ASA News & Patch Notes

Download in full resolution Step into Valguero Ascended, where the echoes of medieval legend meet the bones of forgotten empires. Across its rolling highlands and the shadowed White Cliffs, time itself has carved a world both wild and wondrous. From frozen tundra reborn in a golden haze to lava rivers that carve through shadowed valleys, every biome tells a story of kingdoms risen and fallen, and of survivors daring…

This week, the team is focused on bringing Valguero Ascended across the finish line and into your hands. In the meantime, enjoy a glimpse at the epic Lost Colony story cinematic, brought to life by MAPPA, the renowned studio behind some of anime’s most striking worlds! Download in full resolution While we won’t be able to host our usual 24-hour Extra Life livestream this year, we’re still going all-in on what matters…

Survivors, we need just a little more time to get things right. Valguero Ascended and Fantastic Tames: Elderclaw have been delayed by one week, and will now launch on October 7th as the team focuses on final polish and stability. We know waiting is tough, and we appreciate your patience as we work to deliver the best experience possible and set the stage for an unforgettable return to Valguero. As we make final prepa…

The hunt begins September 30! Chosen by players, the Megaraptor makes its debut on Valguero Ascended with one goal: domination. Watch your backs, Survivors. This relentless hunter is ready to claw its way to the top of the food chain. The shadows? They’ll never be safe again. Download in full resolution MOD SPOTLIGHT LINK Download & play new custom content created by players, including new maps, creatures, items, and…

Shell we get this party started? Prepare for some righteous action in ARK! Download in full resolution The next ARKpocalypse wipe kicks off September 19, and this time it’s back to basics. ARKpocalypse will now run as a mod-free experience, a throwback to the raw survival challenge of classic ARK. We’re excited to see this retro-style ARKpoc make its comeback. If you’re transferring or ascending to another server wit…

The Deinonychus will make its official debut in ARK: Survival Ascended alongside the launch of Valguero Ascended on September 30th! This agile predator isn’t just fast; it climbs, pounces, and latches onto its prey with terrifying precision. Whether it’s clinging to cliffs or clawing through your defenses, it’s a creature you won’t want to underestimate! Download in full resolution While we won’t be able to host our…

Beneath the frozen wastes of Arat Prime, the true cost of Element becomes impossible to ignore. Figures stalk the city, their wills bent and their bodies reshaped into living weapons. When you set foot in this forgotten city of Arat Prime in December, you'll discover that some things are worse than extinction... and not everything that walks still breathes. Download in full resolution We know many of you look forward…

This week’s Crunch comes with a touch of the mystical! The Spirit Bear has stepped out of legend and onto the pages of its dossier, a reminder that the ARK’s mysteries run deeper than tooth and claw. And while we’re marveling at that ancient warden of the wilds, the countdown is on for next week’s big splash: the arrival of the Helicoprion, ready to make waves with its jaw-dropping debut. Download in full resolution…

This week’s Crunch is on the lighter side, but only because the seas and skies are about to come alive! The Helicoprion will make waves on August 20, bringing fresh thrills to Ark: Survival Ascended's oceans. And where flowers bloom, danger follows, with the Elder Claw set to arrive on Valguero Ascended, September 30. Big adventures are on the horizon, and we have been hard at work behind the scenes to make sure they…

We’re riding big waves and even bigger news. From sun-soaked shores to the deep blue sea, adventure awaits. The mighty Helicoprion will make a splash when it surfaces in ARK: Survival Ascended for free on August 20. And that’s just the beginning. Dive in for your first look at the next creature joining the ARK: Fantastic Tames series! Download in full resolution Something ancient stirs deep within the lush forests of…

We’re excited to welcome another fearsome and fabulous creature from Garuga123’s ARK: Additions into the world of ARK: Survival Ascended. These community-favorite creatures bring new ways to play, new threats to overcome, and, frankly, some of the coolest tames around. Expect a little fine-tuning as the Helicoprion settles into its new home, but one thing’s certain: it's here to make a mark in the ocean’s depths! Dow…

The sun’s setting on Summer Bash, and we’re waving goodbye to beachside brawls and firework-filled nights. Thanks for being part of the fun. With the event wrapped, today’s major version update brings a round of fixes and improvements to keep things running smoothly. We’re not quite ready to share what’s coming next, but the team’s busy behind the curtain working on what’s ahead! We’ve just rolled out a major version…

Megaraptor Species: Megaraptor sceleratus Time: Late Cretaceous Diet: Carnivore Temperament: Solitary Aggressive 10 GB, to a max cap of 60 GB. Some users may find that they have a one-off redownload of all their mods as a consequence of this change. We’ve got a major version update planned for next week that addresses a number of long-standing pain points. While not everything below is included in that release, we wa…

From Sarco sandals in sports mode to heatwave haute couture, Survivors have been bringing the beachside chaos to ARK, and the party’s not over yet! Summer Bash is still in full swing until Thursday, July 17. It’s the perfect time to soak up the sun, fire off a few sparklers, and hunt those pesky Slidy 'N Slippery Kairuku. The Lost Colony Expansion Pass is available now, Survivors! Alongside it comes a bundle of bonus…

We’ve loved seeing Survivors dive into the Summer Bash event and explore the big Quality of Life update! Your feedback’s been rolling in, and we’re already taking notes for what’s next. Also, keep an eye out as our next Mod Spotlight, showcasing the talents and creations of the modding community, drops in the coming days! Psst... we heard you miss the poker table. This mod’s got your back, no bluffing! Something stal…