SEATTLE, WA - December 19, 2024 - Studio Wildcard today launched two massive content drops for ARK: Survival Ascended (ASA) available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam - Extinction Ascended and Bob’s Tall Tales: Wasteland Wars. The Extinction map brings survivors back to Earth—the birthplace of the ARK saga and the stage for its epic finale. Will you conquer the colossal roaming Titans that dominate the planet and complete the ARK cycle to secure Earth's future?
Available as a free update, Extinction Ascended introduces the bellowing Dreadnoughtus, ARK’s newest community-voted creature, which delivers both size and strength making it a hardy ally in battles against the Titans. Additionally players will now have access to powerful new tames, unique gear, and epic challenges.
Also launching today is the third and final installment in the Bob’s Tall Tales series: Wasteland War! Narrated by ARK’s legendary “Bob” (Karl Urban, The Boys) as he recounts epic adventures to young Meeka, (Auliʻi Cravalho, Moana), in Wasteland War players can explore the desolate wastelands on modularly-built BattleRigs - blaze your own high-octane trail of destruction! Drive into the new BattleRig Garage to customize these powerful, highly modular, all-terrain war machines with a variety of attachments and heavy-duty turrets, in over 10,000 possible variations. You can also recruit a new permanent personal tame, the loyal Armadoggo, to help you unearth ‘Tek Item Traits’.
In addition to the BattleRig vehicles and Armadoggo tame, with Wasteland War, players will also unlock:
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New Weapons - Explosive Spear, Extinguisher Grenade
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Unique Structures - Bladewasp Hive, Bio-Grinder, Lights & Lamps, Makeshift Megalab, Tribe Tower, BattleRig Garage
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New Wasteland Skins and Tile Sets
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Over a dozen new character cosmetics
Drive through the desolate wastes in highly-customizable cars called 'BattleRigs—with over 10,000 possible variations—and blaze your own high-octane trail of destruction.
With a platform saddle large enough to carry your artillery and the ability to spit acid-coated projectiles, the Dreadnoughtus will be your ultimate ally for taking on the Titans of Extinction.
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Watch the Wasteland War trailer HERE.
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Download Bob’s Tall Tales: Wasteland War assets HERE.
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Download ARK: Extinction Ascended assets HERE.
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Download all ARK Franchise media assets HERE.
With its customizable armor attachments and resourceful abilities, Armadoggo is always ready to lend a paw.
Wasteland War Gameplay Features
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Customize BattleRigs: Take on the Wasteland with rugged, fully customizable BattleRigs. These versatile machines are designed for survival, allowing players to equip turrets for extra firepower, functional attachments for specialized tasks, and personalized paint jobs. Whether you're transporting supplies, battling enemies, or exploring the terrain, BattleRigs are your ultimate tool for domination.
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New Structures & Weapons: Build and defend your wasteland legacy with powerful new structures and gear. Construct fortified bases to protect your tribe and arm yourself with explosive spears and fire-quenching grenades to seize control of the battlefield.
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The Armadoggo: Meet your loyal survival companion, the Armadoggo. This resourceful sidekick assists in digging for treasure, fetching items, and fending off threats. With customizable armor attachments, and the ability to find powerful new ‘Tek Item Traits’, the Armadoggo is more than just a pet—it’s a vital part of your survival strategy.
ARK: Extinction Ascended Gameplay Features
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Return to Earth: Journey back to the desolate remains of Earth, where the ARK saga began. Explore ruined landscapes, abandoned micro-biospheres, and a massive overgrown metropolis as you uncover the secrets of Earth’s downfall and its potential revival.
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Dreadnoughtus: Stomping into the post-apocalyptic chaos of Extinction, the Dreadnoughtus is as unstoppable as its name suggests. Towering above the fray, this behemoth exudes an aura of calm that contradicts its immense power. When it bellows, the air itself seems to tremble, unleashing a sound so forceful it disrupts the very essence of Element, leveling the playing field against even the fiercest Titans. If you’re preparing for war, the Dreadnoughtus is the ally you need—a towering testament to survival against the odds.
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Tame New Creatures: Dominate the wastelands with powerful new tames, including robotic surveillance drones, teleporting security bots, and customizable battle mechs.
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Craft Unique Gear: Unlock exotic new tools and structures, such as creature leashes, taxidermy mounts, Tek bridges, cryopods, gravity grenades, and automated airlift crates to elevate your survival.
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Conquer Epic Challenges: Face Earth’s ultimate threats, from colossal Titans to waves of Element-corrupted creatures, while braving environmental hazards like Element eruptions, eclipses, and meteor showers. Protect orbital supply drops to secure valuable loot.
Haven’t yet experienced ARK: Survival Ascended? The base game is on sale for 40% off (Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S), while Bob’s Tall Tales DLC is 33% off and the Fantastic Tames are 20% off.
The definitive survival experience returns better than ever with ARK: Survival Ascended! Create a Survivor, form a tribe, and then tame, train, breed & ride dinosaurs within a living ecosystem. ASA is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC and Steam.
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Since revealing its flagship game ARK: Survival Evolved in 2015, Studio Wildcard has tirelessly strived to bring its dinosaur-filled vision to the masses. With millions of players worldwide, the team has delivered an amazing amount of new content and leveraged cutting-edge technology to keep fans engaged. With a transmedia universe, the ARK story can be discovered on all gaming platforms, within spin-off titles, and now as a new epic narrative featuring a star-studded cast in ARK: The Animated Series on Paramount+. www.studiowildcard.com
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