ASA News & Patch Notes

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…

Get ready, Survivors, your ultimate ARKcation is about to begin! [/*][*]End: Wednesday, July 16th, 2025[/*] [/*][*]Small Tribes: 4.5x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience + 4x Breeding[/*][*]ARKpocalypse: 5x Harvesting, Taming and Experience, and Breeding[/*] *new*[*]Kill to get Popsicles to craft items from the event[/*][/*] [/*][*]Deal With It Dodo[/*] [/*][*]Shark Jaw Trophy[/*][*]Fisherman's Trophy Wall Mount Coel[…

We'll be keeping a close eye on player reports and addressing feedback and bugs frequently in the coming days. We know the UE 5.5 upgrade still has its kinks, but rest assured the team is working hard to straighten them out, and there's a lot to look forward to this year with an exciting summer just around the corner! [*]Saturday 06/21 1pm pacific[/*][*]Sunday 06/22 11am pacific [/*]There will be a combination of PvE…

Soak in the scenery from the volcanic shores to the frozen lakes, or dig deep into dungeon-filled ruins and hidden caves built with both PvE hideouts and PvP showdowns in mind.Wander the vast open grasslands of the Scotland Isles, lose yourself among the sloped pines and misty rivers of the Alpines, stand beneath colossal trees in the Redwoods Expansion, or uncover weathered secrets in the scorched Desert Isles. Each…

Behind the scenes, it's been a whirlwind of polish, and final touches as we prep for the rollout. We know how much Ragnarok means to many of you, and we can’t wait to welcome you back to its rugged peaks, burning sands, and everything in between.Are you ready to Rock? Prepare for a big content drop including: ​​​​​​​Ragnarok Ascended – The fan-favorite ancient battleground of beasts and myth awakens again, fully rema…

Ragnarok Ascended opens its gates on June 18th, welcoming to ARK: Survival Ascended the Ice Wyvern, the Griffin and the Bison!Mighty morphin' news, Survivor! A free bonus content is dropping on July 16th for Power Rangers Wave 1 and Wave 2 owners! If you own both, you'll automatically get an Ultrazord Custom Cosmetic for free!We will also be releasing Power Rangers as a DLC for $14.99, and it'll include the complete…

Download in full resolution ARK: Survival Ascended just got an upgrade with the release of Unreal Engine 5.5, bringing improved performance, many bug fixes and quality of life improvements! The Astraeos map expands with the new Lemnokis Island, a vast landmass full of new biomes, caves, temples, and even a double miniboss encounter. Explore fresh dangers and hidden secrets across this epic addition. We’re also kickin…

ARK’s 10th Anniversary is nearly here, and the party kicks off this Monday, June 2nd! You can expect the update to roll out Monday late in the evening PST. Alongside the UE 5.5 Upgrade, we’ll be celebrating a decade of ARK with a fun anniversary event, new content, and more! For more details on everything else coming on June 2nd, check out our previous post here. Download in full resolution [*] This event can be manu…

ARK’s tenth anniversary is just around the corner, and while it’s not quite time to light the candles just yet, we'll be preparing a special party with some surprise anniversary cakes! For more details on everything else coming on June 2nd, check out our previous post here. Download in full resolution [*] This event can be manually activated with the dedicated server arg parameter: -ActiveEvent=Birthday or via a drop…