Studio Wildcard is gearing up for Ark: Survival Ascended's 10th Anniversary celebration, launching June 2nd alongside a major Unreal Engine 5.5 upgrade. The birthday bash runs through June 12th, featuring new party-themed creatures, festive cosmetics, special event items, and boosted rates across all official servers.
ARK's 10th Anniversary Event Details
The decade-long journey of Ark: Survival Ascended will be celebrated with a special in-game event starting June 2nd and running through June 12th. Players can expect the update to roll out Monday evening (Pacific time), bringing not just festivities but also the anticipated UE 5.5 upgrade that promises enhanced performance and visual improvements.
During the event, survivors will benefit from boosted rates across all official servers:
| Server Type | Event Rates |
|---|---|
| PVP/PVE | 2x Harvesting, Taming, Experience, and Breeding |
| Small Tribes | 4.5x Harvesting, Taming, Experience + 4x Breeding |
| ARKpocalypse | 5x Harvesting, Taming, Experience, and Breeding |
What's New in the Anniversary Event?
The celebration introduces several new additions to the game, including the Party Dodo and other festively colored creatures. Players can collect new cosmetic items like the Birthday Suit Shirt/Pants Skins, Party Hat Skin, and Dino Party Hat Skin to dress up themselves and their tames.
Event-specific items include the ARK Anniversary Surprise Cake and various Cake Slices that provide different buffs for taming, breeding, imprinting, experience, and harvesting. Two new emotes—DJ Party and Rave Dance—will also let survivors express their festive spirit.
Additionally, 18 event colors will be available for wild creatures during the celebration, ranging from DinoAlbino and DarkViolet to DeepPink and LemonLime, giving players the opportunity to tame uniquely colored dinosaurs.
Important OSD Update for Astraeos Map
Studio Wildcard has announced a critical update to Orbital Supply Drops (OSDs) on the Astraeos map. Beginning July 15th, OSDs will destroy any player-built structures within their impact radius upon landing—matching the behavior of OSDs on the Extinction map. Players with bases near potential OSD landing zones are strongly advised to relocate before this change goes into effect.
ARKpocalypse Server Wipe and Featured Mods
The ARKpocalypse servers have undergone their monthly wipe, with the next reset scheduled for June 27th. These high-rate servers feature a selection of cross-platform mods, including Paleo ARK EVO+ Native Aquatics, Teraxititan: Freemium, Ark Arsenal, Change Dino Gender, Amazing Replicator, and TG Stacking Mod.
Speaking of mods, Studio Wildcard continues to spotlight community creations through their Cross-Platform Mods feature, which allows PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S players to enjoy custom content directly through an in-game browser.
Weekend Bonus Rates Active
As a prelude to the anniversary event, bonus rates are currently active across all official servers until June 2nd, matching the rates that will be available during the anniversary celebration.
The 10th Anniversary event represents a significant milestone for the Ark: Survival Ascended community, bringing both technical improvements and festive content to celebrate a decade of dinosaur taming, base building, and survival adventures.