ARK Receives PS5 Pro Patch Featuring PSSR Support, UE5.5 Upgrade, and Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary

ARK: Survival Evolved Celebrates a Decade of Adventure

Studio Wildcard is thrilled to mark the 10-year anniversary of ARK: Survival Evolved, coinciding with the release of its Unreal Engine 5 remaster, ARK: Survival Ascended, which made its debut nearly two years ago. This milestone event invites players, known as Survivors, to engage in a vibrant celebration filled with unique rewards and exciting updates.

Festive Activities and Rewards

During the anniversary festivities, players can collect cake slices that provide in-game buffs. Additionally, the event introduces a delightful assortment of Party Dinos, along with new cosmetic items including the Birthday Suit and Party Hat skins. To amplify the celebration, there are also entertaining emotes such as the DJ Party and Rave Dance. Moreover, players can enjoy a revamped Club ARK tropical island, with the event accessible on official servers until Tuesday, June 17. For those hosting unofficial servers, enabling the celebration is as simple as adding -ActiveEvent=Birthday to the command line. Players in Host/Single-Player mode can find a new drop-down option under Game Rules > Rules to activate these events.

Major Updates Enhancing the Experience

In addition to the anniversary celebration, a significant free update has rolled out, upgrading the game from Unreal Engine 5.2 to Unreal Engine 5.5. This enhancement is expected to deliver considerable performance improvements, including better visual rendering, faster loading times, and a reduced file size with optional downloads for expansion DLCs. Notably, players who own a PlayStation 5 Pro can now enjoy enhanced long-range shadows and support for PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), which can boost frame rates by up to 30%.

New Horizons with Lemnokis Update

For players who own the Astraeos DLC, additional content awaits with the Lemnokis update. This expansion introduces a massive new island crafted by the popular ARK modder, Nekatus. Spanning diverse biomes, the island features hidden caves and majestic redwoods, enriched with ancient ruins and giant statues that suggest the remnants of forgotten civilizations. Beyond its breathtaking landscapes, Lemnokis offers thrilling challenges with the introduction of the game’s first duo minibosses: Kalydonios and Erymanthian. These formidable foes, massive boars battling with fire and poison, add a layer of excitement to the gameplay experience.

Explorers in Lemnokis will uncover deep-sea resource zones, navigate the enigmatic Maelstrom far offshore, and discover a hidden glacier cave nestled below towering redwoods, ensuring plenty of new adventures and ideal building locations. Fans will also be delighted with the return of the beloved snow owls, adding to the dynamic ecosystem of this freshly expanded world.

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