Jul 31, 2026
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Therizinosaurus receives a major TLC overhaul with improved traversal and visual progression, while Conquest Season 8 launches with 18 Genesis Part 1 maps.
Key Changes
- 1Therizinosaurus TLC: Major visual overhaul and improved combat responsiveness
- 2Therizinosaurus can now hop over obstacles and has a tighter turning radius
- 3Conquest Season 8 begins with 18 Genesis Part 1 maps and 5x rates
- 4Official Nintendo Switch servers for ARK: Survival Evolved scheduled to sunset in 2026
- 5Visual progression added to Therizinosaurus claws based on harvesting specialization
- 6Several Tek items including the Railgun and various Tek Saddles disabled in Conquest
- 7Wild Therizinosaurus now display warning behaviors before attacking players
- 8Bonus rates (up to 5x) active across all official networks until August 5th
All Changes
🦖Creatures(8)
- changeTherizinosaurus: Received a visual overhaul with a fresh coat of feathers and expanded personality animations.
- buffTherizinosaurus: Improved combat responsiveness and control mechanics.
- buffTherizinosaurus: Enhanced traversal capabilities, allowing the creature to hop onto or over obstacles that stop larger predators like the Rex.
- newTherizinosaurus: Added visual progression where claws and posture reflect the creature's harvesting specialization (foraging vs. power).
- changeTherizinosaurus: Wild behavior adjusted to be more patient, providing a warning stare and claw display before attacking.
- buffTherizinosaurus: Improved turning radius, allowing the creature to 'turn on a dime'.
- buffTherizinosaurus: Added rider protection from attackers and predators while mounted.
- newTherizinosaurus: Introduced a brand-new dossier for the Therizinosaurus.
⚔️Game Modes(8)
- newConquest: Launched Conquest Season 8 featuring 18 maps, all set on Genesis Part 1.
- buffConquest: Set Conquest Season 8 rates to 5x for faster tribe establishment.
- removeTek Grenade: Disabled Tek Grenades for Conquest Season 8.
- removeTapejara Tek Saddle: Disabled Tapejara Tek Saddle for Conquest Season 8.
- removeMegalodon Tek Saddle: Disabled Megalodon Tek Saddle for Conquest Season 8.
- removeRock Drake Tek Saddle: Disabled Rock Drake Tek Saddle for Conquest Season 8.
- removeMosasur Tek Saddle: Disabled Mosasur Tek Saddle for Conquest Season 8.
- removeTek Railgun: Disabled Tek Railgun for Conquest Season 8.
🌐Server Updates(4)
- removeNintendo Switch Official Servers: Official Servers for ARK: Survival Evolved and Ultimate Survivor Edition on Nintendo Switch will sunset on August 31st, 2026.
- buffOfficial Network: Bonus rates active until August 5: 2x Harvesting, Taming, Experience, and Breeding on Official Network.
- buffSmall Tribes: Bonus rates active until August 5: 4.5x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience + 4x Breeding on Small Tribes.
- buffARKpocalypse: Bonus rates active until August 5: 5x Harvesting, Taming, Experience, and Breeding on ARKpocalypse.
Summary
This update focuses on the 'Tickle Chicken' (Therizinosaurus), introducing a comprehensive visual overhaul and mechanical improvements to its combat, controls, and traversal. Additionally, the competitive Conquest mode enters Season 8 with a focus on Genesis Part 1 maps and specific Tek restrictions. Studio Wildcard also announced the long-term sunsetting of official Nintendo Switch servers for the original ARK titles in 2026.