Tennessee-based developer Timothy Dwyer launched the novel modification map "Appalachia" in December through his "Indi game studio" Kaluga Studios. This map strives to depict the diverse regions of Appalachia, from the frosty north to the scorching south, in diverse biotopes. In addition, the map is intended to offer an expanded range of native wildlife and be less swamped by dinosaurs. Covering an impressive 90,000 square kilometers, the map is substantial and is expected to be up to 65% complete by July.
Stranded on a mysterious island as a naked man/woman freezing and hungry, you must hunt, gather, craft items, plant fruit and build a shelter to survive. Use skill and cunning to kill, hatch, and ride live dinosaurs and primeval creatures on ARK, and team up with hundreds of players or play locally!
The following features have been in the game since the Day 1 Early Access release. We have many more aspects and refinements planned for ongoing development. Here's what you can experience in ARK so far:
TAME, TRAIN, BREED AND RIDE DINOSAURS IN A LIVING ECOSYSTEM.
The Winter Wonderland patch on December 14th will introduce brand new narrative content - featuring actors Maddy Madden (The Wheel of Time) and David Tennant (Doctor Who) reprising their respective roles as Helena Walker and Sir Edmund Rockwell.
All of Helena’s and Rockwell’s Dossiers and Explorer Notes will also be voiced by the actors, as will survivors’ epic confrontation versus Rockwell on ARK Aberration. The highly requested Scorched Earth ascension will also make its debut!