Studio Wildcard has unleashed feline companions into the prehistoric world of Ark: Survival Ascended with the official addition of The Cat creature. Community Crunch 452 also details important server maintenance updates, including decay timer reactivation and ARKpocalypse server wipes, alongside a weekend of boosted rates across all official servers.
Cats Pounce Into ARK's Prehistoric World
In a surprise move that has the community purring with excitement, domestic cats have officially joined the diverse creature roster in Ark: Survival Ascended. The announcement, delivered with an abundance of cat puns, includes an official reveal trailer showcasing these feline companions in action.
While dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures have long been the focus of Ark: Survival Ascended, the addition of domestic cats brings a touch of modern companionship to survivor bases. Community screenshots already show players embracing their new feline friends, with cats perched atop structures and posed for "Photo Meowde" opportunities.
Critical Server Announcements and Maintenance
Survivors should prepare for several important server changes in the coming days. Most notably, decay timers will be re-enabled on Wednesday, April 9, 2024. This means abandoned structures will once again begin deteriorating if not maintained, helping to improve server performance and free up building space.
Additionally, ARKpocalypse servers have received a fresh start with a complete wipe and an updated mod lineup. These monthly-wipe servers feature elevated rates and will next reset on May 2, 2025. The new mod selection includes:
- ARKOLOGY: OE - Desolatitan by DragonHeart7998
- Cyrus' Critters: Magna Gecko by cyrusCreates
- Myrm's Custom Creations: Dracoteuthis by myrmecoleontidae
- Awesome Spyglass! by ChrisMods
- Better Breeding by Silentrizz
- Potions | Gaia Studios by GaiaStudios
- Ark Arsenal by W1K1P3D14
What Are the Current Bonus Weekend Rates?
Players can take advantage of boosted rates across all official servers until Monday, April 7, 2024. These temporary bonuses provide the perfect opportunity to tame new cats and make significant progress in your survival journey:
| Server Type | Bonus Rates |
|---|---|
| PVP/PVE | 2x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience |
| Small Tribes | 4.5x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience |
| ARKpocalypse | 5x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience |
Community Creativity Unleashed
The feline addition has already sparked a wave of creativity throughout the ARK community. Featured content creators GP and Skwirrelle have produced videos showcasing the new cats, with GP creating an April Fools themed video and Skwirrelle reviewing free mod additions for the cat creatures.
Community Crunch 452 also highlights impressive fan art submissions, including a LEGO Maeguana by @heynoquest, a Matrix-ARK crossover featuring Morpheus with a Yutyrannus, and various artistic interpretations of ARK creatures. Players interested in having their artwork featured can submit through the Artist Feedback Form.
Cat Screenshots Taking Over
The community has wasted no time capturing their feline adventures, with screenshots showing cats claiming their territory as "king of the castle" and posing for glamour shots. These new companions seem to have quickly found their place in survivors' hearts and bases alike.
With decay timers returning soon and the bonus weekend rates ending on April 7, players should make the most of this opportunity to establish their bases, tame their preferred creatures (including cats!), and gather resources while the boosted rates last.