Studio Wildcard has announced that Griffins will finally become breedable with the arrival of the Ragnarok map in Ark: Survival Ascended, fulfilling a long-standing community request. The latest Community Crunch 456 also spotlights cross-platform mods, announces the sunsetting of inactive servers on May 20, 2024, and details the recent ARKpocalypse server wipe.
Breedable Griffins Finally Coming to Ragnarok
In a major update for creature enthusiasts, Ark: Survival Ascended will soon allow players to breed, raise, and imprint Griffins when the Ragnarok map launches. This highly anticipated feature opens up exciting new possibilities for one of the game's most iconic flying creatures, letting survivors create specialized lineages with improved stats through selective breeding.
Cross-Platform Mod Spotlight
Studio Wildcard showcased their commitment to the modding community with a new Mod Spotlight video featuring various community creations. Players can now access these mods directly through the in-game browser across all platforms, making custom content more accessible than ever.
Highlighted mods include cosmetic options like the Axolotl Plushy Cat Costume and Razortooth Therizino Costume by Beyonx, functional additions like the Tek Drill by Zarthan_X, and decoration packs like Castlecraft Decor Skins. More substantial gameplay changes come from mods like The Extreme Creatures: Tyrannosaurus and Cliffan's Additional Critters.
Important Server Changes Coming May 20th
Survivors should take note that numerous inactive official servers will be sunset on May 20, 2024. This affects PVP, PVE, Small Tribes, and Console servers across all regions (OC, NA, EU, Asia). For those with builds on these servers, Wildcard has confirmed that server saves will remain available through Nitrado's interface after the sunset date.
The developers reassured players that they will continue providing expanded server capacity during major content launches to accommodate the influx of returning players.
What's Happening with ARKpocalypse Servers?
The ARKpocalypse servers have undergone their monthly wipe, providing a fresh start for players who enjoy accelerated gameplay rates. The next wipe is scheduled for May 30, 2025. This round features several community-created mods integrated directly into the official ARKpocalypse experience, including Paleo ARK - Evolution | Dangerous Depths, Better Breeding, and Vanilla with Sprinkles.
Community Content Showcase
The Community Crunch also featured impressive player-created content, including tutorial videos like ProperlySpoopi's Zaldrir taming guide and Phlinger Phoo's "5 Tame Challenge" on Scorched Earth. The fan art section showcased stunning creature artwork, base builds, and in-game photography from talented community members across various platforms.
Players looking to have their creations featured in future Community Crunch posts can submit their work through the Artist Feedback Form or by sharing on social media with appropriate tags.
For the complete Community Crunch 456 details and to view all the featured content, visit the official ARK Wiki.