ARK: Survival Evolved - complexminded
Fresh off the Federation Crop Plot, Shadowmane, and the Loadout Mannequin images, we're following up this week with more images of upcoming Genesis II content.

Canoe

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Have a joy ride with the tribe or go for a relaxing fishing session.

Convenience is key with a canoe that can be picked up and placed down in any body of water and is great for storing your consumables and freshly caught fish!
Noglin

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Don't be fooled by Noglin's adorable looks. Behind that cute face is a mind-bending surprise - the ability to take control of enemy creatures, tames, or even other humans!
Minigun

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Who needs to be accurate when you're firing a massive barrage of bullets to keep your enemies under pressure. When you're not wielding it, place it in stationary mode to improve its accuracy and clear targets around corners!
Other Genesis II Wallpapers

Small Tribes Update
As previously announced, the Small Tribes Rules have been updated and made more stringent to address some of the pain points you’ve experienced. Along with this comes the need for those sharing defenses to move those defenses or for some tribes to relocate altogether, depending on the location. 

The full rules can be found here if you’d like to go over them

We’ve noticed there hasn’t been much progression in this area and we’re past the end date of April 23rd!  

Because of this, we’ve decided to give players two more weeks as we’d much prefer not to have tribes wiped by enforcement. Let’s address a few questions that have come up from the community to make sure the cave/shared defenses rule is crystal clear. We’d like to take this time to clear up any misconceptions players may have gotten from the last post. 
  • Sharing Center Ice Cave is against the spirit of the rules, irrespective of the fact small and large sides can theoretically be regarded as different defenses, they are quite directly benefiting from the presence of each other in that location If a tribe hasn’t relocated (or forcefully taken both sides) by the end of the two-week extension, enforcement will opt to wipe the base on the small side. 
  • Valguero Underground entrances cannot be blocked. Images showing limits for defenses near chokes are shared below. Multiple tribes can live inside but they must not share defenses in any way. For example, a tribe in tree and a tribe on large plateau with their own unique defenses is fine. A tribe at the bottom of the tree and a tribe at the top equates to shared defenses: the defenses at the bottom must be breached to reach the tribe at the top. In this example, the tribe at the bottom would be wiped by enforcement. 

cheat spi 140679 -179843 -41208 174.82 -21.56

cheat spi 307462 -148205 -32354 75.56 -27.47

Enforcement will begin to take action on these and other similar cases after the 15th of May. 

These changes may just be the start, but they’ve set the stage for possible fine tuning in the months ahead. 

EVO Event


Survivors on all platforms will be receiving a special Evolution Event perk! It will be active from Friday the 30th of April to Monday the 3rd of May. All Official Servers across each platform will be undergoing this evolutionary change which includes:
  • 2x Breeding (mating interval, egg hatch speed, imprint, and maturation)
  • 2x Hexagon Rewards
  • 2x Harvest
  • 2x Taming
  • 2x XP

Community Corner
Un gran Gracias a los organizadores de #ARKADIA y a toda nuestra comunidad Hispana por darnos un sin fin de horas de entretenimiento!

"A big thank you to the #ARKADIA organizers and our Hispanic community for giving us endless hours of entertainment/Videos"
Clips/Videos
Creator: MrPilgrimz
Mr Pilgrimz is back with an epic build that resembles a modern house!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3jtPmm5PEU


Creator: Neebs Gaming
Leave it up to Neebs crew to pull off an entertaining and exciting event.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-iZkFXex_c

Fan Art

SharkOwO#2662 - Wyvern


@TekARK3 - The Fate Of The Cosmos


JaxoJ#8855 / @JaxoJ - Randomly Mutated Achatinas


not Eren Yeager - Dodo
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@Jak300000 - ARK x Pokemon Crossover


In-Game Screenshots

idontsk8#9263


Jacob


Bilashakala#5529


Medusa Geek


See you on the flip side!
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ARK: Survival Evolved - complexminded
Last week we began sharing new images of Maewing, Exo-mek, and the Egg Incubation Device.  We're continuing the trend this week by sharing more images of upcoming Genesis II content.  

Federation Crop Plot

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Test your green thumb and expand your gardening possibilities with the Federation Crop Plot that allows you to raise harvestable plants just about anywhere!

Shadowmane

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Never mind its lightning-fast chain-teleport strike… By the time you're aware of the Shadowmane's presence, it's probably too late!

Loadout Mannequin

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Make every second count by storing your equipment on Loadout Mannequins.  Quickly visualize your gear, hotbar items,  and complete a full equipment swap!

Other Genesis II Wallpapers
Exo-mek
Egg Incubator
Maewing

EVO Event

There will be no EVO event this weekend.

Community Corner

Clips/Videos
Creator: Yutay
Here's a take on a traditional-styled home with a dino pen - complete with a how-to guide!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APAU8YWbk4g

Creator: Vindactur
Vindactur continues on his quest to become one of the bigger tribes on the cluster. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6i2FsigsMY

Fan Art
OZ Cun' - Biologist Passtime


Locke.ARK#6239 / @TekARK3


@sis_6193 - Easter Rock Drake


EmilyStepp - Tactical Troodon Backpack Commission


대양마 - Drawing ARK-Reaper Queen


@NAMCOOo - ヒスイワークス


In-Game Screenshots
@Mgen_Gaming


@PicturesofArk


KingWillrus#2876


NaturalCauzes#0230


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We're heading right into the launch of Genesis II on May 26th, and we know you are eager to see what's in store. Well we are eager to share some of what we've been working on!

Maewing

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Engineered to be the ultimate interstellar wet nurse and surrogate parent, in addition to automatically taking care of your babies, the Maewing can steal enemy offspring by luring their young in for an irresistible suckle!

Egg Incubation Device

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No need to fiddle around finding the right conditions for an egg when the mechanical Egg Incubation Device can cook them to perfection and reduce the amount of attention required. Scrambled, poached or fried?

Exo-mek

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With a deployment of the Exo-mek, you will be able to change the tide of battle, enjoy an aerial view or manage your base to perfection with ease - but only after you pass the ultimate test!

EVO Event


Eggcellent Adventure has been extended until Monday, April 19th. There will be no EVO event while Eggcellent Adventure is live.

Community Corner

A new group of ARK builders called the ARKitekts, is putting out a wealth of information, videos, and how-to's on building.  Be sure to check out their Twitter for more information!

Clips/Videos
Creator: ChipzZ
Waiting for the egg incubator in Genesis II to make your life easier? In the meantime, check out this egg farm by ChipzZ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEj9-2RcwGE


Creator: Kiddas
Do you have some friends that are just getting into ARK? Check out these tips from Kiddas!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9uYQyQDMJI

Fan Art
Imperiat - Snow Owl


CoiledDragon#3391- Quick Rock Drake Sketch


N_Life93 - Snow Owl


@shezabubadino - May, Lilac, Rexxuz, Coqueta and Pikachu


VAL | Alice#9411- So I Heard People Like Dodos?


In-Game Screenshots
Jacob


@J9s_room


OnFire944#7809


Chaotic#7548


@sarrisrainbows


Misc
@FM_17_8 - Poglin


@shezabubadino - Mei Yin Glass Painting


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The entire development team is excited and anxious to share Genesis II with you. Over the weekend, Jeremy Stieglitz (co-founder) shared some things he's been passionately working on for Genesis II, along with a teaser of ARK: The Animated Series.

https://twitter.com/jeremystieglitz/status/1378390031056965634

Eggcellent Adventure is still live on all platforms. Time is running out to reap some eggcellent rewards. The event ends on April 14th! Check out this post for more details on the event.

EVO Event

There will be no EVO event while Eggcellent Adventure is live.

Community Corner
Clips/Videos
🎥Creator: NeddyTheNoodle
NeddyTheNoodle covers Helena Walker's Creature Notes across the various maps in this recent video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8MyQ1wAnjc

🎥Creator: Cantex
Cantex is well-known for putting on epic ARK battles on Youtube. If you haven't seen this fantasy showdown, it's definitely worth checking out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm8PTOgU_AQ

🎥Creator: Mgen
Having trouble trapping Managarmr? Check out this simple trap by Mgen!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMR5PimAOec


Fan Art
🎨 @kawarayane - Yuki Owl


🎨 HallOfFlameSs#3779 / @HallOfFlameSs1


🎨 soup - Raptor Drawing


🎨 @sis_6193 - ARK x Apex


🎨 lordkomodo - ARK Survival Evolved Concept

In-Game Screenshots
📸 Chogono


📸 Chaotic#7548


📸 MACI#0858

Misc
Sandburr - Ice Wyvern WIP


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Eggcellent Adventure is now live on all platforms. Be sure to hop in for some fun before the event ends on April 13th! Check out this post for more details on the event.

Enforcement Update
The enforcement team has gotten questions and wanted to clarify a few points
  • The Ice Cave on The Center can only house one tribe
  • Don't block the underground pathways in the Valguero underground area
If you have any questions or need clarifications on the rules, don't hesitate to submit a ticket!

EVO Event

There will be no EVO event while Eggcellent Adventure is live.

Community Corner
Clips/Videos
🎥Creator: Aaron Longstaff
Aaron is back again, but this time with a sanctuary fit to house Sarcos!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPx880XMujo

🎥Creator: Beanny
Beanny has an ongoing series where he begins playing from the Island all the way to Genesis part 2. On this episode, he sets out to tame a Giga.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3V-h2l2ckgQ
Fan Art
🎨 Stray-Galaxy - Chalk Hills


🎨 HermitHubby - Megalasaurus


🎨 RRRAVEN- MeiYin and Wuzhui


🎨 naeriie#2439 / @naeriie - Reine and Bernard

In-Game Screenshots
📸 OnFire944#7809


📸 catw3b


📸 Bush


📸 llama steve#3684




Have a happy Easter!!!
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Mar 31, 2021
ARK: Survival Evolved - complexminded
From Wednesday, March 31st through Wednesday, April 14th, be on the lookout for wild Bunny Dodo's and Bunny Oviraptor's to gather Bunny Eggs for some eggcellent loot. Place down Bunny Eggs to paint on them, or use them in a Crafting Pot to craft special holiday-themed cosmetics including a new bunny tail skin, a new tail wiggle emote, and 5 new chibi's!

Event Details
This event can be manually activated with the server arg parameter: -ActiveEvent=Easter

Dates
3/31 - 4/14

Creatures
  • Bunny Dodos
  • Bunny Oviraptors
Rates
  • Official Servers: 3x XP, Harvesting, Taming, and Breeding, 1.5x Hexagon Bonus
  • Small Tribe Servers: 4.5x XP, 4.5x Harvesting, 4.5x Taming, and 4x Breeding, 1.5x Hexagon Bonus
  • ARKPocalypse: 5x XP, 5x Harvesting, 5x Taming, and 5x Breeding, 1.5x Hexagon Bonus
  • Classic: 4.5x XP, 4.5x Harvesting, 4.5x Taming, and 4x Breeding, 1.5x Hexagon Bonus
  • Classic 2: 7x XP, 7x Harvesting, 7x Taming, and 6x Breeding, 1.5x Hexagon Bonus
Skins
  • Bunny Tail *NEW*
  • Procoptodon Bunny Costume
  • Bunny Ears Skin
  • Dino Bunny Ears Skin
  • Easter Chick Hat Skin
  • Dino Easter Chick Hat Skin
  • Easter Egg Hat Skin
  • Dino Easter Egg Hat Skin
  • Marshmallow Hat Skin
  • Dino Marshmallow Hat Skin
  • E4 Remote Eggsplosives Skin
  • Easter Egghead Skin
  • Chocolate Rabbit Club Skin
  • Sweet Spear Carrot Skin
Items
  • Bunny Egg
  • Festive Dino Candy
Emotes
  • Tail Wiggle Emote *NEW*
  • Bunny Hop Dance Emote
Chibi's
  • Easter Jerboa *NEW*
  • Easter Chick *NEW*
  • Thorny Dragon *NEW*
  • Achatina *NEW*
  • X-Sabertooth *NEW*
Wild Event Creature Colors
  • Magenta
  • Light Green
  • Light Yellow
  • Light Orange
  • Light Red
  • Dino Light Brown
  • Dino Dark Brown
  • Yellow
  • Cyan
  • Green
  • Dino Medium Blue
  • Turquoise
  • LightPink
  • DeepPink
  • Peach
  • Mint
  • Teal
  • PowderBlue
  • Cream
ARK: Survival Evolved - complexminded
Eggcellent Adventure 6


From Wednesday, March 31st through Wednesday, April 14th, be on the lookout for wild Bunny Dodo's and Bunny Oviraptor's to gather Bunny Eggs for some eggcellent loot. Place down Bunny Eggs to paint on them, or use them in a Crafting Pot to craft special holiday-themed cosmetics including a new bunny tail skin, a new tail wiggle emote, and 5 new chibi's!

Event Details
This event can be manually activated with the server arg parameter: -ActiveEvent=Easter

Dates
  • 3/31 - 4/14
Creatures
  • Bunny Dodos
  • Bunny Oviraptors
Rates
  • Official Servers: 3x XP, Harvesting, Taming, and Breeding, 1.5x Hexagon Bonus
  • Small Tribe Servers: 4.5x XP, 4.5x Harvesting, 4.5x Taming, and 4x Breeding, 1.5x Hexagon Bonus
  • Classic: 4.5x XP, 4.5x Harvesting, 4.5x Taming, and 4x Breeding, 1.5x Hexagon Bonus
  • Classic 2: 7x XP, 7x Harvesting, 7x Taming, and 6x Breeding, 1.5x Hexagon Bonus
Skins
  • Bunny Tail *NEW*
  • Procoptodon Bunny Costume
  • Bunny Ears Skin
  • Dino Bunny Ears Skin
  • Easter Chick Hat Skin
  • Dino Easter Chick Hat Skin
  • Easter Egg Hat Skin
  • Dino Easter Egg Hat Skin
  • Marshmallow Hat Skin
  • Dino Marshmallow Hat Skin
  • E4 Remote Eggsplosives Skin
  • Easter Egghead Skin
  • Chocolate Rabbit Club Skin
  • Sweet Spear Carrot Skin
Items
  • Bunny Egg
  • Festive Dino Candy
Emotes
  • Tail Wiggle Emote *NEW*
  • Bunny Hop Dance Emote
Chibi's
  • Easter Jerboa *NEW*
  • Easter Chick *NEW*
  • Thorny Dragon *NEW*
  • Achatina *NEW*
  • X-Sabertooth *NEW*
Wild Event Creature Colors
  • Magenta
  • Light Green
  • Light Yellow
  • Light Orange
  • Light Red
  • Dino Light Brown
  • Dino Dark Brown
  • Yellow
  • Cyan
  • Green
  • Dino Medium Blue
  • Turquoise
  • LightPink
  • DeepPink
  • Peach
  • Mint
  • Teal
  • PowderBlue
  • Cream

Small Tribes Rules Update
A couple of weeks back, we announced that we would be honing the ruleset for Small Tribes servers along with implementing some teaming report requirements in order to make our Enforcement Team’s investigative process more efficient:

The spirit of Small Tribes has always been to give players the opportunity to experience a tight group dynamic that is void of the scale and diplomacy of Official. We recognize it’s time to implement change in order to preserve the original concept--one we were hyped about along with our community!

Community Crunch 257: LiveOps Update, New Sponsored Mods, and more!

We consulted with our enforcement team and had some much-appreciated talks with a large number of players from the Small Tribes community in order to hone our approach to improving quality of life and enforcement on these servers. So, without further ado, let’s get to it!

Rules Overview
One of the most impactful changes will be considering tribes benefitting from another tribe’s defenses as teaming. We are giving 4 weeks notice (9th April 2021) before the enforcement team will act on these specific rules in order to provide tribes time to relocate or otherwise adjust defenses.

We’re also clarifying that open-world PvP is okay. The rules will get into the nitty gritty, but essentially, if it’s out in the open and away from a base and doesn’t include a FOB or a bunch of dinos that can be considered raiding meta dinos eg: box build racers etc, it’s fair game to PvP freely and grab those kits. We want players to be able to have spontaneous fun in the open world without keeping tabs on who may randomly show up to join in.

Another impactful clarification is: Bases in different locations are open to being attacked by different tribes simultaneously. In essence, don’t build whatcha can't defend.

Teaming ticket guidelines
It’s impossible for the enforcement team to always join a server and investigate teaming reports live. Sometimes it happens and it’s great but we’d like to improve on the efficiency of investigations, especially retroactive enforcement action after the fact if the team is unable to check it out live and in the moment.

Unfortunately, the vast majority of teaming reports only include a screenshot of tribelogs and this is very rarely sufficient evidence for the enforcement team to take action.

We’ve put together a guide on what will assist you and the enforcement team in a more thorough investigation and swift enforcement action.

Video should include
short overview of action going on
- Indicate the relative position of associated bases/FOBs
- Please show who owns them (use spyglass)
- If possible, try to show where the action is taking place (players/dinos)
spyglass of people names
- should show shortly before or after they teamed
for longer videos
- include timestamps where stuff can be seen
- Tribe names and player names must be included in the videos
- Videos should be submitted via a Youtube link (see help article) here
Screenshots/videos of tribe logs is not sufficient evidence for action in the vast majority of cases.


More Severe Enforcement Action:
Another change of note that works in harmony with more thorough submissions of evidence is the severity of enforcement action for certain cases. Enforcement will be looking at more frequently wiping “main” bases of offenders rather than focusing the FOB and player bans (those things will continue to happen too though!) Please be aware and take this as a heads up ;)

The full updated rules can be found here
Teaming ticket guide can be found here

This round of changes may require further iteration but we consider some ongoing tweaking and potential growing pains worth it in order to provide a better experience for Smalls players in the long term. Looking forward to your feedback as we gauge how this plays out!

Fan Content Guidelines


ARK content creators are a large part of the core of the ARK community. Whether you share screenshots you take in-game, create videos of your experiences, stream, or make fan art, you are the force helping to create connections and communities along with driving millions of views and viewing hours of ARK content across social media platforms and streaming sites. Sometimes knowing what is fair to use and in what context it can be used may be a little confusing.

Recently, we’ve been approached in regards to what type of content you can create and share without concerns that you’re infringing on the IP. So, to make this simple we've created a page for ARK fans to help bridge the gap and understand what’s fair game.

Fan Content Guidelines

We are grateful for your unending enthusiasm and engaging content contributions showcasing ARK over the last 5 years. Here’s to the years ahead surviving, and thriving, in game!

EVO Event


There will be no EVO event this week or while Eggcellent Adventure is live

Community Corner

Clips/Videos
Creator: Tiia
Ever wanted to get into breeding but didn't know where to start? You're just in luck! Tiia takes you on a beginner-friendly tour.


Creator: Jukari
Check out the main them for ARK: The Lost Stories, an upcoming episodic series in the form of 3 standalone stories.


Fan Art
PikA - Ferox ARK :Survival Evolved


EmilyStepp- Catapult Karkinos Concept


DjayMasi- ARK Stories Preview


Rexyzilla- Chibi Megachelon


Slither06#0006- Snow Owl


In-Game Screenshots

RoyaleWithCheese (@FunWithCheese)


Fet's Luck (puppa w/ dat ice)#8539


BackedbroomGaming#7846


catw3b


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ARK: Survival Evolved - complexminded


Welcome to another edition of the Community Crunch!

We hope everyone is getting ready for another Eggcellent Adventure!  Be on the lookout for the event details in the next Community Crunch.  We've been overwhelmed with the amazing content that's been shared by ARK content creators.  We're always on the lookout for community content, so in addition to sharing and tagging your content on Twitter (#ARKArt, #playARK), be sure to check out our Discord where we have dedicated channels for community content.

Join the ARK Discord

EVO Event


There will be no EVO event this week.

Community Corner
Clips/Videos

Creator: Sypher Sam
Sypher Sam is back again but this time with a tutorial on building a Viking-styled house.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLdWdLLs0aM

Creator: Zany Zebra
Curious about what it's like to survive 200 days on hardcore?  Find out with Zany Zebra!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WG4prhHlBwI

Fan Art
Between2Dimensions - Noctis


elbakan - ARK Owl


@TekArk3 - First Night On ARK


SIMevolant - Rock Drake (Prismacolor Markers)


Unknown Artist - Untitled


Maxolotl#7089 - Alien Sunrise


 In-Game Screenshots 
KingWillrus#2876


@RinuxARK


@ARKLove9


Eferhilda#4981


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Last week in ARK, we take a look at the difference between kills made by tamed creatures vs. kills made by wild creatures. The Island and Genesis are where we see the biggest disparities. What's your best guess on the cause of the difference?



EVO Event


Survivors on all platforms will be receiving a special Evolution Event perk! It will be active from Friday the 12th of March to Monday the 15th of March. All Official Servers across each platform will be undergoing this evolutionary change which includes:
  • 2x Breeding (mating interval, egg hatch speed, imprint, and maturation)

Community Corner
Clips/Videos

Creator: Mgen
Mgen show's us a simple but effective taming trap for the Giga.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znWFvtpiMWI

Creator: Kishko
Interested in some PvP action? Join Kishko as he shares some of his PvP moments.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upyX-t1QVoc

Creator: GutsDestroyYou
Looks like a gold mine to us 🔑
https://clips.twitch.tv/HedonisticDelightfulCatEleGiggle-f0kY2Xrc4gfLtdpx?tt_content=player_title&tt_medium=clips_embed/?&tt_content=channel_name&tt_medium=embed

Fan Art
planty#0315 - Untitled


ArtOfGriffinD - Desert Parasaurolophus


Subber#2991- Untitled


드찌/어찌#1582 - ARK Rodan VS Origin Wyvern(Primal Fear Mod)


KingCrownee - Wyvernslight000000


Mister Purple Tentacles [Tri] Tri#0005 - Rockwell


In-Game Screenshots
@sarrisrainbows


@PicturesofArk


@Raven_Captures


@XxStevieLad87x


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LiveOps Update

Corrupted Dino Kiting on Extinction PvE

We have clocked a high incidence of enforcement tickets related to players breaking the CoC by kiting corrupted dinos into other player’s bases on our Extinction servers.

This is highly disruptive to player’s experience. We’ve implemented some targeted changes in the past to address the issue whilst retaining the overall game design for the Extinction gameplay loop but this compromise between technical fixes and design has allowed some ill-intentioned players to get more imaginative. We’ve come up with a technical solution to address this once and for all: we have disabled corrupted dino damage against all structures on PvE specifically.

We’re confident this will come as a relief to affected players (and our enforcement team hehe).

Small Tribes Teaming Rules

The spirit of Small Tribes has always been to give players the opportunity to experience a tight group dynamic that is void of the scale and diplomacy of Official. We recognize it’s time to implement change in order to preserve the original concept--one we were hyped about along with our community!

We’ve long been aware of ongoing issues with teaming along with gaps in our Small Tribes rules that have allowed some players to take advantage. To combat this, we’ve reviewed and begun updating and expanding those rules with a goal to improve the experience and, hopefully, crack down on teaming.

The unique environment of Small Tribes has proved taxing on our Enforcement Team so, along with adding a new stricter ruleset, we’ll be looking at ways to make the investigative process more efficient. This will include more comprehensive guidelines on the types of evidence players should include in their tickets in order to expedite investigations.

All of these changes may require further iteration after they go live. We consider a few potential risks worth it in order to provide a better experience for our players in the long term.

We welcome player feedback as we refine the rules and we’ll approach this as a work-in-progress that may require some tweaks as we gauge community sentiment.

New Sponsored Mods
It's that time where we introduce new projects in the sponsored mod program! Our first set of picks for the year is ready for you to enjoy.

The ARK Sponsored Mod Program is also now accepting applications for the next selection, you will be able to apply until April 5th. Don't forget to submit your projects at https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/modding/apply-for-sponsorship/.

Fjördur


Fjördur is a beautiful map inspired by Norse culture and myth. Featuring 3 primary landmasses, a solid but carefully chosen range of biomes, and unique map structures. The authors have more planned for this map, so give it a try!

Check out Fjördur
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1838617463

MarniiMods: Hairstyles


If you have ever just wanted more hair options on your ARK, Marnii has you covered. Not only will you find a couple dozen new hairstyles in this mod as well as new facial hair options, but also tools that make it even easier to give yourself some style!

Check out MarniiMods: Hairstyles
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2357644511

Glacius


Glacius is a challenging map focused on surviving the harsh elements of a frigid landscape. On Glacius you'll facing challenging weather such as snowstorms and blizzards. It even comes with it's own set of snow structures for players to build with!

Check out Glacius
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2293626073

Prehistoric Beasts


Mods that expand the array of wildlife are always a joy to see. Prehistoric beasts adds a pretty significant set of new creatures in their own unique visual styles for players to enjoy, if you have been wanting to see some new faces around the island, you should give this mod a look!

Check out Prehistoric Beasts
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2003934830

EVO Event


There will be no EVO event this weekend.

Community Corner
Clips/Videos
🎥 Creator: RoyaleWithCheese
Looking for the ultimate mutation guide? Look no further! Cheese covers the basics in one of his latest videos.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egTxp45ZJmU

🎥 Creator: The Axeman
In one of the latest episodes in the series of Taming Every Creature In Ark, The Axeman takes on the Diplodocus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRJ0BnweBDk

🎥 Creator: 4rawrr
A 360 no scope!? 🤯
https://clips.twitch.tv/BoldGiantBatMikeHogu-k6dGGm4ZfHKA_iSc?tt_content=player_title&tt_medium=clips_embed/?&tt_content=channel_name&tt_medium=embed

🎥 Creator: Duncstar
That's what friends are for? 🤔
https://clips.twitch.tv/BraveGentleQuailRaccAttack-jYpcBkETNiUKs5T_?tt_content=player_title&tt_medium=clips_embed/?&tt_content=channel_name&tt_medium=embed

Fan Art
🎨 Vahilor - Tara


🎨 Blue_kea - Gallimimus


🎨 Sonne-Spiritwind- ARK: Armaedron


🎨 RRRAVEN- MeiYin and Wuzhui


🎨 Ares#2032- Jamie's Utah Raptors


🎨 Professor Spex#1090- ARK vs Carno


In-Game Screenshots
📷 Jazrek#2590


📷 auztyle#7907


📷 @Mgen_Gaming


📷 @TiiaAurora


Enjoy your weekend!
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