Creatures

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.

Ragnarok – The Return of a Legend

Ragnarok is one of the most popular community maps from ARK: Survival Evolved and is now making its comeback in ASA. The map has been completely redeveloped in Unreal Engine 5.5 and will only be released with the engine upgrade. Due to the technical transition, the release was delayed, but the team has now confirmed June 2, 2025, as the final date.

Survivors, keep your paws still – Wildcard revealed a furry surprise on April 1st in the current Community Crunch 452: Cats are coming to the game! Whether you see them as chaotic goblins or furry little rascals – no one is surprised that cats have also survived the apocalypse. They are tough, clever, and apparently ready to secure a place in the ecosystem of ARK: Survival Ascended.

On March 27, 2025, update 63.6 for ARK: Survival Ascended was released, bringing significant new features and adjustments for servers and clients.

New Content:

New DLC Map Astraeos

The wait is over – Astraeos, the stunning map by Nekatus, sponsored by Nitrado, is officially released as a partner DLC! Originally planned as our premium map surprise for June, we are bringing you this mythical world earlier than expected. Starting today, it is available for $14.99 as a fully integrated DLC – instead of a premium mod.

For each newly released map on ARK Survival Ascendent (ASA) (with the new Unreal 5.x Engine), an additional creature is chosen by the community. The condition is that the creature fits the theme of the map. The following 10 finalists for the Extinction map are now available for selection.

Voting started today, on September 11, 2023, and you can vote until September 18. The winner will be announced as usual on September 22 in the Community Crunch.

Update 23.09.2023

The winner is the "walking battleship" Dreadnoughtus

With over 39,000 votes, Shastasaurus will be the new creature added to The Center in ARK: Survival Ascended. We look forward to sharing its concept and dossier in the coming weeks!

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Shastasaurus

Shastasaurus was a type of reptile that lived during the late Triassic period and is now extinct. Fossils have been discovered in the United States, Canada, and China.

Have you ever considered how many animals could be active on a single map of ARK Survival Evolved? So far, we have counted the following quantities on average: