The countdown to Ragnarok is on! As we close in on the launch of one of ARK’s most beloved maps, the team’s been heads-down putting in the work to bring this fan-favorite to life in ARK: Survival Ascended. With a complete top-to-bottom redesign, Ragnarok Ascended goes beyond a return or a remaster: it’s a full-scale revival and we believe Wildcard team's best work to date!
Behind the scenes, it's been a whirlwind of polish, and final touches as we prep for the rollout. We know how much Ragnarok means to many of you, and we can’t wait to welcome you back to its rugged peaks, burning sands, and everything in between.
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Prepare for a big content drop including:
Ragnarok Ascended – The fan-favorite ancient battleground of beasts and myth awakens again, fully remastered.
Bison (Free Creature) – Horned heavyweight champion of headbutts and highland havoc.
Lost Colony Expansion Pass: Day Zero Content – A first step into our upcoming full-sized canonical expansion pack. All purchases will immediately unlock exclusive Lost Colony gameplay content, full details of those features to be revealed on June 18!
We’re continuing to work through post-launch issues with UE5.5, with high priority currently placed on resolving FPS drops, structure replication delays (how quickly structures render), as well as crashes and exploits. Your reports have been invaluable in helping us patch issues quickly, thank you! We’ll keep actively monitoring performance and stability, with ongoing updates aimed at improving the overall experience for our players.
The arrival of the Ragnarok is imminent and we’re busy behind the curtain prepping for the launch. We plan to temporarily increase official Rag server capacity to 100 to accommodate the launch rush so you can get in and stake your claim!
As we celebrate 10 years of surviving, building, and taming together, we want you to show us what ARK means to you — whether it’s funny, emotional, or just a candid moment with your tribe or favorite tame. This is your chance to pay tribute to your journey through ARK, from epic adventures to quiet memories that stuck with you.
Whether it’s a memory, a masterpiece, or a monument — let’s celebrate a decade of ARK through your eyes.
Entries Open: Friday, June 6th
Entries Close: Wednesday, June 18th
Winners Announced: Friday, June 20th
Screenshots/Vistas – Capture a scene that represents your ARK journey, from epic vistas to heartfelt memories.
Builds – Show off your most meaningful or legendary creation, past or present.
Art – Create or show off original artwork that celebrates ARK’s world, creatures, or what the game has meant to you over the years.
Include a brief title or description of your submission.
Category Runner Up: A Fantastic Tame of your choosing.
Category Winners: A copy of ARK: The Animated Series Cosmetic Pack featuring over 75 exclusive skins, including, Mammoth, Tusoteuthis, Spinosaurus, Equus, along with Jane, Chava, Rebel Mei Yin, and New-Armor Mei Yin. Valued at $14.99.
Grand Prize Runner Up: ARK: The Animated Series Cosmetic Pack plus a Fantastic Tame of your choosing.
Grand Prize Winner: All of the prizes above, plus your artwork featured as the server banner on the ARK Official Discord for one week!
Your submission must be on theme.
You need to have the rights to the image you submit. No copyrighted material or artwork made by others without consent.
One submission per user. No multiple submissions or submissions across multiple categories.
Content must follow server rules:
No NSFW, derogatory, discriminatory, or disrespectful content.
PG-13 only.
No AI-generated content.
Submit your entry in the dedicated channels on the Official ARK Discord.
Include a brief title or description of your submission.
Let’s celebrate a decade of ARK, together. Whether it’s your first tame, your proudest build, or a tribute to old tribe mates — we want to see what ARK means to you.
The Official Network will be receiving bonus anniversary rates until Thursday, June 17. 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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Creator: The Handyman builds Rising from the ocean, this vibrant city blends medieval architecture with lush tropical surroundings. Take a tour of the majestic fortress created by The Handyman Builds! Creator: Raasclark This guide will help you find all the creatures for ARK Astraeos! 
Happy 10th anniversary! by @falco_luna 
Fire Wyvern by Moocow4life 
Rainbow Pyromane by farelle 
Fan Art by @rianeko_mabi 
Dung Beetle by @SS38529630 
Maeguana by zenith114 
Fan Art by fiskfox 
My newest critter on Scorched Earth by specter0294 
Photo Mode by azkalimas 
Watching the sun rise on Astraeos by draconimus 
Photo Mode by tomboynerdy 
Photo Mode by itsadrig64 
Enjoy your weekend!
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