Studio Wildcard has announced an exciting June update for ARK: Survival Ascended in their latest Community Crunch 454. The update will introduce a breathtaking Redwood region to the Astraeos map, complete with ancient ruins, towering statues, and mysterious caves. Meanwhile, survivors can enjoy the ongoing Eggcellent Adventure event and take advantage of bonus rate weekends.
Astraeos Map Expansion Brings Redwood Biome This June
The ARK: Survival Ascended team has revealed that Astraeos will receive a major update in June 2025, featuring an entirely new Redwood region. This lush biome will introduce ancient ruins, colossal statues, and hidden caves – including a stunning glacier cave – for players to explore.
Beyond the visual spectacle, the update promises prime building locations throughout the new terrain. Perhaps most exciting for creature collectors, the majestic Snow Owls will make their debut in this region, giving survivors a new taming target in the Redwood's towering canopy.
Eggcellent Adventure Event Now Live
Spring has officially arrived in the ARK with the return of the Eggcellent Adventure event, running until April 30th, 2025. Players can track down wild Bunny Dodos and Bunny Oviraptors to collect Bunny Eggs scattered across the maps.
These festive eggs can be painted for decoration or used to craft special holiday-themed cosmetics, including seasonal costumes and chibis. The event is currently active on all Official Servers.
What's Included in the Bonus Rates Weekend?
To complement the Eggcellent Adventure, Studio Wildcard has activated a bonus rates weekend across all official servers until Monday, April 21st, 2025. The boosted rates vary by server type:
| Server Type | Bonus Rates |
|---|---|
| PVP/PVE | 3x Harvesting, Taming, Experience, and Breeding |
| Small Tribes | 5.5x Harvesting, Taming, Experience + 5x Breeding |
| ARKpocalypse | 6x Harvesting, Taming, Experience, and Breeding |
Cross-Platform Mods Spotlight
The Community Crunch also highlights several cross-platform mods now available through the in-game mod browser. These player-created additions span from cosmetic enhancements to structure modifications:
- Royal Structure Skins by R0sered (premium)
- Greedy Goblins Cosmetic Pack by TheRealHypernaetrema (premium)
- Shinestallion Dreadmare Costume by Beyonx
- Wings of Winter by Quellcrest
For those looking to learn more about the Eggcellent Adventure event, content creator Raasclark has published a comprehensive guide covering everything you need to know about the seasonal festivities.
The Community Crunch also showcases impressive fan art, screenshots, and even a 3D-printed TEK Helmet created by community member posejdoon, demonstrating the creativity and passion of the ARK: Survival Ascended community.