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Community Crunch 438: Extinction Launch Update and Wasteland War Keyart!


Hey Survivors!

Just a quick update on launch, we’ve decided to push back the Extinction Ascended and Wasteland War release by just 3 days to Thursday, the 19th of December 2024. It’ll be a simultaneous crossplatform launch later in the day during PST hours. We’ll be able to share a more precise launch time closer to the release and that’s also when you’ll get the trailer. Delays are never wanted and obviously we’re no stranger to it, but these extra few days allows us to squash some bugs and ensure a smoother experience for everyone, especially with the holidays coming up and platforms closing for break which prevents our ability to heavily update the game. Thanks for your patience – we can't wait for you to play it!

And without further ado, allow us to reveal the new Wasteland War keyart!

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Gear-up for 'Wasteland War' on ARK Extinction, the thrilling conclusion of Bob’s Tall Tales! Drive through the desolate wastes in highly-customizable cars called 'BattleRigs—with over 10,000 possible variations—and blaze your own high-octane trail of destruction. Build an epic wasteland stronghold with new structures to defend your tribe's legacy against all challengers. Equip yourself with explosive spears and fire-quenching grenades to dominate the battlefield. Tame the loyal Armadoggo, a unique permanent companion you can outfit with powerful armor attachments to unlock incredible new abilities. So fuel-up, kick the tires, and forge your destiny as the ruler of this post-apocalyptic world!








This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, December 16.

  • PVP/PVE: 2x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience, and Breeding
  • Small Tribes: 4.5x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience + 4x Breeding
  • ARKpocalypse: 5x Harvesting, Taming and Experience, and Breeding


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Creator: Raasclark & Veno feat. 80 content creators
Raasclark and Veno invited creators to spin for ARK dinos, carry each other in teams, tame them, and then fight in the Dingle Cup Season 4. Shenanigans guaranteed!
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Creator: captain fatdog
Looking to build a wyvern milking trap in ARK: Survival Ascended? Look no further. Once set up, this trap will make your life way easier.
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Reaper by akeunyub


Quick sketch by eg0sai_07


Thyla by houndteeth


RK-WL by ouro-bones


First snow by @TekARK_01


Drew my child Egg. I love him. by @TransArkPlayer


Paleo ARK's Cryptoclidus by RedRaptorSnaps




Photo Mode by dromey


Photo Mode by tae94


Photo Mode by spacesquid24.


Rock Drake vs Megalo by nemesisstar


Returning to the village. by @VenoUntamed


Enjoy your weekend!
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