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2026-07-31

Community Crunch 517: Sharper Than Ever

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The Tickle Chicken is sharpening its claws. Thanks to your Extra Life vote, one of ARK's most iconic creatures is getting a fresh coat of feathers, all while staying true to the role Survivors have relied on for years. Rather than redefining the creature, this TLC focuses on improving combat responsiveness, controls, traversal, visual progression and expanding the creature’s personality. The Therizino has always had…

2026-07-25

Community Crunch 516: Flips, Tricks & Teeth

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We’re excited to welcome another fan-favorite creature from Garuga123’s ARK: Additions into the official world of ARK: Survival Ascended. Each new arrival brings its own unique twist to survival, and the Concavenator is no exception. Fast, agile, and always ready to steal the spotlight, this desert specialist is unlike anything else roaming the ARK. Download in full resolution Beneath the sands, the Concavenator turn…

2026-07-24

ASA PC Patch Notes: Client v91.23 (Updated: 07/24/2026) - Changelog / Patch Notes - ARK - Official Community Forums

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v91.23 You’ll also find these on our Official ARK Discord, along with smaller Live Ops updates that don’t warrant a forum post.

2026-07-23

ASA Xbox Patch Notes: Client v91.21 (Updated: 07/23/2026) - Changelog / Patch Notes - ARK - Official Community Forums

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v91.23 You’ll also find these on our Official ARK Discord, along with smaller Live Ops updates that don’t warrant a forum post.

2026-07-23

ASA PlayStation Patch Notes: Client v91.21 (Updated: 07/23/2026) - Changelog / Patch Notes - ARK - Official Community Forums

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v91.23 You’ll also find these on our Official ARK Discord, along with smaller Live Ops updates that don’t warrant a forum post.

2026-07-18

Community Crunch 515: Bouncing into Summer!

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🌴 Summer Bash is back from July 17 through August 5! 🌴 Suit up for some fun in the sun with a fresh wave of summer cosmetics. Dive into the deep end, slip into something shark-shaped, add a touch of jelly to your beach-day look, and keep an eye out for returning favorites from summers past! Back at base, things are looking a lot bouncier. We're dropping inflatable furnishings, dino balloons, and a bunch of new struct…

2026-07-11

Community Crunch 514: The Belly of the Beast

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Don't let the sleepy eyes fool you. This hulking newcomer has an appetite that extends far beyond its next meal. Be careful when approaching it, as it has a habit of inhaling just about anything that stands in its path. From allies to trees, bushes, and resources, nothing is safe from its seemingly bottomless belly. Whether you're standing your ground or stocking up for your next adventure, this hungry giant is alway…

2026-07-10

ARK Franchise Sale, Free Weekend, and Lumina Arrives!

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Adventure is calling! ARK: Survival Ascended is on sale now on Steam, and if you've been waiting for the perfect time to jump in, you can also play FREE all weekend starting July 10th. There's never been a better time to begin your journey. Meet Umbra and Lumina, available now as part of the Day One ARK: Dragontopia content, then get ready to chart new waters with ARK Tides of Fortune and experience even more adventu…

2026-07-09

Lumina Awakens!

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Today's Major Version update is scheduled to deploy at approximately 2:00 PM Pacific, bringing a new wave of post-Genesis launch fixes alongside the arrival of Dragontopia's newest tameable dragon. The shadow meets its light. Lumina awakens in Dragontopia! Taking flight as Umbra's radiant counterpart and bringing a brilliant new force to the skies! With celestial power at her command and a bond that burns brightest b…

2026-07-07

Steam Global Top Sellers for week of 30 Jun — 7 July 2026

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MECCHA CHAMELEONCyberpunk 2077Dead by DaylightAssassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedSteam DeckEA SPORTS FC™ 26ARK: Survival AscendedGrand Theft Auto V EnhancedThe Binding of Isaac: RebirthRed Dead Redemption 2* excluding free to play gamesView top 100 on SteamDB

2026-07-03

ARK Tides of Fortune, Dragontopia and Genesis Part 1 are out now!

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Pull up a chair, Survivors. Everyone knows the legendary ARK veteran Bob, played by Karl Urban, but you haven't truly heard a tale until you've survived his swashbuckling exploits on the high seas. Hoist the sails and experience his next chapter of incredibly true adventures in ARK Tides of Fortune! The simulated ocean of Genesis Ascended Part 1 has opened into a massive, map-wide nautical frontier. Chart a course ac…

2026-06-27

Community Crunch 513: Dragon the Anchor

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The simulation is stretching to its limits, and on July 2nd, the boundaries fracture completely. With the official arrival of Genesis Ascended Part 1 and ARK Tides of Fortune, the world transforms into a massive, uncharted nautical frontier. Survivors will soon trade solid ground for rolling waves and physics-driven waters, charting courses across vast oceans in search of buried fortunes, custom fleets built to clash…

2026-06-19

Community Crunch 512: Preparing to Set Sail

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We're incredibly excited to get ARK: Genesis Ascended Part 1 and ARK Tides of Fortune into your hands, with all of the new features and gameplay systems that they add. To ensure the experience is where we want it to be across all platforms, we need a few extra days to complete final certification and apply the finishing touches ahead of launch. As a result, ARK: Genesis Ascended Part 1 and ARK Tides of Fortune will n…

2026-06-12

Community Crunch 511: The Tidepup is Turning

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Arriving June 25 alongside Genesis Ascended Part 1 and ARK Tides of Fortune, the Tidepup might just become your most quietly clutch companion. As adorable as it is invaluable, this benevolent semi-aquatic salamander specializes in pure support. Keep it as a Juvenile shoulder pet to defend against incoming damage and dispel negative effects, or evolve it into a Mature, full-sized mount capable of creating a regenerati…

2026-06-06

Community Crunch 510: Rise of the Tickle Chicken

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The Araneo has spun its way into a new era, and now another community-selected creature is stepping up for its turn in the TLC spotlight. Thanks to your Extra Life vote, the Therizinosaurus is next in line. Few creatures in ARK have earned a reputation quite like the Therizinosaurus. Equal parts fiber-farming machine, frontline menace, and feathery nightmare, the beloved Tickle Chicken has been a staple of survivor l…