ASA News & Patch Notes

Survival takes a sharp turn this week as the community-voted winner sinks its claws into the spotlight! With its lightning speed and razor-sharp instincts, this prehistoric predator is set to shake up the ARK in ways we can’t wait to dive into! Meanwhile, on the LiveOps front, we’ve been kept on our toes. We’ll break it all down, along with the steps we’re taking to keep things running as smoothly as possible. With o…

Survivors, we’re thrilled to see so many of you enjoying Astraeos! While we continue working on fixes to smooth out your adventures, we’ve got a little more love to share—Love Ascended will now run through Monday, giving you extra time to revel in the romance. And speaking of passion, we’ve got some words from Astraeos’ creator, Nekatus, about the journey so far… I want to thank everyone for the support and love for…

Happy Valentine’s Day, Survivors! Whether you're spending the day with loved ones in the real world or braving the wilds together on the ARKs, we hope your adventures are filled with friendship, laughter, and a little extra love. Here's a nostalgic gem for you–one of our favorite pieces of Valentine's event Community Art from way back in 2015! Image credit by CamelKing86 TRAILER The wait is over—Astraeos, the breatht…

TRAILER The wait is over—Astraeos, the breathtaking map crafted by Nekatus and sponsored by Nitrado, has officially arrived as an Official Partner DLC! Originally planned as our June Premium Map Surprise, we’re bringing this mythical world to you early, launching today for $14.99 as a fully integrated DLC instead of a Premium Mod. Spanning ~264km², this vast, ever-expanding landscape seamlessly connects to the main c…

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Love Ascended is returning to ARK next week, bringing a wave of romantic and delightful rewards in honor of the world's biggest mate boosting holiday! But that’s not all, we’re also gearing up for the launch of Astraeos, the first-ever Official Partner DLC, landing on February 12th! Download in full resolution Can you feel the love in the air? Love Ascended is set to sweep ARK…

Get the Power Rangers’ Premium Cosmetic Pack Wave 2 now It’s Morphin’ time! Get ready to suit up and unleash your inner hero—or villain—with the 'ARK x Power Rangers' Wave 2 Cosmetic Pack! Suit up and morph into legends with the iconic looks of the Green Ranger and White Ranger, or embrace your dark side as the nefarious Lord Zedd, Rita Repulsa, and more. But the power doesn’t stop there—your dinos are getting an epi…

Hey Survivors, Today, ClubARK: Wasteland War drops, bringing a whole new post apocalyptic look along with the brand-new Mad Mark mission! This major version update also delivers a massive wave of fixes and improvements, tackling many of the issues players helped us identify. Plus, there are big XP boosts, quality-of-life upgrades, and even a new rare reward—the Scrap Golem variant! Download in full resolution The nex…

Hey Survivors, it’s been a busy week behind the scenes as we continue refining Extinction Ascended and Bob’s Tall Tales: Wasteland War. As always, thanks for sharing your feedback and valuable bug reports with us, your patience and support are appreciated! Download in full resolution Survive, thrive, and morph in style on February 6th with the Power Rangers Wave 2! Let’s talk about breeding. We’ve been doing some int…

Hey Survivors and welcome to another edition of the Community Crunch. We hope you’ve had time to dig into the high-level road map we shared last week and it’s awesome to see the community buzzing with excitement. Meanwhile we’ve been heads down tackling fixes for Extinction and working on upcoming content. Speaking of… Download in full resolution We are excited to announce that Astraeos, created by the talented Nekat…

Happy New Year and welcome back, we hope you had a fantastic holiday season and are feeling rested after spending quality time with family, friends, and dinos! We’re going to cut straight to chase and bring you in to take a quick glance at a very high-level ASA content roadmap. Get ready for the next chapter in the ARK universe, ARK: Lost Colony drops this November, with pre-orders starting in April, when you’ll be a…

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Survivors, As the end of the year approaches, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on what makes this season truly special—not just the festivities, but the connections we share. For many, this time of year can be full of warmth and laughter, but it can also be a little lonely. That’s where gaming communities like ours shine brightest. Together, we’ve built a space where friendships thrive, adventures are shared, an…

The night sky sparkles gifts falling from the sky, and the faint jingle of bells echoes across the ARK—it can only mean one thing: RaptorClaus is back! Sailing through the midnight sky in his festive sleigh, he’s dropping gifts packed with high-end loot, Mistletoe for the nice, and Coal for the naughty. Keep your eyes on the skies, Survivors—the holiday magic is about to begin! Download in full resolution Deck the ha…

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…

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 n…