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· Genesis Part 1 for ARK: Survival Ascended is launching soon.
· It's scheduled for release on June 25, 2026, and will be free for ARK: Survival Ascended owners.
· It's likely to launch simultaneously on all platforms, but there might be slight delays depending on game releases.
· If there are delays, expect it around June 26th or 27th.
· You'll be able to access it via an update on Steam or your console, with no separate download needed.

· Genesis Part 1 adds new content to the game, with its biggest feature being over 170 missions.
· These missions include various activities like creature racing, defense missions, and basketball.
· These missions are the only way to access the final boss.
· A new virtual currency, 'Hexagons,' is being added, which you can earn by completing quests or fixing glitches.
· Hexagons are used to purchase various resources from a shop accessible by talking to the NPC Helena.
· Helena will appear as an NPC who follows you around and constantly talks to you.
· Genesis Part 1 will feature five new creatures: Bloodstalker, Ferox, Magmasaur, Megachelon, and Astrocetus.
· Additionally, 'X-variants' of certain creatures will be included.
· The Genesis map is divided into five biomes, and in the previous version, you needed teleporters to travel between them.
· Flying will be prohibited in Genesis Part 1.
· There will be a total of two bosses: the final boss and an underwater boss.
· Along with new resources, various items will be added, such as fishing nets, drills, grenade launchers, shoulder cannons, tek claws, ocean platforms, pressure plates, jump pads, and skiffs.
· The list above is not exhaustive, and more content is planned.

· In the ARK: Survival Ascended version, the oceans of Genesis Part 1 are completely redesigned.
· New physics, tides, and dynamic waves will be implemented.
· In addition to the previous avalanche and lava flow, there are community speculations about how travel between biomes will work.
· Previously, teleporters were necessary, but now it's expected that the ocean will connect all biomes, allowing travel without teleporters (official confirmation needed).
· The 'Paleooctopus,' chosen by community vote, will be added as free content.
· This creature is active in the sea and has various abilities, such as climbing cliffs, attaching to ships, walking underwater, and grabbing creatures or players with its tentacles.

· The new content in Genesis Part 1 (including the Paleooctopus) will not be added to ARK: Survival Evolved.
· Wildcard Studios is no longer developing the Evolved version.
· The Paleooctopus is a giant squid-like creature that can come out of the water to climb cliffs or attach to ships for movement.

· Alongside the Genesis Part 1 launch, a paid DLC called 'Bob's Turtle Pack Part 1: Tide of Fortune' will be released.
· This pack will include content up to Part 2, 'Galactic War,' which is scheduled to launch around the time of Genesis Part 2 in 2027.
· The estimated price is 25-30 Euros, and purchasing it will grant access to all content for both Part 1 and Part 2.
· This pack must be purchased separately and is distinct from the existing 'Bob's TS Pack.'

· The 'Tide of Fortune' pack will focus on a pirate theme.
· New structure skins and character outfit skins are expected.
· It might include dual-wielding combat, new cannon ammo types, ships and ship components, and the ability to build your own fleet.
· Pirate-themed decorative items are also likely to be added.
· Similar to previous packs, structures like bio-grinders, jerky makers, creature extractors, and large forges could be included.
· New naval combat content is the core focus, allowing for ship customization, sea exploration, and PvP battles.
· Procedurally generated pirate-themed islands and fortresses will provide structures to raid and destroy.
· Some gameplay elements from the game Atlas (treasure hunting, naval combat, NPC raids, etc.) might be integrated.

· The 'Tide of Fortune' pack will introduce a new creature called 'Tidepup.'
· This creature comes in two forms: a small, salamander-like pet that sits on your shoulder, and a larger rideable version.
· Additionally, parrots that appeared in the Atlas game might be added to Genesis Part 1 (it's unclear if they'll be part of the free or paid pack).

· Paid pack content (creatures, pirates, etc.) will be visible in-game but unusable unless purchased.
· This is a strategy to encourage players to buy.
· No new 'T' fantastic creatures are included in this update.

· Information regarding 'Boa Ratas,' the fire elephant that was supposed to be added for free to the Astros map, is scarce.
· Boa Ratas is expected to be free for those who purchased the Astros map.
· The release of Boa Ratas seems to coincide with the final update of the Astros map in June 2026.
· In addition to Boa Ratas, a final biome is planned for the Astros map.
· Future updates are expected to focus mainly on bug fixes and maintenance.
· It's uncertain if the release of Boa Ratas will coincide with the Genesis Part 1 update; it's more likely to be released separately.

· Information about the UE5.7 update for SOTF and World Creators was covered in a previous video.
· Dragon Topia is scheduled for release in December 2026.
· The video concludes by providing information on both the free and paid content for Genesis Part 1.