Our first Backer Beta patch is here!

Beta Patch:
📜 Patch (0.897)

• Added 6 pilot missions with over 200 new voiced lines.
  
• Added 3 new minigames.
  
• 1 new unlockable trait for each pilot.
  
• Distance between islands slightly reduced.
  
• All brews of level 4 & 5 quality have a unique thumbnail visual.
  
• New UI screen particles placed throughout several areas of the game.
  
• The "compact frame" fuselage converted into a bi-plane.
  
• Fixed a few tutorial sections that had missing voice lines.
  
• A handful of portraits slightly polished.
  
• Bombing ring is more visible.
  
• Fixed several unwanted underwater salvaging sound effects.
  
• Fixed missing voice lines for submarine boss.
  
• Made water bombs a bit less likely to fill your screen with particles.
  
• Steam cloud saves enabled
  
• Multiple input devices supported

To access the missions there is a small gameplay requirement, hopefully it will be clear what that is, if not then let us know, we might need to signpost it a bit better.
For those interested in using HOTAS and pedals, multiple inputs are now supported, we don't actually have any pedals so it was tested using HOTAS + joypad, so if anyone does have pedals please let us know if it works for you.
All bugs and feedback are welcome, preferably on Discord or through the bug reporter.

LINKS

• Twitter
  
• Discord
  
• YouTube

• Significant changes to the GLS approaches and procedures
  
• Marker beacon improvement, allows for GLS approach installation at colony airfields
  
• RVR can now be installed at colony airfields and included in METAR
  
• AWOS and ATIS support for GLSNO, GSNO, and RVRNO
  
• Marker beacon indicator on PFD
  
• T-19 gear ratio changed for reverse to match the 1st gear (thanks @rato)
  
• Maximum fuel capacity added to the Cargo Manifest (thanks @rato)
  
• 0001895: Allow players to go back up in the contact list using Shift+TAB
  
• Vr does not show if the current vehicle is not wheeled
  
• Moved cabin announcements to interior channel (bug fix)
  
• Healing character now separated from repairing vehicle, requires First Aid Kit
  
• Monitors wired up in the cockpit to the MTBF system
  
• MTBF scaled damage effect for yaw damper
  
• GLS status now included with waypoint information
  
• PTZ information for exterior cameras
  
• Lots of adjustments to global weather (moisture content, convection)
  
• Turbidity split into precipitation level and visibility
  
• When car alarms shut off they do the little "chirp-chirp" sound now
  
• Tabs support for Waypoint Manager
  
• Communication Manager now has sound effects for players joining and leaving private channels
  
• Fix for flight freeze crashing the client (thanks @silyneko)
  
• Colony airfields now are on average 1500 meters instead of 2000
  
• Fixed a very old AGL mode AutoFlyte bug
  
• Tailings limited to 33 kMT otherwise separation is halted
  
• Server IAS calculation fixed to match what we did in the client
  
• SPECI in addition to METAR with AUTO designation for colony airfields
  
• ATC now can issue clock-based cardinality for finding the airport in VFR conditions
  
• ATC will not approve GLS if field is IFR and GLSNO
  
• Integrity check for players stranded in the hangar (thanks @rato)
  
• Approach charts variable pricing based on the size of the database
  
• Corrected some long-standing confusion about positive and negative latitudes
  
• Automated flights now check the departure and destination airport weather
  
• Contracts break down the taxable amount vs. the gross amount you will receive

• Added Dual Wielding! Select two weapons instead of one, mix and match to fit your playstyle
  
• Added a secret new weapon to select, with its own upgrade paths
  
• Reworked Throwing Leaves, they are now slower but have particularly high critical damage
  
• Reworked Magma Orb, increasing its skill ceiling but also its potential
  
• Reworked the Inferno upgrade to match the change
  
• Reworked the Scorch upgrade to be stronger, more satisfying, and more rewarding
  
• Reworked the Hawk ability, improving its ease of use and balance while reducing its complexity
  
• Buffed Toxicology’s damage
  
• Slightly buffed the boss fight
  
• Improved “Crit Displacement” for ranged weapons (More accurate critical hits)
  
• Generally improved collisions for Koboo’s attacks

• Changed the dropped Throwing Leaves sprite to make it clearer to the player
  
• Updated the UI to match the Dual Wielding mechanic
  
• Changed the “Lives” icon to better reflect what they represent
  
• Updated the “Tab” menu’s layout to improve usability in the future
  
• Added an Upgrade Frame to upgrades in the “Tab” menu
  
• Added a unique Sound Effect to the Magma Orb on hit
  
• Improved textures for enemies under Status Effects
  
• Fixed bugs around too much screen shake under certain circumstances
  
• Removed some glitchy textures
  
• Fixed some GUI Scrolling glitches

• Added a brief “this is a demo” message upon booting up the game
  
• Added better Controller support to the main menu
  
• Added the visual for the Controller button to continue the opening monologue

Enjoy the demo! ːsteamhappyː
- Jerome

- added the minimap
- select the minimap to quickly travel around the map

- edge scrolling
- Isometric perspective
- fixed an issue where the mouse wheel changed zoom even when not in the current camera mode

- moved most information to bottom of screen
- added the hotkey text for turrets
- added the hotkey text for warships

- added underwater effect to the camera

- implemented level bounds
- shifted starting coordinates on some missions to fit inside minimaps

- added option for edge scroll speed
- added option for camera zoom speed

- fixed an issue where Prepare Broadside failed to activate for client players
- improved UI stability for client players
- flags default to red vs blue instead of historical flags

- fixed an issue with the Prepare Broadside ability rotating turrets in an invalid way

Issues resolved this sprint: 24

Issues kicked to next sprint: 6

Issues in the backlog: 92

Total issues resolved: 103

09/12 2:00 Release notes Version 0.9.4
-- Fixed an issue where elemental effects for lightning wasn't added correctly.
-- Fixed a layering issue with some of the graphics.
-- Fixed an issue where in the slime healing room, the enemies could get stuck out of reach.
-- Chain lightning will now do 50% damage on each consecutive strike.
-- Reworked the intro cutscene art.
-- Added animation to the intro cutscene.
-- Added subtitles to the intro cutscene.
-- Fixed a bug with the intro cutscene where it would freeze on one image.
-- Fixed a hibox issue in a chest room.
-- Modified the Xp Pickup globe, it should no longer be pushed around.
-- Increased the radius at which you can pick up the xp globe slightly.
-- Fixed an issue where the skeleton king would not initially render upon ntering the room.
--Fixed a Layering issue with pillars.
--Adjusted the Opacity of the Health and XP orbs. This should help with Visual clarity.

Creator notes:
Mostly worked on the cutscene in this update. Lots of work on the art as well as modifying my animation manager to add some animations to the cutscene. Also Added subtitles. More polish to come before the big day.

-Added Golden Crab, who needs to grab money to stay alive and mobile. Unlocked by winning the game 10 times.

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As the aroma of Thanksgiving feasts leaves the air, we're excited to bring it back in the form of murderous turkeys! Our Turkey Trial event is now live until Monday, December 18th!

• From the Main Menu, select the mod tab.
  
• Search for Turkey Trial in the ARK Mod list and Install it.
  
• After it's installed, go back to your game setup screen and select 'Mod Settings'
  
• You will see Turkey Trial and any other mods you've downloaded in 'Available Mods'
  
• Select Turkey Trial and activate it.

• If you would like to enable Turkey Trial on your private servers, please add -mods=927083 to your server command-line launch arguments. No other changes should be necessary to activate the event
  

• PVP/PVE: 1.5x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience + 1.5x Breeding
  
• Small Tribes: 4x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience + 3.5x Breeding
  
• ARKpocalypse: 4.5x Harvesting, Taming and Experience + 4.5x Breeding

*Event-specific recipes are now on the Smithy instead of the Cooking Pot

• Bonnet Hat Skin
  
• Dodo Pie Swim Bottom Skin
  
• Dodo Pie Swim Top Skin
  
• Dodorex Swim Bottom Skin
  
• Dodorex Swim Top Skin
  
• Dodorex-Print Shirt Skin
  
• Meat Swim Bottom Skin 
  
• Meat Swim Top Skin
  
• Murder Turkey Swim Bottom Skin
  
• Murder Turkey Swim Top Skin
  
• Murder-Turkey-Print Shirt Skin
  
• Pilgrim Hat Skin
  
• Pitchfork Skin
  
• Turkey Hat Skin
  
• Turkey Leg Skin
  
• Turkey Swim Bottom Skin
  
• Turkey Swim Top Skin
  
• Ugly Cornucopia Sweater Skin
  
• Ugly Trike Sweater Skin
  
• Turkey Costume Skin
  
• Pumpkin Pie Hat *new*
  
• Full-head Cooked Turkey Hat *new*
  
• Wreath-like Forest Crown Hat *new*
  
• Cornucopia-inspired Feeding Trough *new*
  
• Turkey Deep Fryer Cooking Pot *new*

• Belly Rub Emote
  
• Food Coma Emote
  
• Hungry Emote
  
• Touchdown *new*
  
• Friends Gesture *new*

• Super Turkey *new*

• Orange
  
• Medium Autumn
  
• Light Autumn
  
• Burnt Sienna
  
• Brown
  
• Light Brown
  
• Dark Magenta
  
• Dark Violet
  
• Vermillion
  
• Red
  
• Dark Red
  
• Dino Dark Red
  
• Midnight Blue
  
• Black Sands
  
• Dark Blue
  
• Near Black
  
• Black
  
• Dino Darker Grey
  
• Dino Albino

Download & play new custom content created by players, including new maps, creatures, items, and game modes, through a dedicated new Mod-bowser directly within the game. Enjoy an endless stream of new ARK content as the creativity and talent of the community is fully unleashed for the first time across gaming platforms and stay tuned as we spotlight more Cross-Platform Mods each week!

This video features:
Arkitect Structures Remastered by Gimilkhad
https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/arkitect-structures-remastered

"Axeman Chibi" by DevAlpha
https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/axeman-chibi-mod

"Cliffans Backpacks" by Cliffan
https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/cliffan-backpacks

"RR-star farm animals" by Naneya
https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/rr-starfarmanimals

"RR-star seahorse" by Naneya
https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/rr-starseahorse

"RR-Medieval Roleplay Deco Beta" by Naneya
https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/rr-medievalroleplaydeco

"Tameable Bosses" by RyanLucas007
https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/tameable-bosses

"Klinger Additional Rustic Buildings" by Klinger
https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/klinger-additional-rustic-building/

"Shiny! Dinos Ascended" by Nevcairiel
https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/shiny-ascended

"Prehistoric Beasts" by Queen_Crysta
https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/prehistoric-beasts]






We're excited to announce a special public PC beta branch featuring the next patch that will include the first look at Survival of the Fittest and the upcoming Cryopod update 😊! We’re eager to gather feedback for the upcoming patch, so If you're interested in participating, and on PC, we’d love for you to check it out soon!

You can use the instructions below to opt-in once we've sent out the beta branch name and server information via Discord!


You will need the Steam version of Ark Survival Ascended as you will be activating a beta branch of the game.

• Open your steam Library and right click on Ark Survival Ascended, then click "Properties"
  
• Navigate to the "Betas" tab on the menu that will have appeared.
  
• Select the proper beta branch from the Beta participation drop-down.

Doing this will cause your game to download an update, which will patch and update your game. You would also need to follow these steps if you choose to leave the beta program.



We have a few servers that have been renamed due to having duplicate names on the Official Network.

• EU-PVE-TheIsland5096 Renamed to EU-PVE-TheIsland5334
  
• EU-PVE-TheIsland5102 Renamed to EU-PVE-TheIsland5336
  
• NA-PVP-SmallTribes-TheIsland9091 Renamed to NA-PVP-SmallTribes-TheIsland9154

CurseForge is calling all ARK modders and game studios!

ARKathon is a massive ARK: Survival Ascended modding contest. Create and publish your best ARK: Survival Ascended mods for a chance to win big with $350,000 in rewards across two uniques tracks:

Modders Track:

• Unleash your creativity to create new maps, skins, dinos, weapons and more.
  
• Publish your mods cross-platform instantly
  
• $50,000 worth of prizes

Studios Track:

• It's time to dream big and aim high.
  
• Curseforge is calling all studios to bring  their own content and IP to ARK in the form of DLC-level premium mods
  
• 3 studios will win a $100,000 development grant each

Submissions have now begun!

For more info, visit this page!



We are overwhelmed with gratitude for your unwavering support during our 8th annual ExtraLife charity fundraiser. Your collective generosity has once again surpassed our expectations, allowing us to raise an astounding $118,138 in just 24 hours of streaming.

To see the full recap, click here.


Fan Art Gallery | Screenshot Gallery | Artist Feedback Form

Help us discover your talent by tagging your art with #ARKPhotoMode or #ARKFanart on social media!



Creator: Syntac
Syntac attempts to create an automated farm that produces organic polymer using Kairuku and Pelagornis.


Creator: Captain Fatdog
Captain Fatdog shows how to build a Rhyniognatha trap in ARK: Survival Ascended!




Wyvern and Sino by HungryDragonArts


Defense Unit / Isolation by Nalak-Bel


Woe, Survivor (and Anise the Therizinosaurus) be upon ye by charliebug3


Some quickie ark doodles by kkfenrir


Looks like a bucket of bolts has arrived! by scutalthelizard


We aren't meant to live forever by naeriie


Day 27 and 28 by Ampraeh




Here's the Extra Life Castle by @GGFizz41


Been really enjoying the new building system and pieces by @AlvarenMyras


Been playing around in photo mode by @Kiah0nFire


The backbreaker! by @Kaiser_Omen


It's not completed yet, but it looks like we have a base by @Oyumi_maruOgame


Enjoy your weekend!
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