According to Studio Wildcard's latest community crunch, the Ossidon is a major part of the upcoming content drop. From its release on November 18th until December 16th, 2025, you'll be able to find and tame it on:
- Ragnarok
- Valguero
- The Center
This gives everyone a chance to get their hands on the new creature without having to wait for the full Lost Colony map release.
Community Unlocks Araneo TLC, Server Shutdowns Loom
The community's efforts during the Extra Life charity event have paid off, unlocking a full suite of five creature TLCs (Tender Loving Care passes) slated for 2026. The first winner confirmed to get a rework is the Araneo. This is a huge win for players who have long wanted the giant spider to be more than just a cave-dwelling nuisance. The next TLC winner will be revealed on November 21, 2025.
When are inactive Ark servers shutting down?
Studio Wildcard is also continuing its server cleanup. A final round of inactive official servers are scheduled for sunsetting on December 8, 2025. The transfer window for players to move their characters and dinos off these servers closed back on October 20th, so this date marks the final shutdown. Additionally, any temporary "Expire" servers will also be removed on December 8th.
To help with the grind, a bonus event is currently active. Until Monday, November 17, 2025, all official servers have 2x rates for Harvesting, Taming, and XP. It's a perfect time to stock up on resources or power-level a new character before the Ossidon drops.