Ark: Survival Evolved is coming to consoles very soon. The full release on consoles also marks the game leaving Early Access on Steam and into full release. With full release slated for August 8, Studio Wildcard has shared some news regarding servers and the new Ragnarok content.
In a press release, Studio Wildcard again confirms that there will be no server wipe while transitioning to full release. However, they will be adding new servers that will run new code to eliminate the current bouts of cheating on existing servers.
Ragnarok will be coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 simultaneously with full release. It features a massive map, free of charge, that features a griffon and a new environment. PC players who currently have Ragnarok can expect a substantial update as well with new areas and bug fixes.
In addition to the previously mentioned updated servers, Wildcard is also adding the option to support private, rentable servers for both Xbox One and PS4 users. Private servers on a console will make a shared server with friends more easily accessible. According to Wildcard, these servers will be available for a very affordable price, although said price has not been announced. Again, the game launches on console and full release on August 8 and can be found here.
Below is a list of features available on these rentable servers from hosting company Nitrado:
- No need for a second console to host personal servers!
- Complete access to all of ARKs custom server config settings, which will let players change the rules on their custom ARKs
- The option to create cross ARK Clusters for the ultimate ARK Experience — allowing travel across four Maps
- Create a backup of server save files, allowing players to try something new without the fear of losing data
- The servers will result in higher performance due to better optimization
- Player servers will now be able to support a larger pool of players, up to 100!
Lastly, Ragnarok will contain the following:
- A 144 sq kilometer map designed to be explored by land, sea or air
- Tons of harvest-able or gatherable resources
- Caves of all shapes and sizes, each designed to be built in
- Distinct variations on former ARK creatures, as well a special brand-new creature unique to Ragnarok
- Build tree platforms on unique trees/rocks
- Expansive biomes that were built to reward hardy explorers
- Some of the most challenging dungeons in ARK will await players
- An active volcano that while erupting yields a high amount of resources in the form of lava crystal
- Beautiful vistas and base locations as far as the eye can see
- Hot springs that while dormant yield a relaxing buff, but when active, become dangerous
- Ruins to not only explore but that can also be incorporated into base builds
- A vast ocean with its own ecosystem
- Upcoming future desert biome to find and tame creatures
- Upcoming Explorer Notes that hold the key to Ragnarok's secrets and history
