Community Crunch 491: The Sands Stir on Astraeos
Pyranthos desert expansion arrives February 25th alongside critical fixes for thrall mesh issues, Outpost spawning, and Quetzal platform saddle exploits.
Key Changes
- 1New Pyranthos desert landmass expansion launching February 25th.
- 2Fixed thralls falling through the mesh when returning to players.
- 3Resolved Replicator exploit used to block Quetzals with platform saddles.
- 4Fixed Outpost and resource cache spawning issues.
- 5Resolved Lost Queen encounter failures for large groups.
- 6Enabled participation in Outpost missions while possessing thralls.
- 7Weekend bonus rates up to 5x for Harvesting, Taming, and XP.
- 8New boss encounters and artifact caves coming to Astraeos.
- 9Upcoming Gloon balance changes announced for next week.
- 10Ongoing work on character screen crashes and map fixes.
All Changes
🏜️Upcoming Content(7)
- newPyranthos: New Pyranthos desert landmass expansion launching February 25th.
- newCreatures: New powerful creatures will be introduced to the surface and depths of Astraeos.
- newArtifact Caves: Previously unexplored artifact caves will be added to the map.
- newBoss Encounters: New boss encounters will be added to long-abandoned arenas.
- changeGloon: Balance changes for Gloons are scheduled to roll out next week.
- fixCharacter Screen: A fix for character screen crashes is currently in progress for the next major update.
- fixMaps: Additional map fixes are in development for the next major version update.
🛠️Gameplay & Stability(5)
- fixThralls: Fixed thralls falling through the mesh when returning to players after possession.
- fixQuetzal: Resolved an issue where Replicators could block Quetzals with platform saddles to create an unfair PvP advantage.
- fixOutposts: Fixed spawning issues affecting Outposts and resource caches.
- fixLost Queen: Fixed an issue causing the Lost Queen encounter to fail when played with larger groups.
- changeOutposts: Players can now participate in Outpost missions while possessing thralls.
📈Events & Rates(4)
- changeOfficial Network: Official Network PVP/PVE rates increased to 2x for Harvesting, Taming, Experience, and Breeding.
- changeSmall Tribes: Small Tribes rates increased to 4.5x for Harvesting, Taming, and Experience, and 4x for Breeding.
- changeARKpocalypse: ARKpocalypse rates increased to 5x for Harvesting, Taming, Experience, and Breeding.
- newFaction Art Contest: Launched the Faction Art Contest for the Lost Colony event with unique Discord rewards.
📦Community Mods(4)
- newModern House: Featured the 'Modern House' custom content mod by Weiyi_UE.
- newEternal Chaos: Featured the 'Eternal Chaos' custom content mod by IcyDog7272.
- newLost Knights Skin pack: Featured the 'Lost Knights Skin pack' by Drunken Galleon Studio.
- newFearsome Fashion: Featured the 'Fearsome Fashion' mod by Jams_uWu.
Summary
Pyranthos Expansion
The Astraeos map is set to expand on February 25th with the introduction of Pyranthos, a massive desert landmass. This new region features ancient ruins, shifting sands, and unique environmental challenges. Players can expect new creatures, artifact caves, and boss encounters designed to test high-level preparation.
Gameplay & Stability Fixes
The Live Ops team has addressed several critical issues, most notably fixing a bug where thralls would fall through the mesh when returning to players. Significant PvP balance was addressed by preventing Replicators from blocking Quetzals equipped with platform saddles, removing an unintended "cheese" advantage.
Outposts & Encounters
Improvements have been made to Outpost and resource cache spawning. Players can now participate in Outpost missions while possessing thralls, and the Lost Queen encounter has been stabilized to prevent failures when attempted by larger groups.
Upcoming Changes & Events
Balance adjustments for Gloons are scheduled for next week, alongside ongoing work on character screen crashes. This weekend also features boosted rates across the Official Network, ranging from 2x to 5x for harvesting, taming, and experience.