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Community Crunch 437: Gear up for BattleRigs, Mods Spotlight, and more!


Get ready to hit the Wasteland in style with customizable BattleRigs, arriving December 16th with the final chapter of Bob's Tall Tales! These rugged machines are built to conquer the harshest environments, offering survivors a new way to traverse, transport, and dominate.

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Each BattleRig is a blank canvas for your survival ingenuity—add turrets for extra firepower, attachments for unique functionality, and paint jobs to make it truly yours. Whether you’re hauling supplies, engaging enemies, or simply exploring the Wasteland, these BattleRigs will be an indispensable part of your arsenal.

As part of Bob's Tall Tales: Wasteland War, these BattleRigs are more than just transportation—they’re a game-changer for survival strategy. Gear up, customize, and prepare to roll out on December 16th!


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Download & play new custom content created by players, including new maps, creatures, items, and game modes, through a dedicated new Mod-browser directly within the game. Enjoy an endless stream of new ARK content as the creativity and talent of the community is fully unleashed for the first time across gaming platforms and stay tuned as we spotlight more Cross-Platform Mods each week!

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Unleash your imagination and transform your ARK experience with our latest premium mods!

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ARKpocalypse servers have been wiped today!

What are ARKpocalypse?
  • ARKpocalypse are monthly-wipe servers with higher than usual rates.
  • Next wipe: January 10th, 2025
For this round, the following mods will be included: 
You can join them by searching in the server browser! Happy Surviving!

For the Turkey season, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Tuesday, December 10.

  • 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


Fan Art Gallery | Screenshot Gallery | Artist Feedback Form



Creator: Haitch
Duck versus Duck has never been so heated. Which rubber duck will make it to the finish line?
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Creator: NikkiPenelope Plays
NikkiPeneloppe ventures out to acquire new useful tames to progress in her journey through Primal Chaos!
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Giga by unclelarry9680


Hungry Xiphactinus by raventap


Fan Art by leo063264


The "Lady of Light" by @WolfTek7


I love Managarmr, who is pinned to the sky like a criminal by @rianeko_mabi


Fan Art by rasvim


Fan Art by jurajack.




Photo Mode by jabolkozak


Photo Mode by thenymphlilith


ASA Basilisk by nemesisstar


horse by frozen_soap


Where there's a window there's a cat by dewy0411


Enjoy your weekend!
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Community Crunch 436: Armadoggo Reveal and Happy Thanksgiving!


Bouncing into the Wasteland with unshakable loyalty, the Armadoggo is the companion you never knew you couldn't survive without! This lovable sidekick from Bob’s Tall Tales: Wasteland Wars is more than just a good doggo—it’s your ultimate survival buddy. With its customizable armor attachments and resourceful abilities, Armadoggo is always ready to lend a paw, whether you’re fending off threats or carrying the spoils of your adventures.

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More than just a tame, the Armadoggo is a testament to survival, faithfully following wherever you go in Companion Mode. When it nears death’s door, it digs deep to recover, ensuring it can always return to your side. This resilient and resourceful companion can also be outfitted with a variety of attachments, from carrying extra weight to offering emergency healing, providing you with the ultimate survival partner in the harshest of environments.

The Armadoggo joins the adventure on December 16th with the final chapter of Bob’s Tall Tales: Wasteland Wars. It’s time to gear up and embrace the Wasteland with your new loyal partner in survival. We can’t wait for you to meet the goodest pup on the ARKs!

The feast is set, Survivors! Turkey Trials will run from November 26th to December 10th, bringing boosted rates and vibrant event colors to your ARK. While this year’s celebration may be simpler, it’s the perfect time to give thanks, gather your tribe, and bundle up around a warming Fria Curry while we prepare for a festive time in Winter Wonderland!

  • 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
  • Light Yellow
  • Yellow
  • Custard
  • GreenSlate
  • Sage
  • DarkTurquoise
  • Orange
  • Coral
  • DragonFire
  • Glacial
  • Teal
  • DragonGreen3
  • Dino Light Red
  • Light Red
  • Vermillion
  • DarkMagenta
  • DarkViolet
  • LemonLime



Going forward on consoles, we will only be enabling dynamic download for non-premium custom cosmetics that are less than 700 MB in size. PC users will continue to dynamically download all whitelisted cosmetics.
This change will be retroactively applied to already whitelisted cosmetics, and any that are over 700 MB will be disabled from dynamic download on consoles.

Cosmetics that are not dynamically downloaded can still be used and players can manually install them from the mod browser in order to see them in game.

Premium cosmetics will remain dynamic download enabled on all platforms.

This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Tuesday, December 10.

  • 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


Fan Art Gallery | Screenshot Gallery | Artist Feedback Form



Creator: MrMEOLA
MrMEOLA finally finds the tame he has been searching for on Primal Nemesis!
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Creator: Savkyn
Learn how to make a simple yet beautiful medieval house on The Center!
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Reaper King rises from the soil by _allhailmegatron


Snuggles my beloved child by explosivefishh


Compys Need Love Too by poisonivie88


Meet the Reaper Queen by @MayaPatch89


Yi Ling Babies by @k3zk_627


Fertile Land by @falco_luna


ARK's luxury car Rhyniognatha by @kinosei_x2




Photo Mode by megalosaurus9182


Big fish munching on a raft by frozen_soap


Photo Mode by lunajiiva


Photo Mode by strides993


Boggy Base! by @CharliSpirit


Enjoy your weekend!
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Threads: threads.net/@survivetheark

Official Wiki: ark.wiki.gg


Community Crunch 435: Extinction Key Art, Turkey Trials, and More!


Prepare for the road ahead. ARK: Extinction Ascended arrives December 16th!

Extinction takes survivors back to Earth—where the ARK saga began and now reaches its epic conclusion. From the decayed technological ruins of the Great City to the desolate expanse of the Wasteland, you’ll face colossal Titans, uncover Earth’s greatest secrets, and complete the ARK cycle.

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Extinction Ascended is included for free with ARK: Survival Ascended, alongside the latest community-voted creature, Dreadnoughtus, whose size and strength will make it an unparalleled ally in your fight for survival.

This release also marks the third and final chapter of Bob’s Tall Tales: Wasteland Wars. In this climactic expansion, you’ll gain access to powerful new tools for survival, including customizable vehicles that allow you to traverse and dominate the Wasteland like never before. The goodest Armadoggo will also join your adventures, bringing unique abilities, scritches, and cuddles to the Wastelands.

We can’t wait for you to dive into the grandeur of Extinction Ascended and the high-octane finale of Bob’s Tall Tales!

The feast is set, Survivors! Turkey Trials will run from November 26th to December 10th, bringing boosted rates and vibrant event colors to your ARK. While this year’s celebration may be simpler, it’s the perfect time to give thanks, gather your tribe, and bundle up around a warming Fria Curry while we prepare for a festive time in Winter Wonderland!

  • 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
  • Light Yellow
  • Yellow
  • Custard
  • GreenSlate
  • Sage
  • DarkTurquoise
  • Orange
  • Coral
  • DragonFire
  • Glacial
  • Teal
  • DragonGreen3
  • Dino Light Red
  • Light Red
  • Vermillion
  • DarkMagenta
  • DarkViolet
  • LemonLime



ARK: Survival Ascended will soon support custom hairstyles and custom emotes! Similar to custom cosmetics mods, these will dynamically download to other clients when witnessed, eliminating the need for server-side installation.

This feature is currently in development and is tentatively planned for a January release. We will keep you updated as we progress further.


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Download & play new custom content created by players, including new maps, creatures, items, and game modes, through a dedicated new Mod-browser directly within the game. Enjoy an endless stream of new ARK content as the creativity and talent of the community is fully unleashed for the first time across gaming platforms and stay tuned as we spotlight more Cross-Platform Mods each week!

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Rising Horde: Zombified Ark
This mod brings a thrilling twist to the ARK experience, transforming familiar landscapes into a battleground against relentless hordes of the undead. Survival mechanics are pushed to the limit as you face wave after wave of zombies in a fight for your life.
Arm yourself with custom weapons crafted for every survivor’s playstyle, whether you prefer close combat or long-range tactics. Adapt, strategize, and conquer the rising horde in this adrenaline-pumping zombie adventure!

Teraxititan
Unleash the Teraxititan, a colossal, mutated dinosaur forged from Element and rare, high-value materials. This apex predator wields devastating abilities, including a breath attack, a buffing roar, and dynamic stance changes that adapt to any combat situation. As one of the ultimate achievements in a survivor’s journey, the Teraxititan isn’t just tamed—it’s meticulously crafted through a unique, multi-step process.

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This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, November 25.

  • 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


Fan Art Gallery | Screenshot Gallery | Artist Feedback Form



Creator: CordyMortis
A Baking Contest leads CordyMortis to kidnap the Queen to help him compete!
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Creator: Lionmight
In this video, Lionmight dives into the powerful and immersive soundtrack of ARK composed by Gareth Coker.
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Fan Art by cascadingcaramel


Raptor Riders by toastchee7916


Fan Art by EagleTash


Fan Art by zenith114


At your service! by @WolfTek7


DreadMare by @ARKonlyac


ARK Ceratosaurus Short Sleeve Shirt Paper Painting by @DW_ARK




And his name shall be Waffles by jurassiccomedy


Photo Mode by venkou902189


The Bug by nesvog


Photo Mode by cosmicman5455


Photo Mode by .manicmoonday


Enjoy your weekend!
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Community Crunch 434: Dreadnoughtus Reveal, LiveOps Update, and More!


Stomping into the post-apocalyptic chaos of Extinction, the Dreadnoughtus is as unstoppable as its name suggests. Towering above the fray, this behemoth exudes an aura of calm that contradicts its immense power. It’s a creature that doesn’t bother with the small stuff—literally—ignoring anything beneath the size of a Spinosaur to focus its wrath on worthy adversaries. When it bellows, the air itself seems to tremble, unleashing a sound so forceful it disrupts the very essence of Element, leveling the playing field against even the fiercest Titans. If you’re preparing for war, the Dreadnoughtus is the ally you need—a towering testament to survival against the odds.

The Dreadnoughtus is set to join ARK: Survival Ascended for free on December 16th, along with Extinction. It’s the fourth community-voted creature introduced in ASA. Speaking of community votes—get ready to get creative and make your voice heard again! We’ll soon begin the next creature vote to decide which prehistoric beast will roam Valguero next year.

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We’re very happy to share that we have resolved the client stall/freeze associated with the dynamic loading of mods on consoles and this is currently going through certification with Sony and Microsoft (alongside Cryopods checks being disabled in Single Player) and we’re hoping to release this update early next week once it clears certification! In the meantime, disabling “Dynamic Downloads” in the options menu remains a workaround to avoid stalls, though it will prevent dynamically downloaded cosmetics from loading.

As you may have noticed, the most recent console patch also increased the amount of mod storage space available from 20gb to 50gb on Xbox. We’re also planning to do a similar increase for PlayStation, though it likely won't be available until early next year.

The storage space change requires a larger engineering lift for PlayStation, requiring some core technology updates due to some requirements so it’s going to take us a bit more time. On Xbox, the increase was just a simple value change, making it an easy choice to roll out now. We appreciate your patience and look forward to bringing this upgrade to PlayStation as soon as the technical groundwork is in place!


Now onto the remaining events this year, we’ve got some good news and some not so good news. The good news is we really heard you when it comes to running events on the main game and not keeping them exclusive to Club ARK, so we’ll be adjusting our pipeline so that going forward, events will be represented in the main game and designed to work across multiple maps when possible.

But, given our team’s tight schedule, this Turkey Trial will be limited in that we’ll be increasing the rates on servers and doing wild dino colors but there won’t be any existing or new content. Just to provide some additional clarity, re-using the old event from last year isn’t technically feasible without significant effort due to a refactor that took place earlier this year for the newer events, this means that there won’t be any Murder Turkeys on the ARK this year.

While the Thanksgiving feast may be leaner this year, we’re cooking up something special to satisfy your holiday cravings soon so rest assured, we’re still planning on doing a Winter Wonderland event and hope to have it represented in both the base game, as well as Club ARK, with some new content, colors, and rates!


We’re incredibly proud to share a special message we received from Children’s Miracle Network following this year’s Extra Life Game Day. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity and support of the ARK community, over $116,000 was raised, making Studio Wildcard the highest fundraising individual team during Game Day weekend!

Together, we’ve helped make a real difference in the lives of the 12 million children and their families who rely on these hospitals every year.

This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without YOU, our amazing community, whose generosity and dedication inspire us every day. Thank you for tuning in and contributing to an effort we’re humbled to help facilitate.

The power of gaming communities is unstoppable, and, together, we’re changing kid’s health to change the future!



This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, November 18.

  • 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


Fan Art Gallery | Screenshot Gallery | Artist Feedback Form



Creator: Boomsmith
Have you ever played ASA, and wondered what unconventional dinos you could use to beat the bosses? In this limited series, Boomsmith dusts off rarely thought-about tames and puts them to the test!
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Creator: Syntac
Syntac attempts to traverse the jungle with his trusty Parasaur and Raptor to reach his new base location, but things do not go as smoothly as he planned.
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Summon by @falco_luna


Pyromane by @Pekee_222


Ceratosaurus by @kinosei_x2


Finished piece of the Dreadmare by shadowqauntlet


Fan Art by @FluffyFurry6663


Stained glass ARK logo by toastchee7916


The spooky times by @SirDripstein




Astraeos - Community Centre build by strides993


Photo Mode by megalosaurus9182


Experience the beauty of a river twisting between two tree-covered hills by kjtherogue


Megalo is the most perfect creature in ark by frozen_soap


Photo Mode by alsano


Enjoy your weekend!
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Community Crunch 433: ARK x Power Rangers Wave 2, Cryopods Update, and more!


We’re blown away by the extraordinary generosity of our community during last weekend’s Extra Life charity event! Thanks to you, we’ve made a real difference together. And the excitement doesn’t stop there—a mighty new adventure that’s just around the corner! 📢

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ARK: Survival Ascended is bringing even more morphing action with ARK x Power Rangers Wave 2, set to release on January 23 for Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation. This exciting follow-up to the original Power Rangers mod pack introduces new heroes and villains, available as a standalone pack for $9.99. Survivors can suit up as the iconic Green and White Rangers, harness the power of the Megazord, and encounter even more legendary characters.

Player Character Skins [with the signature weapons and emotes!]
  • Green
  • White
  • Lord Zedd
  • Rita Repulsa
  • Goldar
  • Alpha 5
  • Putty

Creature Zords Skins
  • White Tigerzord
  • Titanus
  • Green Dragonzord
  • Megazord



We’ve got a pretty important update on Cryopods that addresses some community frustrations on both PvE and PvP. Let’s begin with PvE.

We’re reverting the requirement for nearby Cryofridges when deploying Cryopods on PvE entirely. This brings back the experience to match what was on ARK: Survival Evolved. This change will come into effect on Monday, November 11th.

Now for PvP. We’re not walking back all the changes for this game mode, but we will be making an adjustment. As of Monday, November 11th, we will no longer be checking to see if Enemies are in radius when deploying creatures from Cryopods (the cryofridge requirement will still remain), and we’ll be monitoring and evaluating the impact of this change and whether we feel it’s necessary to take it a step further. We've some other ideas about how we can address some of the pain points in PvP related to cryos, namely with specific tweaks to caves and cryo-related behaviour around caves, however we're going to hold on those changes for now until we've gathered more data.



We’ve identified a stall when dynamically downloading custom cosmetics, and it relates to the way that the mod plugins are being loaded in game. We’re looking into a solution to change how the mods are loaded and hope to have that resolved as soon as possible. In the interim you can eliminate the stalls by disabling “Dynamic Downloads” in the options menu. This will prevent the stalls, but also stop you from loading any custom cosmetics that are dynamically downloaded (ones you’ve manually installed should still work).



We're working closely with our partners at Nitrado to make the official server saves from our sunsetted servers available soon. We know how much these worlds mean to you, and we're committed to helping preserve your hard-earned progress. Stay tuned for more updates!



On April 8th, we deployed a new type of server across the network (for the various game types) that we refer to as "Expire" (which is what you can search for in the session filter).

These servers will be online until 10 am PST / 1 pm EST on November 15th. We're preemptively using our allocation for Extinction to host some additional sessions that players can travel onto to farm, tame, and experience Aberration Gameplay. The same transfer restrictions apply in that you are only able to download your character, but you can freely take anything off. This is to help reduce load off some of the other servers, or provide players an option for those who just want to jump onto Aberration temporarily.

Please note that these servers will no longer exist after 10 am PST / 1 pm EST on November 15th, so if you intend to use them, remember to transfer your items/creatures/characters off before that date, as nothing will be saved beyond that time period.



We are beyond grateful for the incredible show of what can be achieved when gamers come together for a cause at this year's Extra Life Children’s Miracle Network fundraiser!

Once again, your generosity has left us in awe, smashing our goal with an incredible $130,788 during our 24-hour streaming marathon. This leaves us at a total of $1,071,697.27 raised in 23,382 donations over a decade of ARK Extra Life events. Yes, it’s been 10 years, wow!

Thank you to our wonderful gaming community for making this event another unforgettable success. Your generosity continues to make a profound difference in countless lives, your support means everything to us, and the kids!

If you missed the stream, read the recap here to learn all about what was revealed!

For our Twitch users who won a prize, please remember to temporarily unblock whispers from strangers so we can reach out and arrange your prize delivery. We haven’t been able to connect with the following winners yet:
  • Shadowfax92086
  • luteeee55
  • muns6666
  • ghastlyj580
  • HotCakesTV
  • turbo_diesel90
  • noprobllama96
  • firewolf0989
  • yime_neox
  • thecynshell
  • mcdavid42
  • stingsilver
  • mystikkat2112
  • h3xkore
  • harrisonn444
  • huhang123
  • kitsiea
  • iiko01
  • MysteryMijo
  • amanda632
  • kuruptiionzz
  • White24093




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Download & play new custom content created by players, including new maps, creatures, items, and game modes, through a dedicated new Mod-browser directly within the game. Enjoy an endless stream of new ARK content as the creativity and talent of the community is fully unleashed for the first time across gaming platforms and stay tuned as we spotlight more Cross-Platform Mods each week!

This video features:

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Step into an age where medieval life meets prehistoric wonder! "Ark Medieval: Guilds & Goblins" reimagines Ark Survival Ascended, plunging you into a world brimming with dinosaurs, ancient technology, and magical creatures. Explore six stunningly detailed medieval building sets, each procedurally generated to make every structure as unique as your journey.
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ARKpocalypse servers have been wiped today!

What are ARKpocalypse?
  • ARKpocalypse are monthly-wipe servers with higher than usual rates.
  • Next wipe: December 6th
For this round, the following mods will be included: 
You can join them by searching in the server browser! Happy Surviving!


During Fear Ascended, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Wednesday, November 13.

  • 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
Fan Art Gallery | Screenshot Gallery | Artist Feedback Form



Creator: Jukari
Introducing the remastered version of the stunning cinematic experience from Aberration.
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Creator: Crabbytron
In this video, Crabbytron will show you everything you need to know about taming Dreadmares!
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Fan Art by vis_infinitum


Doodle of Achatina by @Akr_1031a


Running away! by @MayaPatch89


Shastasaurus by @Pekee_222


Crab dual wielding Velanosaurs and shooting a Giganotosaur by @TekARK_02


A new danger awaits you in the swamp by @SoupAscended


Jack-O-Pteranodon by totaldeathcore




Photo Mode by dinokiller120
 

I'm absolutely obsessed with this new map/structure skins by hiimzucky
 

🎃Trick or Burn🔥 by @HotaruIkaMC


Ready for Halloween and Fear Ascended by @Etholdir


Deinosuchus in the swamp on the Island. by undeadbutler


Enjoy your weekend!
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