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Survivors, we’re thrilled to see so many of you enjoying Astraeos! While we continue working on fixes to smooth out your adventures, we’ve got a little more love to share—Love Ascended will now run through Monday, giving you extra time to revel in the romance. And speaking of passion, we’ve got some words from Astraeos’ creator, Nekatus, about the journey so far… I want to thank everyone for the support and love for Astraeos. I am very proud to bring another official map to the game and I am very excited to bring more content to Astraeos. Our journey has only just started! We are aware of the technical issues and we are very actively working on resolving them to bring you as bug-free a map as possible. Thank you for your patience, your feedback, and for your reports! I also wanted to give you an idea about what to expect from the next major content update. Here are the details: The conclusion of the Valguero Community Creature Vote is just around the corner, and the competition has been fierce! The submitted creatures have been nothing short of incredible. You still have the weekend to cast your vote and decide which creature will make its mark on Valguero in ARK: Survival Ascended! The second round of voting ends on Friday, February 28th at 1 pm Pacific. The winner* will be announced in the Crunch on the same day. 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. Cast your vote here. Giant Stick Bug Megaraptor Xenoceratops Thunderus Tanystropheus Cryodrakon Chione Desmatosuchus Gourmandi Coelophysis Pentaceratops Imperialis Acinonyx AerotitanOverview 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. Download in full resolution Can you feel the love in the air? Love Ascended is now extended until Monday, February 24, 2025. This love-filled event, celebrating Valentine’s Day brings an array of enchanting new treats and delights! To view all the event details, click here. MODSPOLIGHTLINK 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: Gigantoraptor Costume Skin by TeamMIROKU Cliffan’s Outfits: The Precursor Tek Suit by Cliffan Custom Cosmetic: Waggan by NiranV Paleo ARK Evolution | Apex Predators by Team Paleo ARK Scrapped Assets: Hiveopod Update by Armangamer777 Ultimate Sign Collection by SnowyTrain (premium) Claystone Structure Skins by SnowyTrain (premium) Paleo ARK Evolution | Dangerous Depths by Team Paleo ARK Isle of Myths: Skyshroud Drakara by BlueSucho Random Configs by Hazearil MSVV Skjaldastordr by Deckard Periodically we perform maintenance on our Official Server Network. During this time the servers will not be running therefore time will not progress. Here are the dates for the upcoming maintenance: February 25th at 8:00AM PT / 11:00AM ET February 26th at 7:30AM PT / 10:30AM ET February 27th at 7:30AM PT / 10:30AM ETTo see if your server will be affected follow this page. Expire servers are temporary servers across the network that will eventually be removed, and you can find them by searching for "Expire" in the session filter. These servers will be online until 10 am PST / 1 pm EST on February 28th. We're preemptively using our allocation for future maps to host some additional sessions that players can travel onto to farm, tame, and experience the newest content Gameplay. The same transfer restrictions apply in that you are only able to download your character, but you can freely take anything off. This is to help reduce load off some of the other servers, or provide players an option for those who just want to jump onto a new map temporarily. Please note that these servers will no longer exist after 10 am PST / 1 pm EST on February 28th, so if you intend to use them, remember to transfer your items/creatures/characters off before that date, as nothing will be saved beyond that time period. Please note that some locations will be made non-buildable with the patch coming mid-next week. Inside the caves as well as the areas around the cave entrance will be affected. If you built in this area, make sure you move location before then. Lat 12 / Lon 45 Lat 46 / Long 11 This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, February 24. 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 Fan Art Gallery | Screenshot Gallery | Artist Feedback Form Creator: Savkyn Build your very own Greek estate on a secluded island of Astraeos with this tutorial and tour! YOUTUBE URL Creator: BEYPlaysGames BEYPlaysGames takes a dive into what are the best and most useful creatures to tame for beating Astraeos. YOUTUBE URL Metchup the Lystro by chepedukduks Titan Trio by nezuyu Maewing by @kinosei_x2 Maeguana by @SS38529630 Happy Valentine's Day by @falco_luna Quetzalcoatlus by Snotty Ark: The Animated Series, Wakíya Natá Ú by Tostín This is where you came from lil guy! by lhannan I Built a Giant Car by antoniopepperonio Desolablue by acq.mp3 This thing's pretty neat by cosmicman5455 Photo Mode by frozen_soap Enjoy your weekend! Studio Wildcard Twitter: twitter.com/survivetheark Discord: discord.com/invite/playark Reddit: reddit.com/r/playark Instagram: instagram.com/survivetheark Twitch: twitch.tv/survivetheark Steam: steamcommunity.com/app/346110 Youtube: youtube.com/survivetheark Facebook: facebook.com/survivetheark Threads: threads.net/@survivetheark Official Wiki: https://ark.wiki.gg/wiki/ARK_Survival_Evolved_Wiki View the full article

Happy Valentine’s Day, Survivors! Whether you're spending the day with loved ones in the real world or braving the wilds together on the ARKs, we hope your adventures are filled with friendship, laughter, and a little extra love. Here's a nostalgic gem for you–one of our favorite pieces of Valentine's event Community Art from way back in 2015! Image credit by CamelKing86 TRAILER The wait is over—Astraeos, the breathtaking map crafted by Nekatus and sponsored by Nitrado, has officially arrived as an Official Partner DLC! Spanning ~264km², this vast, ever-expanding landscape seamlessly connects to the main clusters with official servers. But this is just the beginning—like the legends that inspired it, Astraeos will continue to grow, with new realms, challenges, and updates shaping the world over time. Step into the realm of gods, uncover its secrets, and begin your legendary journey today! Alongside this map, you will encounter a new creature, the Maeguana. Its motherly nature will help nurture your babies, and its skin membrane will guide you to safety. This striking variant of the Maewing fuses the agility of its counterpart with a robust, reptilian appearance worthy of the gods of the pantheon. Download in full resolution Download in full resolution Can you feel the love in the air? Love Ascended is now live on all platforms and is now extended until Friday, February 21, 2025. This love-filled event, celebrating Valentine’s Day brings an array of enchanting new treats and delights! To view all the event details, click here. The next winner of our Community Creature Vote will be featured on Valguero. Get your endlessly creative submissions ready, and you might see your creature making its debut with the release of the Valguero map in ARK: Survival Ascended! Please note that this creature will be released for Valguero, so ensure your real-world submissions align with that map's theme! 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. We are looking forward to seeing your ideas come to life! The entry period will end at 1pm Pacific on February 20th. The voting will begin at 1pm PST on February 21st and end on February 28th at 1pm Pacific. The winner will be announced in the Crunch of February 28th.Make sure to check our Twitter on February 21st for the RankedVote link! *Note that the proposed features for the creatures from the submission entry are meant to inspire their design, but certain aspects may still be modified. This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Friday, February 21. 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 Fan Art Gallery | Screenshot Gallery | Artist Feedback Form Creator: Mystic on Ark This Maeguana trap will make taming this variant of the Maewing easy! YOUTUBE URL Creator: GoofyHero GoofyHero gives a quick tour of what to expect of Astraeos. YOUTUBE URL Adorable Otter by prettylilfreak_ Part 16 of Drawing Every Dino Dossier. by cascadingcaramel Earning Trust by nezuyu A beacon of hope by @TekARK_01 Reaper King by Azuresauru Last Stand by @WolfTek7 Snow owl by @k3zk627 Absolutely Beautiful by tkgoji230 Astraeos Base build Project by tikkytoktok Mug by frozen_soap Photo Mode by princecursed Antro family by alexj_21 Enjoy your weekend! Studio Wildcard Twitter: twitter.com/survivetheark Discord: discord.com/invite/playark Reddit: reddit.com/r/playark Instagram: instagram.com/survivetheark Twitch: twitch.tv/survivetheark Steam: steamcommunity.com/app/346110 Youtube: youtube.com/survivetheark Facebook: facebook.com/survivetheark Threads: threads.net/@survivetheark Official Wiki: https://ark.wiki.gg/wiki/ARK_Survival_Evolved_Wiki View the full article

TRAILER The wait is over—Astraeos, the breathtaking map crafted by Nekatus and sponsored by Nitrado, has officially arrived as an Official Partner DLC! Originally planned as our June Premium Map Surprise, we’re bringing this mythical world to you early, launching today for $14.99 as a fully integrated DLC instead of a Premium Mod. Spanning ~264km², this vast, ever-expanding landscape seamlessly connects to the main clusters with official servers. But this is just the beginning—like the legends that inspired it, Astraeos will continue to grow, with new realms, challenges, and updates shaping the world over time. Step into the realm of gods, uncover its secrets, and begin your legendary journey today! Alongside this map, you will encounter a new creature, the Maeguana. Its motherly nature will help nurture your babies, and its skin membrane will guide you to safety. This striking variant of the Maewing fuses the agility of its counterpart with a robust, reptilian appearance worthy of the gods of the pantheon. Download in full resolution Download in full resolution Can you feel the love in the air? Love Ascended is now live on all platforms. This love-filled event, celebrating Valentine’s Day bring an array of enchanting new treats and delights! Starts on Thursday, February 13, 2025at 10:00 am PST Ends on Friday, February 21, 2025, 10:00 am PST 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 Lovebirds *new* Love Bugs Vday Coel Chibi-Lovebird *new* Chibi Pair-o-Saurs *new* Valentine’s Fishing Rod Love Bug Hearts Festive Dino Candy Box o' Chocolates (Now also reduce mating cooldown by 20% of current time remaining) Pillow-Club Skin *new* Loveseat *new* Ottoman *new* Love-Chair *new* Pajama Top *new* Pajama Bottoms *new* SleepingHat *new* PomPom Slippers *new* Friendship Bracelets *new* Bear Hug Swimsuit Odd Couple Swimsuit Sauropod Heart Swimsuit Cupid Couture Bottom Skin Cupid Couture Top Skin Halo Headband Skin Heart-shaped Sunglasses Skin Heart Spring Hat Cuddle Rex Sweater Bow & Eros Skin Heart-shaped Shield Skin Teddy Bear Grenade Skin Love Shackles Skin Heart Spring Hat Cuddle Rex Sweater Love-Bed Proposal Emote *new* Lasso Emote *new* Flirty Emote Heart Emote Self Hug Emote Dino Light Blue WyvernBlue0 PowderBlue Glacial DarkLavender MediumLavender Lavender DarkViolet Dino Light Purple LightPink Magenta DeepPink Red DarkMagenta Dino Albino Cream Jade LeafGreen From the Main Menu, select the mod tab. Search for Love Ascended in the ARK Mod list and Install it. Mod ID: 927084 After it's installed, go back to your game setup screen and select 'Mod Settings' You will see Love Ascended and any other mods you've downloaded in 'Available Mods' Select Love Ascended and activate it. If you would like to enable Love Ascended on your private servers, please add the mod ID to your server command-line launch arguments (-mods=927084). No other changes should be necessary to activate the event.View the full article

More information on the second Open Beta Test can be found here:https://www.monsterhunter.com/wilds/en-us/obt/ As with the first OBT held in November last year, the second OBT will include Character Creation, the Story Trial, and the Doshaguma Hunt. After completing the Doshaguma Hunt, you'll also be able to explore the Windward Plains and encounter the various creatures that inhabit its ecosystem. Unique to the OBT2, hunters will now be able to take on a monster well-known throughout the series, the bird wyvern Gypceros. You'll also be able to take on the game's flagship monster Arkveld in a high difficulty quest specially tailored for the OBT2. We encourage experienced hunters who are confident in their skills to take on this challenge. Access to the Base Camp Training Area Try out each weapon and get a feel for the various weapon actions in the Training Area. However, please be aware that some weapon specifications will differ from the retail version. Expanded Multiplayer FeaturesThe OBT2 will expand some online multiplayer features, adding Private Lobbies and Online Single Player. Monster Hunter Wilds, the latest installment in the Monster Hunter series, will release worldwide on February 28, 2025! Pre-orders available now!https://store.steampowered.com/app/2246340 Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark (Steam version)Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark is a free tool that uses a viewable experience from Monster Hunter Wilds to measure and score the performance of your computer. More information on how to use the benchmark tool can be found here: https://www.monsterhunter.com/wilds/en-us/benchmark/ https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2246340/view/547852302920187994 View the full article

Monster Hunter Wilds - Launch Trailer The hunt finally begins in Monster Hunter Wilds on Friday, February 28, 2025! Be sure to check out the 7th trailer, which features new highlights and covers all of the elements we've showcased so far, such as unique monsters, dynamically changing environments, and the riveting story that unfolds in this rich world. An enormous leviathan that sits at the peak of the Iceshard Cliffs.Jin Dahaad The monster that reigns supreme over the Oilwell Basin's ecosystem.Nu Udra Look forward to all the new and returning monsters that will make an appearance in the various ecosystems featured in Monster Hunter Wilds. Check out the official website for more info on the game's features. https://www.monsterhunter.com/wilds/en-us/ — New content, including an additional monster, will be become available with the first free title update in spring 2025!Feature Monster of the First Title Update Mizutsune Stay tuned for more to come on the world of Monster Hunter Wilds! Look forward to more information on the upcoming free title update. Monster Hunter Wilds, the latest installment in the Monster Hunter series, will release worldwide on February 28, 2025! Pre-orders available now!https://store.steampowered.com/app/2246340/Monster_Hunter_Wilds/ Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark (Steam version) Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark is a free tool that uses a viewable experience from Monster Hunter Wilds to measure and score the performance of your computer. More information on how to use the benchmark tool can be found here: https://www.monsterhunter.com/wilds/en-us/benchmark/ https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2246340/view/547852302920187994 View the full article

Monster Hunter Wilds - Launch Trailer The hunt finally begins in Monster Hunter Wilds on Friday, February 28, 2025! Be sure to check out the 7th trailer, which features new highlights and covers all of the elements we've showcased so far, such as unique monsters, dynamically changing environments, and the riveting story that unfolds in this rich world. An enormous leviathan that sits at the peak of the Iceshard Cliffs.Jin Dahaad The monster that reigns supreme over the Oilwell Basin's ecosystem.Nu Udra Look forward to all the new and returning monsters that will make an appearance in the various ecosystems featured in Monster Hunter Wilds. Check out the official website for more info on the game's features. https://www.monsterhunter.com/wilds/en-us/ — New content, including an additional monster, will be become available with the first free title update in spring 2025!Feature Monster of the First Title Update Mizutsune Stay tuned for more to come on the world of Monster Hunter Wilds! Look forward to more information on the upcoming free title update. Monster Hunter Wilds, the latest installment in the Monster Hunter series, will release worldwide on February 28, 2025! Pre-orders available now!https://store.steampowered.com/app/2246340/Monster_Hunter_Wilds/ Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark (Steam version) Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark is a free tool that uses a viewable experience from Monster Hunter Wilds to measure and score the performance of your computer. More information on how to use the benchmark tool can be found here: https://www.monsterhunter.com/wilds/en-us/benchmark/ https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2246340/view/547852302920187994 View the full article

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Love Ascended is returning to ARK next week, bringing a wave of romantic and delightful rewards in honor of the world's biggest mate boosting holiday! But that’s not all, we’re also gearing up for the launch of Astraeos, the first-ever Official Partner DLC, landing on February 12th! Download in full resolution Can you feel the love in the air? Love Ascended is set to sweep ARK survivors off their feet with an array of enchanting new treats and delights. This love-filled event, celebrating Valentine's Day, kicks off on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, and will continue to spread joy and affection until Wednesday, February 19, 2025, on Official Servers. Starts on Wednesday, February 12, 2025at 10:00 am PST Ends on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 10:00 am PST 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 Lovebirds *new* Love Bugs Vday Coel Chibi-Lovebird *new* Chibi Pair-o-Saurs *new* Valentine’s Fishing Rod Love Bug Hearts Festive Dino Candy Box o' Chocolates (Now also reduce mating cooldown by 20% of current time remaining) Pillow-Club Skin *new* Loveseat *new* Ottoman *new* Love-Chair *new* Pajama Top *new* Pajama Bottoms *new* SleepingHat *new* PomPom Slippers *new* Friendship Bracelets *new* Bear Hug Swimsuit Odd Couple Swimsuit Sauropod Heart Swimsuit Cupid Couture Bottom Skin Cupid Couture Top Skin Halo Headband Skin Heart-shaped Sunglasses Skin Heart Spring Hat Cuddle Rex Sweater Bow & Eros Skin Heart-shaped Shield Skin Teddy Bear Grenade Skin Love Shackles Skin Heart Spring Hat Cuddle Rex Sweater Love-Bed Proposal Emote *new* Lasso Emote *new* Flirty Emote Heart Emote Self Hug Emote Dino Light Blue WyvernBlue0 PowderBlue Glacial DarkLavender MediumLavender Lavender DarkViolet Dino Light Purple LightPink Magenta DeepPink Red DarkMagenta Dino Albino Cream Jade LeafGreen From the Main Menu, select the mod tab. Search for Love Ascended in the ARK Mod list and Install it. Mod ID: 927084 After it's installed, go back to your game setup screen and select 'Mod Settings' You will see Love Ascended and any other mods you've downloaded in 'Available Mods' Select Love Ascended and activate it. If you would like to enable Love Ascended on your private servers, please add the mod ID to your server command-line launch arguments (-mods=927084). No other changes should be necessary to activate the event. The next winner of our Community Creature Vote will be featured on Valguero. Get your endlessly creative submissions ready, and you might see your creature making its debut with the release of the Valguero map in ARK: Survival Ascended! Please note that this creature will be released for Valguero, so ensure your real-world submissions align with that map's theme! 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. We are looking forward to seeing your ideas come to life! The entry period will end at 1pm Pacific on February 20th. The voting will begin at 1pm PST on February 21st and end on February 28th at 1pm Pacific. The winner will be announced in the Crunch of February 28th.Make sure to check our Twitter on February 21st for the RankedVote link! *Note that the proposed features for the creatures from the submission entry are meant to inspire their design, but certain aspects may still be modified. MODSPOLIGHTLINK 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: Shins Cosmetics: Statue Pack by Shinygati Custom KT Character by Horrgamer Rhyniognatha Dragonfly Costume by Lhannan Simple Chibi Display by Kokou_kohiro Astraeos Structures by Nekatus_Modding Heroes of the ARK by Jams_uWu Big Al’s Meraxes TLC - Tek Meraxes update by BigAl_Swagbob Aussie Additions: Muttaburrasaurus by Nickbs2 Mechanical Apostle by Boqi111111 Reinforced Storage Box by RHBallistic FlameBearMOD by TeamMIROKU Get the Power Rangers’ Premium Cosmetic Pack Wave 2 now It’s Morphin’ time! Get ready to suit up and unleash your inner hero—or villain—with the 'ARK x Power Rangers' Wave 2 Cosmetic Pack! Suit up and morph into legends with the iconic looks of the Green Ranger and White Ranger, or embrace your dark side as the nefarious Lord Zedd, Rita Repulsa, and more. But the power doesn’t stop there—your dinos are getting an epic upgrade with Dinozord skins, turning them into fearsome, battle-ready beasts. Equip yourself with Power Weapon skins worthy of a true Ranger, and with unique emotes that let you strike poses bold enough to feel the power surge! And, once you're worthy, show off your zordplay by conquering the King Titan as a towering Megazord! Thanks to ASA’s dynamic cosmetic system, even if you don’t own the pack, you’ll still witness these dinomighty skins in action during online play. It’s time to choose your side, Survivors. Will you be a hero or a villain? Features: POWER RANGERS — 7 unique skins for the Green Ranger, White Ranger, Lord Zedd, Rita Repulsa, Goldar, Alpha 5 and Putty POWER EMOTES — 7 unique emotes for each character skin: Green Ranger, White Ranger, Lord Zedd, Rita Repulsa, Goldar, Alpha 5 and Putty POWER WEAPONS — 6 unique weapon skins; transform supported weapons into a Green Dagger, Green Sword, White Saba Sword, Rita Staff, Zedd Staff, or Goldar Sword DINOZORDS — 4 unique dinosaur emotes; transform supported dinosaurs into the Thylacoleo White Tigerzord, Bronto Titanus, Giganotosaurus Green Dragonzord, or MegaMEK/MEK Megazord. ARKpocalypse servers have been wiped today! What is ARKpocalypse? ARKpocalypse are monthly-wipe servers with higher than usual rates. Next wipe: DATEFor this round, the following mods will be included: ARK Wilds: Cockatrice by wildwaghorn Super Spyglass Plus by kavan87 Solo Farm Mod by kavan87 Desmodus: Ported by EclipseModding Change Dino Gender by R3cursiv3 Scrap Age: Weapons by ScriptosaurusCRYou can join them by searching in the server browser! Happy Surviving! This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, February 10. 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 Fan Art Gallery | Screenshot Gallery | Artist Feedback Form Creator: Frodo the Dodo Frodo the Dodo made the dos and don'ts to succeed all difficulties of Element Veins. YOUTUBE URL Creator: The Survivors Handbook The Survivors Handbook reviews three fun mods to add to your gameplay! YOUTUBE URL Heat Ray by @falco_luna ARK Tattoo by tnfireman Managarm Tribal by @SS38529630 Barbatos the Loud Mouth King by Robinson Vronti Art doll Dilophosaurus by sayvaris Ark Pachyrhinosaurus redesign by ShatteredReaIity Speed paint: Ark by FlawlezFalcon ARKxPowerRangers by @MedusaGeek Power Rangers Survivors by @LAMEBOY81390688 Photo Mode by @Vattghornn The new Power Ranger mod is fire by @TheAx3Man It's Morphing Time! by @DragonHeart7998 Enjoy your weekend! Studio Wildcard Twitter: twitter.com/survivetheark Discord: discord.com/invite/playark Reddit: reddit.com/r/playark Instagram: instagram.com/survivetheark Twitch: twitch.tv/survivetheark Steam: steamcommunity.com/app/346110 Youtube: youtube.com/survivetheark Facebook: facebook.com/survivetheark Threads: threads.net/@survivetheark Official Wiki: https://ark.wiki.gg/wiki/ARK_Survival_Evolved_Wiki View the full article

Get the Power Rangers’ Premium Cosmetic Pack Wave 2 now It’s Morphin’ time! Get ready to suit up and unleash your inner hero—or villain—with the 'ARK x Power Rangers' Wave 2 Cosmetic Pack! Suit up and morph into legends with the iconic looks of the Green Ranger and White Ranger, or embrace your dark side as the nefarious Lord Zedd, Rita Repulsa, and more. But the power doesn’t stop there—your dinos are getting an epic upgrade with Dinozord skins, turning them into fearsome, battle-ready beasts. Equip yourself with Power Weapon skins worthy of a true Ranger, and with unique emotes that let you strike poses bold enough to feel the power surge! And, once you're worthy, show off your zordplay by conquering the King Titan as a towering Megazord! Thanks to ASA’s dynamic cosmetic system, even if you don’t own the pack, you’ll still witness these dinomighty skins in action during online play. It’s time to choose your side, Survivors. Will you be a hero or a villain? Features: POWER RANGERS — 7 unique skins for the Green Ranger, White Ranger, Lord Zedd, Rita Repulsa, Goldar, Alpha 5 and Putty POWER EMOTES — 7 unique emotes for each character skin: Green Ranger, White Ranger, Lord Zedd, Rita Repulsa, Goldar, Alpha 5 and Putty POWER WEAPONS — 6 unique weapon skins; transform supported weapons into a Green Dagger, Green Sword, White Saba Sword, Rita Staff, Zedd Staff, or Goldar Sword DINOZORDS — 4 unique dinosaur emotes; transform supported dinosaurs into the Thylacoleo White Tigerzord, Bronto Titanus, Giganotosaurus Green Dragonzord, or MegaMEK/MEK Megazord. Download all screenshots in full resolutionView the full article

Hey hunters, How’s it going? February is here, which means we are officially in the launch month of Monster Hunter Wilds! On February 28, your journey into the Forbidden Lands begins. Now, to help ensure you have a satisfying, fun experience come launch, we’re pleased to share that the Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark we’d previously mentioned we were looking into, is real, it’s ready and it’s live from right now for you to try! With the Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark, we want to help our PC players feel more confident about how their PC will run Monster Hunter Wilds. In the next section, we’re going to explain what the Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark is, how it works, as well as some important information and differences you’ll see between this and the Open Beta Test 1 and 2 experiences, so please take a moment to check it out. Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark Breakdown! The Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark will allow you to see how the near-launch version of the game will run on your rig, via watching a demo play out. Please note, this occurs via a demonstration, so you won’t actually be playing the Benchmark yourself, nor have access to Character Creation. We were keen to create this for you, following the community feedback on performance and optimisation we saw from Open Beta Test 1. Now, here comes that important part we just mentioned: Open Beta Test 1 was a much older version of the game’s build, and not representative of the current state of the full game’s optimisation when the beta occurred, nor what it is currently like now. Open Beta Test 2 will also be running on that same, old build, but with a bit more content included, such as Arkveld and Gypceros, so please don’t expect any performance differences there, nor anything we covered in the Pre-Launch Community Update (which we’ll link at the end of this post). Those improvements and adjustments, including optimisation and weapon changes, will be in the game Day 1 at launch. This means that neither Open Beta Test 1 or 2 are representative of the experience you’ll have when the game launches, so please don’t base your optimisation / performance expectations on those. Instead, please download and give the Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark a spin and you’ll get a much more accurate and reliable insight into how your PC will run the game at launch. General Info You can download the Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark directly from Steam with the link below: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2246340/Monster_Hunter_Wilds/ Install Size: 29 GB Length: Around 6 minutes Benchmark Flow: Title Screen -> Performance check whilst displaying a demonstration -> Results screen. A score will be provided based on the performance of your PC (see below for gradings). Note: There’s no character creation available. The Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark isn’t just one setting though, we recommend using the Options menu to adjust game, graphics, audio and language settings to try out different combinations, or most accurately reflect your preferred settings come launch. There’s also a Loop setting that can be used to automatically rerun the benchmark. When it’s set to ON, the benchmark will automatically rerun after 1 minutes have passed on the results screen. Please be aware that the Option menu you see in the Benchmark is not exactly the same as the launch version, also, any settings you adjust here won’t be transferred into the main game. It’s worth noting that the benchmark may not be able to run properly if your computer does not meet Monster Hunter Wilds minimum requirements, which are available on the Store page! And one last, important point to share with you before we wrap up this post. The Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark does not guarantee the performance of your system for Monster Hunter Wilds, but does give you better insight and information, especially when compared to playing Open Betas 1 and 2. To Summarise The Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark is live! It’s free to use and you can download it HERE. A way to experience the state of optimisation for your PC in the production version of the game. It’s adjustable to give you information that reflects your preferred settings choices. The OBT 1 & 2 builds are old and do not reflect the current state of optimisation and performance. The OBT 2 build does not include any of the Pre-Launch Community Update improvements, they’re coming Day 1 at launch.That pretty much wraps things up, all that’s left is for those of you that want to try the benchmark ahead of launch, is to download it and give it a go! If you had unexpected performance issues in the Open Beta Test, or just want to make sure you’re PC is ready to rock, we highly recommend running the Benchmark and watching the demo play through to get your results! Quest Complete – We’ll See You Next Time! There we have it, the benchmark is real and it’s ready for you! As mentioned earlier, for those of you who haven’t yet seen the Pre-Launch Community Update news, where Monster Hunter Wilds director, Yuya Tokuda, took us through a range of improvements and adjustments coming to the game for launch, from performance to weapons, hitstop and more, you can watch it on our official YouTube channel below: If you’ve liked what you’ve seen today and/or you’ve got a smile on your face after using the benchmark, chucking down a pre-order will not only support us ahead of launch, but also snag you the following goodies: Hunter Layered Armor: Guild Knight Set Talisman: Hope CharmPre-order below: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2246340/Monster_Hunter_Wilds/ That wraps up today’s post! We’re all incredibly excited for launch and cannot wait for the PC community to experience Monster Hunter Wilds and the Forbidden Lands. Let us know in the comments how you’re getting on with the Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark! 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Hey hunters, How’s it going? February is here, which means we are officially in the launch month of Monster Hunter Wilds! On February 28, your journey into the Forbidden Lands begins. Now, to help ensure you have a satisfying, fun experience come launch, we’re pleased to share that the Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark we’d previously mentioned we were looking into, is real, it’s ready and it’s live from right now for you to try! With the Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark, we want to help our PC players feel more confident about how their PC will run Monster Hunter Wilds. In the next section, we’re going to explain what the Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark is, how it works, as well as some important information and differences you’ll see between this and the Open Beta Test 1 and 2 experiences, so please take a moment to check it out. Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark Breakdown! The Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark will allow you to see how the near-launch version of the game will run on your rig, via watching a demo play out. Please note, this occurs via a demonstration, so you won’t actually be playing the Benchmark yourself, nor have access to Character Creation. We were keen to create this for you, following the community feedback on performance and optimisation we saw from Open Beta Test 1. Now, here comes that important part we just mentioned: Open Beta Test 1 was a much older version of the game’s build, and not representative of the current state of the full game’s optimisation when the beta occurred, nor what it is currently like now. Open Beta Test 2 will also be running on that same, old build, but with a bit more content included, such as Arkveld and Gypceros, so please don’t expect any performance differences there, nor anything we covered in the Pre-Launch Community Update (which we’ll link at the end of this post). Those improvements and adjustments, including optimisation and weapon changes, will be in the game Day 1 at launch. This means that neither Open Beta Test 1 or 2 are representative of the experience you’ll have when the game launches, so please don’t base your optimisation / performance expectations on those. Instead, please download and give the Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark a spin and you’ll get a much more accurate and reliable insight into how your PC will run the game at launch. General Info You can download the Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark directly from Steam with the link below: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2246340/Monster_Hunter_Wilds/ Install Size: 29 GB Length: Around 6 minutes Benchmark Flow: Title Screen -> Performance check whilst displaying a demonstration -> Results screen. A score will be provided based on the performance of your PC (see below for gradings). Note: There’s no character creation available. The Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark isn’t just one setting though, we recommend using the Options menu to adjust game, graphics, audio and language settings to try out different combinations, or most accurately reflect your preferred settings come launch. There’s also a Loop setting that can be used to automatically rerun the benchmark. When it’s set to ON, the benchmark will automatically rerun after 1 minutes have passed on the results screen. Please be aware that the Option menu you see in the Benchmark is not exactly the same as the launch version, also, any settings you adjust here won’t be transferred into the main game. It’s worth noting that the benchmark may not be able to run properly if your computer does not meet Monster Hunter Wilds minimum requirements, which are available on the Store page! And one last, important point to share with you before we wrap up this post. The Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark does not guarantee the performance of your system for Monster Hunter Wilds, but does give you better insight and information, especially when compared to playing Open Betas 1 and 2. To Summarise The Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark is live! It’s free to use and you can download it HERE. A way to experience the state of optimisation for your PC in the production version of the game. It’s adjustable to give you information that reflects your preferred settings choices. The OBT 1 & 2 builds are old and do not reflect the current state of optimisation and performance. The OBT 2 build does not include any of the Pre-Launch Community Update improvements, they’re coming Day 1 at launch.That pretty much wraps things up, all that’s left is for those of you that want to try the benchmark ahead of launch, is to download it and give it a go! If you had unexpected performance issues in the Open Beta Test, or just want to make sure you’re PC is ready to rock, we highly recommend running the Benchmark and watching the demo play through to get your results! Quest Complete – We’ll See You Next Time! There we have it, the benchmark is real and it’s ready for you! As mentioned earlier, for those of you who haven’t yet seen the Pre-Launch Community Update news, where Monster Hunter Wilds director, Yuya Tokuda, took us through a range of improvements and adjustments coming to the game for launch, from performance to weapons, hitstop and more, you can watch it on our official YouTube channel below: If you’ve liked what you’ve seen today and/or you’ve got a smile on your face after using the benchmark, chucking down a pre-order will not only support us ahead of launch, but also snag you the following goodies: Hunter Layered Armor: Guild Knight Set Talisman: Hope CharmPre-order below: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2246340/Monster_Hunter_Wilds/ That wraps up today’s post! We’re all incredibly excited for launch and cannot wait for the PC community to experience Monster Hunter Wilds and the Forbidden Lands. Let us know in the comments how you’re getting on with the Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark! 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Monster Hunter Wilds: 6th Trailer | Into the Iceshard Cliffs — Introducing the new locale "Iceshard Cliffs" and the peculiar Wudwud you'll encounter there. Iceshard Cliffs A frigid locale swept with snowy blizzards. Rove A Wudwud who wanders the wilds far from his home. — Monsters of the Iceshard Cliffs Hirabami Leviathans that inhabit the Iceshard Cliffs. They have sharp, pincer-like tails and peculiar membranes on their necks that catch the wind and keep them aloft. Nerscylla Making their series return, these monsters are Temnocerans that weave vast, sticky webs across their territory. Once they've cornered their prey, they utilize their pincer-like jaws to finish them off. Gore Magala This fan-favorite monster is back. Please look forward to finding out when and how it will make its reappearance. Monster Hunter Wilds' Second Open Beta Test will feature the game's flagship monster Arkveld! As with the first OBT held in November last year, the second OBT will include Character Creation, the Story Trial, and the Doshaguma Hunt. After completing the Doshaguma Hunt, you'll also be able to explore the Windward Plains and encounter the various creatures that inhabit its ecosystem. Unique to the OBT2, hunters will now be able to take on a monster well-known throughout the series, the bird wyvern Gypceros. You'll also be able to take on the game's flagship monster Arkveld in a high difficulty quest specially tailored for the OBT2. We encourage experienced hunters who are confident in their skills to take on this challenge. Access to the Base Camp Training Area Try out each weapon and get a feel for the various weapon actions in the Training Area. However, please be aware that some weapon specifications will differ from the retail version. Expanded Multiplayer FeaturesThe OBT2 will expand some online multiplayer features, adding Private Lobbies and Online Single Player. Pre-download the Monster Hunter Wilds Beta Test Available for pre-load starting on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 7:00 p.m. (PT) / Thursday, February 6, 2025 3:00 a.m. (GMT) More information on the second Open Beta Test can be found here:https://www.monsterhunter.com/wilds/en-us/obt/ Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark (Steam version)Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark is a free tool that uses a viewable experience from Monster Hunter Wilds to measure and score the performance of your computer. More information on how to use the benchmark tool can be found here: https://www.monsterhunter.com/wilds/en-us/benchmark/ Pre-download the Steam version of Monster Hunter WildsPre-orders for the Steam version of Monster Hunter Wilds (digital version) will be available for pre-download 48 hours prior to release. Game data will be available for pre-download on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 9:00 p.m. (PT) / Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. (GMT) The game's full release is scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 9:00 p.a. (PT) / Friday, February 28, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. (GMT) Monster Hunter Wilds, the latest installment in the Monster Hunter series, will release worldwide on February 28, 2025! Pre-orders available now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2246340/Monster_Hunter_Wilds/ View the full article

Monster Hunter Wilds: 6th Trailer | Into the Iceshard Cliffs — Introducing the new locale "Iceshard Cliffs" and the peculiar Wudwud you'll encounter there. Iceshard Cliffs A frigid locale swept with snowy blizzards. Rove A Wudwud who wanders the wilds far from his home. — Monsters of the Iceshard Cliffs Hirabami Leviathans that inhabit the Iceshard Cliffs. They have sharp, pincer-like tails and peculiar membranes on their necks that catch the wind and keep them aloft. Nerscylla Making their series return, these monsters are Temnocerans that weave vast, sticky webs across their territory. Once they've cornered their prey, they utilize their pincer-like jaws to finish them off. Gore Magala This fan-favorite monster is back. Please look forward to finding out when and how it will make its reappearance. Monster Hunter Wilds' Second Open Beta Test will feature the game's flagship monster Arkveld! As with the first OBT held in November last year, the second OBT will include Character Creation, the Story Trial, and the Doshaguma Hunt. After completing the Doshaguma Hunt, you'll also be able to explore the Windward Plains and encounter the various creatures that inhabit its ecosystem. Unique to the OBT2, hunters will now be able to take on a monster well-known throughout the series, the bird wyvern Gypceros. You'll also be able to take on the game's flagship monster Arkveld in a high difficulty quest specially tailored for the OBT2. We encourage experienced hunters who are confident in their skills to take on this challenge. Access to the Base Camp Training Area Try out each weapon and get a feel for the various weapon actions in the Training Area. However, please be aware that some weapon specifications will differ from the retail version. Expanded Multiplayer FeaturesThe OBT2 will expand some online multiplayer features, adding Private Lobbies and Online Single Player. Pre-download the Monster Hunter Wilds Beta Test Available for pre-load starting on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 7:00 p.m. (PT) / Thursday, February 6, 2025 3:00 a.m. (GMT) More information on the second Open Beta Test can be found here:https://www.monsterhunter.com/wilds/en-us/obt/ Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark (Steam version)Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark is a free tool that uses a viewable experience from Monster Hunter Wilds to measure and score the performance of your computer. More information on how to use the benchmark tool can be found here: https://www.monsterhunter.com/wilds/en-us/benchmark/ Pre-download the Steam version of Monster Hunter WildsPre-orders for the Steam version of Monster Hunter Wilds (digital version) will be available for pre-download 48 hours prior to release. Game data will be available for pre-download on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 9:00 p.m. (PT) / Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. (GMT) The game's full release is scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 9:00 p.a. (PT) / Friday, February 28, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. (GMT) Monster Hunter Wilds, the latest installment in the Monster Hunter series, will release worldwide on February 28, 2025! Pre-orders available now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2246340/Monster_Hunter_Wilds/ View the full article

Greetings, Adventurers! Prepare for an exciting opportunity to be among the first to experience the newest battleground for Outpost Rush: Coral Divide! The Coral Divide preview weekend will run: Start: Friday, February 7, at 6:00 PM (UTC) End: Monday, February 10, at 3:00 PM (UTC) During this exclusive event, you’ll have the chance to queue for Outpost Rush through the Activity Finder and test out this visually stunning and strategically challenging new map. What to Expect: Coral Divide takes Outpost Rush to a new level, introducing a fresh location filled with unique features and opportunities for epic battles. Inspired by player feedback, for example, this map is smaller with fewer direct paths between the outposts, features less wide open areas, and has more controlled sightlines, which aim to create a more balanced and exciting experience. Our design team has worked tirelessly through the stages of concept creation, building, testing, and iteration to bring this new battlefield to life. Rewards for Playing This weekend isn’t just about previewing Coral Divide, it’s also about awesome rewards! Players who join and complete a match each day during the event will receive: Feb 7th: Season XP Booster Feb 8th: Gathering XP Booster Feb 9th: Season XP Booster Feb 10th: Weapon XP Booster Additionally, participants will earn one Gold Cursed Coconut per day for completing a match. These coveted items will be delivered during the Legacy of Crassus Event. Twitch Drops: Earn rewards by watching Twitch streams! The campaign is time-based, allowing you to unlock all items simultaneously by watching 8 hours of eligible streams during the event. Rewards include: Vial of Suspended Azoth (x10) Dark Matter (x50) Gypsum Orb (x5) Banana Parfait (x50) Regeneration Serum (x50) Powerful Proficiency Boost (x35) Be sure to link your Twitch account to claim these rewards via the Twitch Drops page. How to Join during the Preview Weekend: 1. Open the Activity Finder and queue for Outpost Rush during the event window. 2. Play and complete matches daily on the Coral Divide map to earn maximum rewards. 3. Rewards will be distributed after the preview weekend ends. Why a Test Weekend? The Coral Divide preview is an essential step in refining the map before its full release. This weekend is an opportunity to gather valuable player feedback, which will guide further adjustments and improvements. The team is eager to hear your thoughts and insights as you dive into this new battleground. Join in the discussion in the Official Discord to share your feedback. Mark Your Calendars Don’t miss this chance to be part of Aeternum history. Rally your allies, ready your weapons, and prepare to explore the Coral Divide. We can’t wait to see you on the battlefield and hear your feedback as we continue to shape the future of Outpost Rush! We’ll see you in Coral Divide! View the full article

Filipe - Lead ProgrammerHope you all had a great holiday season with your loved ones. After spending time with family and friends it’s time to get back to work. The main ability of the allosaurus has received more attention this month. While the main code is the same as some existing mechanics, visually the allosaurus looks very different when performing the action, so some adjustments are specifically made to accommodate this. We are in the phase of getting all the animations playing as they should and then we can move into QA testing and balancing. The tyrannosaurus also required some additional work. There was some experimentation with mechanics to better balance its movement and hunting capabilities during its different life stages. Keep in mind these are additional mechanics focused on balancing; the pre-existing ones you already know about are unchanged. Migration and Patrol Zones now support custom shapes, whereas previously they could only be made with generic ones such as Box or Sphere. Now those areas can be customized to just about any shape. This is very useful since most biomes and areas of the map will never be accurate using sphere or box shapes. This will help in making the areas more accurate to the map landscape overall while interacting with the migrations, but also allows all plants to spawn more accurately, avoiding edge cases with plants and trees spawning in areas of no traffic or even unreachable locations. Lastly, the “Friend Spawn Code” is under testing with QA. I believe the system is close to fully functional, but we are also working on resolving a few possible exploits before it goes out. See you guys next time! Bryan - AnimatorI’ve been spending pretty much all of January going through the upcoming roster to make sure everyone has their bone meshes and rib meat. And then horribly mutilating them to do the gore morphs. It’s an Allosaurus so he’ll walk it off and be just fine. I’ve also started doing the Elder morphs, which have been a long time coming now so you can all reenact the closing scene of Saving Private Ryan together. Lastly, with animation well under way for Kentrosaurus among the animation team, I’ve started rigging up the Baryonyx. VisualTech48 - Environmental ArtistThis month I’ve been focused on making the final assets for the GUTS, and have been working on making smaller kits that fill out some coastal locations. The GUTS received further additions this month with additional entry types. It features a sally port, a small control center for operating the doors and the security system. In addition, some love was shown to our older parts of the kit and the new enclosure fence received some much needed 45 inward and outward fencing to make it feel more natural and assist in building. And finally to top it all off, I’ve been working on the holding pen for sauropods and strains. I’ll hold off on showing until I’m happy with it, but when it’s ready I’ll have it passed through Phase Three. It’s a hulking structure that feels like the interior area could be its own level. And it’s almost, if not, twice the size of the DTA. hypno - QA LeadIt’s good to be back! I took some time over the holiday to get into some playtesting on the official servers to identify many of the current major issues in the game. While this is far from a complete list, here’s a quick rundown of the issues I will be looking to have addressed over the next few patches: Plants causing input lockups sometimes when eating them. Plants disappearing but still being scentable. Persistent rain sounds, despite it being clear weather. General audio choppiness. Omniraptors being kicked when dismounting from a pounce. (Fixed as of the latest patch!) Grappled characters being able to break out from the pounce, even when pinned. Cannibal mutation not appearing despite conditions being met. Fish AI not spawning in certain rivers/lakes. Various replay issues. Timer not going down, replay not being visible, etc. DLSS screen tearing. Dilophosaurus hallucinations sometimes being invisible. Be sure to send in a bug report if you believe I’m missing anything substantial, but the above is what stood out to me the most. QA has hit the ground running upon returning from the holidays, focused primarily on all of the community bug reports that we amassed during the break; we had over 600 reports to sift through! So, thanks to those of you that took the extra time to submit a bug report, they’ve been a great help as always. As well as looking at the community reports, we’ve been busy running into our own issues, such as the beipiaosaurus becoming a little too enthusiastic when dolphin diving: We experienced some difficulty testing a corpse related bug recently due to a certain AI animal. It should be known that while the psittacosaurus is meant to carry small corpses of comparable size, we hadn’t intended it to take ceratosaurus’ corpse bully niche: Hopefully it doesn’t start chuffing! Then there’s whatever is happening with this poor soul: As Filipe mentioned, we’ve just been given access to the new Spawn Code system which is making great progress with each testing session. Being able to spawn in with your friends will be a huge benefit to players that want to group up, while still not disrupting the randomness of spawning that we want to retain. It’s a very simple system that works as follows: The player joins a server, selects their species, and navigates to their group menu upon spawning. On the group menu, the player will find a “Spawn Code” which lasts for 5 minutes. They can copy it and send it to their friends. A friend can navigate to the “Eggs and Spawn Codes” menu and input the code. Upon being accepted by the code owner, the friend will then be able to customize their own character’s skin, before spawning in near the player that sent the code. The following was taken from the latest QA build, which is still heavily WIP: KissenKitten - ProducerHope you all have had a decent start to the new year. While this month and last month were pretty short, the amount of stuff we’ve been up to is anything but minimal. I spent most of January getting back on the saddle checking in with each department to reassess their needs and having a bunch of meetings on what our first quarter will look like. Some topics of conversation range from rounding out Elder mechanics, spawn codes and more. We’ve been doing a fair bit of QoL changes and at last returning to work on some of our shelved features for some of the existing dinosaurs, varying in degree. The hypsi and its ability to move about the treetops is a good example. The herrera’s climbing being a bit more dynamic, troodon getting some assistance performing its role etc. I had a bit of time on my hands so I was able to scrounge up some clips. Everything is subject to change of course. The rex, trike, allo, austro and kentro are all looking pretty good and patiently awaiting their individual debuts. We’re pushing towards a hordetest fairly soon to get some much needed changes in your hands and if luck be on our side, maybe a bit more. The rex and trike need a handful of animations related to sparring before they will be fully ready for testing, the allosaurus needs some setting up and mechanic refinement while the austro and kentro await setup. If all that weren’t enough, the baryonyx is next. Animation work never ceases. We also have some minor features that we plan to implement to help the entire roster navigate precarious terrain with more ease as well as a new feature that should allow certain non jumping carnivores the ability to be proficient under more circumstances. That’s all for now. See you in the hordetest! View the full article

Hey Survivors, Today, ClubARK: Wasteland War drops, bringing a whole new post apocalyptic look along with the brand-new Mad Mark mission! This major version update also delivers a massive wave of fixes and improvements, tackling many of the issues players helped us identify. Plus, there are big XP boosts, quality-of-life upgrades, and even a new rare reward—the Scrap Golem variant! Download in full resolution The next winner of our Community Creature Vote will be featured on Valguero. Get your endlessly creative submissions ready, and you might see your creature making its debut with the release of the Valguero map in ARK: Survival Ascended! Please note that this creature will be released for Valguero, so ensure your real-world submissions align with that map's theme! 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. We are looking forward to seeing your ideas come to life! The entry period will end at 1pm Pacific on February 20th. The voting will begin at 1pm PST on February 21st and end on February 28th at 1pm Pacific. The winner will be announced in the Crunch of February 28th.Make sure to check our Twitter on February 21st for the RankedVote link! *Note that the proposed features for the creatures from the submission entry are meant to inspire their design, but certain aspects may still be modified. We're shifting the transfer date for Official Extinction servers to give you more time to enjoy full freedom before the upcoming launch of Astraeos. Extinction Transfers Open: February 7th (Allowing you to transfer your characters, items, and creatures to and from Extinction servers) Extinction Expired Servers Offline: February 28th, so take this time to wrap up your adventures, make final moves, and prepare for what’s next.See you in the Wasteland! This update brings a Wasteland makeover to ClubARK, a new Bob’s Tall Tales mission (Mad Mark), and the Scrap Golem variant as a rare reward. Gameplay improvements include XP boosts for Enraged creatures, QoL updates for Armadoggo & BattleRig, and various balancing tweaks. Also a massive wave of bug fixes addresses taming, UI, multiplayer desync, environment bugs and more. ClubARK: Wasteland War is live! v154 ClubARK has received a Wasteland makeover! Added a new Bob’s Tall Tales mission “Mad Mark” Added Scrap Golem (Rock Elemental variant) as a rare reward for completing Mad Mark on Alpha difficulty All Bob’s Tall Tales missions now award equipment traits on completion All ClubARK rewards have been updated to include Extinction & Wasteland content The Wardrobe has been updated to include Extinction & Wasteland contentGameplay Changes Enraged Rex and Enraged Trike now award 3x more XP Enraged Rex and Enraged Trike now give Alpha XP type to allow chibi leveling Refactored SIR-5rM8’s sorting ability to be more reliable SIR-5rM8 can now collect sap from Sap Tap without needing a player to open the Sap Tap’s inventory first Meat Carrier trait now includes Spoiled Meat Moschops can now gather Sap from Sap trees in Scorched Earth Tamed Basilisks are now immune to radiation on Aberration Allowed Pegomastax deployment on Aberration for Gacha crystals Experience removed from creatures when respeccing them via the Makeshift Megalab reduced to 10% of current XP OSDs & Element veins will now highlight the last remaining 5 dinos of the wave Cooldown for cryopodding a damaged creature has been reduced to 30 seconds (down from 60 seconds). Reduced the damage transferred from structures placed on a platform-saddled dino from 100% to 10% Adjusted Tuso’s melee attack to hit closer to its head to prevent it from getting stuck on small creatures that it cannot hit Titanoboa no longer gains points in Oxygen Tek Giganotosaurus can now be cloned Added the current “Quick Ability” icon to Armadoggo’s whistle and colored the icon to show if the skill is on cooldown, active, or activatable. Added a health indicator to Armadoggo’s icon in Companion mode, showing current/max health on top of the buff icon when the extended HUD is enabled. Added Element-Imbued Gasoline engram to BattleRig Garage’s inventory, and Garage no longer requires Element-Imbued Gasoline to craft Added analog values for BattleRig’s gamepad controls for throttle/brake BattleRig carries over the percentage HP it previously had when changing equipment Prevented Water Reservoirs from being placed on platform saddles Prevented Gene Scanner from tracking corrupted creatures Extinction OSD and Element Vein audio stingers are now tied to the Music slider Tek Binocular UI will now display mutation count without needing to access the Ancestry page of the dino Items now display their item rating in the inventory UI which is the relevant value when using the Tinkering Desk DLSS defaulted to enabled for compatible cardsGameplay Fixes Fixed a server restart issue where creatures in the middle of taming would lose their taming effectiveness and become untamable Fixed Heavy Turret requiring an Auto-Turret for repair Fixed SIR-5rM8 inability to repair Heavy Turret without Auto-Turret in inventory Fixed SIR-5rM8 accessing the inventory of structures picked up by Rhynio Fixed SIR-5rM8’s item input not copying to other turrets when using copy settings to all nearby turrets Fixed SIR-5rM8 accessing sealed Barrels Fixed SIR-5rM8 bypassing certain container restrictions Fixed a multiplayer desync issue with SIR-5rM8 that could occur when changing modes SIR-5rM8 should no longer slot cap or overweight himself when sorting and rerendered by a player Fixed cases where SIR-5rM8 would get stuck when navigating around certain structures Removed Dreadmare requiring Alpha Raptor and Carno on Extinction and replaced AlphaRex trophy entry to Enraged Rex Fixed Tek Binocular UI not updating baby progress correctly Fixed Goo Gun blueprints having a number of limited crafts Fixed issues with painting Basilisk’s saddle Fixed railings not correctly snapping to the top & bottom of triangle roofs Fixed Corrupted creatures pushing through Tek Forcefield and causing damage inside it Fixed Bio-Grinder inability to grind tall creatures like Giga/Carcha Fixed an issue that caused crafting Unstable Element Shards via the Makeshift Megalab resulting in a loss of materials Improved the visuals of the Homo Deus skin Fixed Homo Deus Skin jittering when moving the camera Fixed the Train engine interfering with in-game sound Fixed session list UI elements appearing offset on ultrawide monitors Fixed frame stuttering related to frame generation when toggling UI elements Fixed a client crash related to harvesting resources with Extended HUD enabled Fixed a client crash related to starting split-screen Fixed an issue that prevented equipping items from inventory after viewing the crafting or cosmetic tab Fixed an issue that would cause structures to float above the Battlerig Garage Fixed a level discrepancy with dropped Mek blueprints Fixed Enforcer and Mek stats displaying incorrectly in some languages Fixed a camera issue when jumping while riding a Thylacoleo Reduced Deinosuchus gravity to match Sarco Fixed Yutyrannus, Direwolf and Armadoggo LOD issues at medium and low graphic settings Fixed Bucket Face Helmet Skin LOD issues at medium and low graphic settings Fixed inability to access R wheel while mounted on a Reaper King Fixed Snow Owl using foot attack while walking, causing it to slide Fixed Snow Owl's ability to ice crash in the air when stamina is depleted Fixed multiple cases of Enforcer accidentally teleporting under the map Fixed Managarmr jumping forward immediately after being uncryopodded Fixed Ice Titan breath killing mounted players Fixed Dreadnoughtus EMP roar killing enemy riders Speculative fix for Dreadnoughtus legs sometimes appearing messed up Fixed player rotating back and forth rapidly when standing on the saddle of a Dreadnoughtus as a passenger Fixed Dreadnoughtus legs stuttering when rotating Adjusted Dreadnoughtus’s EMP breath attack to be more accurate at hitting larger enemies Fixed Armadoggo eyes turning black during sniffing animation Speculative fix for Armadoggo’s chance of disappearing during player respawn or disconnect Fixed a case where using Armadoggo’s whistle would break some interactions with creatures, structures or items Fixed spawning several skeleton pieces by spamming Armadoggo’s dig emote Fixed Armadoggo scaring off tamed creatures with “Who’s there?” Fixed Armadoggo getting stuck trying to unbury while in swimming state Adjusted Armadoggo’s taming affinity to improve taming effectiveness Fixed Baby Rock Drakes sometimes falling through the mesh when hatched from a Gigantoraptor saddle by adjusting their gravity scale Fixed BattleRig getting stuck in a rubberbanding state after hitting an object Adjusted BattleRig’s damage VFX to improve FPS Fixed BattleRigs disappearing in stasis Fixed BattleRigs falling through the mesh when upside down and no driver Fixed inability to look around in first-person view in a BattleRig when using a gamepad Removed BattleRig Garage duplicate options for "open car inventory" and “tribe rank” options Fixed some Text overlapping in BattleRig Garage UI Fixed inability to move while driving on Ice with BattleRig Adjusted gamepad controls in BattleRig when a weapon is equipped Fixed newly built BattleRigs spawning with ramshackle and apprentice parts Fixed BattleRig sometimes rubber banding after hitting some collisions such as foliage/rocks Fixed BattleRig colliding and flipping too easily when running over trees and rocks Fixed a case where a Mek could spawn in the mesh when crafted from a Tek Replicator Fixed the inability to hide the BattleRig Garage roof after removing structures that were blocking it Adjusted the player's seated position when accessing the BattleRig Garage with the roof hidden so they are no longer floating Fixed projectile weapons not firing accurately when seated in a passenger seat Fixed a case where Desert Titan saddle would be missing collision Fixed broken Winter Wonderland icons Fixed camera getting messed up when grappling another player that is mounted and in photo mode Creatures that have consumed Mushroom Brew can now be cryopodded in the radiation zone on Aberration Fixed the Forest Titan AI to prevent it from attempting to navigate outside its arena Shirt skins are now unequipped when applying the Glider to prevent the Glider from appearing invisible Fixed a case where Tribe Tower was applying buffs to characters that were not in the tribe Fixed cases where creatures would deal more damage with no rider Prevented item skins on cart saddles Fixed an issue with Explosive Spear/Primitive Spear which would sometimes prevent it from being thrown Fixed several typos Fixed several exploitsEnvironment Fixes Fixed various mesh holes, rat holes, and floating objects across all maps Fixed several false positive anti-mesh spots on The Island, including areas around the Volcano Removed the erroneous Tribe Tower floating in the middle of the sky on The Island Fixed multiple cases of supply drops falling through the ground on Aberration Fixed cave supply crate spawning in the mesh on Aberration Fixed lava not dealing damage to large creatures on Scorched Earth Fixed Snow Ramp rendering gray in color on Extinction Fixed a case where the Tamed Forest Titan would slide when turning Fixed Meteors not damaging tamed creatures on Extinction Fixed a buildable area in Scorched Earth’s boss arena Fixed heat visuals displaying erroneously in the southwest surface entrance on Aberration Fixed some locations where Red Gems were spawning in the green zone on Aberration Fixed a waterfall missing audio on Aberration Fixed Aberration’s Green Obelisk having two beams This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, February 3. 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 Fan Art Gallery | Screenshot Gallery | Artist Feedback Form Creator: DarkEdgeTVSurvival DarkEdge reviews the Muttaburrasaurus, from its taming method to its special abilities! YOUTUBE URL Creator: Crabbytron In this video, Crabbytron shows you everything you need to know about taxidermy in ARK! YOUTUBE URL Dodos by taur.sketches Evo Paleo Rex by nezuyu Stuck in Hot Water by @SoupEvolved Isn't it just so majestic by prettylilfreak_ Lil' doodle of my favorite Giga chicken by obsidanite Part 15 of Drawing Every Dino Dossier! by cascadingcaramel Yi ling by alexj_21 Photo Mode by frozen_soap Pressing F for Helena by wanderingwolfe Photo Mode by thenosk8 Photo Mode by galactica000 Photo Mode by glitchernl Enjoy your weekend! 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New Velociraptor+The Velociraptor has been given an entirely new model and set of animations Gliding+The Velociraptor can now enter a gliding state if the jump key is pressed while the velo is already in the air. While gliding, the crouch and jump keys offer control of the pitch angle. Note that holding jump only mildly improves pitch angle. +While gliding, holding the sprint key will further improve pitch angle while gliding +Releasing all movement keys while gliding will cause the glide to end, placing the player into freefall +While gliding, pitch angle gradually becomes more and more angled downward. The longer you glide, the harder it is to stay aloft. +Entering freefall and then re-entering a gliding state will refresh the pitch angle decay, allowing you to begin a fresh glide. Each time this is done, the stamina cost of doing so doubles. The baseline cost is 10 stamina, so it will cost 10, then 20, then 40, then 80, and so on to re-enter a glide. This is reset when the player touches the ground, enters a body of water, or enters the climbing state New Velociraptor Specialization: Changyuraptor+The Changyuraptor, a specialization of the Velociraptor, is a quad-winged gliding specialist with feathered pantaloons +The Changyuraptor and Velociraptor share skins, animations, and sounds. The Changyuraptor, however, has its own unique model +Changyuraptor and Velociraptor can group by default. If servers wish to keep them separate, it can be done by editing the appropriate settings in the server's config file +Changyuraptor is substantially better at gliding than Velociraptor. It is, however, a slower climber. +Changyuraptor has slightly less health, damage, and weight than Velociraptor +The Changyuraptor can use its pounce while gliding by holding down and releasing the right mouse button. It can do this to gain altitude while gliding +Added new talent to Changyu's talent tree in talent socket M3.1, Sugar Glider -Sugar Glider decreases how much more Stamina each successive re-entry to glide costs during one flight -Sugar Glider also decreases the baseline Stamina cost of entering glide +Added new talent to Changyu's talent tree at socket M3.3, Updraft -Updraft also increases the maximum pitch angle you can fly at while holding the jump key +Added Airborne Ambush as a new talent to both Velociraptor and Changyuraptor talent trees in socket P3.1 -This talent greatly increases damage dealt while pouncing or gliding. +Baseline, Velociraptor can now use an ability called Intuition. It allows dodging the direction of your current movement keys when quickly pressing and releasing the Secondary Attack key +Added new talent, Intuition, to Velociraptor's talent tree in socket S3.1 -This talent greatly reduces the cost of using Intuition -The baseline cost of dodging is 30 Ability and 30 Stamina, which reduces significantly with talent points invested -Note that if you flick the camera up or down quickly while using this ability, you can control the pitch angle you launch at when using dodge. +The Velociraptor and Changyuraptor have multiple tail and crest plumage options you can choose from. There are, in total, 4 tail options and 3 crest options. Choosing no crest or tail plumage is also an option. -Note that you won't have any crest or tail plumage by default. Crest and tail plumage can be added by going to the Character part of the skin customization UI +The Velociraptor now has a dance emote. It requires owning the BoB OST on Steam to use +Added Velociraptor taunt emote. It requires 100% in the Hunt Points Trial. +Added both Velociraptor idle variant animations to the emote action wheel +Added velo fat, skinny, incest, elder, and baby morphs New Skins+New Velo Skin: Redtail by Valhalla and Twilightwolf +New Velo skin: Snow Leopard Remake by Valhalla (originally by Misha) +New Velo Skin: Skua by Twilightwolf & Pixeldeer +New Velo Skin: Chimera by Valhalla +New Velo Skin: Nuclear by Pixeldeer & Natahi4 +New Velo Skin: Charged by Omnomnivore +New Velo Skin: Carved by Valhalla & Natahi4 +New Velo Skin: SunBather by Callie +New Velo Skin: Kakapo by Soals +Added Velos Elder Eyes +Added Velo Supporter Warpaint + Supporter Eyes Cosmetics Misc Velo Changes+Velociraptor can now enter the climbing state while gliding by pressing the Ability key +Velociraptor now enters the climbing state by using the Ability key Winter Event 2024+For a limited time, players will be able to earn the new Coahuilaceratops Hyperboreos skin. Previous Winter-themed cosmetics and skins can also be earned once more at this time. -The Hyperboreos skin was made by Valhalla and Gortys -The skins have a glowing, bioluminescent layer. -The skins unlock separate equippable cosmetic overlays. The Hyperboreos skin unlocks a snowy overlay and equippable icicles. The unlocked overlays and items can go on any skin of their corresponding species. Earning the Skins:+To unlock the Hyperboreos skin and its Overlay, players need to find and collect Coahuilaceratops-themed idols scattered around the map. +To unlock any previous Winter-themed cosmetic and associated overlays or other equippable items, players need to find and collect appropriately themed idols scattered around the map. The idols will match the dinosaur type the cosmetic corresponds to. This Winter, you can earn cosmetics for Mosasaurus, Parasaurolophus, and Coahuilaceratops. Gathering the idols will allow the player to progress through achievements associated with earning the skins. The idols will be spawning on all servers and on both Life Cycle and Free Roam game modes. Completing the achievement on any server will unlock access to the skin and cosmetics game-wide. Idol Collecting Tips! The idols will be found scattered across land and sea, spawning randomly anywhere carcasses spawn. The Coahuilaceratops Hyperboreos skin and any previous Winter-themed, earnable skin can now be earned by collecting idols scattered around the map and returning them to a matching deity shrine. All skins require gathering 50 idols that correspond with their dinosaur type. All idols must be gathered on the same server to complete the achievement and unlock the skin, but they can be individually gathered by different creatures or during different lives. Idols show up on the compass when nearby with a color themed for the deity shrine they belong to Turning in an idol will show achievement progress in the top-right corner of the screen You should also be able to view the progress you've made towards unlocking both the event skins by viewing the corresponding achievements in the achievements gallery's Limited Time Events page Mechanics Changes+Nest Raiders can now get food out of empty looking or incompletely filled carcasses dropped by juvenile dinosaurs that would otherwise be non-interactable or have very little food value. Full carcasses do not provide additional food to baby snatchers. -Carcasses cannot contain more total food than the creature that dropped it ate in total. This was added a while back to combat self-feeding behaviors and to make fresh spawns not an enticing kill for players to hunt, but it also adversely affected the Nest Raider talent. The above change allows only Nest Raiders to bypass this mechanic, getting access to the full carcass value of food regardless of whether or not the dropper of that carcass ate food or not before dying. Full 5/3 Nest Raider allows 100% access to all the remaining, unfilled food value that would otherwise be absent in a carcass. Lower point values of Nest Raider only allow partial access. Nest Raiders eating from a carcass will deplete the hidden Nest Raider food first. -Nest Raiders will see carcasses with more meat on them if they contain this hidden food that only they can interact with and eat. -Legging a carcass does not pull Nest Raider food off the carcass. It always stays with the original carcass. +Disabled Ability key climbing toggle from controls settings. The Ability key is now always used to enter the climbing state. QoL Changes+QoL: Improvements to how the moon direct light is handled. It should now be brighter and easier to see at dusk and dawn on all maps. +QoL: Public branch Velociraptors now get a specialization reset. Skins from public branch should select the best-matching new velo skin. Bio layers should result in the new skin getting bio when it converts. +QoL: Servers now spawn a world event immediately upon booting up. The first world event has no countdown timer and is immediately active. Additional world events will continue to spawn as normal. +Added Shape_Plane_Snow and SM_Cube_Snow to the foliage placement tool Music+Added looping Save Select and Dino Select music tracks to their respective UIs +Added new Near Combat music. This music plays when you are near members of your group that are engaged in a fight but are not in the fight yet yourself. Balance Changes+Balance: The talent Resilience now adds comfort for beached aquatics +Balance: The talent Arboreal now increases the rate at which you regenerate Ability, Stamina, Comfort, and Health. With full talent investment, these match their resting regeneration rates. +Balance: The talent Wing Tear now also applies its damage increasing effect to Velo and Changyu if they are gliding. Note that Velo and Changyu are injury immune, meaning no additional injury damage will be dealt. Changyuraptor+Changyuraptor's base bite damage is 25. Velo's is 33 +Changyuraptor's base health is 110. Velo's is 125 +Changyuraptor's size is 110. Velo's is 120 +Changyuraptor's gliding stats are substantially better than Velo's +Changyuraptor's sprint speed is 760. Velo's is 815 Elasmosaurus+Balance: Elasmosaurus now has Out of Element in its P3.3 talent socket Kronosaurus+Balance: Kronosaurus now has Out of Element in its P3.3 talent socket Megaraptor+Improved Megaraptor Slash Attack hitbox Mosasaurus+Balance: Mosasaurus now has Out of Element in its P3.3 talent socket Palaeophis+Balance: Palaeophis now has the same dietary requirements as Mosasaurus, and cannot eat fish food without risking getting sick +Balance: Palaeophis is no longer considered a piscivore. This means Chinlea give substantially less food and give negative comfort bias when eaten. +Balance: Regurgitating now costs 25 Ability Power baseline. The talent Ready to Run reduces this cost. +Balance: The Palaeophis can no longer use its primary attack while darting, resulting in it doing more damage than intended +Balance: Adjusted how venom damage is calculated such that the Palaeophis cannot deal more venom damage than it would with a 2:1 weight advantage vs its opponent. This prevents it dealing very high levels of venom damage to very small weight class creatures such as Velociraptor and Oryctodromeus. Saichania+Balance: Saichania now resists 50% of all venom damage Velociraptor+Balance: Velociraptor now has Tough Stomach in place of Adrenaline +Balance: Reduced Velociraptor pounce leap stamina cost to 25, down from 40 +Balance: Velociraptor no longer consumes stamina while coiling its pounce leap +Balance: Velociraptor can now continue to hold its pounce leap indefinitely until RMB is released. Pressing other movement keys will cancel the pounce leap. +Using pounce leap with insufficient stamina results in a shorter leap +Balance: Sturdy now activates when above 75% health, rather than 90% health +Balance: Increased Velociraptor climbing speed by 33% +Balance: Increased Changyu and Velo heal rates by 60% +Balance: Velo can no longer use its pounce while blinded by Sand Attack +Balance: Increased Velo's base damage to 33, up from 30 Bug Fixes+Fixed GPU-related clientside crash +Fixed: A rarer but similar instance of growth loss and reversion of save state to a previous version of a saved character being possible. +Fixed: Sacrificing at a shrine now properly marks the dead creature as having sacrificed to the shrine and awards proper Trials points. It also fixes a sacrificed creature not receiving a boost to their Trials in that deity category for the purposes of reincarnation. +Fixed: Tyrannosaurus rex's Devastating Ambush ability no longer prints Devastating Bite in the log when consuming stamina +Fixed: Creatures spawned by the creature select screen now properly despawn if you take an egg while the screen is in use +Fixed: Pressing the Talent button while in an egg no longer jams the camera +Fixed: Growth now properly un-pauses if you die with your growth paused +Fixed: Attacking eggs no longer grants enemy-ship with yourself +Fixed: Ichthy's animations now work properly in the main menu creature editor +Fixed: Game should no longer crash randomly or when sniffing other creatures when effects are set to higher or above +Fixed: Preview animations now work on the main menu's customization preview editor +Fixed: Typo in scent tooltip for sea anemones +Fixed: Velo can now climb properly while carrying another player +Fixed: Attacking eggs no longer makes the Near Combat music play for grouped players +Fixed: Motion blur should now be disabled regardless of graphics settings Thank you to the BoB Testing Team for the provided images.View the full article

Tune in on Feb. 4 at 2pm PT/10pm GMT for a 20-minute Capcom Spotlight, followed by a 15-minute Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase! Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto delivers the latest #MHWilds news, including a new trailer and more info about Open Beta Test 2.View the full article

Greetings, Adventurers! Dunewalker Mage carts broke down while transporting sandwurm eggs to a secure location. Each Mage has created a shield to protect their precious cargo, but can only prolong the inevitable onslaught. Rush to provide support at locations across Brightwood, Ebonscale Reach, Edengrove, Mourningdale, and Brimstone Sands. Team up with 10+ players (recommended player level is 60+) to defend sandwurm eggs from waves of Sulfur Elementals for a Mini-Devourer hat skin, housing item, and more on February 4, 2025 until February 24, 2025. There are a few updates from the last siege; all existing event gear drops now scale to 700 Gear Score and players now have a chance to obtain 710 Gear Score items each day. Standard Rewards Face increasingly difficult waves of Sulfur Elementals, including the Remnant of the Unmaker, while the Mage recovers. Clear out every enemy to earn rewards based on your results. There is no daily limit for standard rewards, unless otherwise noted. 1 Egg Defended Successfully defend 1 egg to receive the following rewards: 1 GS700 procedural weapon or armor piece Some level appropriate consumables A chance at some random loot including refining resources, perk items, rare resources, or crafting schematics a 50% chance to earn 1 Obsidian Gypsum (standard 3x loot limit)2 Eggs Defended Save 2 eggs to net the following rewards: 1-2 GS700 procedural weapons or armor pieces Some level appropriate consumables A chance at some random loot including refining resources, perk items, rare resources, or crafting schematics a 80% chance to earn 1 Obsidian Gypsum (standard 3x loot limit)3 Eggs Defended Complete a perfect run for even better spoils, including the following rewards: 2 GS700 procedural weapons or armor pieces Some level appropriate consumables A chance at some random loot including refining resources, perk items, rare resources, or crafting schematics Guaranteed 1 Obsidian Gypsum (standard 3x loot limit)Bonus Rewards Bonus rewards can be earned up to three times daily. This limit will reset at 5 AM local time. For example, if you collect your third set of bonus rewards at 4:58 AM, you’ll be able to get more at 5:01 AM. Guaranteed 1 GS700 event-only procedural weapon, always rolls Epic+: Weapon Appropriate Attribute Guaranteed Gem Slot Enchanted Random Perk Random Perk Guaranteed 1 GS700 event-only procedural armor piece, always rolls Epic+: Random Weight-Appropriate Single Stat Attribute Chitin in Gem Slot Health Random Perk Random Perk Guaranteed 100 Dark MatterA 30% chance for 1 of 6 pieces of GS710 Legendary Named gear: Oasis of Life (Life Staff) Heatstroke (Blunderbuss) Stalker's Sand (Hatchet) Dunewinds (Ice Gauntlet) Sun Seal (Light Chest) Bloodwalker (Light Footwear)25% chance for the Sandwurm Egg of the Protector (Housing Item) *Limit: one per event 2% chance for the Mini Shah Neshen Helm Skin Your chance of getting this skin will increase with each successful run, to a maximum of 30 boxes for a guaranteed roll. *Limit: one per event Thanks for your support! We’ll see you in Aeternum. View the full article

Hey Survivors, it’s been a busy week behind the scenes as we continue refining Extinction Ascended and Bob’s Tall Tales: Wasteland War. As always, thanks for sharing your feedback and valuable bug reports with us, your patience and support are appreciated! Download in full resolution Survive, thrive, and morph in style on February 6th with the Power Rangers Wave 2! Let’s talk about breeding. We’ve been doing some internal investigation on ASA’s breeding system and we’re going to carry out some tests this weekend to gather some more specific data on our Official Network while no event is active. We’ll then do the same testing again the following weekend during an active breeding event (yay!). We’re hoping this data can be used to help us make some optimization improvements to the system, so that when the events are active, they’re less likely to have an impact on server performance. We know how important these events are to you for the quality of life they add to breeding; it’s something we’re working on, and we’re exploring different ways this can be achieved. 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: Shoko’s Deco Gold Cosmetic by Shokomaki Cyborg Cosmetic by CyrusCreates Icy Winter Skins Lite by R0sered Cubic Helmets by MinyYamori Grumy Gangster Monkey by MinyYaomori Starry Night Structure Skins by Sandi_00 Cat Girl by Ave Ethereal ARK by Mas11ter S-Dino Variants - Fantastic Tames by Nekatus Prodigal Additions: Gashadokuro by TaronCapala, CyrusCreates B+ Platforms by Boss_89 Paleo ARK Ascension by Team Paleo ARK Scrap Age: Weapons by ScriptosaurusCR Vegetation Planters by ReinerSCT Unleash your imagination and transform your ARK experience with our latest premium mods! Additions Ascended: Edmontonia Meet the Edmontonia, a tanky, flame-wielding herbivore roaming the Redwoods, Grasslands, and Deserts of the ARK. With spines coated in flammable powder and a flick of its tail, it scorches threats in its path. Perfect for gathering minerals and sparkpowder, this formidable companion even boasts a flamethrower saddle, turning it into a mobile, fiery turret for two passengers. Set the world ablaze with this fiery addition! World Builder World Builder is the ultimate admin tool for shaping your ARK world directly from the game. Use its intuitive interface to add or remove objects and craft custom landscapes with ease. Featuring a single, multifunctional tool, this mod empowers you to create the ARK you’ve always dreamed of—right at your fingertips. This video features: Additions Ascended: Edmontonia by Garuga123 World Builder (Freemium) by Lordan_LaFleur This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, January 27. PVP/PVE: 2x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience Small Tribes: 4.5x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience ARKpocalypse: 5x Harvesting, Taming and Experience Fan Art Gallery | Screenshot Gallery | Artist Feedback Form Creator: Tyzaew Garuga's Edmontonia is put to the test against mighty foes! YOUTUBE URL Creator: NikkiPenelope Plays Nikki tames some Deinosuchus and attempts to complete an Orbital Supply Drop! YOUTUBE URL Vice is coming by @thekevin_d Drew my favorite mosa by @smantisdraws cascadingcaramel by Part 13 of Drawing Every Dino Dossier. Tapejara by zenith114 A Managarmr by undeadbutler Art Ascended's Art Trials by rainesaur Ascended Acrocanthosaurus Design by nightmysteryprime Photo Mode by chichuzilla Oh oh.. by tkgoji230 The apocalypse by tae94 Weathering the Storm by spoopi Photo Mode by mhostg Enjoy your weekend! Studio Wildcard Twitter: twitter.com/survivetheark Discord: discord.com/invite/playark Reddit: reddit.com/r/playark Instagram: instagram.com/survivetheark Twitch: twitch.tv/survivetheark Steam: steamcommunity.com/app/346110 Youtube: youtube.com/survivetheark Facebook: facebook.com/survivetheark Threads: threads.net/@survivetheark Official Wiki: https://ark.wiki.gg/wiki/ARK_Survival_Evolved_Wiki View the full article

New World Double XP Weeks: Level Up Faster! Prepare to supercharge your progress in New World: Aeternum with an exciting series of Double XP weeks! Whether you’re fishing for a relaxing escape, gathering resources, refining your materials, or honing your weapon skills, these events are your chance to maximize your experience gains. Mark your calendars and plan your adventures—every bonus week is an opportunity to get ahead. Upcoming Double XP Weeks: Here’s the schedule of upcoming Double XP weeks, each running from 10 AM PT on the start date until 10 AM PT. January 28 – February 3: Double Gathering XP Bonus Gather resources faster than ever! Chop, mine, and harvest your way to mastery. February 25 – March 3: Double Refining XP Bonus Boost your crafting efficiency by leveling up your refining skills. March 18 – March 24: Double Weapon XP Bonus Sharpen your combat skills with faster weapon XP gains. April 15 – April 21: Double Weapon XP Bonus Didn’t max out your favorite weapon last time? Here’s another chance to level up quickly. April 29 – May 5: Double Refining XP Bonus Another opportunity to refine materials and prepare for crafting greatness. Tips to Maximize Your Double XP Weeks 1. Plan Ahead: Focus on specific skills or activities during the event to maximize efficiency. 2. Stockpile Resources: Gather materials or items in advance to refine or craft when the bonuses are active. 3. Group Up: Team up with friends or company members to share buffs and make the most of your time. 4. Set Goals: Use these weeks to hit milestones, whether it’s unlocking new recipes, maxing out a weapon, or reaching a higher trade skill tier. Don’t miss these incredible opportunities to make your time in Aeternum even more rewarding. We’ll see you Aeternum! View the full article

Greetings, Adventurers! Get ready to elevate your adventure with an incredible lineup of new gear, mounts, and customization options! This latest collection introduces stunning armor sets, such as Jörmungandr’s Fate and Hræsvelgr’s Feathers, paired with iconic weapons like the Saint Olaf’s Great Axe and Hræsvelgr’s Wing Bow. For mount enthusiasts, the majestic Gyllir horse and the charming Yue Xiong bear/panda add the perfect touch of personality to your adventures. Looking to stand out even more? Unique helmets like the whimsical Kaeru frog hat or the elegant Flowering Dandy top hat let you express your individuality. And don’t miss out on the Ascend emote, adding flair to your victories. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a newcomer, these additions bring both power and style to your journey. Explore, equip, and make your mark in the ultimate adventure! View the full article

Greetings, Adventurers! Get ready for an extensive patch update packed with gameplay refinements, from combat and AI fixes to crafting and world exploration enhancements, delivering a more polished and immersive experience while introducing seasonal updates and quality-of-life improvements to elevate every moment in the game. This is article features the highlights of the Patch Notes, for more information head here. Combat & AI: Fixed AI issues with hit detection, subtitle timing, and music interruptions. Improved weapon mechanics, VFX, and balancing for PvP, potions, and abilities. Enhanced dodge, blocking, and target locking for smoother gameplay.Economy & Progression: Addressed item bugs, improved crafting, and boosted rare drop rates. Updated potion and food healing mechanics for better efficiency. Fixed quest rewards and faction mission progression issues.World Fixes: Resolved environmental clipping, floating assets, and collision issues. Optimized spawn rates, nav-mesh, and enemy behavior to prevent exploits. Improved cutscenes, visuals, and seasonal event VFX.Quests & Events: Fixed quest blockers, misaligned pins, and NPC positioning. Enhanced dialogue, subtitles, and VO for immersive storytelling. Updated seasonal events with improved rewards and performance.UI/UX: Streamlined map, inventory, and HUD displays for clarity. Improved trading post filtering and added accessibility options.Expeditions & Game Modes: Fixed dungeon crashes, boss bugs, and scoring in Outpost Rush. Balanced mechanics in expeditions like Tempest Heart and Barnacles.General Improvements: Fixed crashes, reduced frame drops, and improved texture quality. Enhanced mounts, swimming transitions, and overall gameplay flow. This update delivers critical fixes, polished mechanics, and improved player experiences. For the full relaase notes head here. View the full article

Hey Survivors and welcome to another edition of the Community Crunch. We hope you’ve had time to dig into the high-level road map we shared last week and it’s awesome to see the community buzzing with excitement. Meanwhile we’ve been heads down tackling fixes for Extinction and working on upcoming content. Speaking of… Download in full resolution We are excited to announce that Astraeos, created by the talented Nekatus and sponsored by Nitrado, is ascending into being an Official Partner DLC! Originally slated as our “June Premium Map Surprise,” we’re bringing it forward– Astraeos will now launch on February 12th for $14.99 as a full-fledged and fully-supported DLC, instead of a Premium Mod! This stunning -264km² map will be available on all platforms and fully integrated into the main clusters with official servers, making it a seamless addition to your ARK worlds. But the tale of Astraeos doesn’t end at launch. Like myths of old, it will grow over time as Nekatus continues to shape the world, adding new realms, updates and challenges worthy of the gods. Mark your calendars for February 12th and prepare for a massive mythical adventure! MODSPOLIGHTLINK Discover an exciting array of mods in our showcase: dominate the wild with the deadly yet loyal Gigantophis, redefine your strategy with Sparky, a customizable dragon companion, and light up your world with Neon Structure Skin, transforming over 66 structures into glowing futuristic designs. Complete the look with Jams' NeoTokyo Cosmetics, offering cyberpunk-inspired player and gear customizations for a dystopian edge. This video features: Moro's Gigantophis by MoroNada Sparky by brunoamaraltm Neon Structures Skin by SnowyTrain Jams' NeoTokyo Cosmetics by Jams_uWu This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, January 20. PVP/PVE: 2x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience Small Tribes: 4.5x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience ARKpocalypse: 5x Harvesting, Taming and Experience Fan Art Gallery | Screenshot Gallery | Artist Feedback Form Creator: Syntac Syntac tames a Desolatitan and tests its abilities! YOUTUBE URL Creator: Gingarella In this video, Gingarella shows you a great method to defeat the Forest Titan solo on Official PVE! YOUTUBE URL Sky mid-battle against a corrupted Rex (Art trade with @WolfTek7) by @TekARK_01 Locke next to a tek trike (Art trade with @TekARK_01) by @WolfTek7 The Aberration is fun by @kiba_tsume0220 Gassy Bags by @SoupAscended ARK Shastasaurus by dragon0415sk Gasbags are so cute! by prettylilfreak_ Evo Giganotosaurus by nezuyu Photo Mode by frozen_soap Photo Mode by cosmicman5455 Photo Mode by catcat_wesley Photo Mode by mimuspolyglottos Photo Mode by moda_moda_moda Enjoy your weekend! Studio Wildcard Twitter: twitter.com/survivetheark Discord: discord.com/invite/playark Reddit: reddit.com/r/playark Instagram: instagram.com/survivetheark Twitch: twitch.tv/survivetheark Steam: steamcommunity.com/app/346110 Youtube: youtube.com/survivetheark Facebook: facebook.com/survivetheark Threads: threads.net/@survivetheark Official Wiki: https://ark.wiki.gg/wiki/ARK_Survival_Evolved_Wiki View the full article

Greetings, Adventurers! The Season of Conquerors Rewards Track offers an exciting array of opportunities to earn exclusive rewards, including unique cosmetics, Transmog Tokens, Artifacts, and more! The Free Reward Track is accessible to all players, providing a variety of unique cosmetic items to enhance your experience in Aeternum. For those looking to maximize their rewards, the Premium Reward Track is available for 20,000 Marks of Fortune and includes exclusive high-value items. Whether you’re a casual explorer or a dedicated adventurer, the Season of Conquerors Reward Track ensures there’s something for everyone to earn and enjoy. Ready to dive in and make the most of the season? Learn more here.View the full article