The team is busy preparing for the Genesis 2 launch on June 2nd. Thursday we appeared on the TwitchGaming Weekly show and dropped a few unseen Genesis 2 teasers:

https://steamcommunity.com/games/346110/announcements/detail/3021332002070399137

We'll follow up next week with more information on the Genesis 2 rollout across all platforms and regions!


Exo-mek
Egg Incubator
Maewing
Federation Crop Plot
Shadowmane
Shadowmane (Widescreen)
Loadout Mannequin
Canoe
Noglin
Minigun
TEK Hoversail
Ammo Box
TEK Phase Pistol
TEK Bow
Carniflora
Stryder
Astrodelphis
Biome Variants
Net Projectile
TEK Surveillance Console
Voidwyrm
Jar Of Pitch
TEK Exo-Armor
Genesis 2 Key Art




An ARK: EVOLUTION EVENT is active from now through 1PM Pacific June 1st, with

•  2X Breeding (mating interval, egg hatch speed, imprint, and maturation)
  
•  2X Taming
  
•  2X Harvesting
  
•  2X XP
  
•  1.5 Hexagon Bonus

@IhanamakiRiina - Deinonychus


EmilyStepp - TEK Rhino Concept for @niceguysrage


@HallOfFlameSs1 - Fate of the Cosmos


@dianyland - #ARKeanos


@dodemo_kensyou - Astro Family


@hiremewildcard - Lost and Confused




@NaturalCauzes


@bry_shel


We can't wait to get Genesis 2 in your hands next week!
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Today we stopped by The Weekly TwitchGaming show and talked about ARK and Genesis 2 development. We didn't want you to miss out on all the action, so here's everything you may have missed:



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Some old friends will be making a reappearance in Genesis Part 2 -- here's an early look at our GEN-R variants, which include new versions of many previous expansions' creatures!




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When a normal bola isn't doing the job, in comes the net projectile. Using the net projectile with a harpoon, you'll be able to net larger creatures.




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Secure your base in Genesis Part 2 with the Remote Camera Security System. Issue commands, view, and communicate all from a remote location. You can even use them to spy-on and communicate with your enemies!



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The silhouette might read as a wyvern but these mechanical sentries are nothing of the sort. Be careful when you're out exploring, Voidwyrm does not take well to interlopers!



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If you're going on a siege, you'll definitely want something that can leave an impact. The Jar of Pitch allows you to do just that by leaving an impact area covered in flames.



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ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition is now available!

We're running sales on all platforms with discounts up to 80% off!

Start your quest for survival and experience everything the ARK franchise has to offer in the definitive Ultimate Survivor Edition. The full soundtrack is also available for users on Steam.

Get ARK for up to 80% off!

We're excited to get Genesis 2 in your hands on June 2nd! See you then!


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We're at the home stretch for the Genesis 2 launch and we're sharing the last few things before you get to hop in and experience it yourself. Check out our latest post for an update to the Genesis 2 release, and a first listen at the main theme!

Genesis Part 2: Art, Music and June 2 Delay

Have no fear! There are still a few things we still haven't shown you.




Join us on Thursday at 5/27, at 9:30 AM PST as we go live on twitchgaming for The Weekly show. Come hang out as we chat about Genesis 2 and hang out with the community. Oh, and we'll be sharing something you haven't seen before 😉.

And now, onto some things that you may have seen!




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You'll have to summon some real courage if you're seen by this watchful guard. Perhaps it's better to just run




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Curious and inquisitive, the swift Astrodelphis may look like the cetaceans that once swam in Earth's oceans but this variation had loftier dreams and made an interstellar home amongst the stars, evolving unique traits.

Equip a Starwing Saddle, and you have a sentient spacecraft capable of blasting targets into oblivion.




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Exo-mek
Egg Incubator
Maewing
Federation Crop Plot
Shadowmane
Shadowmane (Widescreen)
Loadout Mannequin
Canoe
Noglin
Minigun
TEK Hoversail
Ammo Box
TEK Phase Pistol
TEK Bow
Carniflora
Stryder




An ARK: EVOLUTION EVENT is active from now through May 24th, with

•  2X Breeding (mating interval, egg hatch speed, imprint, and maturation)
  
•  2X Taming
  
•  2X Harvesting
  
•  2X XP
  
•  1.5 Hexagon Bonus

Creator: The AxeMan
Captain Fatdog shows off the Millennium Falcon, built on Xbox with ThirdEchelon for the ARKitects #MayThe4thBeWithYou
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svK6x3v0h8A



life-k - Trike


DraukaRalh - Baryonyx Morning


Darken-Si - Helmsdeep my brachi


@naeriie - Rest well friend


Drawolf#0677


VALKEE#6347




RedGear17#6109


@PicturesOfArk (Isabell)


CapDrac лять#0038


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We’ve had our heads down as we push to get ARK: Genesis Part 2 across the finish line, and we’d like to take pause and touch base with an update for our community. 

Firstly, here’s the reveal of the ARK: Genesis Part 2 Main Theme Music, and Key Art -- which contains an important message that’s further explained below:


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This final chapter of the ARK: Survival Evolved story is by far the most intricate and ambitious expansion we’ve yet created! We’re so excited to share it with you and proud of the team’s immense efforts, creativity, and passion. We truly believe Genesis 2 will be something special, and a fitting story conclusion to the journey you’ve taken with us in ARK over the past 6 years, and hope our players will feel likewise!

As many of you are aware, we transitioned to a fully-remote working environment at the beginning of last year. Shifting from a collaborative in-office workflow to remote comes with unique challenges.

The massive scope of Genesis Part 2, and our personally set challenge of ending ARK 1 with a bang, was compounded by the team having to work from home all the way through the forthcoming release. We have made the decision to delay the launch by one week, until June the 2nd. Just in time for the 6th Anniversary of ARK! 

This was a difficult decision for us, since we’re as eager to get Genesis 2 into your hands as you are to play it--but ultimately we feel it’s the right decision to get the new content to our players in the best way on launch day, simultaneously across Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox, and PlayStation.


We sincerely thank you for your patience and hope that when you get to play Genesis Part 2 and take the first steps to the end -- or a new beginning? -- that you will agree the wait will have been worth it! 

As HLN-A would say, “Hang in there, Survivors!” -- we’re almost home.

- The Studio Wildcard Team

P.S. Astrodelphis! (AKA Space Dolphins!)


Curious and inquisitive, the swift Astrodelphis may look like the cetaceans that once swam in Earth's oceans but this variation had loftier dreams and made an interstellar home amongst the stars, evolving unique traits. 


Equip a Starwing Saddle, and you have a sentient spacecraft capable of blasting targets into oblivion.

The Genesis II reveals continue following the Canoe, Noglin, and the Minigun. This week we take at a few items that were hot topics during the original reveal in our charity stream.




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Gone are the days of remembering to bring every arrow type for the hunt. Including a unique explosive arrow, the Federation issue TEK bow materializes any arrow instantly and uses electromagnetism to shoot them at blinding velocities.




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Be careful when you're taking in the beauty of the landscapes and fauna around you. Some things like the Carniflora want to take you in and get a closer look too!




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Stryders can be found patrolling the colony ship with a variety of components offering defense, offense, and utility. Just make sure your hacking skills are up to par before trying to claim one of these giant mechanical marvels.


Exo-mek
Egg Incubator
Maewing
Federation Crop Plot
Shadowmane
Shadowmane (Widescreen)
Loadout Mannequin
Canoe
Noglin
Minigun




An ARK: EVOLUTION EVENT is active from now through May 17th, with

•  2X Breeding (mating interval, egg hatch speed, imprint, and maturation)
  
•  2X Taming
  
•  2X Harvesting
  
•  2X XP
  
•  1.5 Hexagon Bonus

Creator: The AxeMan
Do you agree with The AxeMan's ranking of ARK's carnivores? Hop in and check out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5Uj-D3MhvI

Creator: Raasclark
On a similar note, do you agree with Raasclark's community-ranked DLC countdowns? Let us know!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrW4veULVx0



@GMFoxyArt - Inktober


DraukaRalh - Mourning Rider


@Schneekauzi - ARK Survivor Notebook


Dead Nitr0th3Edg3l0rd - Anomalocaris Dossier


@_Rosefinch - Fully Inked


@MEIPARK75263284 - Gasbags and Nikes




Kai#3241


Chaotic#7548


@ARKLove9


Catch up with you next week, survivors!
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The Genesis II reveals continue following the Canoe, Noglin, and the Minigun. This week we take at a few items that were hot topics during the original reveal in our charity stream.


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There's no better feeling than skimming the skies to find the perfect tailwind to surf. Reach your destination in style while landing flashy tricks to improve your speed!!

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Complete with a floating HUD that displays the total ammo stats, the Ammo Box will automatically fill all nearby turrets with all varieties of ammunition!


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In your hands lies the dichotomy between giving and taking life. What will you choose when wielding the TEK Phase Pistol? Phaser, Taser, or Laser 😉

Exo-mek
Egg Incubator
Maewing
Federation Crop Plot
Shadowmane
Shadowmane (Widescreen)
Loadout Mannequin
Canoe
Noglin
Minigun


It's that time where we introduce a new project in the sponsored mod program!

The ARK Sponsored Mod Program is also now accepting applications for the next selection, you will be able to apply until June 5th. Don't forget to submit your projects.


Don't let the name fool you! This mod offers much more than just making a bunch of untamable creatures tameable.

No Untameables takes many of the creatures in ARK that were previously untamable and goes beyond simply making them tamable. The mod offers new AI, new mechanics and abilities, and new utility for many of these creatures. If you have always hated that there was something in ARK you couldn't befriend then you should give this mod a look.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1675895024


There will be no EVO event this weekend

This past weekend, the ARKiteks held a Star Wars-themed event for the ARK community - Complete with events, builds, and most importantly tons of fun. We'd like to extend thanks to the ARKiteks for hosting an amazing event for the community. With that said, let's get into some of the builds!


Who are the ARKiteks?

The group was founded in 2020 with the collaborative creation of their first event- Fright Fest. ARKitects aims to create immersive, interactive public events, where creators and fans can come together within the world of ark to both marvel at what has been created and to have some fun!



ARKitects is not about one individual but rather, what we can do together as a team. Building friendships as we build our collective skills, ARKitects is a growing community striving to unite both creators and fans together around the exciting and friendly building community of ark.

R2D2

Credits: @captain_fatdog | @FPumpkin0214 | @Raccoon89p132

Ebon Hawk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vdjs6B8KRg
Credits: @AaronLongstaff1

Imperial Outpost
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VD-y-_LG5oo
Credits: @knufflesandman (and team)

Millennium Falcon

Credits: @captain_fatdog | @ThirdEchelon111

EWok Tree Village
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4AC2fjKEWo
Credits: @UwereAmonkey

Needless to say, there were more amazing builds in this event! be sure to check out the next ARKiteks event and give them a follow on Twitter to see more of what you may have missed!

@kawarayane - ARKのすりこみブリーディング


miaou♡#7777 - Shadowmane


@MayaPatch89 - New ARK Commission


@NeoVanilluxe - Upcoming Fan Comic


𝑻𝒉𝒚𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒆𝒐𝑴𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓#1650 - Dodo


Din-The-Painter - Rock Drake Smile

@PicturesofArk


@NappshizzleE0WH_tdXIAAFNnj.jpg


NaturalCauzes#0230


Catch up with you next week, survivors!
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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.


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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!

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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!

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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!

• Exo-mek
  
• Egg Incubator
  
• Maewing
  
• Federation Crop Plot
  
• Shadowmane
  
• Shadowmane (Widescreen)
  
• Loadout Mannequin

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. 

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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. 



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

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"
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


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



idontsk8#9263


Jacob


Bilashakala#5529


Medusa Geek


See you on the flip side!
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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.  


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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!


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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!


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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!

Exo-mek
Egg Incubator
Maewing


There will be no EVO event this weekend.


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

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


@Mgen_Gaming


@PicturesofArk


KingWillrus#2876


NaturalCauzes#0230


See you next week survivors!
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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!


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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!


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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?


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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!



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


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!

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

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?


Jacob


@J9s_room


OnFire944#7809


Chaotic#7548


@sarrisrainbows


@FM_17_8 - Poglin


@shezabubadino - Mei Yin Glass Painting


See you next week survivors!
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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.


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

🎥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


🎨 @kawarayane - Yuki Owl


🎨 HallOfFlameSs#3779 / @HallOfFlameSs1


🎨 soup - Raptor Drawing


🎨 @sis_6193 - ARK x Apex


🎨 lordkomodo - ARK Survival Evolved Concept

📸 Chogono


📸 Chaotic#7548


📸 MACI#0858

Sandburr - Ice Wyvern WIP


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