Studio Wildcard has released Community Crunch 455 for ARK: Survival Ascended, revealing the community-voted Bison creature arriving with the Ragnarok map on June 2nd. The update also spotlights cross-platform mods, announces server maintenance, and details weekend bonus rates active through April 28th.
Bison Creature Coming to Ragnarok on June 2nd
The latest Community Crunch brings exciting news for ARK: Survival Ascended players with the reveal of the Bison, described as the "horned heavyweight champion of headbutts and highland havoc." This community-voted creature will make its debut alongside the Ragnarok map launch on June 2nd, 2025. Players can expect to find these powerful beasts across Ragnarok's diverse landscapes, from snow-capped mountains to lush meadows.
The Bison combines brute force with nourishing qualities for survivors who manage to tame it, making it both a formidable mount and valuable resource provider. Its introduction adds another strategic taming option for players looking to expand their creature collection.
Cross-Platform Mod Support Expands
Studio Wildcard has highlighted their cross-platform mod system with a dedicated spotlight video and showcase of player-created content. The in-game mod browser now allows survivors across all platforms to download and enjoy custom content with ease.
Featured mods include everything from structure skins like CozyCabins and Seamless Walls to creature additions such as the Redpanda and Pygmy Hippo. Cosmetic options like the Lightbug Rhynio Costume and Medieval Gear provide players with more customization choices. All these mods are available through the in-game browser across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
What's in the Weekend Bonus Event?
Survivors can take advantage of boosted rates across all official servers until April 28th, 2025. The bonus 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 |
Server Maintenance Notice
Players should be aware of upcoming official server maintenance scheduled for April 27th, 2025, from 3:00 PM PT (6:00 PM ET) to 12:00 AM PT (3:00 AM ET). During this period, affected servers will be unavailable, but time will not progress on these servers while they're offline. For more details, check the official maintenance announcements thread.
Community Creations Showcase
As always, Community Crunch 455 celebrates player creativity with a selection of impressive fan art and screenshots. Highlighted works include a stunning Tapejara illustration by RoysBrushStudios, an atmospheric Rock Drake piece by @kiba_tsume0220, and an ingenious cat-shaped base construction by @oititukumono.
Creator content is also featured, with videos from Apex exploring new creatures and base building concepts, while ShADDow demonstrates the power of mutated Dilophosaurus. These community highlights showcase the diverse ways players engage with ARK: Survival Ascended's expansive world.
Players interested in submitting their own creations for future Community Crunch features can do so through the Artist Feedback Form or by sharing their work on official ARK social channels.