The map “The Center” is receiving a major overhaul in ARK Survival Evolved. In the next update, the ocean will be expanded, and many bugs will be fixed.
The Center launched as a self-made map by the modder Ben “EvilMrFrank” Burkart. Later, Studio Wildcard made an official DLC expansion out of The Center. DLC stands for “Downloadable Content.” This refers to additional content for a game that can be downloaded. The “The Center” expansion is free and available for PC, Xbox, and PS4.
“The Center” is now set to be massively expanded with a major update.
Major Update for ARK DLC “The Center”
The Center is a treacherous paradise. This map features a great variety of flora and fauna. The highlight is a gigantic, flying island in the west, surrounded by dangerous swamps. To the north, there is an active volcano. Survivors are surrounded by lava and hostile creatures.
Additionally, there are many islands with jungles, tropical coastlines, and ancient ruins. Those who venture far enough inland can explore mysterious caves with artifacts and receive rewards. Survivors can even dive into two underwater domains and build their own Atlantis.
ARK’s Community Lead “evilmrfrank” recently announced that The Center will receive a major update. After much new content has been created for the survival MMO, it was time to expand The Center and eliminate bugs.
Ocean Expansion for Huge Underwater Bases
Recently, survivors have the opportunity to build bases in the ocean. This prompted Wildcard to make the ocean in the east of the map three times deeper. Until now, the oceans did not feel like oceans but like deep puddles.
Studio Wildcard wants to create the feeling of the deep sea. Survivors should stumble upon creepy, dark places where they would expect anglerfish and other creatures. These areas will be equipped with huge, flat spaces. Ideal for building a large base.
Resources Will Be Spread Throughout The Center
Among the expansions is the distribution of resources more evenly across the map. The new area will have a new source of obsidian. Just like with other resources in The Center, certain resources will be offered in more than one place. Survivors will frequently encounter stone, oysters, and obsidian. Metal will be less prevalent here.
This aims to ensure that players move around the entire map. This prevents a single area from becoming overly dominant and more important than others.
Dino Missing! Missing Dinos Will Be Brought Back, Bugs Fixed
The developers are aware that certain dinos are currently not spawning. These will be brought back to The Center. The major update will also fix known bugs. There are gaps around The Center that players use to get under the map.
More Element and Improved Boss Fights for The Center
On “The Island,” bosses have had different difficulty levels for a long time, and the resource “Element” as a reward. The Center has comparatively less Element, and the difficulty is always the same. In the update, different difficulties will be added to the bosses. The higher the difficulty level, the more element will be given as a reward.
Test the New “The Center” Map? Here’s the Test Server
Those who are now curious about the changes and expansions can head over to the test server. This is currently only available on PC.
- Server Name: The Center Temp Beta Test Server of FUN
- Listed: Unofficial Server
- Connect to Server Directly: steam://connect/192.227.156.12:27015
When exactly the update will go live is still unknown. Studio Wildcard expects it to be at the end of April. The update will first be rolled out for PC and will come to consoles with a few weeks delay.
What do you think of the adjustments for The Center? Will you take a look at it on the test server?
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