ARK Survival Evolved receives Patch v257 for PC. New dinos and Tek structures are added. The update is planned for late April.
In Ark Survival Evolved, we expect the next update for PC. Patch v257 comes with new dinos and the Tek technologies are also being expanded. Additionally, the new user interface is being refined.
Ark Survival Evolved: Patch v257 – ETA April 30 for PC
Studio Wildcard announced the new Patch v257 for April 30. The update will first be released for PC. It is still unknown when the patch will be available for PS4 and Xbox One. However, console players can also look forward to new creatures in Ark.
New Dinos in Ark with Patch v257: Giant Bee, Daeodon, Liopleurodon, Kentrosaurus
These are the new creatures of the survival MMO:
- Giant Bee: A large bee whose honey is suitable for hunting mammals. The queen can be tamed and creates a new nest with drones when tamed. The scent of the honey attracts mammals, which is useful for traps as bait. The drones defend the nest. You can learn more here: Farming honey with the Giant Bee.
- Daeodon: They are among the largest mammals and are also known as “Hell Pigs”. The nickname was likely given to these creatures due to their extremely aggressive nature. The Daeodon is an omnivore and is always seeking food, whether it be meat or plants. Survivors who get too close quickly find out how aggressive these animals are. Tamed, the “Hell Pigs” are often used in war, as they are true combat pigs. Particularly interesting for combat: the Daeodon can heal itself.
- Liopleurodon: These creatures belong to the reptile family. They live in water and hide in bushes to surprise and hunt prey. Many cultures believed that the Liopleurodon was a magical being. The skin of the reptile produces an oil that provides survivors with more oxygen while diving. Tamed, this beast is often used for long dives to farm oil and oysters.
- Kentrosaurus: The Kentrosaurus is a close relative of the Stegosaurus. Thanks to its sharp spikes, the Kentrosaurus is hardly attackable. They pierce through the thickest skin and armor. When the Kentrosaurus goes on the attack, it can even crush much larger creatures. Survivors have had little success riding these spiky animals. In larger herds, they are valuable protectors and hunters of large carnivores.
New Tek Structures with Patch v257
Ark Survival Evolved will be expanded with these Tek structures:
- Tek Cloning Chamber
- Tek Megalodon Saddle
- Tek Turret
- Tek Grenade
- Tek Cave & Vulcano
Survivors can also expect in Patch v257:
- Further revisions of the inventory
- New hairstyles and beards
- 20+ new explorer notes
- “Ascension” game progression
Console players will have to wait a while longer to receive this update. On PS4 and Xbox One, the last major patch already comes with a delay.
