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Community Crunch 513: Dragon the Anchor

ARK: Survival EvolvedJune 27, 2026View on Steam

The simulation is stretching to its limits, and on July 2nd, the boundaries fracture completely. With the official arrival of Genesis Ascended Part 1 and ARK Tides of Fortune, the world transforms into a massive, uncharted nautical frontier.

Survivors will soon trade solid ground for rolling waves and physics-driven waters, charting courses across vast oceans in search of buried fortunes, custom fleets built to clash in explosive naval warfare, and the kind of high-seas trouble that only Bob could insist is completely, unquestionably true.

For now, enjoy the calm before the tide rolls in. Stockpile your resources, rally your crew, and take one last look at the shore. The sea is calling, but keep an eye on the shifting clouds too; the ocean isn't the only place where legends are beginning to stir.

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In celebration of 11 Years of ARK & the upcoming Tides of Fortune, we've partnered with Alienware & IntelGaming to give away a custom-skinned Alienware Aurora 16X Gaming Laptop.

To enter, like, repost & reply this post with your best tame & #TidesofFortune

Summer survival tip: Build a raft, enjoy the breeze, and learn what a Leedsichthys is the traditional way.

Super Survival Summer is here: 10 survival games, one very dangerous
Steam bundle, and plenty of new ways to lose your gear!

⛏️Loot it here!

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!

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Official Classic servers have been introduced to ARK: Survival Ascended by Snail Games. Conquest is a new PvP player experience which focuses on large-scale PvP while avoiding the problem of mega tribes. Increased rates will allow tribes to set up and establish themselves quickly and enable them to rebuild after potential losses instead of being wiped completely.

The official Classic servers are open for PC, Xbox and, Playstation and will transition to Conquest servers on July 2nd at 4 PM PDT.

If you need any support during the Conquest season, join the Conquest Enforcement's Discord.

  • During Classic:
  • Tek is disabled with the exception of Cryopods
  • Maps:
  • 3 The Island
  • 3 The Center
  • 3 Rangarok
  • 2 Scorched Earth
  • 2 Aberration
  • 2 Extinction
  • 2 Astraeos
  • 2 Lost Colony
  • 2 Valguero
  • Total of 21 maps (half NA, half EU)
  • Transition to Conquest:
  • Tek is enabled with the exception of:
  • Tek Grenade
  • Tapejara Tek Saddle
  • Megalodon Tek Saddle
  • Rock Drake Tek Saddle
  • Mosasur Tek Saddle
  • Tek Railgun
[*]Map: all 21 maps will become Genesis Part 1 ARKpocalypse servers have been wiped today!

What is ARKpocalypse?

  • ARKpocalypse are monthly-wipe servers with higher than usual rates.
  • Next wipe: July 24, 2026
You can join them by typing "Arkpocalypse" in the server browser! Happy Surviving!

This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, June 29.
  • 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: MrMEOLA
Welcome to ARK Survival Ascended: Extinction Core Ascended!

Creator: PSEUDO
This build tutorial will show you how to construct the perfect cozy starter base for Day 1... okay, maybe Day 10.

Rock Drake by AmethystTheGreatyt

Fan Art by davis9446

In the darkest, we see the brightest sparks by @WolfTek7

🪙 by @falco_luna

Devastated by @SirDripstein

ARK Dodo by ClayOnOrDieTrying

Trinity by Alkonavi

The eagles are coming! by .barden

Photo Mode by yang098071

Photo Mode by repo24

Photo Mode by flamekeeper2

Photo Mode by catcatswagger

Enjoy your weekend! Studio Wildcard

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