Current ARK Official Server Network Servers Version: v57.17
v57.17 - Minor version for Servers- 12/20/2024
• Flamethrower canister now lasts longer in BattleRig Flamethrower Turret
• Fixed unlocking on BTT Wasteland Explorer Notes
• Fixed crafting Element-Imbued Gasoline in the Megalab
• Fixed multiple exploits
Current ARK Official Server Network Servers Version: v57.14
v57.14 - Minor version for Servers- 12/20/2024
• Fix for a server crash when a specific dino ran out of stamina.
Current ARK Official Server Network Servers Version: v57.12
v57.12 (v57.12 Steam Clients) - Major version for Servers and Clients - 12/20/2024
NEW COMPANION
• ArmadoggoForge an unbreakable bond with your ultimate survival companion! More than just a pet, Armadoggo digs for treasure, fetches items, and protects you from harm, with powerful armor attachments to further enhance their abilities. And, yes, you can pet the dog!
• Forge an unbreakable bond with your ultimate survival companion! More than just a pet, Armadoggo digs for treasure, fetches items, and protects you from harm, with powerful armor attachments to further enhance their abilities. And, yes, you can pet the dog!
NEW VEHICLES
• BattleRigsYour key to Wasteland conquest! Customize these powerful, highly modular, all-terrain war machines with a variety of attachments and heavy-duty turrets, then blaze your own trail of destruction. Over 10,000 possible variations!
• Your key to Wasteland conquest! Customize these powerful, highly modular, all-terrain war machines with a variety of attachments and heavy-duty turrets, then blaze your own trail of destruction. Over 10,000 possible variations!
NEW WEAPONS & TOOLS
• Explosive SpearStick it to your enemies! This devastating weapon combines brutal melee combat with explosive power, detonating for maximum carnage.
• Stick it to your enemies! This devastating weapon combines brutal melee combat with explosive power, detonating for maximum carnage.
• Extinguisher GrenadeDouse the flames of combat and snuff out your enemy’s ambition! This unique grenade releases a cloud of fire-suppressing gas, instantly extinguishing fires to give you the upper hand.
• Douse the flames of combat and snuff out your enemy’s ambition! This unique grenade releases a cloud of fire-suppressing gas, instantly extinguishing fires to give you the upper hand.
NEW STRUCTURES
• Bladewasp HiveKeep the skies clear! This organic turret unleashes defensive swarms to defend your base, deterring pesky creatures and bringing down even the mightiest flyers.
• Keep the skies clear! This organic turret unleashes defensive swarms to defend your base, deterring pesky creatures and bringing down even the mightiest flyers.
• Bio-GrinderMaximize your dino gains! This massive structure extracts every last resource from organic fodder, biodegrading it into valuable kibble and raw materials.
• Maximize your dino gains! This massive structure extracts every last resource from organic fodder, biodegrading it into valuable kibble and raw materials.
• Lights & LampsLight up the night! Survive in style with a range of rugged, flame-powered lights and fires for your Wasteland base.
• Light up the night! Survive in style with a range of rugged, flame-powered lights and fires for your Wasteland base.
• Makeshift MegalabThe pinnacle of scientific achievement! Unlock the secrets of advanced crafting in this state-of-the-art laboratory.
• The pinnacle of scientific achievement! Unlock the secrets of advanced crafting in this state-of-the-art laboratory.
• Tribe TowerForge a legendary legacy! Unite your tribe, construct this awe-inspiring monument, and defend it to secure your place among the ARK elite.
• Forge a legendary legacy! Unite your tribe, construct this awe-inspiring monument, and defend it to secure your place among the ARK elite.
• BattleRig GarageGear up and roll out! This fortified garage is your command center for building, customizing, and unleashing your BattleRigs on the Wasteland.
• Gear up and roll out! This fortified garage is your command center for building, customizing, and unleashing your BattleRigs on the Wasteland.
NEW STRUCTURE AND COSMETIC SETS
• Wasteland SkinsGive your structures a gritty, post-apocalyptic makeover with these rugged new skin including a table, chair, and bench.
• Give your structures a gritty, post-apocalyptic makeover with these rugged new skin including a table, chair, and bench.
• Wasteland Structure Tileset SkinsTransform your base! A post-apocalyptic structure tileset including various pieces like ceilings, doors, walls, floors, and more.
• Transform your base! A post-apocalyptic structure tileset including various pieces like ceilings, doors, walls, floors, and more.
NEW PLAYER CHARACTER COSMETICS
• WarPig Outfit SetIncludes Hat, Shirt, Pants, Gloves and Boots
• Includes Hat, Shirt, Pants, Gloves and Boots
• Warlord Outfit SetIncludes Hat, Shirt, Pants, Gloves and Boots
• Includes Hat, Shirt, Pants, Gloves and Boots
• Crocosaurus Hat
• Motorhead Hat
• BucketFace Hat
Remastered all legacy Extinction creatures, items, structures and environment.
New Creature (Extinction)
• Dreadnoughtus
New Wild Babies
• Armadoggo (Bob’s Tall Tales)
• Gacha
• Velonasaur
• Tek Raptor
• Tek Stego
• Tek Parasaur
• Tek Rex
New Additions
• Extinction’s ascension now awards maximum player levels similarly to other ascensions
• King Titan will now appear once a day, wandering the wastes for a short period of time. Defeating him will award everyone who participated, including a chance of new cosmetic rewardsDefault time for Unofficial servers and Singleplayer is set to spawn at 19:00:00 Local TimeOfficial server spawn times:EU 19:00 UTCNA 00:00 UTCOC 06:00 UTCASIA 03:00 UTCUnofficial server owners can override this with “WorldBossKingKaijuSpawnTime=19:00:00” in the GameUserSettings.ini under [ServerSettings]
• Default time for Unofficial servers and Singleplayer is set to spawn at 19:00:00 Local Time
• Official server spawn times:EU 19:00 UTCNA 00:00 UTCOC 06:00 UTCASIA 03:00 UTC
• EU 19:00 UTC
• NA 00:00 UTC
• OC 06:00 UTC
• ASIA 03:00 UTC
• Unofficial server owners can override this with “WorldBossKingKaijuSpawnTime=19:00:00” in the GameUserSettings.ini under [ServerSettings]
• Element dust/shard conversion recipes that are usually found within Extinction’s city terminals have also been added to the Tek Replicator
• Meks are now spawned in the world immediately when crafted
• New Hangar & Barn doors for each tileset
• Improved Tek Bridges
• SIR-5rM8 can now wear hats
• Added a headshot multiplier to several creatures that did not have one previously
• Endless OSDs (Legendary) will now award endless rewards instead of capping at around wave 13
• Element reward from bosses across all maps have been increased by 20%
• Pegomastax now have a toggleable ability to automatically pick up Gacha crystals in a radius that scales with its level
• The distance that other pairs of Gacha can be near to each other without causing unhappiness has been reduced by 33%
• Gachas will become unhappy within cavesDeveloper Note:These changes aim to address concerns about the impact of Gacha farms, particularly its tendency to encourage the use of scripts and bots for competitive advantage. This aligns with our focus on creating more opportunities for players to both defend and attack valuable targets outside of caves. We recognize the value players placed on the element income provided by Gachas and hope the Pegomastax’s new ability, reduced spacing requirements between Gacha pairs, and increased element rewards from bosses across all maps, will help offset the increased risk of maintaining Gacha farms.Unofficial server owners can override this with “ForceGachaUnhappyInCaves=false” in the GameUserSettings.ini under [ServerSettings]
• Developer Note:These changes aim to address concerns about the impact of Gacha farms, particularly its tendency to encourage the use of scripts and bots for competitive advantage. This aligns with our focus on creating more opportunities for players to both defend and attack valuable targets outside of caves. We recognize the value players placed on the element income provided by Gachas and hope the Pegomastax’s new ability, reduced spacing requirements between Gacha pairs, and increased element rewards from bosses across all maps, will help offset the increased risk of maintaining Gacha farms.
• Unofficial server owners can override this with “ForceGachaUnhappyInCaves=false” in the GameUserSettings.ini under [ServerSettings]
• Added a config for unofficial server owners to override the cooldown for Armadoggo to reappear after taking fatal damage (in seconds), default is set to 1 hour. Must be greater than 0.“ArmadoggoDeathCooldown=3600” in the GameUserSettings.ini under [ServerSettings]
• “ArmadoggoDeathCooldown=3600” in the GameUserSettings.ini under [ServerSettings]
• Additional Server related params/config options for using a “usestore” save system which combines player profiles, tribe data, and the world save into one single file. Note: This is not new, but not previously documented to our knowledge and what we use on our Official Network.-converttostore (imports the current player and tribe data into the .ark save file)Run with -converttostore -usestore and then the next time you relaunch, you should not need -converttostore as all the data will be integrated.Important to note: .arkprofile & .arktribe files are not automatically deleted after conversion so should be deleted manually if you want to save storage space.-usestore (utilizes a different saving method that stores player and tribe data inside of save files)Important to note: when rolling back save data simply do as normal and all the arkprofile and arktribe data will be in sync with the backup save already.
• -converttostore (imports the current player and tribe data into the .ark save file)Run with -converttostore -usestore and then the next time you relaunch, you should not need -converttostore as all the data will be integrated.Important to note: .arkprofile & .arktribe files are not automatically deleted after conversion so should be deleted manually if you want to save storage space.
• Run with -converttostore -usestore and then the next time you relaunch, you should not need -converttostore as all the data will be integrated.
• Important to note: .arkprofile & .arktribe files are not automatically deleted after conversion so should be deleted manually if you want to save storage space.
• -usestore (utilizes a different saving method that stores player and tribe data inside of save files)Important to note: when rolling back save data simply do as normal and all the arkprofile and arktribe data will be in sync with the backup save already.
• Important to note: when rolling back save data simply do as normal and all the arkprofile and arktribe data will be in sync with the backup save already.
Bug Fixes
• Fixed Bronto’s feet sometimes deforming when attacking targets from behind
• Fixed an issue that would sometimes cause players to disconnect when accessing the inventory of a creature that has a rider
• Adjusted the depth at which Basilo will start taking damage on The Center to fix them taking damage when at the surface at some locations
• Fixed Karkinos being blocked by small creatures
• Fixed creatures being carried in Karkinos’ right claw causing issues for movement
• Fixed Megalosaurus gaining sleep debt when awake on Aberration
• Fixed Treasure maps not showing the treasure ping location correctly
• Fixed Treasure maps sometimes not activating
• Fixed Treasure chests preventing inventory access of objects above it
• Fixed Reaper King babies not damaging players correctly
• Fixed an issue that caused different carrier traits to add their weight reduction to each other
• Fixed Archelon cloning costs being too high
• Fixed Thorny Dragon’s audio attenuation
• Fixed Chibi Bulbdog’s Pumpkin being too large
• Fixed Fire Wyvern wearing a Bone costume having invisible fire breath
• Fixed Bone Stego costume jaw clipping
• Fixed a KB&M issue on PlayStation that prevented items from being dragged in the inventory
• Fixed Raptor Pin animation not displaying for some clients
• Fixed being unable to unequip armor while near the inventory slot cap
• Fixed player character’s legs bending oddly when on rafts
• Fixed Photo Mode camera jitter when attached to players & creatures
• Fixed Parasaur’s turret mode VFX not persisting when leaving render
• Fixed an issue with Aberration’s supply crate beam VFX
• Fixed Zeppelin spawning issue while using some languages
• Fixed saddle clipping with Gallimimus’ saddle
• Fixed a typo in Spear’s description
• Fixed some text discrepancies for creature traits
• Fixed several false positive anti-mesh locations on The Center
• Fixed several map holes on The Center
• Fixed several server crashes
• Fixed several meshing exploits
Current ARK Official Server Network Servers Version: v56.18
v56.18 - Minor version for Servers - 12/06/2024
• Slot cap no longer increases after a transfer.
• Vanity slot cap no longer counts unlockable and custom cosmetics as items.
• Equipping structure skins in your hot bar no longer increases your inventory slot cap.
• Fixed an issue with Railgun so that it properly validates inPVPand also blocks hacked firing when aPVPserver uses -DisableRailgunPVP.
v56.17 - Minor version for Clients - 10/04/2024
• Bug fixes for the ModUI.
• Changes to the IIS screen allow more spotlight items to be displayed in different ways.
• Fixed jitter while standing on a zeppelin.
Current ARK Official Server Network Servers Version: v56.17
v56.17 - Minor version for Servers - 12/03/2024
• Fixed an exploit.
v56.16 - Minor version for Steam Client - 11/29/2024
• Fixed sale prices on mod page
Current ARK Official Server Network Servers Version: v56.15
v56.15 - Minor version for Clients and Servers - 11/26/2024
• Fixed an issue where dino platforms were missing collision.
• Mod Browser changes to support new types of Mods.
• Turkey Trial event colors are live in SP until December 10th.
• Unofficial servers can now use -ServerUseEventColors to enable event colors.
Current ARK Official Server Network Servers Version: v56.13
v56.13 - Minor version for Servers - 11/26/2024
• Fixed the inability to weight grapple creatures
• Added server config to temporarily disable the Tek Railgun onPVPservers. (Now disabled on OfficialPVPservers) -DisableRailgunPVP
• Turkey Trials themed event colors enabled on Official ServersSP/Non-dedicated players will see event colors with the following client updateUnofficial server owners can apply this to their servers by adding DynamicColorset= to their dynamic config
• SP/Non-dedicated players will see event colors with the following client update
• Unofficial server owners can apply this to their servers by adding DynamicColorset= to their dynamic config
Dynamic config custom colorsets
• The colorset can be defined with: DynamicColorset=<comma-separated list of color names>e.g DynamicColorset=Red,Magenta,DeepPink,Lavender
• e.g DynamicColorset=Red,Magenta,DeepPink,Lavender
• The color names must be -exact- accounting for special characters and spaces
• DynamicColorSetChanceOverride=<0.0-1.0> for overriding the chance of the colorset being appliedIf you don't have this set, default is 0.25 (25%)
• If you don't have this set, default is 0.25 (25%)
• Updated Turkey Trials colorset:LightYellow,Yellow,Custard,GreenSlate,Sage,DarkTurquoise,Orange,Coral,DragonFire,Glacial,Teal,DragonGreen3,DinoLightRed,LightRed,Vermillion,DarkMagenta,DarkViolet,LemonLime
Current ARK Official Server Network Servers Version: v56.8
v56.8 - Minor version for Steam Clients and Servers - 11/21/2024
• Fixed downloaded custom cosmetic mods not appearing
• Fixed an issue where the chainsaw dealt no damage as a result of a previous exploit fix
• Fixed grappling hook, ignoring the hooked player's weight if hooked, released, and hooked again
• Fixed a client crash related to cosmetic mods
• Fixed several server crashes
Current ARK Official Server Network Servers Version: v56.5
v56.4 - Major version for Clients / v56.5 - Major version for Servers - 11/19/2024
• Fixed a client stall on Xbox and Playstation that was caused by loading many custom cosmetics simultaneously
• Resolved an issue in ClubARK where the wheels failed to spin properly
• Fixed several issues with the Cosmetic UI
• Fixed several exploits
Current ARK Official Server Network Servers Version: v55.25
v55.25 - Minor Version for Servers / v127 Club ARK - 11/14/2024
• Fixed a club ark exploit.
Current ARK Official Server Network Servers Version: v55.24
v55.24 - Minor Version for Servers - 11/11/2024
• Can no longer carry cryofridge with Rhyniognatha if Cryopod Cryofridge requirement is enabled. (This will apply to OfficialPvP)
Current ARK Official Server Network Servers Version: v55.23
v55.23 - Minor version for Servers - 11/11/2024
• OfficialPVPservers no longer restrict deploying cryopods when enemies are near.
• OfficialPVEServers no longer require a CryoFridge nearby.
• Fixed a few crashes.
v55.21 - Minor Steam Client - 11/08/2024
• Fixed Tinkering Desk not displaying slots or items when used in some languages
• Fixed flickering on Aberration when shadow quality is reduced
• Fixed pixel painting not working on Female player characters
• Fixed being unable to land flyers while holding W in Singleplayer
• Fixed Shovel's audio attenuation
• Updated Lazarus Chowder's description to match its duration accurately
• Set Wooden Cliff Platforms to require Wood Ceiling engram instead of the Wood Tree Platform
• Fixed Reaper roaring on Gamepad when tapping the right shoulder; it now only roars if held for 0.2 seconds and released
Current ARK Official Server Network Servers Version: v55.19
v55.19 - Minor Server Update - 11/08/2024
• Fixed turrets not tracking their targets accurately when the server is under stress
• Fixed creatures hatched from eggs (like Wyvern and Rock Drake) not receiving breeding traits
• Fixed Cold Trait reducing fire damage much more than intended
• Fixed Numb Trait not applying its damage over time if the creature had the digesting buff
• Fixed Bearing traits effectiveness being inconsistent with age of the creature
• Fixed Megatherium not getting insect buff from killing scorpions
• Fixed Gigantoraptor's feather pluck cooldown becoming massive after transferring server
• Adjusted where dropped items appear from the Steamforge
• Fixed structures losing collision after removing their cosmetic
• Fixed multiple exploits/hacks
• Transfers to Aberration server are open for Officials
v55.17 - Minor version for Client - 11/05/2024
• Cosmetics no longer affect inventory slot cap.
• Items should no longer be invisible in your inventory.
v55.1/55.11 Minor version for Servers and Clients 11/01/2024
• Unlocked cosmetics no longer have an upload timer that was preventing transfers
• Fixed receiving duplicate Bob Tall Tale's Cosmetic unlocks when transferring servers
• Pumpkins are now paintable with black dye for a carved, glowing effect
• Fixed Dino Ghost Costumes emitting torchlight VFX at medium and greater ranges
• Fixed bloom being too extreme on Dino Ghost Costumes
• Fixed Basilisk Ghost costume flickering
• Fixed Basilisk Ghost using incorrect material
• Fixed Bulbdog Ghost costume appearing too large when equipped as a shoulder pet
• Fixed Zombie Wyverns texture at medium and low graphics settings
• Prevented damage to Dreadmare for 1 second when spawning from an Altar
• Adjusted Dreadmare's AI versus flyers to prevent them from continuously going upwards
• Fixed a typo in Dreadmare's Dark Altar structure
• Fixed various exploits
Xbox is waiting on the client so you wont see all of these until the client passes
Fear Ascended Mod v8:
• Fixed the inability to open Zombie Wyvern or Zomdodos inventory
• Prevented unlocking Pumpkin, Scarecrow and Gravestone as a cosmetic
• Pumpkin, Scarecrow and Gravestone that were previously unlocked as a cosmetic will be fixed on player respawn
• Fixed Dodorex not interacting with foliage with Foliage Interaction enabled
• Dodowyvern will now spawn every night on Scorched Earth
• Overhauled custom cosmetic UI/UX
Published on: October 31, 2024, 1:57 amCurrent ARK Official Server Network Servers Version: v55
v55 Major version for servers (v55.6 Steam Client)
• Fixed issues with armor and skins not properly aligning on training dummies
• Fixed textures not loading properly on training dummies, causing them to appear completely black
• Fixed Gigantopithecus sliding on Zeppelin with structures
• Fixed the map initially displaying incorrect coordinates until the cursor was moved
• Fixed rocks sometimes causing rubberbanding and speed issues when riding a Ceratosaurus on a server
• Fixed Large Tek Wall triggering wood VFX and audio when damaged
• Fixed the inability to snap some structures to Steampunk walls
• Additional fix for players sometimes dying to the anti-mesh system when climbing on player placed structures with the climbing picks
• Fixed player hands and gloves turning invisible after dismounting a dino in FPV
• Fixed creature AI sometimes spinning in circles while on a foundation
• Fixed SIR-5rM8 continuing to interact with inventories after automated withdrawal was disabled
• Fixed SIR-5rM8 converting spoiling materials like polymer into their non-spoiling counterparts when taking materials for repairing
• Fixed Yi Ling’s poison damage not triggering a respawn timer when killing enemies inPvP, and kills will now show in the tribe log
• Fixed Reaper King’s audio balance that caused some attacks to be heard from one side
• Tek Replicator wireless crafting can now be properly disabled
• Fixed constant crackling audio while wearing a Tek Suit in Aberration’s radiation zone
• Fixed Crop Plot not displaying Greenhouse bonus with minimal info displayed
• Fixed client FPS drop when dragging items to a different inventory
• Fixed Pyromane sometimes getting destroyed by the anti-mesh system, specifically during taming, when picked up by a Megalosaurus on a server
• Fixed Mineral Carrier trait losing effectiveness on adult creatures
• Prevented Alpha Karkinos and Alpha Basilisk from being carried by a Rhyniognatha
• Fixed Queen Bee disappearing when destroying a foundation supporting a Beehive
• Fixed Greenhouse door audio not respecting master volume
• Fixed Main Menu video not respecting audio sliders
• Fixed an issue when changing the keybinds of whistle commands which would call the wrong command
• Fixed non-dedicated server tether causing players to get stuck in one another when riding tames
• Fixed characterXPbar not showing the correct amount of requiredXPto reach the next level
• Fixed a desync issue caused by picking up a buried Basilisk with a Rhyniognatha
• Fixed an issue causing weapon inaccuracy when aiming while prone
• Fixed an issue resulting in the inability to land next to a Titanosaur
• Fixed loading screen not appearing soon enough when launching the game
• Scorched Earth: Fixed floating tumbleweeds in the Wyvern Trench during weather events
• Scorched Earth: Fixed notification spam during super heat when inside a Tek Sleeping Pod
• The Center: Fixed inability to uncryo creatures inside the underwater bubbles
• Aberration: Prevented ability to place structures directly next to enemy Gas Collectors
• Aberration: Fixed multiple server crashes
• PC: Added a notification for manually installed custom cosmetics that need to be updated
• Xbox: Added a “Save Game” button to the escape menu in Single Player
• Xbox and Playstation: Fixed an issue on the Mod UI that prevented using the back button to leave the picture preview of a mod
• Fixed several exploits
• Fixed several client crashes
• Fixed several server crashes
Current ARK Official Server Network Servers Version: v54.23
Minor client and server v54.23 - 10/16/2024
• Archelon now available!
Current ARK Official Server Network Servers Version: v54.22
Minor Server Patch Notes: v54.22- 10/14/2024
• Several Crash Fixes.
• Changed the amount of Tinkering Desks you can store in a stack to5. Amount of items stored in the desk are not changed.
• Fixed Wind Turbines appearing powered when they are not
• No longer able to swing with Cosmo while in Photo Mode.
• Fixed water post process effect displaying when using photo mode while in a vacuum cube
• Cosmo eggs are now appropriately sized in Gigantoraptor saddle.
• Ichthyornis should now bring'golden' fishes in SP.
Minor version for Steam Clients v54.22
• Fixed Supply crates not showing their beam with low-graphics settings
• Fixed some issues with custom cosmetics that are dynamically downloaded not showing up until you relog.
• Chainsaws no longer cause small or medium tames or players to launch.
• Fixed Overseer fight sometimes not displaying the timer correctly
• Fixed issues with Tek Railgun damage being inconsistent.
• Client side fix for Basilisk/Karkinos getting levels in oxygen stat.
• Fixed DLSS quality not saving correctly in other languages
• Fixed Decorative Ravager Saddle rider positioning being incorrect
• Fixed Wind Turbines appearing powered when they are not
• No longer able to swing with Cosmo while in Photo Mode.
• Fixed water post process effect displaying when using photo mode while in a vacuum cube
• Cosmo eggs are now appropriately sized in Gigantoraptor saddle.
• Ichthyornis should now bring'golden' fishes in SP.
• Native FI implementation. (Frame Generation)
Published on: October 9, 2024, 12:38 amv54.12 - Minor version for Steam Clients - 10/08/2024
• Native FI implementation.
Current ARK Official Server Network Servers Version: v54.11
v54.11 - Minor version for Servers - 10/08/2024
• Fixed an issue causing some structures to replicate very slowly or not at all.
• Fixed some crashes
• Changed stack size for Linked Storage, Library Storage, and Industrial Preserving bins to 5.
Current ARK Official Server Network Servers Version: v54.8
v54.8 - Minor version for Servers - 10/07/2024
• Fixed a crash on startup with some mods.
Current ARK Official Server Network Servers Version: v54.7
v54.7 - Minor version for Servers - 10/04/2024
Fixed an issue with Steam Forge causing server stalls.
Basilisk and Karkinos no longer get levels in Oxygen on servers.
Aberrant Megalosaurus now uses attacks other than grab.
Fixed an exploit.