It’s finally here! Studio Wildcard has pushed out Ark Survival Ascended update 1.038.008 (PC version 38.08), which brings the Scorched Earth content to PCs and consoles! Read on for the patch notes and what this new content means for players.
Ark Survival Ascended Update Patch Notes for April 1:
PC Update Version 38.08
Update: While Studio Wildcard hasn’t released a changelog, the studio did push out info about Scorched Earth, which we’ve added below.
EXPLORE A NEW WORLD
Scorched Earth Ascended introduces ARK players to a new desert realm with six distinct biomes, from dunes to oases, each brimming with unique ecosystems and aesthetics. This land rich in ruins, geysers, and ancient caves, offers a fresh challenge for exploration. Water, once abundant on The Island, becomes a critical and scarce resource on this ARK, challenging players to adapt their survival strategies to thrive in an arid environment.
TAME NEW CREATURES
Scorched Earth Ascended is teeming with perilous creatures ready for the daring survivor to tame. Unleash havoc on your foes from the back of an elemental Wyvern or master the art of riding a Fasolasuchus, a proto-croc that glides through sand as if it were water. But tread carefully—lest you rouse the fearsome Death Worm!
CRAFT OVER 50 NEW ITEMS
In the harsh landscape of Scorched Earth Ascended, survivors utilize scavenged resources to craft unique gear and structures for heat resistance, alongside innovative tools for survival. Whips, boomerangs, flamethrowers, chainsaws, and more become essential for defense, while tents, wells, wind turbines, and oil refineries enhance base sustainability. These tools not only bolster survival and defense but also enable grand strategies for tribal dominance.
CONQUER NEW CHALLENGES
Brace for electrical storms, sandstorms, and heat stroke, and tap into the Obelisks’ power to challenge the ARK’s fiercest boss yet—the fearsome Manticore. Does it guard a weapon, a relic, or the secrets of the ARK? Only the bravest survivors daring to face it will uncover the truth.
TRAVEL BETWEEN ARKS
To keep things fair and fiery during those first few weeks, Scorched Earth Ascended will be a bit of a wild frontier. You’ll only be able to bring your characters over for the first 60 days, you won’t be able to bring any dinos or items onto the map. After the first 60 days, the gates swing wide open!
At the moment, Studio Wildcard has yet to release any patch notes, though we do know this update adds some new content. Studio Wildcard has, in the meantime, published a small guide, including a FAQ, for this update.
Store Links
- XBOX: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/ark-bobs-tall-tales/9nlqccngn3dx
- Playstation: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0691-PPSA16810_00-BOBSTALLTALES000
- Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2881150/ARK_Bobs_Tall_Tales/
Planned Launch Times
- PC: 4PM PST
- Consoles/Windows: 4PM PST
(Note that this may get adjusted and we’ll update this post accordingly)
Transfer Restrictions
- Character Upload/Download is enabled
- Item/Dino Upload is enabled
- Item/Dino Download is disabled
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to pay for Scorched Earth?
- Answer: No, Scorched Earth is included in ARK: Survival Ascended. If you own ARK: Survival Ascended, you automatically have access to the map.
- If I do not own Bob’s Tall Tales can I still play on Scorched Earth Servers with my friends?
- Answer: Yes! You do not need to own Bob’s Tall Tales to play on any servers that have Bob’s Tall Tales content
- Do I need to do anything special to enable Bob’s Tall Tales on my server?
- Answer: No, Bob’s Tall Tales has been baked into the core game so no changes are necessary
Once the full notes are out, we’ll be sure to update the story above.