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Community Crunch 513: Dragon the Anchor

Ark: Survival AscendedPublished: Jun 27, 2026, 12:21 AM

The simulation is stretching to its limits, and on July 2nd, the boundaries fracture completely. With the official arrival of Genesis Ascended Part 1 and ARK Tides of Fortune, the world transforms into a massive, uncharted nautical frontier.

Survivors will soon trade solid ground for rolling waves and physics-driven waters, charting courses across vast oceans in search of buried fortunes, custom fleets built to clash in explosive naval warfare, and the kind of high-seas trouble that only Bob could insist is completely, unquestionably true.

For now, enjoy the calm before the tide rolls in. Stockpile your resources, rally your crew, and take one last look at the shore. The sea is calling, but keep an eye on the shifting clouds too; the ocean isn't the only place where legends are beginning to stir.

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In celebration of 11 Years of ARK & the upcoming Tides of Fortune, we've partnered with Alienware & IntelGaming to give away a custom-skinned Alienware Aurora 16X Gaming Laptop.

To enter, like, repost & reply [[color=#f39c12]this post [/color]](https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fsurvivetheark%2Fstatus%2F2070268281504620796) with your best tame & #TidesofFortune

Summer survival tip: Build a raft, enjoy the breeze, and learn what a Leedsichthys is the traditional way.

Super Survival Summer is here: 10 survival games, one very dangerous

Steam bundle, and plenty of new ways to lose your gear!

⛏️Loot it **here**!

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 is fully unleashed for the first time across gaming platforms and stay tuned as we spotlight more Cross-Platform Mods each week!

This video features:

**Display Case Catalogue [color=#3498db] by Fernandess, Dani_FM**[/color]
**Managaalm Skin [color=#3498db] by Shina_Lena**[/color]
**TaeniaStellaDinoAddition [color=#3498db] by TeamMIROKU**[/color]
**Primeval Predators-Machairodus [color=#3498db] by Scooby60**[/color]
**Dragon’s Kingdom [color=#3498db] by ScorchingKami**[/color]
**Sunken World Additions [color=#3498db] by The Sunken World Team**[/color]
**Fera’s Creature Reforged: Wild Seas [color=#3498db] by Fera_Spielt**[/color]

Official Classic servers will be transitioning to Conquest servers shortly after Genesis 1 is launched. Conquest focuses on large-scale PvP, with increased rates, and other changes listed below. There will be a 3 day transferring period from Classic servers to some of the Genesis 1 Conquest servers. The increased rates will allow tribes to set up and establish themselves quickly and enable them to rebuild after potential losses instead of being wiped completely.

The official Classic servers are [color=#3498db] open for PC, Xbox and, Playstation[/color] and will transition to Conquest servers on [color=#3498db] July 3rd at 4 PM PDT[/color].

If you need any support during the Conquest season, join the [[color=#3498db]Conquest Enforcement's Discord [/color]](https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscord.gg%2F4SyXmfyxT6).

During Classic:
Tek is disabled with the exception of Cryopods
Maps:
3 The Island
3 The Center
3 Rangarok
2 Scorched Earth
2 Aberration
2 Extinction
2 Astraeos
2 Lost Colony
2 Valguero
Total of 18 maps (half NA, half EU)
Cluster A: 12 servers that have transfers enabled with Classic
Cluster B: 6 servers with Transfers only enabled between those 6 servers for 2 weeks, then it will be opened to Cluster A.
Transition to Conquest:
Tek is enabled with the exception of:
Tek Grenade
Tapejara Tek Saddle
Megalodon Tek Saddle
Rock Drake Tek Saddle
Mosasur Tek Saddle
Tek Railgun
Map: all 21 maps will become Genesis Part 1

[color=#ffcc66]ARKpocalypse servers have been wiped today![/color]

[color=#1abc9c]What is ARKpocalypse?[/color]

ARKpocalypse are monthly-wipe servers with higher than usual rates.
Next wipe: [color=#3498db]July 24, 2026 [/color]

You can join them by typing "Arkpocalypse" in the server browser! Happy Surviving!

This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until [color=#3498db]Monday, June 29 [/color].

[color=#3498db]PVP/PVE:[/color] 2x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience, and Breeding
[color=#3498db]Small Tribes: [/color] 4.5x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience + 4x Breeding
[color=#3498db]ARKpocalypse:[/color] 5x Harvesting, Taming and Experience, and Breeding