Note: This stops it from happening to newly cryopoded dinos, but does not fix ones that are already “raptorized”[/p]
• [p]An initial fix for server character transfers for unofficial servers is being introduced. Official server transfers will be enabled after additional testing.[/p]
  • [p]A specific chat for this fix has been added onto the Discord server, under #「💬」server-transfers-chat. Utilize this chat as a way to not only help each other but help log the issues related to transfers if issues appear.[/p]

• [p]Increased chance of volcano supply crates being higher quality[/p]
• [p]Fixed volcano supply crate vfx persisting after the supply crate is gone[/p]
• [p]Added some missing pain volumes to lava[/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. [/h3][h3][/h3][h3]This update will be pushed starting:[/h3][h3]10:30 PM UTC
6:30 AM CST
3:30 PM PST
6:30 PM EST[/h3][p][/p][p]As development continues, we are seeing progress being made to multiple major issues. Look forward to more updates soon as we are dedicated to making sure that fixes continue to come.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p]

[p][/p][p]The following is an official statement from the head of Studio Sirens.[/p][p][/p][h2]“Studio Sirens remains fully committed to ARK: Aquatica and to delivering the experience our passionate community have hoped for. Our team is dedicated to ensuring the content is stable and enjoyable for fans of the franchise.[/h2][h2][/h2][h2]We appreciate the support and patience from ARK: Survival Evolved players and ARK: Aquatica players throughout this process. Your direct feedback had been guiding Studio Sirens’ efforts and improvements to the game.[/h2][h2][/h2][h2]Looking forward, we will continue rolling out planned fixes and optimizations to refine ARK: Aquatica in the months ahead - including our upcoming Dev Kit. Hosted servers and player support will remain active for the rest of 2025 as stated previously.[/h2][h2][/h2][h2]Thank you for being a part of ARK’s 10 year journey and helping us make the game the best it can be.”[/h2][p][/p][h3]Matt Kohl, Head of Studio[/h3][h3]Studio Sirens[/h3]