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Mar
22
2026
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Araneo: Evolution of the Spider (TLC)

By Louis Bang Bang
The Araneo Dossier by Wildcard
Last Friday, the first creature funded by the Extra Life charity event TLC (Tender Loving Care) received its final presentation. The Araneo (Araneomorphus amalgotantibus) receives a comprehensive rework.
Mar
07
2026
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Kraken (Palaeoctopus)

By Louis Bang Bang
Kraken by Wildcard
Studio Wildcard confirms the implementation of a new aquatic creature for ARK: Survival Ascended - Genesis. The "Kraken" (taxonomically: Palaeoctopus) will be integrated into the Genesis Part 1 expansion later this year.
Mar
07
2026
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Boaratos and Arkology

By Louis Bang Bang
Boaratos - Summer 2026 - by Wildcard (based on concept by Dragonheart)
Studio Wildcard has confirmed a specific content update for summer 2026. The upcoming expansion map "Astraeos," developed by Nektatus, integrates a new creature into the official ecosystem: the Boaratos.
Mar
06
2026
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The Dinosaurs

By Louis Bang Bang
The Dinosaurs
Today, on March 6, 2026, Netflix has released the four-part documentary series "The Dinosaurs" worldwide.
Feb
25
2026
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Astraeos Mega Update: Pyranthos and Hydra

By Louis Bang Bang
Astraeos Boss Hydra

The map Astraeos, developed by modder Nektatus, received its largest update to date (Client Version 83.x) on February 25, 2026. 

As an official non-canonical DLC for ARK Survival Ascended, Astraeos has already established itself with its setting inspired by Greek mythology. The upcoming update drastically expands the playable area.

Jan
25
2026
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Outlook ARK Survival 2026

By Louis Bang Bang
ASA DLCs Roadmap (aktuell)
The strategic realignment of ARK: Survival Ascended (ASA) establishes a technological bridge between the current ecosystem and its successor ARK 2 by 2028. The focus of this transformation is the migration to Unreal Engine 5.7 for significant performance optimization, a dense content pipeline with new DLC primary worlds, and the systematic preparation of the player base for the radical conceptual shift of the sequel.
Dec
18
2025
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Update Lost Colony

By Louis Bang Bang
ARK: Lost Colony

With ARK: Lost Colony, Survival Ascended does not simply enter another new map, but for the first time specifically addresses one of the largest narrative gaps in the entire ARK saga. The DLC officially serves as a link between Extinction and ARK 2 and simultaneously marks the narrative end of the known ARK era as well as the origin of a new story.

Dec
03
2025
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Update Tender Care Of Love (TLC) and ExtraLive

By Louis Bang Bang
TLC für 2026
The Extra Life Fundraising 2025 was a clear success for ARK: over $190,000 in donations were raised. At the same time, another community favorite came into focus: the TLC Update 2026. There are 5 slots available for this visual and gameplay overhaul program. Three dinos have already been confirmed: Araneo, Quetzalcoatlus, and Giganotosaurus. It is very likely that Therizinosaurus and Megalosaurus will follow.
Nov
19
2025
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Ossidon – the frostborn guardian of Arat Prime

By Louis Bang Bang
Wild Ossidion on Ragnarok
This creature, half force of nature, half artificial creation, was crafted in the laboratories of Arat Prime – as the "Apex Protector" of humanity. Its task: to defend against titans, should the day come when the protective systems of the ARKs fail. Thus, the Ossidon takes on the same role once held by the Giganotosaurus on The Island or the Wyverns in Scorched Earth – only on a much larger, frostier scale.