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Every New Creature & Dinosaur Added to ARK: Survival Ascended (ASA)
Published on: 4 June 2026
Since 2023, ARK: Survival Ascended has been adding new creatures through free map remasters, base game updates, ARK Additions mod integrations, and paid DLC. Some are brand-new species chosen by the community, others are creatures from the ARK Additions mod made official, and a few are Fantastic Tames or Tall Tales exclusives that require expansions. This page is a complete list of every new creature in ASA, showing when it was added, where it comes from, and whether it's free or paid. Last updated May 2026.
Free Creatures (Community Votes & Map Additions)
These creatures are free for all players, added through map remasters and base game updates. Most are community-voted winners tied to a specific map.
| Creature | Type | Map / Update | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigantoraptor | Community Vote | Base Game Update | Feb 28, 2024 |
| Fasolasuchus | Community Vote | Scorched Earth Ascended | Apr 1, 2024 |
| Yi Ling (Yi Qi) | Community Vote | Aberration Ascended | Sept 2024 |
| Dreadnoughtus | Community Vote | Extinction Ascended | Dec 2024 |
| Bison | Brand-new | Ragnarok Ascended | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Megaraptor | Community Vote | Valguero Ascended | Oct 7, 2025 |
Free Creatures (ARK Additions Integration)
Studio Wildcard has been adding creatures from the popular ARK Additions mod (by Garuga123) into the base game for free. They spawn naturally on existing maps with no mods required.
| Creature | Origin | Added to Base Game |
|---|---|---|
| Ceratosaurus | ARK Additions | May 18, 2024 (v49) |
| Xiphactinus | ARK Additions | May 18, 2024 (v49) |
| Deinosuchus | ARK Additions | May 2024 (v49.5) |
| Shastasaurus | ARK Additions | Jun 4, 2024 (The Center) |
| Archelon | ARK Additions | Oct 16, 2024 |
| Deinotherium | ARK Additions | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Helicoprion | ARK Additions | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Acrocanthosaurus | ARK Additions | Mar 31, 2026 |
Fantastic Tames (Premium)
Fantastic Tames are premium creatures released alongside major content drops. They're either bundled in expansion passes or sold as standalone packs.
| Creature | Release Context | Included In | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pyromane | The Center launch | Fantastic Tames Pack | Jun 2024 |
| Dreadmare | Halloween (Fear Ascended) | Fantastic Tames Pack | Oct 30, 2024 |
| Drakelings | Expansion Pass rollout | Lost Colony Expansion Pass | Jun 2025 |
| Elderclaw | Valguero launch | Lost Colony Expansion Pass | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Burrowbuck | Fantastic Tames Season 1 | Fantastic Tames S1 Pack | May 19, 2026 |
Bob's Tall Tales Creatures (Paid)
Tall Tales are narrative-driven expansions that introduce unique, lore-heavy creatures, exclusive to paid DLC.
| Creature | Tall Tale / Theme | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Oasisaur | Frontier Adventure (Scorched Earth) | Apr 2024 |
| Cosmo | Steampunk Ascent (Aberration) | Sept 2024 |
| SIR-5rM8 | Steampunk Ascent (Aberration) | Sept 2024 |
| Armadoggo | Wasteland War (Extinction) | Dec 20, 2024 |
Lost Colony Creatures (Paid Expansion)
Introduced through the Lost Colony Expansion Pass and the full Lost Colony release.
| Creature | Release Method | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Veilwyn | Expansion Pass content | Jun 2025 |
| Ossidon | Expansion Pass content | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Solwyn | Lost Colony launch | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Malwyn | Lost Colony launch | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Gloon | Lost Colony launch | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Aureliax | Lost Colony launch | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Gigadesmodus | Lost Colony launch | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Cryolophosaurus | Lost Colony core creature | Dec 19, 2025 |
Coming Soon
Confirmed creatures on the roadmap that have not released yet.
| Creature | Source | Price | Expected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palaeoctopus | Genesis Part 1 Ascended (Community Vote) | Free | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Tidepup | Bob's True Tales: Tides of Fortune | Paid | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Cerberax | Fantastic Tames Season 1 | Paid | Q3 2026 |
| Enigmasaur | Fantastic Tames Season 1 | Paid | Q4 2026 |
| Brachiosaurus | ARK Additions Integration | Free | TBD 2026 |
For full release windows and details, see our ARK: Survival Ascended 2026-2027 roadmap, or read our complete guides to the Burrowbuck and Genesis Ascended Part 1.
Timeline Recap
2024
Gigantoraptor (Base Game)
Fasolasuchus (Scorched Earth Ascended)
Ceratosaurus (ARK Additions)
Xiphactinus (ARK Additions)
Deinosuchus (ARK Additions)
Shastasaurus (The Center / ARK Additions)
Pyromane (Fantastic Tame)
Oasisaur (Bob's Tall Tales)
Yi Ling (Aberration)
Cosmo (Bob's Tall Tales)
SIR-5rM8 (Bob's Tall Tales)
Archelon (ARK Additions)
Dreadmare (Fantastic Tame)
Dreadnoughtus (Extinction)
Armadoggo (Bob's Tall Tales: Wasteland War)
2025
Deinotherium (ARK Additions)
Drakelings (Fantastic Tame)
Veilwyn (Lost Colony Expansion Pass)
Bison (Ragnarok)
Helicoprion (ARK Additions)
Megaraptor (Valguero)
Elderclaw (Fantastic Tame)
Ossidon (Lost Colony Expansion Pass)
Solwyn (Lost Colony)
Malwyn (Lost Colony)
Gloon (Lost Colony)
Aureliax (Lost Colony)
Gigadesmodus (Lost Colony)
Cryolophosaurus (Lost Colony)
2026
Acrocanthosaurus (ARK Additions, Mar 31)
Burrowbuck (Fantastic Tames Season 1, May 19)
Palaeoctopus (Genesis Part 1, Jun 25) - upcoming
Tidepup (Tides of Fortune, Jun 25) - upcoming
Cerberax (Fantastic Tames Season 1, Q3) - upcoming
Enigmasaur (Fantastic Tames Season 1, Q4) - upcoming
ARK: Survival Ascended's creature roster is growing fast, with new species, ARK Additions integrations, Fantastic Tames, and Tall Tales creatures added regularly through map remasters, updates, and DLC. We'll keep this list updated as new expansions release, so you can always check back here for the latest official creature additions.
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