Studio Wildcard has confirmed the following large Ark: Survival Ascended replace, in additional methods than one. The dinosaur survival recreation has had greater than its justifiable share of gargantuan beasties over time, however few are as spectacular, or as intimidating, because the Giganotosaurus. Marking eleven years to the day for the reason that apex predator first appeared in Survival Developed, its TLC replace will now be arriving on Thursday November 5. It is also set to be the date when Ark lastly makes the bounce to Unreal Engine 5.8.
The Giganotosaurus TLC is the third of 5 deliberate ‘Tender Loving Care’ updates voted for by the Ark: Survival Ascended group throughout Further Life 2025. After giving recent consideration to the Araneo and Therizinosaurus, Studio Wildcard is popping its consideration to one of many greatest and better of the bunch, promising it “a fearsome new look and renewed ferocity” that can reassert the Giga’s place on the very high of the meals chain.
“Even seasoned Survivors might need to rethink their route after they see this beast turning of their route.” Gigas have at all times been one of many aspirational dinosaurs to tame, with a easy however extraordinarily efficient moveset of bits, stomps, and tail slams that may devastate something in your path. Studio Wildcard guarantees that the new-look incarnation will stay a equally “formidable ally” for these courageous sufficient to earn its loyalty – however attending to that time requires “giving the returning king the respect it deserves.”
The Giganotosaurus TLC arrives in Ark: Survival Ascended on Thursday November 5, 2026. It is bringing a few different additions with it as effectively. The primary is the long-teased transition to Unreal Engine 5.8, which was initially scheduled for the tip of September however obtained pushed again a few occasions to make sure it was absolutely polished. Studio Wildcard says it has now attained 99.9% mod compatibility for the brand new replace, and is ironing out the final edge instances.
The opposite addition in very shut proximity is the Enigmasaur, which can wrap up Ark: Incredible Tames Season 1 on Friday November 6. This insect-loving lizard is a type of super-chameleon, able to shapeshifting to imitate complete different creatures, with totally different talents based mostly on the shape it takes.
“Even after slipping into a completely totally different kind, some acquainted methods should still be lurking beneath the floor,” the developer teases. “A Rex with a scorpion’s sting? That is simply one of many surprises this shapeshifter might need in retailer.”
If you wish to add this “residing Swiss Military knife” to your crew, you will must first tame a number of of the opposite creatures it loves to show into. You may additionally want to purchase the Incredible Tames Season 1 DLC, which is at present on a 20% sale till Sunday November 8, so count on to pay $7.99 / £5.99 to get your palms on the trio of the Burrowbuck, Cerberax, and Enigmasaur.
