(Click here for the patchnotes of the previous ARK: Survival Evolved patch 174.2, and here for the patchnotes of the next patch 174.31) Gamma adjustment now disabled on PvP/Hardcore servers (by server-side default). Unofficial Servers can force allow gamma adjustment on PvP/Hardcore with this commandline/INI option: EnablePvPGamma=true Replenishing times on all resources reduced by 40%… Continue reading ARK: Survival Evolved Patch 174.3 – Patchnotes
Artifacts and Boss Monster / Summon Broodmother Lysrix
Boss enemies are not running around like the other dinosaurs in Ark. These must be called by using an artifact. These arifacts can randomly be found in dungeons in a loot crystal. At the moment 6 artifacts are known: Clever Dungeon North Pack Dungeon South 2 Devourer Dungeon North-East Skylord Dungeon West Hunter Dungeon… Continue reading Artifacts and Boss Monster / Summon Broodmother Lysrix
ARK: Survival Evolved Patch 174.2 – Patchnotes
(Click here for the patchnotes of the previous patch 174.11) These are the changes of ARK: Survival Evolved’s Patch 174.2. If not otherwise indicated, they’re quoted from the relevant Steam Thread. Fixed Spinosaurus crash that was affecting Official Server 17 Mounted Sabers can now jump — is wicked cool to attack when doing this, increases… Continue reading ARK: Survival Evolved Patch 174.2 – Patchnotes
New NPCs announced: Meganeura, Mosasaurus and Compsognathus
Two new dossiers has been released, which will be implemented in ARK, soon. The Dragonfly and the Mosasaurus. Additionally the Compsognathus has been announced, but without an offical dossier. Prepare yourself for the new playmates. Meganeura (Dragonfly) Mosasaurus Compsognathus
ARK: Survival Evolved patch 174.11 – Patchnotes
(Click here for the patchnotes of the previous ARK: Survival Evolved patch 174.11.) These are the changes of ARK: Survival Evolved’s Patch 174.11. If not otherwise indicated, they’re quoted from the relevant Steam Thread. Lessened rate of torpidity recovery (relative to max torpidity) for wild unconscious dinos (server-side change), and increased its speed recovery for… Continue reading ARK: Survival Evolved patch 174.11 – Patchnotes
ARK: Survival Evolved patch 174.1 – Patchnotes
These are the changes of ARK: Survival Evolved patch 174.1. If not otherwise indicated, they’re quoted from their respective Steam thread. Fixed female Saber riding anims Low chance to get metal from ALL non-metallic rocks, albeit more commonly from smooth river-rocks. And better with picks, of course. (this will not take effect on Official Servers… Continue reading ARK: Survival Evolved patch 174.1 – Patchnotes
Ranged Weapon Damage comparison
A short comparison of the damage of ranged weapons Spear (thrown): 80 Slingshot: 14 Flare Gun: No damage, blinds Bow: Stone arrow: 15 Tranquilized arrow: 20 Simple Pistol: 80 Longneck: 220 Shotgun: Depends on distance (1m: 160, 8m: 30) Fabricated Pistol: 35 Assault Rifle: 40 per shot Auto Turret: 50 per shot
ARK: Survival Evolved Patch 174.0 – Patchnotes
These are the changes of ARK: Survival Evolved’s Patch 174.0, grouped by categories for clarity. If not otherwise indicated, they’re quoted from the relevant Steam Thread. Modified Items / Structures Fix for Gas Consumption Rate (30x improvement) Armor durability rebalancing (~3x durability) Tripled the metal content of metal and rich-metal rocks Re-added a small chance… Continue reading ARK: Survival Evolved Patch 174.0 – Patchnotes
Dyeing Tutorial
This short tutorial explains the dyeing process in ARK: Survival Evolved. It will tell you about the crafting and mixing of colors and explain how to apply them. Producing Dye Before you can actually dye your clothes, you’ll have to produce dye. Its base ingredients are berries (their color will determine the colour of the… Continue reading Dyeing Tutorial
ARK: Survival Evolved Patch 173.0 – Patchnotes
These are the changes of ARK: Survival Evolved’s Patch 173.0, grouped by categories for clarity. If not otherwise indicated, they’re quoted from the relevant Steam Thread. New Items / Structures – Spinosaurus! Fear the beast! – New Structures: Spike Wall (great for defending against incoming tribe dino attacks) and Food Preservation Bin items, and Beef… Continue reading ARK: Survival Evolved Patch 173.0 – Patchnotes