Ark Survival Ascended received an update on July 18, version 1.068.029, which tackles several issues, including low frame rates during Ragnarok sandstorms and save file glitches on mod maps. These fixes aim to improve gameplay stability across all supported platforms.
Studio Wildcard has been quite active this month, delivering multiple patches focused on client and server improvements. The July 18 update stands out for addressing performance hiccups and gameplay annoyances that players have reported, especially within the Ragnarok expansion.
Patch Notes
- Ragnarok: Fixed low FPS issues during sandstorms, which had been causing frame rate drops.
- Corrected the Labyrinth puzzle input so it now properly accepts codes after a wrong entry.
- Increased Basilosaurus spawns on Ragnarok to balance the ecosystem.
- Save icon now appears correctly for mod maps and allows saves to be deleted.
- Backup saves for mod maps have been fixed to prevent loss or corruption.
- Thylacoleo will no longer miss its swim animation when holding the jump button.
- Items tossed on the ground no longer clip into the scene.
It’s clear the developers are focused on smoothing out rough edges and improving performance. Ragnarok players might especially appreciate the sandstorm FPS fix, which should make survival a bit less frustrating.
