[ASA News] Community Crunch 431: Fear Ascended and Community Corner!

There's a lot going on behind the curtain at Wildcard as we gear up for one of our favorite events of the year, Fear Ascended, and a cause that's close to our hearts at the Studio, Extra Life. We've seen lots of excitement about Fear Ascended in the community so let's jump straight in and share the date!

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The shadows are creeping closer... Fear Ascended is set to sink its claws into ARK from 10/30/2024 to 11/13/2024, unleashing a dino-sized dose of eerie delights and primal frights. As the night closes in, get ready for a spooky season that’s more bone-shaking than bone-breaking. Keep your ears to the ground, Survivors—there’s more lurking in the next Community Crunch!

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 across gaming platforms and stay tuned as we spotlight more Cross-Platform Mods each week!

This video features:

Deimos Cosmetics: Reptile Skin by SurviveDeimos

Deimos Cosmetics: Dead Ninja by SurviveDeimos

Deimos Cosmetics: Pirate Skeleton by SurviveDeimos

HorrorDevs Characters Part 2 by Horrgamer

Napoleonic Costumes by JimmyBaguette

Spooky Halloween Decor Skins by Sandi_00

Extra Life Logo Skin by Mobevents

Modern Shag Rugs Skin by Sandi_00

Frankenstein Chibi by Sandi_00

Illuminating Trait by Myrmecoleontidae

Spooky Fog Machines by Sandi_00

More Metal Tier Items by ChrisIChris2507

Cliffan’s Outfits: The Stag by Cliffan by ChrisIChris2507

It’s that time of the year again and we’re gearing up for another Extra Life stream to support children’s hospitals through games and the strength of gaming communities.

We are excited to be going live from our Seattle office Saturday November 2nd at 10AM Pacific for 24 hours of entertainment, amazing giveaways, and much more!

If you are interested in donating, click on the button below! All donations go to the Extra Life organization and contribute to raising the Official Network rates for 24 hours!

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We will announce all the final details in a future Crunch, but here's sneak peak of what you can expect:

Reveals of upcoming game content, such as ARK Extinction and Bob's Tall Tales Part 3
Preview of 'ARK Ultimate Mobile Edition' from Grove Street Games
First Looks at ARK The Animated Series Part 2

Stop by on November 2nd and hang out out in our Twitch stream or Discord for an opportunity to win a cool giveaway!

Alternatively, you can join the Studio Wildcard Extra Life Team and help raise money for children in need! By teaming up with us on Extra Life Gameday, not only will you be part of 24 hours of epic reveals, giveaways, and entertainment, but you'll also be giving back to those who need it most!

This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, October 21.

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Small Tribes: 4.5x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience + 4x Breeding
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Player's creativity, passion, and love for this lil' dinosaur game inspire us daily. It’s awesome to see what ARK sparks in you—be it art, mods, or stories that capture the spirit of our shared world. The talent of this community is next level, and witnessing your creations and passion reminds us why we push the boundaries of ARK’s universe.

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