Community Crunch 435: Extinction Key Art, Turkey Trials, and More!

Prepare for the road ahead. ARK: Extinction Ascended arrives December 16th!

Extinction takes survivors back to Earth—where the ARK saga began and now reaches its epic conclusion. From the decayed technological ruins of the Great City to the desolate expanse of the Wasteland, you’ll face colossal Titans, uncover Earth’s greatest secrets, and complete the ARK cycle.

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Extinction Ascended is included for free with ARK: Survival Ascended, alongside the latest community-voted creature, Dreadnoughtus, whose size and strength will make it an unparalleled ally in your fight for survival.

This release also marks the third and final chapter of Bob’s Tall Tales: Wasteland Wars. In this climactic expansion, you’ll gain access to powerful new tools for survival, including customizable vehicles that allow you to traverse and dominate the Wasteland like never before. The goodest Armadoggo will also join your adventures, bringing unique abilities, scritches, and cuddles to the Wastelands.

We can’t wait for you to dive into the grandeur of Extinction Ascended and the high-octane finale of Bob’s Tall Tales!

The feast is set, Survivors! Turkey Trials will run from November 26th to December 10th, bringing boosted rates and vibrant event colors to your ARK. While this year’s celebration may be simpler, it’s the perfect time to give thanks, gather your tribe, and bundle up around a warming Fria Curry while we prepare for a festive time in Winter Wonderland!

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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ARK: Survival Ascended will soon support custom hairstyles and custom emotes! Similar to custom cosmetics mods, these will dynamically download to other clients when witnessed, eliminating the need for server-side installation.

This feature is currently in development and is tentatively planned for a January release. We will keep you updated as we progress further.

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!

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Namifell Cosmetics Collection by Jams_uWu
DevModDemonic by Horrgamer
Crusader Knight Custom Cosmetic by cyrusCreates
Shoko’s Deco Cosmetic by Shokomaki (premium)
FactoryStructureSkins by SnowyTrain (premium)
Cosmetics of Ancient Rome by RealJimmyBaguette (premium)
Paleo ARK Evolution | Apex Predators – Tarbosaurus update by Team Paleo ARK
Slushies Neon Signs by Ohjackfroste
IceMod | RP Emotes by FrozenIce94

Rising Horde: Zombified Ark
This mod brings a thrilling twist to the ARK experience, transforming familiar landscapes into a battleground against relentless hordes of the undead. Survival mechanics are pushed to the limit as you face wave after wave of zombies in a fight for your life.
Arm yourself with custom weapons crafted for every survivor’s playstyle, whether you prefer close combat or long-range tactics. Adapt, strategize, and conquer the rising horde in this adrenaline-pumping zombie adventure!

Teraxititan
Unleash the Teraxititan, a colossal, mutated dinosaur forged from Element and rare, high-value materials. This apex predator wields devastating abilities, including a breath attack, a buffing roar, and dynamic stance changes that adapt to any combat situation. As one of the ultimate achievements in a survivor’s journey, the Teraxititan isn’t just tamed—it’s meticulously crafted through a unique, multi-step process.

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