The Dino-Survival ARK releases a new patch that introduces players to grappling hooks and a new species: the Terror Birds.
Get Ready for the Grappling Hook!
In the latest update of ARK: Survival Evolved, the developers introduce a new species. The “Terror Bird“, or technically correct “Phorusrhacidae Rapidesultor” (honestly, they’re just stringing letters together randomly now, aren’t they?), is an aggressive bird that can fly despite its chick-like appearance.
Unlike most creatures in ARK, it uses small, repeated thrusts to stay in the air. While this is neither particularly fast nor effective, it looks hilarious when a whole group of people flutters towards their own tribe camp.
The second highlight is a new piece of equipment, the grappling hook. As the name suggests, players can use it to explore the world vertically, making mountains and cliffs no longer a challenge. But the grappling hook can do even more:
Skilled shooters can use it to be carried away by a flying dinosaur, and annoying teammates can be dragged along behind them. The gameplay possibilities that arise from the grappling hook significantly enhance the gaming experience.
If you’re interested in the progress of the PS4 implementation of ARK, be sure to check it out here as well.
For more information about the game and the latest changes, you can visit our ARK: Survival Evolved theme page.
