Studio Wildcard has announced that the highly anticipated ARK: Survival Ascended Animated Series Cosmetic Pack will be available on March 26, 2025, for $14.99. This massive collection includes four character skins and over 70 animated creature skins based on the ARK animated series, allowing survivors to bring a vibrant new look to their dinosaur adventures.
New Animated Series Cosmetic Pack Details
The upcoming cosmetic pack represents the largest collection of animated skins to date for ARK: Survival Ascended, giving players the opportunity to transform their gameplay with visuals inspired by the animated series. For $14.99, survivors will receive four character skins (Jane, Chava, Rebel Mei Yin, and New-Armor Mei Yin) alongside an impressive lineup of over 70 animated creature skins.
From the massive Titanosaur to the tiny Compy, the pack covers a wide range of creatures from the ARK: Survival Ascended ecosystem. Notable inclusions are the Spinosaurus, Megalodon, Baryonyx, Woolly Rhino, Terror Bird, and dozens more, allowing players to create a cohesive animated look across their tamed creatures.
Megaraptor Wins Community Vote
In addition to the cosmetic pack announcement, Studio Wildcard revealed that the Megaraptor has won the latest community creature vote. This fearsome dinosaur will be added to the Valguero map when it launches in ARK: Survival Ascended later in 2025, giving players a new predator to tame or avoid.
What's Coming to Valguero Map?
The Valguero map expansion represents one of the most anticipated updates for ARK: Survival Ascended in 2025. With the addition of the community-chosen Megaraptor, players will have even more variety in their dinosaur encounters when exploring this diverse environment.
Cross-Platform Mods Continue to Expand
ARK: Survival Ascended's cross-platform mod support continues to thrive with several new additions highlighted in Community Crunch 448. Players across all platforms can access these mods through the in-game Mod-browser, providing endless opportunities to customize their gameplay experience.
Featured mods include GigARK Islands, FSG Hologram Cosmetic, Spooky Demon, SleepingGiants, and several others that add new cosmetic options, furniture items, and gameplay enhancements. These community creations demonstrate the creativity and talent within the ARK: Survival Ascended modding community.
ARKpocalypse Servers Wiped with New Mod Lineup
The monthly-wipe ARKpocalypse servers have been reset, with the next wipe scheduled for April 4, 2025. These servers feature higher-than-normal rates for players seeking a more accelerated gameplay experience. For this rotation, Studio Wildcard has included several mods to enhance the experience:
- ARKOLOGY: OE - Desolatitan
- Cyrus' Critters: Magna Gecko
- Myrm's Custom Creations: Dracoteuthis
- Awesome Spyglass!
- Better Breeding
- Potions | Gaia Studios
- Ark Arsenal
Players can join these specialized servers by searching for ARKpocalypse in the server browser.
Weekend Bonus Rates Active Until March 10
All official ARK: Survival Ascended servers are currently enjoying bonus rates until Monday, March 10, 2025. The multipliers vary by server type:
- Standard PVP/PVE: 3x Harvesting, Taming, Experience, and Breeding
- Small Tribes: 5.5x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience + 5x Breeding
- ARKpocalypse: 6x Harvesting, Taming, Experience, and Breeding
This presents an excellent opportunity for players to accelerate their progress in taming new creatures, gathering resources, or leveling up their characters.
Community Creations Showcase
Community Crunch 448 also highlights impressive player creations, including a remarkable 5.6km slide built without mods by Second Wave Survivors:
The community spotlight also features Jimbob's first carnivore mount on Primal Astraeos, along with an impressive collection of fan art and screenshots showcasing the creativity of the ARK: Survival Ascended community.
From hand-crafted Deinonychus art dolls to oil paintings of Trikes and 3D-printed rifles, the community continues to express their passion for ARK: Survival Ascended through various artistic mediums.
With the Animated Series Cosmetic Pack on the horizon, Megaraptor coming to Valguero later this year, and a thriving modding community, ARK: Survival Ascended continues to evolve with new content for survivors across all platforms.