Astraeos Final Update and Major Patch v93

ARK: Survival Ascended – Patch v93 & Astraeos v0.1.4 Patch Notes

Studio Wildcard has released major update v93 for both servers and clients. Alongside the official launch of Astraeos v0.1.4, this patch introduces dynamic naval warfare, dangerous new terrestrial and desert predators, Genesis ocean expansions, and a comprehensive suite of exploit and balance fixes. Below is the editorial breakdown followed by the complete, unabridged patch notes.

Creatures

Two distinct species join the ARKs: the ferocious Boaratos makes its debut as an Astraeos exclusive, while the subterranean-stalking Concavenator brings pack-hunting ambush mechanics across multiple maps.

• Added the Boaratos to Astraeos: A massive, fiercely aggressive, and scorching new boar found exclusively on Astraeos.
• Added the Concavenator: Available on Scorched Earth, Ragnarok, Extinction, and Astraeos.
• Added the X-Concavenator: Native to Genesis.
• Added the Aberrant Concavenator: Adapted to Aberration. This ruthless pack hunter turns the desert into a lethal playground as they swim beneath the dunes ambushing prey with aerial attacks and blinding sand clouds!

Ships

Naval gameplay undergoes a massive expansion with dynamic wave mechanics, weather hazards, and two specialized warships tailored for heavy combat and rough seas.

• Added the Galleon: For owners of Tides of Fortune. Take the helm of the majestic Galleon, the ultimate naval titan designed for extensive fortress-style base building and a devastating battery of cannons built for catastrophic broadside barrages!
• Added the Trireme: For owners of Astraeos. The ocean is no longer a passive boundary. Dynamic, rolling wave mechanics and new weather events transform the seas into a restless, shifting frontier, giving the new ancient Trireme warship the perfect arena for rough-water navigation.
• Shipyard Crafting: The Shipyard and the various ship ammunition types can now also be crafted with Astraeos ownership.
• Galleon Mode: The Shipyard can now be converted into "Galleon Mode," reconfiguring the Shipyard to support the larger vessel.
• Ship HUD: Added a rudder direction indicator on the Ship’s HUD.

Genesis Changes

The Genesis Ocean Biome receives significant open-water points of interest alongside land-based procedural pirate outposts and merchant camps.

• Added three new Ocean Outposts:
  • Brimstone Bay
  • Chained Megachelon
  • Market Port
• Added Land Outposts throughout the islands of the Genesis Ocean Biome:
  • Discover 20 different Pirate Camp layouts, defeat the pirates occupying them, and claim their loot.
  • You may instead encounter a friendly Market Camp, where neutral Pirate Merchants offer goods at a discounted price.

Astraeos Official Release v0.1.4

Astraeos receives a major milestone update introducing deep-sea buildable zones, dual-Kraken Ascension encounters, mini-boss encounters, and exclusive Greek-themed cosmetics.

New Additions

• Abyssanthos: An expansive new deep-sea region featuring underwater air pockets suitable for base building.
• Helianthos: A medium-sized island featuring large mountain ridges, flower-filled plains, peaceful creatures, and scenic locations.
• New Boss Terminal: Placed on the western side of Astraeos.
• Added the Boaratos: A new Astraeos-exclusive creature.
• Added two new Ascension boss encounters:
  • Abyssalus the Void Beneath
  • Shallocis the Void Above
  • Defeating both Krakens awards maximum player levels.
• New Miniboss: Colossus.
• New Miniboss: Kroaratos.
• Miniboss Loot: Added Grand Tortugar Saddle to Miniboss loot.
• New Apex Drops: Astral Souls and Hex Coins.
• New Unlockable Cosmetics:
  • Agamemnon Helmet
  • Boaratos Spartan Saddle
  • Divine Sword
  • Divine Spear
  • Divine Shield
  • Trireme Chair
• New Ship: Added the Trireme.
• Spawner Updates: Added Tidepups and Palaeoctopus to Astraeos spawners.
• Ocean Physics: Implemented new Ocean wave physics to Astraeos.

Changes

• Improved waterfall VFX throughout Astraeos.
• Boar Miniboss taxidermies now display correctly.

Fixes (Astraeos)

• Fixed multiple Waterfall VFX issues.
• Fixed multiple mesh holes.
• Fixed physics and post-processing issues in the Wyvern Cave.
• Fixed grass clutter issues on Wyvern Island.
• Fixed taxidermy display issues affecting the Hydra, Gorgon, Cyclops, Cave Minotaurus, Minotarchos, Kirayli, Erymanthian, and Kalydonios.

General Bug Fixes

This update resolves critical building mesh exploits, Dedicated Storage blueprint bugs, audio channel errors, and multiplayer server crash triggers.

• Fixed an issue on Valguero where a white plane could be seen when exiting the Aberration Cave.
• Fixed multiple mesh holes on Valguero.
• Fixed floating foliage in the C2 region of Valguero.
• Fixed a mesh hole at Helm’s Deep on Valguero.
• Fixed an issue where items could disappear when using "Pick Up All Nearby" while the player’s inventory was close to its capacity.
• Fixed an unintended build location at Pele on Valguero.
• Fixed a mesh hole in the Spider Cave on Valguero.
• Fixed an unintended mesh location at Pele on Astraeos that allowed access to a large area beneath the map.
• Fixed the Sloop door handle appearing on the incorrect side.
• Improved performance related to foliage interaction inside Lost Colony caves.
• Fixed default textures appearing on the windows of the Farmhouse Land Outpost on Genesis.
• Fixed an exploit that allowed players to construct floating structures inside the mesh using Saloon Tables or BattleRig Garages.
• Fixed an issue where meteors from the Genesis Lunar Biome could damage players and creatures in other biomes.
• Fixed default textures appearing on fortress windows across multiple Genesis Outposts.
• Fixed a thatch structure in the Shattered Mines Outpost using default textures.
• Fixed an issue where rebinding the "Use" input prevented players from dismounting ships.
• Fixed X-Basilosaurus embryos producing the standard Basilosaurus variant when hatched using an Embryo Incubator.
• Fixed an issue where players could not climb the Sloop’s port-side ladder while the ship was anchored.
• Fixed a client crash that could occur when teleporting into an active Lost Colony Outpost in multiplayer.
• Improved performance when a large number of Bounty Boards are placed.
• Fixed an issue where the Companion buff could be lost after transferring using a bed, causing the associated Veilwyn or Armadoggo companion to be killed in multiplayer.
• Restored missing ambient environmental audio across older Genesis biomes.
• Fixed an exploit that allowed players to bypass the intended Shipyard placement limit using Ocean Platforms; Shipyards and Ocean Platforms now share the same area limit.
• Fixed an issue where Pyromanes could jump through the barrier after a Genesis Gauntlet Mission had begun.
• Fixed an issue that prevented creatures from swimming upward inside Aquatic Compartments.
• Fixed an issue where boss minions could stop spawning during the final phase of the Genesis Final Test.
• Fixed an issue where depositing blueprints into Dedicated Storage could convert them into the corresponding crafted structure or item.
• Fixed the Hand Cannon being able to knock back creatures belonging to enemy tribes on PvE servers.
• Fixed an issue where increasing an Astrocetus’ stats would not increase its Cosmic Power; Cosmic Power now scales with its Food stat.
• Fixed an issue where players could retain the Shielded buff after lying on a Tek Bed within a Tek Forcefield and then lowering the forcefield.
• Fixed an issue where players had unlimited Oxygen while being grabbed underwater by certain wild creatures.
• Fixed an issue where a Deinonychus frozen by an allied Cryolophosaurus could become permanently unable to move.
• Fixed Orbital Supply Drop rewards providing crafted MEKs instead of MEK blueprints.
• Fixed an issue where Cryo Hospitals could instantly fully heal creatures and reduce their mating cooldowns.
• Fixed an issue where certain Custom Cosmetics could incorrectly provide armor and be equipped to multiple accessory slots.
• Fixed an issue where Bob’s Tall Tales Explorer Notes could incorrectly display a DLC ownership error for players who owned the required DLC.
• Fixed an issue where mounted Palaeoctopus could rubber-band after climbing onto ships in multiplayer.
• Fixed an issue where players could lose their inventory if their body was consumed by a creature during Genesis Gauntlet Missions.
• Fixed an issue where Magmasaurs would not retain their intended movement-speed reduction while Smelting Mode was active.
• Fixed an issue where HLN-A could initiate a scan when the player pressed the Map input.
• Fixed irregular first-person movement directions when climbing with a Bloodstalker.
• Fixed an issue where an incorrect map name in a server batch file could prevent creatures from spawning.
• Fixed an issue where Bison walking and running sounds would only play through the right audio channel.
• Fixed an issue where players could sometimes transmit voice globally without activating Push to Talk.
• Fixed various exploits.
• Fixed various client crashes.