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ARK: Survival Ascended
Jun 27, 2026
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Community Crunch 513: Dragon the Anchor

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Genesis Ascended Part 1 and Tides of Fortune launch July 2nd, alongside the introduction of Official Classic servers and a full ARKpocalypse wipe.

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Key Changes

  • 1Genesis Ascended Part 1 and Tides of Fortune launch date set for July 2nd
  • 2Official Classic servers launched across all platforms with restricted Tek access
  • 3ARKpocalypse servers have been wiped with 5x bonus rates active through the weekend
  • 4Classic servers will transition to the Conquest PvP format on July 2nd
  • 5Weekend bonus rates live until June 29, offering up to 5x multipliers
  • 6Tek Railgun and specific Tek Saddles will be disabled on upcoming Conquest servers
  • 7Seven new community mods spotlighted for cross-platform play
  • 8Alienware Aurora 16X Gaming Laptop giveaway announced for the 11th anniversary

All Changes

📅Coming Soon(3)

  • newGenesis Ascended Part 1: Genesis Ascended Part 1 official arrival scheduled for July 2nd
  • newTides of Fortune: ARK Tides of Fortune expansion launches July 2nd featuring physics-driven waters and naval warfare
  • changeConquest Servers: Classic servers will transition to Conquest servers on July 2nd at 4 PM PDT

🖥️Servers(6)

  • newClassic Servers: Official Classic servers introduced for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation
  • changeARKpocalypse: ARKpocalypse servers have been wiped; next wipe scheduled for July 24, 2026
  • nerfTek Tier: Tek technology disabled on Classic servers, with the exception of Cryopods
  • changeClassic Servers: Classic server map pool established with 21 total maps including The Island, The Center, and Scorched Earth
  • buffConquest Servers: Tek technology will be enabled on Conquest servers with specific exclusions
  • nerfTek Gear: Tek Grenade, Railgun, and specific Tek Saddles (Tapejara, Megalodon, Rock Drake, Mosasaur) disabled on Conquest

🎉Events(4)

  • buffOfficial Network: Official Network PVP/PVE rates increased to 2x Harvesting, Taming, Experience, and Breeding until June 29
  • buffSmall Tribes: Small Tribes rates increased to 4.5x Harvesting, Taming, Experience and 4x Breeding until June 29
  • buffARKpocalypse: ARKpocalypse rates increased to 5x Harvesting, Taming, Experience, and Breeding until June 29
  • newGiveaway: Custom-skinned Alienware Aurora 16X Gaming Laptop giveaway launched for 11 Years of ARK

🛠️Mods(7)

  • newDisplay Case Catalogue: New mod spotlighted: Display Case Catalogue by Fernandess, Dani_FM
  • newManagaalm Skin: New mod spotlighted: Managaalm Skin by Shina_Lena
  • newTaeniaStellaDinoAddition: New mod spotlighted: TaeniaStellaDinoAddition by TeamMIROKU
  • newPrimeval Predators-Machairodus: New mod spotlighted: Primeval Predators-Machairodus by Scooby60
  • newDragon’s Kingdom: New mod spotlighted: Dragon’s Kingdom by ScorchingKami
  • newSunken World Additions: New mod spotlighted: Sunken World Additions by The Sunken World Team
  • newFera’s Creature Reforged: New mod spotlighted: Fera’s Creature Reforged: Wild Seas by Fera_Spielt

Summary

Upcoming Content

Genesis Ascended Part 1 and the Tides of Fortune expansion are scheduled for release on July 2nd. This update transforms the game into a nautical frontier featuring physics-driven water, custom fleets, and naval warfare.

Server Updates

Official Classic servers are now live across PC, Xbox, and PlayStation, featuring a restricted Tek environment to encourage traditional gameplay. These servers are scheduled to transition to the Conquest format on July 2nd, which focuses on large-scale PvP while preventing mega-tribe dominance. Additionally, the monthly ARKpocalypse server wipe has been completed.

Community & Events

Bonus rates are active through the weekend across the Official Network, providing up to 5x multipliers on specific server types. The community spotlight features seven new cross-platform mods and an 11th-anniversary hardware giveaway in partnership with Alienware and Intel.

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