New Update Arrives for Ark Survival Ascended in July 2025

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Wow, so I guess another update just dropped for Ark: Survival Ascended. Yep, PCs and consoles are getting a bunch of bug fixes slapped right in their digital faces. It’s mid-July 2025, and we’re now at version 68.34. This update is supposed to tackle those nagging performance hiccups in Ark: Ragnarok Ascended. You know, that freebie DLC for Ark: Survival Ascended that everyone seems to love and complain about in equal measure.

Let’s roll back a bit to October 26, 2023. Remember that? Ark: Survival Ascended decided to burst onto the scene in early access. It’s edging closer to its two-year mark now. Time flies, huh? But, honestly, the game’s reception has been all over the place, like a cat on catnip. Steam users just won’t shut up about the performance messes on PC and those dastardly “pay to win” DLCs. Still, updates and new stuff keep the players hooked. Studio Wildcard (props to them, I guess) launched the Ark: Ragnarok Ascended expansion on June 20. It’s big, with a Norse-themed map sprawling over 144 square kilometers. New spots to explore are cool, but boy, has it seen its share of… let’s call them “hiccups.” Hence, the “Mixed” reviews on Steam.

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Alright, so version 68.34 was unleashed on a Friday, July 18, loaded with fixes galore. No new flashy content this time. Oh no, just some good ol’ problem-solving. They’ve been tinkering with stuff in Ark: Ragnarok Ascended, particularly those annoying low frame rates and performance dips during sandstorms. Also, they’ve let more Basilosaurus critters run amok, which is either good news or not, depending on your view on giant aquatic reptiles. And oh, you can now handle those labyrinth puzzles without tearing your hair out over input issues.

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Let’s dive into the nitty-gritty of the patch, just because:

– Sandstorm lag is no longer a thing—well, that’s the hope.
– Labyrinth code inputs work without you feeling like you’re trying to hack a mainframe.
– Basilosaurus sightings have increased. Yay or nay? You decide.
– Save icon plays nice with mod maps—now you can delete saves if that’s your jam.
– Mod map backups are sorted. High five to the devs!
– Thylacoleo doesn’t forget how to swim with the jump button. That’s a load off.
– Items won’t just vanish into the ground like magic tricks gone wrong.

Anyway, there’s more—wait—where was I? Right, some leftover bugs still exist, but fingers crossed, those get squashed soon. Ark: Ragnarok Ascended’s, umm, mixed reputation on Steam ain’t gonna heal itself. However, more content is brewing for August, so maybe there’s hope on the horizon.

And that’s the scoop on Ark. See ya in the virtual wilds!