[ASA News] Community Crunch 423: Aberration Key Art, Althemia Premium Spotlight, and more!

We’re thrilled to reveal the key art for ARK: Aberration Ascended, launching on September 4th!

Aberration is a hauntingly beautiful, derelict ARK with a complex underground biome system. This upcoming release will bring us one step closer to remastering all of the content and sets the stage for the next chapter in Bob’s Tall Tales: Steampunk Ascended.

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The Aberration Ascended DLC is included for free with ARK: Survival Ascended, allowing you to explore, tame, and conquer alongside our newest community-voted creature, the Yi Ling.

Plus, don’t miss the second installment of Bob's Tall Tales: Steampunk Ascent, included for all Tall Tales owners! This chapter introduces Cosmo, a web-slinging shoulder pet, and a gear-shifting steampunk-themed adventure.

We can’t wait for you to dive into this intoxicatingly dark chapter in ARK: Survival Ascended’s saga!

Download & play new custom content created by players, including new maps, creatures, items, and game modes, through a dedicated new Mod-browser 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 ever across gaming platforms and stay tuned as we spotlight more Cross-Platform Mods each week!

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Althemia by j26arkitecto

65 million years before the Genesis Catastrophe, a world flourished, teeming with giants and powerful beings. Althemia, a realm of ancient splendor, a home to a rich tapestry of life—predators of untamed ferocity, majestic fliers gracing the skies, and aquatic creatures that ruled the depths.

This long-lost paradise was a land of magic and wonder, overflowing with trials and extraordinary moments that would test even the strongest of wills. Will you dare to challenge HEROS, a god who slumbers in peaceful stillness, awaiting his awakening? Or perhaps your path leads to the hidden caverns of Althemia, where untold dangers lurk in the shadows.

Venture through its vast, enchanting landscapes, each more exotic than the last. Are you destined to be a true survivor in this ancient world?

Our partners at Snail Games are excited to announce Season 2 of Official Conquest coming soon!

12 servers will be launched on Friday, September 6th at 10 am PDT.
The tribe limit is set to 25 with tribe Alliances allowed.
Limited Tek enabled (Tek structures, Tek Rifle)
No cave building or rat holes.
0.5x Mating Interval.
5x XP, Harvesting, taming, and Breeding (imprint, maturation, hatch/gestation)
Additional servers will be announced soon.
Maps include The Center, The Island, Scorched Earth, and Aberration.

Jump into the Conquest Discord to mingle with the community and stay up to date!

ARKpocalypse servers have been wiped today!

What are ARKpocalypse?

ARKpocalypse are monthly-wipe servers with higher than usual rates and monthly-curated mods.
Next wipe: September 13th

For the first round, the following mods will be included:

MarniiMods Hairstyles by MarniiMods
ARKomatic by Biggumzzz
The Sunken World Additions by snappin
Tristan's Additional Creatures- Vectispinus by Tristans_Modding
Upgrade Station by Ghazlawl
Mystery Crates by GodOfNoiseMods
Cliffans Backpacks by Cliffan_
Utilities Plus by blitzfire911

Get ready for a fresh, thrilling PVP experience every wipe!
You can join them by searching in the server browser! Happy Surviving!

Please note that Aberration will be added to ARKpocalypse servers next wipe on September 13th!

This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, August 19th.

PVP/PVE: 2x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience, and Breeding
Small Tribes: 4.5x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience + 4x Breeding
ARKpocalypse: 5x Harvesting, Taming and Experience, and Breeding

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In this video, LolsAtLance guides you through creating a cozy medieval house, combining medieval aesthetics with modern functionality, making it an ideal home for any survivor.

Creator: FeralMoonDesigns
The Jerboa marks FeralMoon's biggest project so far. This incredible piece of art was made using Cosclay, acrylic paints, various flocks, sand ballast, and varnishes!