Community Crunch 399: Boosted Rates, Cross-Platform Mods, and More!

We’re getting the weekend started with boosted rates on Official Servers! Dive in to find about more about the Gigantoraptor which release this week, new cross-platform mods, and a recap of Garuga’s “Lets Build” stream.

Behold the queen of helicopter parenting, Gigantoraptor, with a love larger than life, this majestic creature fiercely guards its brood while exuding elegance and danger with its colorful plumage and razor-sharp claws. Get ready to witness the awe-inspiring presence of Gigantoraptor is live on The Island!

Check out the Gigantoraptor dossier here!

Download & play new custom content created by players, including new maps, creatures, items, and game modes, through a dedicated new Mod-bowser 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:

The Sunken World Additions by The Sunken World Team

Lady’s Feasts and Farming by MrsWerewolf

Plaster Structure Set by Sandi_00

Gnome by asatron21

Plant Pots by Alex2607

Add Text and Icon to structures by Oli4

Gnome by asatron21

Plant Pots by Alex2607

Add Text and Icon to structures by Oli4

Magical Unicorn by asatron2

Be sure to tune in this Saturday, March 2nd for Session #3 about going live!

If you missed it Session #1, you can watch the past broadcast here to learn more about the visual aspects of modding.

Session #1

Watch Past Broadcast

Visual elements – starting a new character, setting up the animations, mesh, physics, etc.

Session #2

Watch Past Broadcast

Blueprinting – setting up the actual character BPs

Session #3

March 2nd, 10 AM – 12 PM Pacific

Going Live – getting the mod prepped, testing issues, uploading, etc.

Watch on Garuga or on SurvivetheArk’s Twitch channels!

Fan Art Gallery | Screenshot Gallery | Artist Feedback Form

Help us discover your talent by tagging your art with #ARKPhotoMode or #ARKFanart on social media!

Creator: MrMEOLA

Check out MrMEOLA as he embarks on his new modded adventure on the Amissa map!

Creator: Phlinger Phoo

Join Phlinger on a step-by-step guide to clear the Cave of the Pack.

Pt 1 of drawing every dino dossier by cascadingcaramel

Hi! Survivor! by @amaNatugame

ARK Therizinosaur by dragon0415sk

Angel Jerboa by TheN4STYR4BBiT

Signal / OSD by Nalak-Bel

Dilophosaurus Drawing by FalconSaurusArt

My Maewing drawing is finally finished! by u/swordeal

Someone had to do it right? by @TiiaAurora

Some more shots from Z-Variant Mods! by @xSeamair

Photo Mode by graviphoton

Parent and Child Stegosaurus by @hamubarg

No. 36 Albino by @king_ark1031

Enjoy your weekend! Studio Wildcard

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