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Survivors, we need just a little more time to get things right. Valguero Ascended and Fantastic Tames: Elderclaw have been delayed by one week, and will now launch on October 7th as the team focuses on final polish and stability. We know waiting is tough, and we appreciate your patience as we work to deliver the best experience possible and set the stage for an unforgettable return to Valguero.
As we make final preparations, we couldn’t resist sharing a glimpse at one of the fiercest additions coming your way: the Elderclaw! Born of the wild itself, this towering forest guardian is both protector and predator, a primal force bound to the heart of the forest.
Download & play new custom content created by players, including new maps, creatures, items, and game modes, through a dedicated new Mod-browser directly within the game. Enjoy an endless stream of new ARK content as the creativity and talent of the community are fully unleashed for the first time across gaming platforms, and stay tuned as we spotlight more Cross-Platform Mods each week!
This video features:
- Lost Protocol Premium Map by j26Arkitecto (premium)
- Movie Night Decor Cosmetics! by Beyonx (premium)
- Barn by Ribbet (premium)
- Lutralix by Lutralix
- Vaults & Storages Catalogue by Fernandess
- Paleo ARK EVO+ Native Aquatics - Bungartius Update by Team Paleo ARK
- ARKOLOGY: OE - Hapipalus by Dragonheart7998
- ClaysRexEdit by TheClay_Art
- ClayLeedsichthysEdit by TheClay_Art
While we won’t be able to host our usual 24-hour Extra Life livestream this year, we’re still going all-in on what matters most: uniting as a community to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and unlocking something special for the future of ARK: Survival Ascended.
For every $30,000 raised through the Studio Wildcard Extra Life charity campaign, the community will unlock a Dino TLC pass to be released throughout 2026, breathing new life into a classic creature of the ARK with updated gameplay and style. Up to four TLCs can be unlocked at the $120,000 milestone!
- ⚌ Giganotosaurus
- ⚌ Megalosaurus
- ⚌ Araneo
- ⚌ Quetzalcoatlus
- ⚌ Thylacoleo
- ⚌ Brontosaurus
- ⬆ Carnotaurus
- 🡇 Plesiosaur
- 🡇 Megalodon
- ⬆ Ankylosaurus
Donate now to any team member listed here to ensure your vote counts!
When donating to anyone on the Studio Wildcard Extra Life Team, not just Studio Wildcard directly, include a message with your chosen creature’s full first name preceded by a hashtag, like this (we’ll do our best to identify typos, but try to spell them correctly!):
- #Giganotosaurus
- Hello #Giganotosaurus
- Please give #Giganotosaurus a TLC!
If no hashtag vote is included in the donation message, the donation will still count towards the TLC total, but it won’t advance any particular dino’s voting tally.
- Every $1 donated = 1 vote
- A $50 donation with #Giganotosaurus = 50 votes for Giganotosaurus
- Five $10 donations with #Giganotosaurus = 50 votes for Giganotosaurus (10 x 5)
To keep the vote balanced and consistent, eligible creatures must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a creature from The Island
- Must be tameable
- Must be rideable or a shoulder pet
- Must not have previously received a TLC pass
The following creatures have already had a TLC pass and are not eligible:- Argentavis
- Dire Bear
- Direwolf
- Gigantopithecus
- Mammoth
- Parasaur
- Procoptodon
- Raptor
- Tyrannosaurus Rex
- Sabertooth
- Sarcosuchus
- Spinosaurus
- Stegosaurus
- Triceratops
- November 7 – First Winner
- November 14 – Second Winner
- November 21 – Third Winner
- November 28 – Final Winner
Starting October 31st thru November 10th, we’ll be rolling out a selection of the community’s favorite dino colors on the official network, along with a sweet twist in place of the traditional boosted donation rates. For the event, you’ll be able to dig into Cake Slices that grant hefty bonuses to:
- Taming
- Breeding
- Imprinting
- EXP
- Harvesting
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