Survivors, the latest Community Crunch for Ark: Survival Ascended drops key updates that could reshape your gameplay—from a fresh creature to tame to major server shifts. Whether you're scouting new dinos or managing your base across servers, these changes pack real impact on survival strategies.
First Glimpse of Ossidon
The Ossidon steps into Ark: Survival Ascended as a temporary spawn starting November 18, 2025, on Ragnarok, Valguero, and The Center maps. This creature brings unique abilities that could boost mobility or combat in those biomes, giving players a limited window to tame and integrate it into their arsenals.
How Will Ossidon Impact Taming and Exploration?
With its spawn tied to specific maps, expect a surge in activity there—perfect for tribes looking to experiment with new builds. It might offer advantages in resource gathering or PvP skirmishes, altering how you approach mid-game progression.
Server Sunsetting and Transfers
Inactive official servers will sunset on December 8, 2025, while transfers out of Isolated servers open October 20, 2025. Expired servers stick around until then for temporary use and transfers, and a new Lost Character Form helps recover official server characters.
What Does Server Sunsetting Mean for Your Tribe?
This cleanup could consolidate the player base, leading to more vibrant servers with active communities. If you're on an isolated or expiring server, plan those transfers now to avoid losing progress—it's a chance to migrate to busier hubs for better raiding or alliances.
Extra Life Charity and Dino TLC Votes
The Extra Life campaign lets you donate to vote on creatures for a 2026 TLC pass, influencing future updates. Plus, there's a community creature submission ending October 24, 2025, with voting through November 4 and winner announcement on November 7.
Events like Dino Colors and Cake Slices run from October 31 to November 10, 2025, adding flair to your dinos. ARKpocalypse servers wipe on November 14, 2025, with bonus rates active until October 20.
Valguero Ascended Reveals
Look for Valguero Ascended winner reveals on November 14, 21, and 28, 2025, building anticipation for map expansions.
For the full list of changes, head over to the official Ark: Survival Ascended website.