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Update Tender Care Of Love (TLC) and ExtraLive

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.

Megaraptor – The New Shadow Hunter in ARK

Starting at the end of August 2025, players of ARK: Survival Ascended on the mod map Valguero will be joined by a particularly fearsome predator: the Megaraptor. As the winner of the ninth Community Creature Vote, it enters the field not as a classic muscle-bound beast, but as a deadly hunter from the shadows – with entirely new mechanics and a playstyle that centers on stealth attacks, fear, and psychological effects.

The bison is coming to ARK.

The bison (scientifically Bison Matrislac) looks at first glance like a relic from our own Ice Age – and that’s exactly what it is. However, anyone who thinks they are just dealing with a peaceful grass-eater is greatly mistaken. The bison is a true heavyweight with a strong herd instinct and pronounced territorial behavior. Anyone who comes near it with a larger predator like an Allosaurus should be prepared for trouble.

Garuga at Wildcard and new dinos

In ARK: Survival Ascended, there have been a variety of new creatures in recent months – from insects, birds, and mammals to more exotic species. Now there is exciting news for all fans of prehistoric animals: the well-known modder Garuga has officially joined the development team at Studio Wildcard. As the new Creature Designer, he will work on the implementation of new creatures – including several dinosaurs based on real-life counterparts that will expand the game with exciting variants.

Deinotherium - New Mammal for ARK

Deinotherium, also known as Dinotherium or "tusked elephant," belongs to the extinct group of proboscideans and was an early and very successful representative of this animal group. It lived from the Miocene to the early Pleistocene, approximately 22 million to 1 million years ago, in large parts of the Old World. Particularly later forms of this genus reached gigantic sizes and were among the largest land mammals of their time.

Megaraptor conquers Valguero

While ARK already offers a variety of theropods, there has not been a megaraptorid until now. This changes with the new community winner of the creature vote. With over 32,000 votes, the Megaraptor has been chosen as the next dino for Valguero, and its debut promises to elevate hunting and fighting in ARK to a whole new level.

Oasisaur - An Oasis for Frontier Owners

In Community Crunch 393 on January 20, 2024, Studio Wildcard announced an addition for the upcoming map 'Scorched Earth': the dinosaur 'Oasisaur'. This new dinosaur will be part of the paid 'Frontier Adventure Packs' and will provide a safe living space on the back of a giant moving oasis.

Shiny!

The Shiny! Dinos Ascended Mod brings fresh colors and rare special abilities to the world of Ark Survival Ascended. Instead of always encountering the same dino colors, you can now discover over 40 unique color sets that produce natural yet more striking creatures.