A new update has been released for Ark Survival Ascended Update 1.051.001 You can find out all the details of the Game Update, Bug Fixes, improvements, and Patch Notes below. Ark Survival Ascended Update 1.051.001 is now available for download, for all platforms, including PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and PC. The file size may vary depending on the platform.
New Features
Club Ark Update
- The Club Ark Update introduces significant enhancements, culminating in a suite of thrilling mini-games and brand-new stores.
Addition of Four New Mini-Games
- Players can now engage in **four exciting mini-games**, each offering unique challenges and fun gameplay dynamics:
- Duck Duck Jump: Navigate through obstacles while performing strategic jumps.
- Ray Race: Compete in high-speed races across various courses, testing your agility and reflexes.
- Doed Dodge: Dodge incoming obstacles as a Doedicurus, playing with speed and maneuverability.
- Parkour Race: Showcase your movement skills in this challenging parkour setting, where timing and precision are paramount.
Launch of New Stores
- The following stores are now operational, enriching player interactions and customization options:
- Consumable Store: Acquire various consumables that enhance your gameplay experience.
- Dino Store: Explore a wide selection of dinosaurs and related items to enhance your survivability and gameplay.
- Wardrobe Store: Customize your character’s appearance with a myriad of wardrobe options.
Dino Rewards and Cosmetic Unlocks
- Players can now enjoy **10% rare color chances** on all dinosaur rewards obtained, making well-earned rewards visually distinct. Moreover, cosmetics from previous events are now permanently unlocked for use on servers within the same cluster, allowing greater personalization for your characters.
Exclusive Club Ark Rewards
- A new exclusive reward for Club Ark members includes the **Item Repair Kit**. This innovative item allows players to repair their gear without needing additional resources or inventory management for specific categories:
- Weapons: Use one type of Item Repair Kit.
- Armor Pieces: Five distinct types exist, each tailored for one specific armor piece.
Revamped Mission Systems
- The update introduces a “Bonus Cycle” system for missions, where completing all tasks of the same difficulty will yield a **x3 Token reward. This incentivizes players to engage more deeply with mission content for greater rewards.
Enhanced Spin the Wheel Rewards
- The rewards system for **“Spin the Wheel”** has seen an overhaul, including the introduction of **cave artifacts** as potential prizes. Additionally, players can now earn **Tek Player Armor rewards** that drop at a higher quality, increasing the chances of acquiring powerful gear.
Player Experience Improvements
- Floating player names will now be visible at a **shortened distance**, allowing for improved team coordination and interactions. This enhancement helps players identify allies quickly, fostering better communication during gameplay.
Fixes
- The update also addresses several significant issues that have been affecting gameplay experience:
Balancing and Bug Fixes
- Pyromane Scaling Correction**: An issue with the scaling of the Pyromane has been fixed, ensuring that balancing remains fair and enjoyable for all players.
- Plant Pot Foliage Removal**: Players can no longer accidentally remove foliage from plant pots if they are not part of an allied tribe, preserving intended game mechanics and player territories.
User Interface and Functionality Enhancements
- Obelisk and Terminal UI Adjustments**: The user interface for both Obelisks and Terminals now accurately reflects the number of items and dinosaurs that have been uploaded, reducing confusion during resource management.
- Tek Helmet Functionality**: An important fix has been made regarding the Tek helmet’s performance in single-player mode, ensuring that players can utilize its features as intended.
Breeding and Structure Improvements
- Mantis Breeding Range: The breeding range for Mantis creatures has been re-evaluated and adjusted, addressing previous limitations that affected breeding strategies.
- Structure Placement Near Enemy Structures: Players can now build without restriction too close to enemy structures that were previously blocking placements erroneously, encouraging greater strategic maneuvers in enemy territories.
Boss Encounter Fixes
- Boss Battles on The Center: The experience during boss fights has been significantly enhanced. Loot chests and timer returns are now triggered correctly after defeating bosses, ensuring players receive their hard-earned rewards without unwarranted delays.
Explorer Notes and Command Line Adjustments
- Dear Jane Explorer Notes**: A critical fix has been made to the Dear Jane explorer notes, which were not providing the related skins on certain servers. This ensures players can fully enjoy the content as intended.
- Dinosaur Level Cap Command: The game now includes a command line option to adjust the dinosaur level cap. By default, this is set to 450 on official servers, while unofficial servers can utilize the command `-DestroyTamesOverLevel=X` to customize their experience further.