We’ve had our heads down as we push to get ARK: Genesis Part 2 across the finish line, and we’d like to take pause and touch base with an update for our community. Firstly, here’s the reveal of the ARK: Genesis Part 2 Main Theme Music, and Key Art -- which contains an important message that’s further explained below: Download image in full resolution This final chapter of the ARK: Survival Evolved story is by far the most intricate and ambitious expansion we’ve yet created! We’re so excited to share it with you and proud of the team’s immense efforts, creativity, and passion. We truly believe Genesis 2 will be something special, and a fitting story conclusion to the journey you’ve taken with us in ARK over the past 6 years, and hope our players will feel likewise! As many of you are aware, we transitioned to a fully-remote working environment at the beginning of last year. Shifting from a collaborative in-office workflow to remote comes with unique challenges. The massive scope of Genesis Part 2, and our personally set challenge of ending ARK 1 with a bang, was compounded by the team having to work from home all the way through the forthcoming release. We have made the decision to delay the launch by one week, until June the 2nd. Just in time for the 6th Anniversary of ARK! This

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Fresh off the Federation Crop Plot, Shadowmane, and the Loadout Mannequin images, we're following up this week with more images of upcoming Genesis II content. Canoe {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/8729288/381ac2767215139efc764fc734324cda106b41c0.jpg Full Resolution Wallpaper Have a joy ride with the tribe or go for a relaxing fishing session. Convenience is key with a canoe that can be picked up and placed down in any body of water and is great for storing your consumables and freshly caught fish! Noglin {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/8729288/ac7795d0f50821272c2450202b9aee20b4a64e89.jpg Full Resolution Wallpaper Don't be fooled by Noglin's adorable looks. Behind that cute face is a mind-bending surprise - the ability to take control of enemy creatures, tames, or even other humans! Minigun {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/8729288/5b529277474e4a90ba830cb029e29c9d1d0d7462.jpg Full Resolution Wallpaper Who needs to be accurate when you're firing a massive barrage of bullets to keep your enemies under pressure. When you're not wielding it, place it in stationary mode to improve its accuracy and clear targets around corners! Other Genesis II Wallpapers Exo-mek Egg Incubator Maewing Federation Crop Plot Shadowmane Shadowmane (Widescreen) Loadout Mannequin Small Tribes Update As previously announced, the Small Tribes Rules have been updated and made more stringent to address

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Last week we began sharing new images of Maewing, Exo-mek, and the Egg Incubation Device. We're continuing the trend this week by sharing more images of upcoming Genesis II content.  Federation Crop Plot {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/8729288/b86ebe5828602d7ae6a5f0304c4a324590eff737.jpg Full Resolution Wallpaper Test your green thumb and expand your gardening possibilities with the Federation Crop Plot that allows you to raise harvestable plants just about anywhere! Shadowmane {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/8729288/909ebabb1c34dc39634be7c57d76f278bad59135.jpg Full Resolution Wallpaper Never mind its lightning-fast chain-teleport strike… By the time you're aware of the Shadowmane's presence, it's probably too late! Loadout Mannequin {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/8729288/8aa1406283989da7cb3e7a87d11169a96a44c4d1.jpg Full Resolution Wallpaper Make every second count by storing your equipment on Loadout Mannequins.  Quickly visualize your gear, hotbar items,  and complete a full equipment swap! Other Genesis II Wallpapers Exo-mek Egg Incubator Maewing EVO Event {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/8729288/be8af67db3c63d05cfa58a77e3ef37a1966f2671.jpg There will be no EVO event this weekend. Community Corner Clips/Videos Creator: Yutay Here's a take on a traditional-styled home with a dino pen - complete with a how-to guide! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APAU8YWbk4g

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We're heading right into the launch of Genesis II on May 26th, and we know you are eager to see what's in store. Well we are eager to share some of what we've been working on! Maewing {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/8729288/8cc406f42293409fc9cf72cd341eeb02c22a8d27.jpg Download in high resolution Engineered to be the ultimate interstellar wet nurse and surrogate parent, in addition to automatically taking care of your babies, the Maewing can steal enemy offspring by luring their young in for an irresistible suckle! Egg Incubation Device {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/8729288/acbfb1bfdcb4395114346da3fd2d599840e7d71c.jpg Download in high resolution No need to fiddle around finding the right conditions for an egg when the mechanical Egg Incubation Device can cook them to perfection and reduce the amount of attention required. Scrambled, poached or fried? Exo-mek {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/8729288/7d7b41516768773b08ffb5c4ff027ce6a0bef18a.jpg Download in high resolution With a deployment of the Exo-mek, you will be able to change the tide of battle, enjoy an aerial view or manage your base to perfection with ease - but only after you pass the ultimate test! EVO Event {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/8729288/be8af67db3c63d05cfa58a77e3ef37a1966f2671.jpg Eggcellent Adventure has been extended until Monday, April 19th. There will be no EVO event while Eggcellent Adventure is live. Community

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The entire development team is excited and anxious to share Genesis II with you. Over the weekend, Jeremy Stieglitz (co-founder) shared some things he's been passionately working on for Genesis II, along with a teaser of ARK: The Animated Series. https://twitter.com/jeremystieglitz/status/1378390031056965634 Eggcellent Adventure is still live on all platforms. Time is running out to reap some eggcellent rewards. The event ends on April 14th! Check out this post for more details on the event. EVO Event {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/8729288/be8af67db3c63d05cfa58a77e3ef37a1966f2671.jpg There will be no EVO event while Eggcellent Adventure is live. Community Corner Clips/Videos 🎥Creator: NeddyTheNoodle NeddyTheNoodle covers Helena Walker's Creature Notes across the various maps in this recent video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8MyQ1wAnjc 🎥Creator: Cantex Cantex is well-known for putting on epic ARK battles on Youtube. If you haven't seen this fantasy showdown, it's definitely worth checking out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm8PTOgU_AQ 🎥Creator: Mgen Having trouble trapping Managarmr? Check out this simple trap by Mgen! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMR5PimAOec Fan Art 🎨 @kawarayane - Yuki Owl {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/8729288/de56965f1d4eecc4043954af9a8e8dacf8115e17.jpg 🎨 HallOfFlameSs#3779 / @HallOfFlameSs1

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{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/8729288/4e5b197a2b386e3b06f133992550a6c4570cd362.jpg Eggcellent Adventure is now live on all platforms. Be sure to hop in for some fun before the event ends on April 13th! Check out this post for more details on the event. Enforcement Update The enforcement team has gotten questions and wanted to clarify a few points The Ice Cave on The Center can only house one tribe Don't block the underground pathways in the Valguero underground area If you have any questions or need clarifications on the rules, don't hesitate to submit a ticket! EVO Event {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/8729288/be8af67db3c63d05cfa58a77e3ef37a1966f2671.jpg There will be no EVO event while Eggcellent Adventure is live. Community Corner Clips/Videos 🎥Creator: Aaron Longstaff Aaron is back again, but this time with a sanctuary fit to house Sarcos! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPx880XMujo 🎥Creator: Beanny Beanny has an ongoing series where he begins playing from the Island all the way to Genesis part 2. On this episode, he sets out to tame a Giga. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3V-h2l2ckgQ Fan Art 🎨 Stray-Galaxy - Chalk Hills {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/8729288/f7ab63eef8a0bbf2d6927c624e5c3dd4ae846fdb.jpg 🎨 HermitHubby - Megalasaurus {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/8729288/bd61ff97893424296ce4f63ab880614373bc80fd.png 🎨 RRRAVEN- MeiYin and Wuzhui

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