Jun 23, 2023

Community Crunch 367: ARK 2 Fishing Concept, Creature Vote Winner, and More!

ARK: Survival Evolved - ARK: Survival Evolved

Picture this: colorful bobbers bobbing, flashy lures shimmering, and fishing rods at the ready. You've got the legendary Coelacanth, the feisty Exellia, and the trusty Trout in your sights. The thrill of the catch and the epic stories of the ones that got away make every moment unforgettable.

We have an update coming to the ASA roadmap next week, so stay tuned!

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With over 48k votes, Gigantoraptor will be the new creature added to Ragnarok for ARK: Survival Ascended. We are looking forward to sharing its concept and dossier in the weeks to come!

If you are interested in seeing exactly how the voting went, check it out here.

Prepare your ideas and dossiers for the next Community Creature Submissions for Aberration. Stay tuned for more details!

Survivors on all platforms will be receiving an EVO Event! It will be active until Monday, May 15th.
All Official Servers across each platform will be undergoing this evolutionary change which includes:

*Note that these bonuses are multiplicative of the game's standard 1x rates.

Official Servers: 2x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon
Small Tribe Servers: 4.5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon
ARKPocalypse: 5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon
Conquest: 5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon

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Creator: NeddyTheNoodle
Destined to give into a siren's call, a group of college graduate students grapple with a forgotten ARK, left behind by a long-lost group of survivors who left behind a station in ruin.

Creator: Sanyxs
Sanyxs tries to win using only Beelzebufos in Ark: The Survival Of The Fittest!

Arkstories - Sunset docks by DjayMasi

Smithy by @masonthemanicotti

For the Ark players by IvyTheSkulldog

Cave Exploration (ARK Fjordur) by KattailsDesigns

An Intrepid Pair by Evey Reynolds

Forest Titan Trophy by @dr.dismantle

Insect Day by @falco_luna

Screenshot by Skelpie

Screenshot by Heaven1yM

The First Three Houses by @DrSQlab

Enjoy your weekend!
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Official Wiki: https://ark.wiki.gg/wiki/ARK_Survival_Evolved_Wiki

Jun 16, 2023

Community Crunch 366: Introducing Fasolasuchus!

ARK: Survival Evolved - ARK: Survival Evolved

Hear the Deathworms tremble as they will no longer be the only ones dominating the sands of Scorched Earth when Fasolasuchus makes its grand entrance on ARK: Survival Ascended. This giant sand-dweller will surely change the power dynamic of Scorched Earth.

Speaking of new creatures, don't forget to vote for Ragnarok's Community Creature before the vote closes on June 19th!

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Common name: Fasolasuchus
Species: Fasolasuchus sabulonatator
Time: Late Triassic
Diet: Carnivore
Temperament: Aggressive (Ambusher)

This wasteland’s full of surprises, and not exactly the good kind. There’s something out here that looks like Fasolasuchus, if those proto-crocs could swim through sand like water…

These beasts might pop up suddenly to ambush you, or swim around you fast enough to catch you in a sand-whirlpool. I can't stress enough how dangerous this deathtrap can be! Plus their tails are strong enough to whip up sand to blind predators and prey alike.

If you can help it, I recommend staying clear of those spikes. I think they’ve got acid glands at the base of their spiny fins, and in their mouths as well. Their caustic bite seems to melt through the thickest hide.

One of these monster sand-swimmers would make a great mount, but good luck slowing down something that can shrug off most narcotics. You could try softening one up with explosives, grabbing a spike, and steering it into a rock… But you’d have to be a bit mental to try.

I imagine the adrenaline junkies able to tame a Fasolasuchus would earn themselves a formidable ride through these scorching sands. They seem to have adapted to fighting larger prey, so I'd advise any faso-rider to steer clear of packs of smaller creatures that can swarm over its defenses.

It's a heated race to close out the Community Creature Vote and determine which entry will be crowned the winner!
You still have the weekend to vote for which creature will be added to Ragnarok for ARK: Survival Ascended!
The second round of voting ends on June 19th at 4 PM Pacific.

The winner* will be announced in the Crunch Friday, June 23rd, 2023.

Rank the creatures in order of most preferred to least preferred
The vote is limited to 1 submission per person (duplicate entries will be discarded)

Below are the candidates that have made it into the final 10. Find out more information about the creature by clicking on the hyperlink attached to the name.

Overview of all the finalists here.

Click here to vote!

* Note that once the winner has been determined, we'll be reading through these threads and using them as inspiration for how the creature will be designed; aspects suggested may change.

Survivors on all platforms will be receiving an EVO Event! It will be active until Monday, June 19th.
All Official Servers across each platform will be undergoing this evolutionary change which includes:

*Note that these bonuses are multiplicative of the game's standard 1x rates.

Official Servers: 3x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon
Small Tribe Servers: 4.5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding ( 4x imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon
ARKPocalypse: 5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon
Conquest: 5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon

ARKpocalypse servers have been wiped today!

What are ARKpocalypse and Beginner Servers?

ARKpocalypse are monthly-wipe servers with higher than usual rates.
Beginner servers are wiped periodically to help provide a fresh beginner experience for new players.

Next wipe:

ARKpocalypse: July 14th 2023
Beginner: August 11th 2023

You can join them by searching in the server browser! Happy Surviving!

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Creator: Goji Center
The indominus, rex, and spino are ALL at RISK on the arrival of this new colossal predator: ARK's Giga. Today we will put ARK's giga in both Isla Nublar and Sorna and see which of these two islands can fare better against this Giga. Will these predators be wiped out? or will they join forces to take out a new common foe?

Creator: Haxeu
Haxeu shows us who is fit for survival, even if you are solo. All you truly need is a doe and a bow (and massive skills).

Carno Art by Saprom

IMMODERATUS by IMMODERATUS

Paleo Ark Carchar by izzybelladragon77

ARK Allosaurus by @tiknreg

Our stories will be remembered by @WolfTek7

Ride by Fagua-Art

Paleo Andrewsarchus by Unbrydled

Early Morning Sun Rise by CorvoSnow

Screenshot by OrcAaa

Screenshot by サンシ.

Jun 9, 2023

Community Crunch 365: ASA Structure Comparison, Creature Vote, and More!

ARK: Survival Evolved - ARK: Survival Evolved

There is no place like home, and ARK: Survival Ascended will make sure yours looks better than ever! Our structures have undergone a stunning transformation. With their sleek redesign, these structures offer expanded interiors, providing ample space for your essential crafting tables like forges and fabricators. Whether you're aiming for a grand fortress or a cozy lakeside cottage, these structures will beautifully blend form and function, ensuring a delightful and practical living experience. Elevate your future dwellings and immerse yourself in the joy of returning to a home that will not only keep you safe but also offer so much storage space that you'll finally have room to store all those "I'll use it someday" items (we won't judge).
We're looking forward to sharing more ARK: Survival Ascended news and further reveals in the near future!

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Let's dive into the second installment of our thrilling community voting contest - a fan-voted real-world creature that will launch with Ragnarok for ARK: Survival Ascended.

Please note that this creature will be released for Ragnarok, so make sure your real-world submissions are in theme with that map! As previously stated, we’ll be adding an additional real-world creature for each expansion pack map release on ARK: Survival Ascended.

Check out the Creature Submission Guidelines for more information on the submission process, and hop over to the Creature Submission Forum to see the current entries. The entry period will end at 1 PM Pacific on June 12th, and the voting for the top 10 upvoted creatures will begin immediately after. We are looking forward to seeing your ideas come to life!

The Conquest Season is underway, and will be making a few changes and adding new maps next week. Check out the details below and stay tuned for more details!

New maps added: Aberration, Fjordur, and Extinction
New maps will be restricted to character download only
Items and creatures won't be transferable to those maps
All restrictions on TEK items will be lifted for the entire Conquest servers

Survivors on all platforms will be receiving an EVO Event! It will be active until Monday, June 12th.
All Official Servers across each platform will be undergoing this evolutionary change which includes:

*Note that these bonuses are multiplicative of the game's standard 1x rates.

Official Servers: 3x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon
Small Tribe Servers: 4.5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding ( 4x imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon
ARKPocalypse: 5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon
Conquest: 5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon

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Creator: ARKitects
Star Wars meets ARK Survival Evolved!

A squad of Stormtroopers investigates an anomaly on a distant planet. But their training has not prepared them for what hunts in the deep jungles of Jurassic Earth. Lost... Stranded... Marooned in an unfamiliar world, far from home and devoid of any hope, the group will have to fight for survival against unknown threats that lurk in the darkness.

Creator: PSEUDO
Thyro challenged himself to tame a Brontosaurus in one game day! Watch his very eventful day as he tackles this challenge.

Epilogues by @TekARK_01

Raptor ride by @NalakBel

Otter art by Saprom

Fire Wyvern by Ariz

Giganotosaurus by бом

Handmade doll Art: Deinonychus by sayvaris

Shinehorn by @ebiflyyyy4

Asian Castle (Arkitect Structures - Atlas mod) by Red Mustang

Titanosaur by 7HoursWide

Tower on Genesis2 by Чип

Jun 3, 2023

Community Crunch 364: Happy 8th Anniversary, Fasolasuchus Concept, and More!

ARK: Survival Evolved - ARK: Survival Evolved

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From the very inception of ARK, we were amazed by the passionate and dedicated community that quickly formed around the game. Your enthusiasm, unwavering support, and invaluable feedback through thick and thin, and ups and downs, have played a pivotal role in shaping the ARK experience we know today.

We'd also like to acknowledge the exceptional talents that comprise our team, who pour their hearts and passion into every facet of their craft. It is their boundless creativity that has brought our game to life and fuelled its continued evolution.

As we stand at the threshold of new horizons in the ARK universe, we fondly reflect on the journey we've shared over eight remarkable years. Rest assured though, the ARK adventure is far from over. ARK: Survival Ascended, ARK: The Animated Series, and ARK 2 await!

Thank you, Survivors, here's to the years to come!

Discover the Rhyniognatha, a super-sized creature with a set of unique abilities. From producing quick-hardening resin to being capable of carrying large objects around your base, these versatile creatures provide an unparalleled enhancement to your tribe's defenses.

The Rhyniognatha has landed on The Island and Lost Island! We are overcome with excitement but also nostalgia as we welcome our last and final creature to ARK: Survival Evolved.

As you might have already noticed, we made a few changes to Rhyniognatha since you last saw the dossier. You won't need to slay Arthropleuras to gain its TEK-disruptive ability, and it can now stick itself to creatures or cargo and carry things around your base! You can check out the updates below:

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As we continue our journey towards ARK: Survival Ascended, Fasolasuchus is the first of many new additions and reveals coming your way. With over 49k votes, Fasolasuchus won the Community Creature Vote and will be the new creature added to Scorched Earth for ARK: Survival Ascended.

Let's dive into the second installment of our thrilling community voting contest - a fan-voted real-world creature that will launch with Ragnarok for ARK: Survival Ascended.

Please note that this creature will be released for Ragnarok, so make sure your real-world submissions are in theme with that map! As previously stated, we’ll be adding an additional real-world creature for each expansion pack map release on ARK: Survival Ascended.

Check out the Creature Submission Guidelines for more information on the submission process, and hop over to the Creature Submission Forum to see the current entries. The entry period will end at 1 PM Pacific on June 12th, so don't wait - get your ideas in. We are looking forward to seeing your ideas come to life!

Official Servers: 3x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon
Small Tribe Servers: 4.5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding ( 4x imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon
ARKPocalypse: 5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon
Conquest: 5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon

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Creator: Kurtis
Watch and learn as Kurtis raids two bear caves and has a very lucrative day on ARK PvP.

Creator: Kamz 25
Kamz attempts to beat Primal Fear mod from toxic dinos to Pikkon the Creator in 100 days. Will he succeed?

Handmade Dossier by u/Every_Traffic_8973

Argen by @k3zk_627

A needle felted Shinehorn by u/TheFeltingFiend

The Island by @falco_luna

Basilosaurus by @DW_ARK

Rock Drake by WillowCreates

Norman and his raptor Perseus by @OneCarno

Rhyniognatha Building by @oititukumono

End Game TEK Base by @sam_stimo

Selfie Group by Hakkai

May 26, 2023

Community Crunch 363: Rhyniognatha Teaser, EVO Event, and More!

ARK: Survival Evolved - ARK: Survival Evolved

Discover the Rhyniognatha, a super-sized creature with a set of unique abilities. From producing a quick-hardening resin to being capable of carrying large objects around your base, these versatile creatures provide an unparalleled enhancement to your tribe's defenses.

Check out the Rhyniognatha dossier for more information on its abilities!

Survivors on all platforms will be receiving an EVO Event! It will be active until Tuesday, May 30th.
All Official Servers across each platform will be undergoing this evolutionary change which includes:

*Note that these bonuses are multiplicative of the game's standard 1x rates.

Official Servers: 2x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon
Small Tribe Servers: 4.5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon
ARKPocalypse: 5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon
Conquest: 5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon

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Creator: Sypher Sam
Follow along or simply watch in awe as Sypher Sam builds this Elven player home!

Featherlight icon by DimensionXXIV

ARK - Moth by IsisMasshiro

A very large and happy chicken by ChevreLune

Jurassic West by UltraRaccoon

Peaceful by @Riinartist

Ragnarok by @WolfTek7

It's ok fellas, old bean got the cake. by @SrFritzofTARDIS

Basilisk by Sumi

Untitled by K1SSDABACKAMA

Genesis by Streamline~

May 19, 2023

Community Crunch 362: ARK 2 Wooden Structure Tier, EVO Event, and More!

ARK: Survival Evolved - ARK: Survival Evolved

Showcase your architectural prowess in a whole new light! This preview of the wooden tier set offers a glimpse into a collection of actual player builds, showcasing just a few of the myriad ways you can put your creativity to the test in ARK 2's new building system.

Survivors on all platforms will be receiving an EVO Event! It will be active until Monday, May 22nd.
All Official Servers across each platform will be undergoing this evolutionary change which includes:

*Note that these bonuses are multiplicative of the game's standard 1x rates.

Official Servers: 2x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon
Small Tribe Servers: 4.5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon
ARKPocalypse: 5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon
Conquest: 5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon

ARKpocalypse servers have been wiped today!

What are ARKpocalypse and Beginner Servers?

ARKpocalypse are monthly-wipe servers with higher than usual rates.
Beginner servers are wiped periodically to help provide a fresh beginner experience for new players.

Next wipe:

ARKpocalypse: June 16th 2023
Beginner: June 16th 2023

You can join them by searching in the server browser! Happy Surviving!

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We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Holger "Hulk" Geissler, a remarkable modder whose creations under the HG Mods banner left an indelible mark on the community. Hulk's mods reached far and wide, touching the hearts of players and transforming their gameplay experiences.
We would like to extend our most sincere condolences to his loved ones.

As we bid farewell, we celebrate his ascension as a true survivor, forever inspiring us to reach new heights.

Creator: Jimbob
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Running out of time by @TekARK3

Scenery by @k3zk_627

Three Elements by Acodan

Kieran Ark by Rtappart

Fjordhawk sketch by LycaosX

Therizinosaurus! by Alona103Z

Tail Ride by StephDragonness

Rock Drake by Jacob

Lanovia the Unicorn by Lark

Tropeognathus by Homelander

May 12, 2023

Community Crunch 361: ASA Comparison, EVO Event, and More!

ARK: Survival Evolved - ARK: Survival Evolved

We're sure every survivor has seen these items a few times during their ARK experience, but definitely not like this 👀. Keep your eyes peeled for future Community Crunches because we'll continue to share new assets from ARK: Survival Ascended.

Where is the gameplay?
We'll be showcasing gameplay shortly before release.

Is this all you've done?
No, we've done much more, but we're just showing you a glimpse behind the curtain. You'll see more in the weeks ahead and when we launch!

If you know of an exploit on Official Servers, be sure to check out our Bounty Thread. We provide bounties for anyone who can report hacks or exploits of any kind (which are NOT aimbots/esp/speed hacks) that can have a serious impact on gameplay or server stability on our official, online servers. We've rewarded players with over 50k!

Official Servers: 2x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon
Small Tribe Servers: 4.5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon
ARKPocalypse: 5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon
Conquest: 5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 2x hexagon

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Creator: The Axeman
Axeman joins forces with Syntac, Jimbob and Evo for old time's sake on this last journey on ARK before it ascends!

Creator: Pterafier
Can you guess which creature it is faster than these content creators based solely on their feet?
Check out part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5, part 6 & part 7 as well.

All Hail the Wyvewrn King by Xirna

Mermaid Kitten by Harusarchus

Managarm by @k3zk_627

Gigas by mendozian

I AM CHAOS!!! by Sai

Baptism of Scorched Earth by @falco_luna

ARK Piranha by 드찌/어찌

Griffin by Homelander

Déjà vu by Sumi

Crystal Wyvern by CamiCam

May 5, 2023

Community Crunch 360: Community Creature Vote Reveal, ASA Comparison, and More!

ARK: Survival Evolved - ARK: Survival Evolved

This week we're taking a look at foliage that's been remastered in ARK: Survival Ascended and captured in Unreal Engine 5. Things are really sprucing up, aren't they? Keep an eye out on future Community Crunches because every other week we'll be revealing new assets so you get an artistic impression of what "Remaster" means in ARK Survival Ascended.

And while you are here, why not take a look at the Community Creature vote winner and our newest Sponsored Mods!

With over 49k votes, Fasolasuchus will be the new creature added to Scorched Earth for ARK: Survival Ascended. We are looking forward to sharing its concept and dossier in the weeks to come!

If you are interested in seeing exactly how the voting went, check out the link below to see the results.

Community Creature Vote Results

If you are looking to change up the game, why not check out some new mods?

The ARK Sponsored mod program is currently accepting applications until June 6th. Please submit your projects here.

Grab your friends and gear up for some paintball. The Paintball mod lets you craft your own custom arenas with fast-paced action similar to older FPS arena games. This mod works on PvE as well!

Check out Paintball

TaeniaStella The RenewalAlpha is a pretty unique map that hides a lot of surprises. This map even includes several unique creatures that fit the themes of this deceptively large environment. You'll find a lot of incentive to explore and see the many sights it has to offer, but make sure you go prepared!

Check out TaeniaStella The RenewalAlpha

Nyrandil is a beautiful little map that feels a lot like a fairytale countryside. You will find a strong contrast between environments organized in both an overworld and underground Biomes.

Check out Nyrandil

There will be no EVO event this week.

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Creator: Phlinger Phoo
Join Phlinger Phoo as he attempts to get a good start on Svartalfheim and successfully obtains his first tames of this playthrough!

Creator: Asfax
International Corner. Discover French Youtuber Asfax as he braves the dangers and the many challenges of Ark Supreme to tame an Apex Thorny Dragon, his next step into his ascension!

Equus Magnus Unicornis by LeoMitchell

The Ravagers collab by RRRAVEN & PapuArt

Creeping Shadowmane by Datwolf27

Arwenn on a Fishing trip by Umbra-Daiwrfol

Waking up by WolfTek7

Triceratops by Fagua-Art

Rock Drake by dragondrawer5

There is simply no such thing as too many Bulbdogs. by @CHipZz_Gaming

Noglin by @ARKLove9

Quality time with Catbear. by @Katala191

Apr 28, 2023

Community Crunch 359: ARK 2 Carnotaurus Saddle Concept & ASA Artwork Comparison

ARK: Survival Evolved - complexminded

While we're going to wait to reveal the gameplay of ARK Survival Ascended until it's near final-form, we want to show you how we're approaching the new game artistically. ASA is much more than a complete technology overhaul, we are also going through and revising the artwork by hand for a new conception of the worlds of ARK. Here's a first look at what "Remaster" means in ARK Survival Ascended:

Stay tuned to subsequent Crunches for more looks at the reenvisioned style of ARK Survival Ascended!

We couldn't leave you with our previous ARK 2 Carnotaurus reveal without showing an example of our new-look dino armor! The team is thoroughly enjoying designing armor to make your favorite tames both protected and eye-catching. We look forward to seeing what players do with the arsenal options!

You still have the weekend to vote for which creature will be added to Scorched Earth for ARK: Survival Ascended!
The second round of voting ends on May 1st at 4 PM Pacific.

The winner* will be announced in the Crunch Friday, May 5th 2023.

Rank the creatures in order of most preferred to least preferred
The vote is limited to 1 submission per person (duplicate entries will be discarded)

Below are the candidates that have made it into the final 10. Find out more information about the creature by clicking on the hyperlink attached to the name.

Overview of all the finalists here.

* Note that once the winner has been determined, we'll be reading through these threads and using them as inspiration for how the creature will be designed; aspects suggested may change.

Click here to vote

Survivors on all platforms will be receiving an EVO Event! It will be active until Monday, 1st of May.
All Official Servers across each platform will be undergoing this evolutionary change which includes:

*Note that these bonuses are multiplicative of the game's standard 1x rates.

Official Servers: 2x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval
Small Tribe Servers: 4.5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval
ARKPocalypse: 5x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval
Classic: 6x XP, Harvesting, Taming and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval

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Creator: Raasclark
Watch as Raasclark begin his journey on Ragnarok with the Dino Overhaul X (DOX) mod, where every creature is ridiculously hard, and learning how to survive is a struggle.

Creator: MrMEOLA (featuring Songbird Gaming)
MrMEOLA has a visitor on his island, and they have built him a new astonishing home to live in! Visit with him this incredible base by the talented Songbird Gaming.

R-Direwolf by @k3zk_628

Desperate by @falco_luna

Ravager Sketch by LycaosX

Yeti VS Gigantopithecus by @MayaPatch89

What's let that isn't artificial here? by @Ampraeh

Wholesome Parasaur family by @Riinartist

Maewing!!! by Sakusaii

Nameless by Manatee

Paradise by Serious

Wuiiiiiiiiii by chrisrez07

Enjoy your weekend!
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Youtube: youtube.com/survivetheark
Facebook: facebook.com/survivetheark
Official Wiki: ark.wiki.gg

Apr 21, 2023

Community Crunch 358: Community Creature Voting Opens!

ARK: Survival Evolved - complexminded

It's been a blast to check out the most recent round of submissions and see the communities creativity on display. We've had time to reminisce on previous community votes by seeing some of the popular entries return to battle it out! We can't wait to see which creature reigns victorious in the fourth Community Creature Vote!

We are excited to see which creature will be added to Scorched Earth for ARK: Survival Ascended!
Now that submissions for creatures have closed, the second round of voting begins now until May 1st at 4 PM Pacific.

The winner* will be announced in the Crunch Friday, May 5th 2023.

Rank the creatures in order of most preferred to least preferred
The vote is limited to 1 submission per person (duplicate entries will be discarded)

Below are the candidates that have made it into the final 10. Find out more information about the creature by clicking on the hyperlink attached to the name.

Survivors on all platforms will be receiving a special Easter EVO Event! During this event, 25% of wild creature spawns will be replaced with the colors from the event list. It will be active until Monday, the 24th of April. All Official Servers across each platform will be undergoing this evolutionary change which includes:

4/07 - 4/24

Red
Blue
Green
Yellow
Cyan
Magenta
Light Green
Light Orange
Light Yellow
Light Red
Black
Dark Red
Dino Light Red
Dino Dark Red
Dino Light Blue
Dino Dark Blue
Dino Light Purple
Dino Dark Purple
DragonGreen3
WyvernPurple0
WyvernPurple1
WyvernBlue0
WyvernBlue1
Dino Medium Blue
Dino Deep Blue
NearWhite
DarkTurquoise
MediumTurquoise
Turquoise
LightCement
LightPink
DeepPink
DarkViolet
DarkMagenta
MediumAutumn
Vermillion
Coral
Orange
Peach
ActualBlack
MidnightBlue
LemonLime
Mint
DarkLavender
MediumLavender
Lavender
DarkTeal
MediumTeal
Teal
PowderBlue
Glacial
Custard
Cream

*Note that these bonuses are multiplicative of the game's standard 1x rates.

Official Servers: 3x XP, Harvesting, Taming, and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 1.5x Hexagon Bonus
Small Tribe Servers: 4.5x XP, 4.5x Harvesting, 4.5x Taming, and 4x Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 1.5x Hexagon Bonus
ARKPocalypse: 5x XP, 5x Harvesting, 5x Taming, and 5x Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval, 1.5x Hexagon Bonus
Classic: 6x XP, 6x Harvesting, 6x Taming, and 5x Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation), 0.5x Mating Interval

Conquest servers are being re-introduced for a new season by Snail Games. To kick things off, our current Classic PvP season will end, and servers will be wiped shortly before the new Conquest begins on April 25th. Classic PvP servers will wipe on April 25th, 5pm Pacific Time.

Experience gain, taming, and gathering have been tripled compared to our standard Official Servers (3x)
Breeding, hatching, and raising rates have been tripled compared to our standard Official Servers (3x)
No cave building
No tribe limit
Tribe alliances are disabled, though informal alliances are allowed
Servers have a maximum player count of 100
Excluded maps: Aberration, Gen 1 & 2, Extinction and Fjordur
The following TEK engrams/items will be available:
TEK Suit
TEK Replicator
TEK Transmitter
TEK Turret
TEK Hatchframe
TEK Door
TEK Foundation
TEK ladder
TEK Pillar
TEK Ramp
TEK Trapdoor
TEK Wall
TEK Doorframe
TEK Windowframe
TEK Window
Sloped TEK Wall Left
Sloped TEK Wall Right
TEK Staircase
Sloped TEK Roof
TEK Railing
TEK Fence Foundation
TEK Generator
TEK Trough
TEK Teleporter
Megalodon TEK Saddle
Vacuum Compartment
Vacuum Compartment Moonpool
Cloning Chamber
Tapejara TEK Saddle
TEK Fence Support
Large TEK Wall
TEK Stairs
TEK Triangle ceiling
TEK Triangle foundation

Be sure to stop by the Conquest Discord to contact the Conquest enforcement team directly.

ARKpocalypse and Beginner Servers have been wiped today!

What are ARKpocalypse and Beginner Servers?

ARKpocalypse are monthly-wipe servers with higher than usual rates.
Beginner servers are wiped periodically to help provide a fresh beginner experience for new players.

Next wipe:

ARKpocalypse: May 19th 2023
Beginner: June 16th 2023

You can join them by searching in the server browser! Happy Surviving!

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Creator: KiahOnFire
Preparing everyone for season 4, Kiah goes over the entire storyline of the Monarky series so far. She covers the previous 3 seasons and talks about her perspective on all the special tide-turning events the Monarks have endured.

Creator: Syntac
The Caballus Series is a Syntacs Final Adventure in Ark Survival Evolved before making the switch over to ARK Survival Ascended later this year. In this series Syntac will tame, breed and mutate any creature he can get his hands on from the roster of mods such as Paleo ARK, ARK Additons and Animals of Atlas.