Studio Wildcard has released Ark: Survival Ascended update 1.093.026 (v93.26) for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The September 11, 2026, deployment introduces balancing for the Concavenator, resolves visual flickering on Xbox consoles, and fixes bounty progression issues on modded maps.
This update aligns the internal build string with the console deployment to maintain parity across platforms. These changes arrive alongside continued refinement of premium mod integrations, specifically focusing on the Megalab.
Concavenator Balancing and Mechanics
The Concavenator has received mechanical adjustments to its stun and bury cycles. These changes introduce specific timers affecting their mobility and crowd control capabilities, while the dust cloud effect has seen a range increase.
- Bury Cooldown: Concavenators now have a 10-second bury cooldown immediately after being stunned.
- Stun Immunity: Creatures now receive a 20-second immunity window after a stun expires before they can be stunned again.
- Dust Cloud Radius: The radius for the dust cloud effect was increased from 600 to 800 units.
Xbox Visual Fixes
Xbox Series X|S players should notice improved visual stability. Studio Wildcard has resolved a specific issue where rocks would exhibit flickering behavior on the platform.
Gameplay Adjustments and Map Fixes
The update includes several fixes for Bounty Boards and creature spawn logic. Alpha Raptors were incorrectly flagged to spawn exclusively on the Astraeos and Lost Colony maps; this restriction has been removed.
Bounty Boards and Milestones
Bounty Boards now function correctly on modded maps. Additionally, completing Apprentice Bounties correctly contributes toward player milestones.
Building and Crafting
- Trireme: Ceiling placement has been restored at the maximum build height.
- Megalab: Red element conversion recipes have been added to the Megalab.
Detailed technical documentation for these changes can be found on the ARK Official Community Forums.
