Don't let the sleepy eyes fool you.
This hulking newcomer has an appetite that extends far beyond its next meal. Be careful when approaching it, as it has a habit of inhaling just about anything that stands in its path. From allies to trees, bushes, and resources, nothing is safe from its seemingly bottomless belly.
Whether you're standing your ground or stocking up for your next adventure, this hungry giant is always ready to lend a helping... lung when it arrives later this year with ARK: Dragontopia.
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The shadow meets its light. Lumina awakens in Dragontopia! Taking flight as Umbra's radiant counterpart and bringing a brilliant new force to the skies! With celestial power at her command and a bond that burns brightest beside her shadowed kin, Lumina adds a new layer of speed, strategy, and spectacle to the battle above the clouds!
The full patch notes are available here.
We’ve loved seeing Survivors dive into the recent releases, explore the new content, and share their experiences with us.
As more players get hands-on, additional issues and edge cases naturally come to light. The team is continuing to work through reports and make improvements, so you can expect a steady cadence of patches over the coming weeks.
Character Restoration Update
Character restoration is still ongoing, with the restoration process having successfully worked through the majority of affected characters. The team continues to address the remaining cases, and if you missed it, you can find more details in our full update here.
Major Version Patch Notes
Our recent Major Version update included a broad range of post-launch fixes, stability improvements, and gameplay adjustments. Thank you to everyone who has submitted reports; they remain valuable as the team continues monitoring and working through additional fixes. Read the full patch notes here.
Pssst: The forecast is calling for sun, fun, and a little prehistoric chaos, so keep an eye on next week’s Community Crunch for more information about Summer Bash! 
This video features:
- Moro's Supercephalosornis (Freemium) by MoroNada
- Futuristic Utopia Custom Cosmetics by Genade92
- Mech Creature by Shina_Lena
- Shanty Structure Set by Sandi_00
- Player Nameplate Cosmetics by Beyonx
- Ice Cape by Motokwauso
- Roth's Bestiary: Equus Caballus (Horse) by Rothaur
- Dynamic Bridges by Snappin
- Arketypes: Scotoharpes by Snappin
- Ambient Aquatics: Cricosaurus by ZCI5250
Conquest focuses on large-scale PvP, with increased rates, and other changes listed below. The 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 Conquest servers are open for PC, Xbox and PlayStation.
If you need any support during the Conquest season, join the Conquest Enforcement's Discord.
- Conquest Season 8 details:
- Total of 18 maps, all Genesis Part 1
- Cluster A: 12 servers that had transfers enabled with Classic before they shut down.
- Cluster B: 6 servers with transfers only enabled between those 6 servers for 2 weeks. Transfers between Cluster A and Cluster B will open on July 17th at 10 AM PT.
[*]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 18 maps will become Genesis Part 1
Adventure is calling!
ARK: Survival Ascended is on sale now on Steam, and if you've been waiting for the perfect time to jump in, you can also play FREE all weekend starting July 10.
There's never been a better time to begin your journey. Meet Umbra and Lumina, available now as part of the Day One ARK: Dragontopia content, then get ready to chart new waters with ARK Tides of Fortune and experience even more adventures coming to Dragontopia later this year.
Gather your tribe and begin your adventure today!
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!
This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, DATE.
- 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: PrettyLilFreak
PrettyLilFreak tries to draw Astrocetus and Bloodstalker only from their ARK Wiki descriptions.
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Creator: Raasclark
Raasclark goes over all the unique creatures in Genesis Ascended Part 1!
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Listen up, time to set sail! by @falco_luna
Our legacy by @TekARK_01
I drew the lil guy! by arrynhellfire
Beach Bob Fan Art by basivak
Tested out my new acrylic markers by darklordmairon
Our Cosmo display by mythicuni
Tidepup(py) Love by savvytabby
whats a moeder with you? by hjessey101
Photo Mode by savkyn
I brought Snarl to Genesis by anhagath
Photo Mode by bigboynow
Photo Mode by patutinyt
Enjoy your weekend! Studio Wildcard
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