Survivors, mark your calendars because September 30 is shaping up to be a big day on the ARKs!
The Unreal Engine 5.8 upgrade, Therizinosaurus TLC, Cerberax, and Gargantar are all set to arrive together in one packed release.
The move to Unreal Engine 5.8 represents one of the biggest technical milestones yet for ASA. Our engine team has been hard at work on the upgrade, focusing on tangible performance improvements, platform-specific fixes, and stronger technical foundations for everything still ahead.
And the technology isn't the only thing getting an upgrade. Thanks to your Extra Life vote, the Therizinosaurus TLC will sharpen up one of ARK's most iconic creatures, bringing new life and personality to the beloved Tickle Chicken while staying true to the harvesting powerhouse Survivors know and love.
It won't be arriving alone.
The skies will welcome Gargantar, the latest mighty dragon from ARK Dragontopia, with Expansion Pass owners getting early access to this hungry behemoth, who views the ARKs as one enormous all-you-can-eat buffet.
Meanwhile, ARK Fantastic Tames Season 1 continues with the arrival of its second creature, Cerberax, following in the bouncy footsteps of the Burrowbuck earlier this year.
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This imposing beast is more than capable of carrying a lone Survivor into battle, though those traveling with a few trusted tribemates may discover where its true strength lies. Each head seems to have a temperament of its own, with a peculiar way of playing off the others. Survivors who learn to work with them in tandem may find that what one head starts, another can finish with devastating results.
Whether you ride alone or bring your tribe along, there's clearly more than one way to unleash this three-headed terror.
The Cerberax is coming as part of ARK Fantastic Tames Season 1 on September 30.
Before we get there… Astraeos' final update arrives August 26!
Charging into the update is the Boaratos, the hot-headed hog we introduced last week, ready to bring some serious heat to your battles, your harvests, and perhaps even your breakfast table.
So while you're marking September 30 on your calendars, don't forget to make a little room for August 26. The Boaratos is almost here, and it's bringing the heat!
Download & play new custom content created by players, including new maps, creatures, items, and game modes, through a dedicated new Mod-browser directly within the game. Enjoy an endless stream of new ARK content as the creativity and talent of the community is fully unleashed for the first time across gaming platforms and stay tuned as we spotlight more Cross-Platform Mods each week!
This video features:
- Golden Evolving Tools (Freemium) by Lordan_LaFleur
- Atlantean Temple Skins by R0sered
- Amberveil Cottage Structure Skins by Kocielapki
- Fantasy Swords and Pike by Prince_0f_Hell
- ARK: Collection-V1 by J26arkitecto
- Feras TLCs: Megalodon by Fera_spielt
- ARKOLOGY: OE - Hapipalus by Dragonheart7998
- Vorath: Aquadomes by Trixt3r
- ExtinctionOverGrowth by Mr_PowerPoof
- Rustfall by YutayARKMods
- The Wall by IIVan
- Engram Fragmentation by Shefski55555
- Fera’s TLCs: Megalania by Fera_Spielt
- Bridges Ascended by mobevents
- Reforged Arsenal by Hacki_Van_Bane
- Hyperion by Crane_ASA
- Corruption Unbound by Dooms_Dahling, Scorching_Kami
- Whimsical Farming by Lordan_LaFleur, Cliffan
- The Obulus Project by TheNokosa
- Extraction Protocol by Brunoamaraltm
Transfers on Genesis Ascended Part 1 Official servers will open on September 4th, allowing players to move items, creatures, and characters onto the map without restriction! We've also aligned the timing with the Genesis Part 1 Expires servers, giving players a couple of weeks to move everything over before those servers close on September 18th.
And as always, don't forget to pack your Dodos in bubble wrap, Survivors!
Conquest, introduced to ARK: Survival Ascended by Snail Games, focuses on large-scale PvP, with increased rates, and other changes listed below. The increased rates will allow tribes to set up and establish themselves quickly and enable them to rebuild after potential losses instead of being wiped completely.
The official Conquest servers are open for PC, Xbox and PlayStation.
If you need any support during the Conquest season, join the Conquest Enforcement's Discord.
- Conquest Season 8 details:
- Total of 18 maps, all Genesis Part 1
- Cluster A: 12 servers that had transfers enabled with Classic before they shut down.
- Cluster B: 6 servers with transfers only enabled between those 6 servers for 2 weeks. Transfers between Cluster A and Cluster B will open on July 17th at 10 AM PT.
- Cluster A: 12 servers that had transfers enabled with Classic before they shut down.
- 5x Rates
- Tek is enabled with the exception of:
- Tek Grenade
- Tapejara Tek Saddle
- Megalodon Tek Saddle
- Rock Drake Tek Saddle
- Mosasur Tek Saddle
- Tek Railgun
- Map: all 18 maps will become Genesis Part 1
- Tek Grenade
- Total of 18 maps, all Genesis Part 1
ARKpocalypse servers have been wiped today!
What is ARKpocalypse?
- ARKpocalypse are monthly-wipe servers with higher than usual rates.
- Next wipe: September 18th, 2026
This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, August 24.
- PVP/PVE: 2x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience, and Breeding
- Small Tribes: 4.5x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience + 4x Breeding
- ARKpocalypse: 5x Harvesting, Taming and Experience, and Breeding
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ASA Mod Jam 2026 – Winners Are In!
We’re constantly blown away by the creativity of the ARK modding community, especially when players create new opportunities for fellow creators. That spirit is behind the independently run ASA Mod Jam 2026: Build the Future.
Rustfall by Yutay
Explore a haunting graveyard of steel where nature has reclaimed the ruins of a forgotten TEK world.
Whimsical Farming by Lordan_Lafluer & Cliffan
Transform survival into a rewarding farming adventure where every seed, season and harvest matters.
Engram Fragmentation by Shefski
Turn every tame into a new opportunity by extracting fragments to create powerful upgrades, mutations and cosmetics.
Vorath: Aquadomes by Trixt3r
Trixt3r & Shinygati. Tame a fearsome deep-sea predator and grow massive breathable Aquadomes to build your future beneath the waves.
The Obolus Project by Nokosa
Escape to your own personal island getaway, beautifully themed around some of ARK’s most iconic biomes.
Hyperion by Crane
Battle through an industrial stronghold packed with elite enemies, challenging encounters, valuable loot and a rideable TEK train.
Corruption Unbound by Dooms Dahling & Scorching_Kami
Fight back against spreading corruption as dangerous nests transform wildlife and unleash terrifying new monstrosities.
Extraction Protocol by Bruno
Defend procedurally generated Resource Nodes against hostile waves and earn valuable rewards in thrilling high-risk encounters.
Thank you to all the talented creators who participated—this year's quality has been amazing!
Creator: The AxeMan
The AxeMan explores the modded map Bjarnheim and settles in a quaint town.
Creator: Savkyn
Savkyn shows you how to build your very own cozy cottage!
CRIMSON by RATIAELUNE
Deinonychus by SkrillySaper
Traditional artist coming into the unknown digital world by cascadingcaramel
Argentavis by ThatOneJade13
Two Carnotaurus fighting each other by K4ferta
My spinosarus, Toffifi by blobin500
Helena Walker and Littlefoot by ThePaleoartMan
Photo Mode by atomic2108
Photo Mode by lavanaut
Photo Mode by catcatswagger
Photo Mode by onlyquartz
Photo Mode by fera_spielt
Enjoy your weekend!
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