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ARK: SURVIVAL EVOLVED Console Update Now Available

ARK: SURVIVAL EVOLVED Console Update Now Available

Seattle, WA – April 26, 2017 – Studio Wildcard, the development team that never sleeps, today launched a new update on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 for its epic dino-survival adventure ARK: Survival Evolved. This huge new patch (v256) arrives bursting with new content, including vacuum-sealed underwater bases and aquatic creature breeding, TEK teleporter pads and wireless generators, and four powerful creatures. Today also brings to console players the first major menu redesign of ARK, as the Inventory UI receives a complete visual and functional overhaul – introducing a modernized and streamlined new look. This is a huge upgrade that makes inventory management a breeze.

The TEK Tier for ARK is being implemented in multiple phases, with today’s update including awesome element powered gear including:
  • New Structure: TEK Power Generator. The wireless generators power TEK structures and any Tribe electrical structures in adjustable range.
  • New Structures & Mechanic: TEK Underwater Bases. Allows fully-enclosed structures to be created underwater, with ventilators to allow oxygen filled room. Air-locks and moonpools allow players to enter and exit without flooding their base.
  • New Structure: TEK Teleporter. Helps players move around the expansive open-world island. But very expensive to obtain!
  • New Item: TEK Mosa Saddle. Once properly placed on the Mosasaur it equips the beast with lasers and more.

TEK Tier content is a wave of sci-fi-themed, end-game features that reward hard-working Survivors with futuristic gear and guns. Players wanting TEK Tier loot will need to gather the newly introduced Element resource, which is granted after successfully completing Boss Arenas. Each Boss now has three difficulty levels (easy, medium, hard) and after defeating the respective Boss are awarded with unique TEK Knowledge engrams, element and other general Boss Rewards. Collect the Element, then use the TEK Replicator to craft all TEK items.

To see the four new creatures that were added go here https://www.gamingcypher.com/ark-survival-evolved-patch-256-features-underwater-bases-aquatic-breeding-and-more/

Take a Look at the the ARK: Survival Evolved Patch 256 Trailer:

ARK: Survival Evolved is in development for Xbox One via the ID@Xbox program, Steam Early Access and PlayStation 4. The game is currently playable in on all three platforms, which includes Oculus Rift VR support and an integration of Steam community features such as Steam Economy and Steam Workshop for custom maps and mods. Players can host private/LAN servers and have access to a custom-built version of the Unreal Engine 4 Editor for creating mods. The world of ARK is designed to be modder-friendly and ever-expanding!

Related: ARK: Survival Evolved Patch 256 Features Underwater Bases, Aquatic Breeding and More

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