ARK: Survival Evolved update adds split screen multi-player

The update for ARK: Survival Evolved adding split screen multi-player is now live along with a host of other features for the Xbox One.

Originally scheduled to be only local co-op split screen, Studio Wildcard changed the update to include online multiplayer as well. A number of new features such as new dinosaurs, increase player counts and electrick pods and more have been added. You can see the full list below as well as a video of one of the new dinosaurs, Dimetrodon and the dung beetle.

• SWAT-style Assault Armor for all your raiding needs!
• Greenhouse structure pieces to aid survivors in growing crops
• The shockingly powerful Electric Prod easily capable of knocking you out.
• Deep-Sea Loot Crates: swim into the deep and discover the highly valuable loot that exists below
• Craftable Beer Kegs for making tasty brews, with various status enhancing effects, however the subsequent ‘hangover’ effects are not so pleasant!
• Loads of bug fixes, serious performance update (~15%), fixed memory leak
• Non-dedicated servers now support up to Eight survivors and 33% larger tether distance

You can also stay up to date on ARK's latest progress on the game's official site.