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Ark Survival Ascended's new best boy might be its strongest mount yet, but you have to pay for it
Ark: Survival Ascended has introduced the Cerberax, a new three-headed mount inspired by Greek mythology, as part of the Fantastic Tames Season 1 DLC. This mount, priced at $9.99, features heads with fire, lightning, and venom abilities, and can be tamed by placating each head sequentially. The update also includes the Unreal Engine 5.8 patch and other creature overhauls.
Free Play Days – Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta, Control Ultimate Edition, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, and More
Xbox is offering Free Play Days featuring Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4's open beta, Control Ultimate Edition, and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. Additionally, Naruto To Boruto: Shinobi Striker and ARK: Survival Ascended are available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members. The Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 open beta runs from August 28 to September 1, with a level cap of 30 and earnable rewards.
Ark Survival Ascended dates a major Unreal Engine upgrade, its next dino overhaul, and a very good boy
Studio Wildcard announced that Ark: Survival Ascended will receive a significant upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.8 on September 30. This update will also introduce a player-voted overhaul for the Therizinosaurus creature, along with two new additions to its DLC packs: the Gargantar for Dragontopia and Cerberax for Fantastic Tames Season 1.
This Switch Game That Reached 1 Million Players Is Closing Official Servers Soon
Studio Wildcard announced that official servers for Ark: Survival Evolved and its Ultimate Survivor Edition on Nintendo Switch will shut down on August 31. The game has reached over one million players on the platform since its 2018 launch. Single-player and unofficial servers will remain playable.
Ark's most gorgeous expansion dates its final update, complete with a flaming wild hog
Studio Wildcard has announced that August 26 will bring the final update for the Ark: Survival Ascended DLC, Astraeos. This update will introduce the 'burning hog' creature, Boaratos, a fiery bruiser capable of charring trees and damaging enemies. Astraeos, originally a mod for Ark: Survival Evolved, was developed in collaboration with Studio Wildcard and will be available for $14.99.
Iron Man to Ark 2: 15 announced games which have disappeared into the ether
This article highlights 15 announced video games that have seemingly disappeared into development hell, with no substantial news or release dates for years. Titles like Star Wars Eclipse, Little Devil Inside, and Beyond Good & Evil 2 are discussed as examples of games stuck in limbo, some technically not cancelled but facing significant development challenges or prolonged silence, raising concerns about their eventual release.
Palworld would collab with Ark, No Man's Sky, and Enshrouded "tomorrow" if "we could make it make…
Pocketpair, the developer of Palworld, is open to collaborations with other games like Ark, No Man's Sky, and Enshrouded. Publishing chief John "Bucky" Buckley stated that while they are keen on such crossovers, the logistical challenges of integrating assets and themes must be overcome for them to make sense.
ARK: SURVIVAL ASCENDED LIGHTS UP THE SKIES WITH NEW ARK: DRAGONTOPIA DRAGON LUMINA & FREE WEEKEND ON STEAM
Studio Wildcard has launched the first content update for ARK: Dragontopia, an expansion for ARK: Survival Ascended, introducing the celestial dragon Lumina. The game is also available for free on Steam until July 14, with significant discounts on the base game and DLCs.
ARK: SURVIVAL ASCENDED EXPANDS TO THE SEA AND SKY WITH TIDES OF FORTUNE & SURPRISE DRAGONTOPIA DROP!
Studio Wildcard has released a major content update for ARK: Survival Ascended, introducing the remastered Genesis Ascended Part I with a new physics-based water system. The update also includes the Tides of Fortune DLC, which adds extensive naval warfare and ship customization, and the surprise launch of ARK: Dragontopia, a new expansion focused on dragons and aerial combat. All three additions are available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Ark Genesis Ascended and the Tides of Fortune DLC have been delayed for "a smoother launch"
Studio Wildcard has delayed the release of the Ark: Genesis Ascended expansion and its Tides of Fortune DLC to July 2nd to ensure a smoother launch. Genesis Ascended Part One is a free expansion for Ark: Survival Ascended, featuring new creatures and biomes, while Tides of Fortune is a pirate-themed adventure developed by Grapeshot Games.
Popular 2023 PS5 Action Game 75% Off on PS Store, Lowest Price
Ark: Survival Ascended, a remaster of Ark: Survival Evolved, is currently available for PlayStation 5 at its lowest price of $11.24 on the PlayStation Store, marking a 75% discount. This limited-time offer, which ends on July 2, applies to the popular action-adventure MMORPG developed by Studio Wildcard. The game is also noted to be PS5 Pro enhanced.
ARK Survival Ascended announces Genesis Ascended Part 1 for June 25, new in-game modding tool for Q3
Studio Wildcard announced that ARK: Survival Ascended Genesis Part 1, a remastered free map, will be released on June 25th, alongside the Bob's True Tales: Tides of Fortune DLC. Additionally, a new in-game modding tool called ARK Maker will launch in Q3 for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation 5 users, allowing players to create custom maps without needing Unreal Engine 5 knowledge.
Ark modding just became accessible to all, thanks to powerful new creation tool Ark Maker
Studio Wildcard has released Ark Maker, a new in-game tool for Ark: Survival Ascended that allows players to create and edit maps without prior development experience or a high-end PC. The tool supports Lua scripting and integration with existing mods, aiming to democratize modding for both PC and console players. Ark Maker is scheduled for release in the third quarter of 2026.
ARK FRANCHISE REVEALS AT IGN LIVE 2026
At IGN Live 2026, Studio Wildcard revealed ARK Maker, a new world-building mode for ARK: Survival Ascended, and shared details about ARK: The Animated Series. The studio also announced the upcoming release of the Genesis Ascended Part 1 remaster and the Tides of Fortune expansion on June 25, featuring new naval gameplay and creatures.
Ark Survival Ascended is about to unleash the kraken
Ark: Survival Ascended is releasing two new content pieces on June 25: Genesis Ascended Part One, a free adaptation of Ark: Survival Evolved's fourth DLC, and Tides of Fortune, a paid expansion introducing naval combat and a new pirate adventure. Both updates will feature the Palaeoctopus, a colossal kraken-like creature, and the Tidepup companion.
ARK Survival Ascended talks up its Fantastic Tames DLC and plans to shut down low pop servers in June
Studio Wildcard is shutting down over 100 inactive official servers for ARK: Survival Ascended on June 19th. The developer also announced the release of its Fantastic Tames Season 1 DLC, which adds new creatures like the burrowbuck, with more to come later in the year. A free update also brought new features to the araneo tame.
ARK Survival Ascended Launches Fantastic Tames Season 1 | Invision Game Community
Studio Wildcard has launched Fantastic Tames Season 1 for ARK: Survival Ascended, adding new mystical creatures like the Burrowbuck, Cerberax, and Enigmasaur with unique abilities. This premium content pack, available for $9.99 on PC and consoles, expands the game's survival and combat mechanics. A free Araneo TLC update also introduces enhanced mobility and web mechanics for the spider creature.
FANTASTIC TAMES SEASON 1 AVAILABLE TODAY FOR ARK: SURVIVAL ASCENDED
Studio Wildcard has launched Fantastic Tames Season 1 for ARK: Survival Ascended, a premium creature pack available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The pack introduces the Burrowbuck, with two more creatures, Cerberax and Enigmasaur, planned for later this year. A free Araneo TLC update also adds enhanced tactical abilities and web traversal for the spider creature.
The 39 Best Survival Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights 39 of the best survival games available in 2026, spanning various platforms and offering diverse gameplay experiences. The article details key features, developers, and release information for each title, emphasizing elements like resource management, base building, and combat.
With Windrose making waves and the Black Flag remake on the horizon, methinks it's a fine time for a pirate quiz,…
This article presents a quiz focused on pirate-themed video games, highlighting titles like Windrose and the upcoming Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag remake. It questions players on their knowledge of various pirate games, including The Secret of Monkey Island, Sid Meier's Pirates!, and Sea of Thieves, while also touching upon the genre's current popularity.
