Three new Fantastic Tames arrive with Season 1, a massive dragon named Gargantar becomes tameable for all ARK: Dragontopia owners, and Therizinosaurus receives a TLC overhaul. All content is live on Steam for ARK: Survival Ascended and appears across the game’s standard maps.
What changed: Three Fantastic Tames, a new dragon, and a Therizinosaurus overhaul launched today.
Why it matters: New combat options and resource mechanics expand mid‑game strategies.
Who should care: Survival veterans, tribe leaders, and players focused on tame diversification.
| New Content | Category | Maps Included |
|---|---|---|
| Burrowbuck, Cerberax, Enigmasaur | Fantastic Tames Season 1 | The Center, Scorched Earth, Lost Colony, Ragnarok, Extinction, Valguero, Astraeos, Genesis |
| Gargantar | Dragon (Dragontopia) | The Center, Scorbed Earth, Lost Colony, Ragnarok, Extinction, Valguero, Astraeos |
| Therizinosaurus | TLC Update | All standard maps (same as above) |
Fantastic Tames Season 1
Season 1 adds Burrowbuck, Cerberax, and Enigmasaur to every major map. The centerpiece, Cerberax, is a three‑headed hound that combines fire, venom, and electrical attacks. Each head requires a separate taming vote, encouraging coordinated tribe actions. The animal can be ridden solo or with multiple passengers, allowing synchronized elemental bursts. The design mirrors existing multi‑head creatures but adds a distinct three‑element synergy that was unavailable in previous seasons.
Gargantar Dragon Update
Gargantar is a colossal dragon capable of inhaling terrain, resources, and allies. Its belly functions as a temporary storage space; a fed Gargantar gains increased health and damage resistance. When it expels its contents, it releases an acidic vomit that damages nearby enemies. This mechanic creates a risk‑reward dynamic absent from prior dragons, where size alone defined threat level. The creature appears on the same map list as the Fantastic Tames, ensuring broad accessibility for Dragontopia participants.
Therizinosaurus TLC
The Therizinosaurus TLC focuses on combat responsiveness, traversal, and visual feedback for harvesting specialization. Key changes include:
- Continuous hold‑to‑attack for Power and Delicate harvest actions.
- New Cross Swipe ability (heavy damage, wide radius, knock‑back).
- Visual growth of claws reflecting Power vs. Delicate harvesting investments.
- Turn‑in‑place toggle and a jump for smoother navigation.
These updates bring the Therizinosaurus in line with other recently refined creatures, such as the updated Tickle Chicken, and address long‑standing complaints about its sluggish controls.
Verdict: The simultaneous rollout diversifies the mid‑tier tame pool, introduces a novel dragon mechanic, and finally modernizes a fan‑favorite creature. Players seeking more tactical depth will find immediate value, while newcomers gain a clearer entry point into the game’s complex ecosystem.
The studio has hinted at a second season of Fantastic Tames and further DLC for Dragontopia slated for later this year. Expect additional map‑specific balance patches in the next monthly update.