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The next ARKpocalypse wipe kicks off September 19, and this time it’s back to basics. ARKpocalypse will now run as a mod-free experience, a throwback to the raw survival challenge of classic ARK.
We’re excited to see this retro-style ARKpoc make its comeback.
If you’re transferring or ascending to another server with an Armadoggo or Veilwyn in Companion Mode, be sure to exit Companion Mode first. Leaving it active may cause issues during the transfer.
Engineers are continuing to work on the fix with high priority and we hope to set it live soon.
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 are fully unleashed for the first time across gaming platforms, and stay tuned as we spotlight more Cross-Platform Mods each week!
This video features:
Shiba Doggo Skins by RodrigoCunha (premium)
Modern Glass by Kokou_kohiro (premium)
Patio Furniture Structure Skins by Genade92
Chinaes_Structure_Skin by 1050695222
Doro Pistol Cosmetics by Shina_Lena
Giao Long by Xumbrai
More Yuty’s by Izurichan93
Obsidian Equipment by Jojosef
Quetzal Turret Saddle by Shinygati
Unleash your imagination and transform your ARK experience with our latest premium mods!
This video features:
Lanthanum’s Custom Cosmetics: Modern Military Vol.1 – Infantry by Lanthanum
Advanced Weapons Premium by Troyar_ARK
Voting is Now Live for the ASA Build Template Contest!
We’ve seen some incredible entries so far, and now it’s your turn to help shape the future in-game templates!
To vote
Head over to the #asa-build-contest on the Official ARK Discord.
React with the golden check mark on the thread of the build you like best
You can vote on as many builds as you want, but only reactions with the special golden check mark count!
The top 10 eligible builds with the most golden check mark reactions by Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 5:00 PT will move on to the final round of public voting, which kicks off in the Crunch of Friday, September 19, 2025.
Competition Timeline
Discord Voting end: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 5:00 PT
Finalists Announced in the Crunch and Final Voting starts: Friday, September 19, 2025
Winners Announced in the Crunch: Friday, September 26, 2025
Prizes
2 Community Winner – chosen by popular vote
2 Wildcard Winner – hand-picked by the Studio
All four winning builds will be added as official in-game templates. Plus, as an added little bonus, each winner will receive a Lost Colony Expansion Pass!
While we won’t be able to host our usual 24-hour Extra Life livestream this year, we’re still going all-in on what matters most: uniting as a community to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and unlocking something special for the future of ARK: Survival Ascended.
For every $30,000 raised through the Studio Wildcard Extra Life charity campaign, the community will unlock a Dino TLC pass to be released throughout 2026, breathing new life into a classic creature of the ARK with updated gameplay and style. Up to four TLCs can be unlocked at the $120,000 milestone!
Araneo
Giganotosaurus
Thylacoleo
Brontosaurus
Megalosaurus
Quetzalcoatlus
Carnotaurus
Megalania
Titanosaur
Ankylosaurus
When donating to anyone on the Studio Wildcard Extra Life Team, not just Studio Wildcard directly, include a message with your chosen creature’s full first name preceded by a hashtag, like this (we’ll do our best to identify typos, but try to spell them correctly!):
#Giganotosaurus
Hello #Giganotosaurus
Please give #Giganotosaurus a TLC!
If no hashtag vote is included in the donation message, the donation will still count towards the TLC total, but it won’t advance any particular dino’s voting tally.
Every $1 donated = 1 vote
A $50 donation with #Giganotosaurus = 50 votes for Giganotosaurus
Five $10 donations with #Giganotosaurus = 50 votes for Giganotosaurus (10 x 5)
To keep the vote balanced and consistent, eligible creatures must meet the following criteria:
Must be a creature from The Island
Must be tameable
Must be rideable or a shoulder pet
Must not have previously received a TLC pass
The following creatures have already had a TLC pass and are not eligible:
Argentavis
Dire Bear
Direwolf
Gigantopithecus
Mammoth
Parasaur
Procoptodon
Raptor
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Sabertooth
Sarcosuchus
Spinosaurus
Stegosaurus
Triceratops
November 7 – First Winner
November 14 – Second Winner
November 21 – Third Winner
November 28 – Final Winner
Donate now to any team member listed here to ensure your vote counts!
Starting October 31st thru November 10th, we’ll be rolling out a selection of the community’s favorite dino colors on the official network, along with a sweet twist in place of the traditional boosted donation rates. For the event, you’ll be able to dig into Cake Slices that grant hefty bonuses to:
Taming
Breeding
Imprinting
EXP
Harvesting
Our next Community Creature submission will take place in the simulated biomes of Genesis Part 1! From the crushing depths of the ocean trenches and volcanic hellscapes to the desolate lunar surfaces and treacherous bogs, this unique map offers an unparalleled variety of habitats for your real-world prehistoric creature to call home.
Start brainstorming your creature concepts and prepping those designs now, as submissions will open in the coming weeks. We’re excited to see how your creature adapts to the challenges of the simulation.
Please note that this creature will be released for Genesis Part 1, so make sure your real-world submissions are thematically suited to the map’s diverse environments. We’re always blown away by the creativity and passion the community brings to creature submissions and we can’t wait to see what wild things you’ll unleash this time around!
Must be a real-world extinct/prehistoric creature (dinosaurs, mammals, reptiles, etc)
Supplemental information (wiki links, images, art) is preferred.
*Note that the proposed features for the creatures from the submission entry are meant to inspire their design, but certain aspects may still be modified.
This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, September 15.
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
Fan Art Gallery | Screenshot Gallery | Artist Feedback Form
Creator: Akalas feat. Asfax
*international corner* Akalas and Asfax dive deep into the ocean to find an Excellent Tusotheuthis from the mod ARK Descended.
Creator: Skwirelle
Tired of the same old Rex? Want your Thyla to turn heads? Skwirelle showcases 10 free creature custom cosmetics that will totally reimagine your favorite tames!
Perhaps only I see the vision by dovethecat
Managarmr by lunarsiren
Drew my favorite Wyverns by kaijukat
It was a bit cold certainly, but it was still egg shaped and that was good enough for Ginger. by coffeedragonart
It’s always watching… by amethystthegreat
Starter Pack, Land, Air, and Sea by Tox
Giga Fanart by Tiwonix
Photo Mode by nesvog
Photo Mode by tiagozuff2006
Photo Mode by phant0m3595
Father and Son by strides993
Photo Mode by petitpaf
Enjoy your weekend!
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