Studio Wildcard, the studio that never sleeps, has delivered to loyal ARK: Survival Evolved players a massive new update for the game’s Steam version just in time for the holidays. The ever-expanding world of ARK is transformed today into a sparkling winter wonderland replete with limited time holiday items, challenges, and environmental details, including Reindeer Costumes and air-dropped presents from Raptor Claus himself! The biggest gift of all is that ARK: Survival Evolved is 40% off its regular price (now $17.99) through at 10 AM PST, Monday, January 4 during Steam’s Winter Holiday sale. Go ride a dinosaur now!
Glistening snow blankets the ARK as the ambient temperatures drop, but Survivors can stay warm by decorating their homes with the new Holiday Lights, Decorative Tree, Wreaths, Wall-Stockings, Snowmen, and Giftable Loot-Containing Presents.
In place of Santa, Raptor Claus will dart across the night sky in his sleigh, air-dropping presents filled with high-end Loot Blueprints (or Coal for naughty Survivors). We suggest following him around to stock up, including rare dropped ARK Gift Codes! Survivors also can earn Reindeer Costumes, Candy Cane Club Weapons, Santa Hats, and if they collect enough Coal, they might even be able to summon the elusive holiday-themed DodoRex to do their bidding for a limited time!
Check out a preview of the update below.
M.W.B. contributed 27 articles to ICXM between 2015–2016, covering game reviews, Windows and PC, and Xbox news with a focus on hands-on impressions and verified-source reporting. Their bylines on the site span the run-up to Xbox One S and Project Scorpio, plus the broader Windows 10 gaming push.