Exciting times for survivors in Ark: Survival Ascended as the latest Community Crunch drops fresh updates that could shake up your gameplay strategies and community involvement.
ARKpocalypse Wipe Returns Mod-Free
Get ready for a clean slate in ARKpocalypse servers, set to wipe on September 19, 2025. This time, it's going mod-free, which means pure vanilla survival action. Players who've been craving that raw, unmodded challenge will love this – it levels the playing field and emphasizes core taming and building skills without extra bells and whistles.
Companion Mode Fixes and Mod Spotlights
Studio Wildcard is hard at work fixing those pesky Companion Mode transfer glitches, ensuring smoother cross-server adventures. Meanwhile, the crunch shines a light on awesome community mods, from creative builds to premium add-ons that enhance your prehistoric escapades. These spotlights are a great way to discover hidden gems that could transform how you tame dinos or construct bases.
What's New in Community Contests?
The ASA Build Template Contest is heating up with voting now open on Discord. Finalists drop on September 19, 2025, and winners get announced on September 26, 2025. If you're into showcasing your epic structures, this is your chance to inspire fellow survivors and maybe snag some recognition that boosts your in-game rep.
Extra Life Charity: Vote for Dino TLCs
Dive into Studio Wildcard's Extra Life campaign, where your donations help unlock TLC passes for fan-favorite creatures like Giganotosaurus and Thylacoleo. Planned for 2026, these updates could revamp abilities and visuals, making your tamed beasts even more formidable in battles. It's a win-win: support charity and influence game evolution based on community votes.
Genesis Part 1 Creature Submission and Events
A new community creature submission for Genesis Part 1 is on the horizon, letting players design beasts that might join the roster. Plus, mark your calendars for an in-game event from October 31, 2025, to November 10, 2025, featuring Cake Slices that boost taming, breeding, imprinting, EXP, and harvesting. This could be the perfect window to accelerate your tribe's growth.
Note: The recent bonus rates for harvesting, taming, XP, and breeding ended on September 15, 2025 [EXPIRED]. For full details, check the official Ark: Survival Ascended site.