Genesis Ascended Part 1 Sets Sail June 25 – Kraken Incoming
Community Crunch 509 confirms the June 25 launch of Genesis Ascended Part 1 and Tides of Fortune, reveals the free Palaeoctopus, and introduces the Tidepup companion.
A New Age of Seafaring
Studio Wildcard's latest Community Crunch (#509, "A Kraken Good Time") locks in one of the biggest dates of the year for ARK: Survival Ascended: June 25 is when Genesis Ascended Part 1 launches alongside Bob's True Tales: Tides of Fortune.
The Kraken Has a Name: Palaeoctopus
Every pirate story needs a sea monster, and ASA is getting one. The Palaeoctopus arrives free for all players with Genesis Ascended – no DLC required. The tentacled terror lurks beneath the surface, ready to turn a calm crossing into chaos. If you're planning to set sail on day one, keep an eye on the water below you.
Meet the Tidepup
Not every new creature wants to sink your ship. The Crunch also revealed the dossier for the Tidepup, a small, loyal companion coming with Tides of Fortune. Described as a curious little healer, the Tidepup grows and adapts based on the adventures you share with it – a very different kind of tame compared to the apex predators ASA usually puts in the spotlight.
What This Means for Server Owners
With Genesis Ascended Part 1 dropping on June 25, expect a wave of fresh wipes and new seasons across the unofficial server scene in late June. If you're hunting for a fresh start that lines up with the new content, keep an eye on our wipe calendar – many communities will time their resets around the launch.
Source: Community Crunch 509 – https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/articles.html/community-crunch-509-a-kraken-good-time-r2541/