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Community Crunch 366: Introducing Fasolasuchus!


Hear the Deathworms tremble as they will no longer be the only ones dominating the sands of Scorched Earth when Fasolasuchus makes its grand entrance on ARK: Survival Ascended. This giant sand-dweller will surely change the power dynamic of Scorched Earth.

Speaking of new creatures, don't forget to vote for Ragnarok's Community Creature before the vote closes on June 19th!

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Common name: Fasolasuchus
Species: Fasolasuchus sabulonatator Time: Late Triassic
Diet: Carnivore
Temperament: Aggressive (Ambusher)


This wasteland’s full of surprises, and not exactly the good kind. There’s something out here that looks like Fasolasuchus, if those proto-crocs could swim through sand like water…

These beasts might pop up suddenly to ambush you, or swim around you fast enough to catch you in a sand-whirlpool. I can't stress enough how dangerous this deathtrap can be! Plus their tails are strong enough to whip up sand to blind predators and prey alike.

If you can help it, I recommend staying clear of those spikes. I think they’ve got acid glands at the base of their spiny fins, and in their mouths as well. Their caustic bite seems to melt through the thickest hide.


One of these monster sand-swimmers would make a great mount, but good luck slowing down something that can shrug off most narcotics. You could try softening one up with explosives, grabbing a spike, and steering it into a rock… But you’d have to be a bit mental to try.

I imagine the adrenaline junkies able to tame a Fasolasuchus would earn themselves a formidable ride through these scorching sands. They seem to have adapted to fighting larger prey, so I'd advise any faso-rider to steer clear of packs of smaller creatures that can swarm over its defenses.



It's a heated race to close out the Community Creature Vote and determine which entry will be crowned the winner!
You still have the weekend to vote for which creature will be added to Ragnarok for ARK: Survival Ascended!
The second round of voting ends on June 19th at 4 PM Pacific.

The winner* will be announced in the Crunch Friday, June 23rd, 2023.



Rank the creatures in order of most preferred to least preferred
The vote is limited to 1 submission per person (duplicate entries will be discarded)



Below are the candidates that have made it into the final 10. Find out more information about the creature by clicking on the hyperlink attached to the name.



Overview of all the finalists here.

Click here to vote!

* Note that once the winner has been determined, we'll be reading through these threads and using them as inspiration for how the creature will be designed; aspects suggested may change.



Survivors on all platforms will be receiving an EVO Event! It will be active until Monday, June 19th.
All Official Servers across each platform will be undergoing this evolutionary change which includes:

*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, 2x hexagon
  • Small Tribe Servers: 4.5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding ( 4x imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon
  • ARKPocalypse: 5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon
  • Conquest: 5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon



ARKpocalypse servers have been wiped today!

What are ARKpocalypse and Beginner Servers?
  • ARKpocalypse are monthly-wipe servers with higher than usual rates.
  • Beginner servers are wiped periodically to help provide a fresh beginner experience for new players.
Next wipe:
  • ARKpocalypse: July 14th 2023
  • Beginner: August 11th 2023

You can join them by searching in the server browser! Happy Surviving!

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Creator: Goji Center
The indominus, rex, and spino are ALL at RISK on the arrival of this new colossal predator: ARK's Giga. Today we will put ARK's giga in both Isla Nublar and Sorna and see which of these two islands can fare better against this Giga. Will these predators be wiped out? or will they join forces to take out a new common foe?
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Creator: Haxeu
Haxeu shows us who is fit for survival, even if you are solo. All you truly need is a doe and a bow (and massive skills).
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Carno Art by Saprom


IMMODERATUS by IMMODERATUS


Paleo Ark Carchar by izzybelladragon77


ARK Allosaurus by @tiknreg


Our stories will be remembered by @WolfTek7


Ride by Fagua-Art


Paleo Andrewsarchus by Unbrydled




Early Morning Sun Rise by CorvoSnow


Screenshot by OrcAaa


Screenshot by サンシ.


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Community Crunch 365: ASA Structure Comparison, Creature Vote, and More!


There is no place like home, and ARK: Survival Ascended will make sure yours looks better than ever! Our structures have undergone a stunning transformation. With their sleek redesign, these structures offer expanded interiors, providing ample space for your essential crafting tables like forges and fabricators. Whether you're aiming for a grand fortress or a cozy lakeside cottage, these structures will beautifully blend form and function, ensuring a delightful and practical living experience. Elevate your future dwellings and immerse yourself in the joy of returning to a home that will not only keep you safe but also offer so much storage space that you'll finally have room to store all those "I'll use it someday" items (we won't judge).
We're looking forward to sharing more ARK: Survival Ascended news and further reveals in the near future!

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Let's dive into the second installment of our thrilling community voting contest - a fan-voted real-world creature that will launch with Ragnarok for ARK: Survival Ascended

Please note that this creature will be released for Ragnarok, so make sure your real-world submissions are in theme with that map! As previously stated, we’ll be adding an additional real-world creature for each expansion pack map release on ARK: Survival Ascended.


Check out the Creature Submission Guidelines for more information on the submission process, and hop over to the Creature Submission Forum to see the current entries. The entry period will end at 1 PM Pacific on June 12th, and the voting for the top 10 upvoted creatures will begin immediately after.  We are looking forward to seeing your ideas come to life!



The Conquest Season is underway, and will be making a few changes and adding new maps next week. ​​​​​​​Check out the details below and stay tuned for more details!

  • New maps added: Aberration, Fjordur, and Extinction
  • New maps will be restricted to character download only
  • Items and creatures won't be transferable to those maps
  • ​​​​​​​All restrictions on TEK items will be lifted for the entire Conquest servers





Survivors on all platforms will be receiving an EVO Event! It will be active until Monday, June 12th.
All Official Servers across each platform will be undergoing this evolutionary change which includes:

*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, 2x hexagon
  • Small Tribe Servers: 4.5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding ( 4x imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon
  • ARKPocalypse: 5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon
  • Conquest: 5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon


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Creator: ARKitects
Star Wars meets ARK Survival Evolved!

A squad of Stormtroopers investigates an anomaly on a distant planet. But their training has not prepared them for what hunts in the deep jungles of Jurassic Earth. Lost... Stranded... Marooned in an unfamiliar world, far from home and devoid of any hope, the group will have to fight for survival against unknown threats that lurk in the darkness.
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Creator: PSEUDO
Thyro challenged himself to tame a Brontosaurus in one game day! Watch his very eventful day as he tackles this challenge.
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Epilogues by @TekARK_01


Raptor ride by @NalakBel


Otter art by Saprom


Fire Wyvern by Ariz


Giganotosaurus by бом


Handmade doll Art: Deinonychus by sayvaris


Shinehorn by @ebiflyyyy4




Asian Castle (Arkitect Structures - Atlas mod) by Red Mustang


Titanosaur by 7HoursWide


Tower on Genesis2 by Чип


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Community Crunch 364: Happy 8th Anniversary, Fasolasuchus Concept, and More!



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From the very inception of ARK, we were amazed by the passionate and dedicated community that quickly formed around the game. Your enthusiasm, unwavering support, and invaluable feedback through thick and thin, and ups and downs, have played a pivotal role in shaping the ARK experience we know today.

We'd also like to acknowledge the exceptional talents that comprise our team, who pour their hearts and passion into every facet of their craft. It is their boundless creativity that has brought our game to life and fuelled its continued evolution.

As we stand at the threshold of new horizons in the ARK universe, we fondly reflect on the journey we've shared over eight remarkable years. Rest assured though, the ARK adventure is far from over. ARK: Survival Ascended, ARK: The Animated Series, and ARK 2 await!

Thank you, Survivors, here's to the years to come!


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Discover the Rhyniognatha, a super-sized creature with a set of unique abilities. From producing quick-hardening resin to being capable of carrying large objects around your base, these versatile creatures provide an unparalleled enhancement to your tribe's defenses.

The Rhyniognatha has landed on The Island and Lost Island! We are overcome with excitement but also nostalgia as we welcome our last and final creature to ARK: Survival Evolved.

As you might have already noticed, we made a few changes to Rhyniognatha since you last saw the dossier. You won't need to slay Arthropleuras to gain its TEK-disruptive ability, and it can now stick itself to creatures or cargo and carry things around your base!  You can check out the updates below:
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As we continue our journey towards ARK: Survival Ascended, Fasolasuchus is the first of many new additions and reveals coming your way.  With over 49k votes, Fasolasuchus won the Community Creature Vote and will be the new creature added to Scorched Earth for ARK: Survival Ascended.



Let's dive into the second installment of our thrilling community voting contest - a fan-voted real-world creature that will launch with Ragnarok for ARK: Survival Ascended

Please note that this creature will be released for Ragnarok, so make sure your real-world submissions are in theme with that map! As previously stated, we’ll be adding an additional real-world creature for each expansion pack map release on ARK: Survival Ascended.


Check out the Creature Submission Guidelines for more information on the submission process, and hop over to the Creature Submission Forum to see the current entries. The entry period will end at 1 PM Pacific on June 12th, so don't wait - get your ideas in.  We are looking forward to seeing your ideas come to life!





Survivors on all platforms will be receiving an EVO Event! It will be active until Monday, June 12th.
All Official Servers across each platform will be undergoing this evolutionary change which includes:

*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, 2x hexagon
  • Small Tribe Servers: 4.5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding ( 4x imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon
  • ARKPocalypse: 5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon
  • Conquest: 5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon


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Creator: Kurtis
Watch and learn as Kurtis raids two bear caves and has a very lucrative day on ARK PvP.
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Creator: Kamz 25
Kamz attempts to beat Primal Fear mod from toxic dinos to Pikkon the Creator in 100 days. Will he succeed?
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Handmade Dossier by u/Every_Traffic_8973


Argen by @k3zk_627


A needle felted Shinehorn by u/TheFeltingFiend


The Island by @falco_luna


Basilosaurus by @DW_ARK


Rock Drake by WillowCreates


Norman and his raptor Perseus by @OneCarno




Rhyniognatha Building by @oititukumono


End Game TEK Base by @sam_stimo


Selfie Group by Hakkai


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Community Crunch 363: Rhyniognatha Teaser, EVO Event, and More!



Discover the Rhyniognatha, a super-sized creature with a set of unique abilities. From producing a quick-hardening resin to being capable of carrying large objects around your base, these versatile creatures provide an unparalleled enhancement to your tribe's defenses.


Check out the Rhyniognatha dossier for more information on its abilities!




Survivors on all platforms will be receiving an EVO Event! It will be active until Tuesday, May 30th.
All Official Servers across each platform will be undergoing this evolutionary change which includes:

*Note that these bonuses are multiplicative of the game's standard 1x rates.
  • Official Servers: 2x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon
  • Small Tribe Servers: 4.5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon
  • ARKPocalypse: 5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon
  • Conquest: 5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon


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Creator: Sypher Sam
Follow along or simply watch in awe as Sypher Sam builds this Elven player home!
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Featherlight icon by DimensionXXIV


ARK - Moth by IsisMasshiro


A very large and happy chicken by ChevreLune


Jurassic West by UltraRaccoon


Peaceful by @Riinartist


Ragnarok by @WolfTek7


It's ok fellas, old bean got the cake. by @SrFritzofTARDIS




Basilisk by Sumi


Untitled by K1SSDABACKAMA


Genesis by Streamline~



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Community Crunch 362: ARK 2 Wooden Structure Tier, EVO Event, and More!


Showcase your architectural prowess in a whole new light! This preview of the wooden tier set offers a glimpse into a collection of actual player builds, showcasing just a few of the myriad ways you can put your creativity to the test in ARK 2's new building system.





Survivors on all platforms will be receiving an EVO Event! It will be active until Monday, May 22nd.
All Official Servers across each platform will be undergoing this evolutionary change which includes:

*Note that these bonuses are multiplicative of the game's standard 1x rates.
  • Official Servers: 2x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon
  • Small Tribe Servers: 4.5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon
  • ARKPocalypse: 5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon
  • Conquest: 5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon



ARKpocalypse servers have been wiped today!

What are ARKpocalypse and Beginner Servers?
  • ARKpocalypse are monthly-wipe servers with higher than usual rates.
  • Beginner servers are wiped periodically to help provide a fresh beginner experience for new players.
Next wipe:
  • ARKpocalypse: June 16th 2023
  • Beginner: June 16th 2023

You can join them by searching in the server browser! Happy Surviving!



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We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Holger "Hulk" Geissler, a remarkable modder whose creations under the HG Mods banner left an indelible mark on the community. Hulk's mods reached far and wide, touching the hearts of players and transforming their gameplay experiences.
We would like to extend our most sincere condolences to his loved ones.

As we bid farewell, we celebrate his ascension as a true survivor, forever inspiring us to reach new heights.



Creator: Jimbob
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Running out of time by @TekARK3


Scenery by @k3zk_627


Three Elements by Acodan


Kieran Ark by Rtappart


Fjordhawk sketch by LycaosX


Therizinosaurus! by Alona103Z


Tail Ride by StephDragonness





Rock Drake by Jacob


Lanovia the Unicorn by Lark


Tropeognathus by Homelander



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