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ARK: Survival Ascended Latest Update, New Creature Boratos Revealed, and Status of Critical Crash Issue ResolutionARK: Survival Ascended's latest update has been applied, but a new issue of game crashes has emerged. This update revealed 'Boaratos,' a massive boar creature nearly twice the size of a Daeodon, hinting at its release this summer. Various bug fixes and server performance improvements were also included.
1. 🎮 Latest Update and Critical Game Crash Issues
· A new crash issue has occurred after the recent ARK: Survival Ascended update.
· Specifically, the game completely closes when minimizing (tabbing out), and this has been reported on Steam as well as consoles (Xbox, PlayStation).
· This crash can lead to serious gameplay problems such as character loss or falling from the sky.
· The development team is aware of this issue, and while some fixes have been applied through new patch notes, the crash issue still persists.
· Specifically, the game completely closes when minimizing (tabbing out), and this has been reported on Steam as well as consoles (Xbox, PlayStation).
· This crash can lead to serious gameplay problems such as character loss or falling from the sky.
· The development team is aware of this issue, and while some fixes have been applied through new patch notes, the crash issue still persists.
00:00 - 00:57
1. 🎮 Latest Update and Critical Game Crash Issues
· A new crash issue has occurred after the recent ARK: Survival Ascended update.
· Specifically, the game completely closes when minimizing (tabbing out), and this has been reported on Steam as well as consoles (Xbox, PlayStation).
· This crash can lead to serious gameplay problems such as character loss or falling from the sky.
· The development team is aware of this issue, and while some fixes have been applied through new patch notes, the crash issue still persists.
· Specifically, the game completely closes when minimizing (tabbing out), and this has been reported on Steam as well as consoles (Xbox, PlayStation).
· This crash can lead to serious gameplay problems such as character loss or falling from the sky.
· The development team is aware of this issue, and while some fixes have been applied through new patch notes, the crash issue still persists.
00:58 - 02:31
2. 🐗 New Creature 'Boaratos' Detailed Reveal
· A new creature, 'Boaratos,' is set to be added to the Estrellas map this summer.
· Boaratos is a massive boar-like creature, nearly twice the size of a Daeodon.
· This fiery behemoth can tear through trees with its colossal tusks, and when enraged, its fur and tusks ignite, unleashing explosive attacks that incinerate enemies.
· Boaratos was created based on the 'Dragonheart' concept and is expected to bring new heat to Estrellas.
· Boaratos is a massive boar-like creature, nearly twice the size of a Daeodon.
· This fiery behemoth can tear through trees with its colossal tusks, and when enraged, its fur and tusks ignite, unleashing explosive attacks that incinerate enemies.
· Boaratos was created based on the 'Dragonheart' concept and is expected to bring new heat to Estrellas.
07:37 - 09:49
3. 🛠️ Latest Patch Notes: Key Bug Fixes and Improvements
· The latest patch includes fixes related to the Estrellas map, OSD (Orbital Supply Drop) changes, and other additional fixes.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| OSD Drops | Desmodus saddle added to Hard and Medium OSD drops. Fixed an issue where Giga, Rock Drake, Megalodon, Tuso, Mosa, Hedicoprion, Megaraptor, and Danauch saddles were not dropping from Legendary OSDs. Fixed an issue where Tek items such as Tesla Coils, Tek Turrets, Replicators, Transmitters, Teleporters, Vacuum Compartments, and Tek Gates were not dropping from Legendary OSDs. |
| Map and Environment | Fixed mesh holes. Fixed missing waterfall sounds. Fixed temperature issues. Fixed Minotaur boss fight exploits. Fixed Manticore floor material issues. Fixed player spawn points being inside meshes. Fixed Basilosaurus taking damage in shallow water. Fixed material issues in Wyvern Swamp Cave. Fixed falling through the floor in the Hydra Arena (important fix for clustered players). Fixed pine trees not producing sap. |
| Performance and Other | Potential fix for ocean flickering on PlayStation. Potential fix for large cave buttons not working. Fixed some exploits and crash issues. Server performance improvements have been made, and overall server stability has been enhanced. |
09:50 - 12:46
4. 💡 ARK Development Philosophy and Future Map Update Outlook
· ARK development can be likened to a 'leaky pipe.' Instead of replacing the pipe, it's like constantly patching it with tape; when one issue is fixed, another arises or existing problems reappear.
· This development approach causes continuous inconvenience for players and is noted as an uncommon phenomenon in other games.
· On the positive side, the last 20% of the Estrellas map is nearing completion, and despite being over a year since its release, it remains one of the most popular maps.
· Praise continues for Nicatus's work on the Estrellas and Fjordur maps, and there's great anticipation for Fjordur's in-game addition.
· Originally, Fjordur was scheduled for release in December this year, but since Dragontopia is set to launch in December, Fjordur's release timing is uncertain.
· This development approach causes continuous inconvenience for players and is noted as an uncommon phenomenon in other games.
· On the positive side, the last 20% of the Estrellas map is nearing completion, and despite being over a year since its release, it remains one of the most popular maps.
· Praise continues for Nicatus's work on the Estrellas and Fjordur maps, and there's great anticipation for Fjordur's in-game addition.
· Originally, Fjordur was scheduled for release in December this year, but since Dragontopia is set to launch in December, Fjordur's release timing is uncertain.