ARK Survival Evolved has received a free expansion: Ragnarok. This map combines elements from The Island, Scorched Earth, and new areas. Additionally, there are new creatures like the majestic Griffin and Ice Wyvern. Ragnarok is unique because the map is the first product from Wildcard’s sponsored mod program.
Ragnarok is a DLC expansion for Ark Survival Evolved and is available for free download, provided you already own the base game. Those who embark on this expansion will dive into the ultimate fight for survival! Here you will find icy caves that the survivor must dare to enter with shaking knees. Valuable resources can be gathered at the edge of an active volcano.
As if the merciless environment were not enough, there are also hungry polar bears, feared Ice Wyverns, and a mystical creature that only a few have managed to tame.
ARK: Ragnarok map is incomplete – expansion is still in progress
So far, only the northern part of Ragnarok has been developed, and thus 40% to 50% of the map is finished. Ragnarok is still under development and will be expanded with additional updates. The map will be larger than those of The Island and Scorched Earth and is expected to incorporate elements from both areas. In total, the map covers 144 km².
In Ragnarok, survivors will find themselves in a variety of different biomes. These include:
- Jungle
- Icy mountain peaks
- Swamps
- Volcanic areas
- Snow
- Rocks
- An ocean
- Ruins
If facing “normal” creatures like the Wyvern in Ragnarok is not enough, you can also challenge yourself against two new dungeon bosses: the Ice Worm and the Lava Golem.
There is something nice waiting for survivors on the new DLC map. The spawn rate of Megalania and the Ovis is increased here.
Griffin, polar bear, and Ice Wyvern are the new creatures in Ragnarok
Ragnarok hosts new creatures that ARK has not seen before. Wyverns have apparently adapted to the tundra-like regions here and use the “Ice” element. There are also Wyverns in other elemental forms such as Fire and Poison. The polar bears also fit the frosty terrain that Ragnarok offers and will be tamed into loyal mounts with great stamina.
Gryphon Magnificum – Become the king of the skies with the Griffin
The Griffin is a mythical figure: Half lion and half eagle, this creature soars above the earthly realm. Survivors should not be deceived by the majesty of this creature and should keep their distance. The Griffin is a dangerous hunter that pounces down from the sky onto its prey with incredible strength.
Those brave and foolish enough to tame this legendary figure will become the kings of the skies. Those who ride the Griffin will move swiftly through the sky and can even bring a companion along.
Ragnarok is the first mod from Wildcard’s scholarship program
Since February 2017, Studio Wildcard has been paying selected mod developers a scholarship. The modders receive monthly funding of 4,000 dollars (approximately 3,780€). Ragnarok was one of the first chosen mods and is now the first to be released. The developers of Ragnarok are old acquaintances in ARK and have previously worked on the popular mods “Valhalla” and “Umassoura”.
Ragnarok is now available for PC – PS4 & Xbox One must wait
Ragnarok is available to PC players under this link as a free expansion on Steam. PS4 and Xbox players will have to be patient. According to a tweet from Community Manager Jen, Wildcard is trying to bring Ragnarok to consoles during the week of July 10. So that would be next week.
What do you think of the new expansion Ragnarok?
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