Ark Survival Ascended update 1.052.003 (v52.03) is available to download on PS5, PC, and Xbox. According to the official Ark Ascended 1.051.012 patch notes, the latest update adds new creatures, structures, balance tweaks to creatures, weapons, and plant species. Today’s Ark Survival Ascended PS5 version 1.052.003 also fixes visuals and server functionality.
Ark ASA update 1.052.003 Patch Notes for PS5 – September 6, 2024
New Creatures
Added Creatures
- Yi Ling
- Aberrant Oviraptor
- Aberrant Gigantoraptor
- Aberrant Fasolasuchus
Breedable Creatures
- Basilisk
- Karkinos
New Wild Baby Variants
- Ravager
- Karkinos
- Featherlight
- Shinehorn
- Glowtail
- Bulbdog
- Roll Rat
- Aberrant Gigantoraptor
- Aberrant Ankylo
- Aberrant Gigantopithecus
- Aberrant Carno
- Aberrant Dimetrodon
- Aberrant Diplodocus
- Aberrant Direbear
- Aberrant Dodo
- Aberrant Doedicurus
- Aberrant Equus
- Aberrant Iguanodon
- Aberrant Lystro
- Aberrant Megalosaurus
- Aberrant Moschops
- Aberrant Otter
- Aberrant Oviraptor
- Aberrant Parasaur
- Aberrant Paracer
- Aberrant Raptor
- Aberrant Ovis
- Aberrant Stego
- Aberrant Trike
- Aberrant Carbonemys
New Additions
Graphics and Performance
- Cinematic Lighting Mode added to PC Graphics Options for enhanced lumen lighting.
- AMD FidelityFX Frame Interpolation enabled across all platforms, boosting performance by up to 80%.
Gameplay Features
- Aberration Ascension fight now awards Element. Store Element in creatures before cutscene to retain it.
- Charge Nodes have Transmitter functionality.
- Reaper King levels scale with player levels.
- Wild creatures now spawn with various traits for more customization.
New Items and Structures
- Aberrant Ghillie Skin.
- New Stone Tree Platform.
- New Wood Cliff Platform with 3 sizes (small, medium, large).
- Tek Sleeping Pod can be placed upright.
- Wood Elevator now controllable via track.
- Structure skins can be flipped vertically and horizontally.
UI Improvements
- Hide Enemy Structure Cosmetics option updated with multiple settings.
- Inventory UI support for SIR-5rM8 functionality.
Balance Changes
- Plant Species X growth time reduced by 50%, flame arrow damage reduced by 70%.
- Plant Species Z grenades immunity timer increased to 25 seconds (up from 5 seconds).
- Rhyniognatha health reduced by 20%. PvP servers no longer allow weapon use while mounted unless wall-latched.
- Server Configs for Tesla Coil and Cosmo web weapon ammo added for unofficial servers.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed issues with baby creatures born as twins/triplets having identical genders.
- Resolved clipping issues with signs, canvases, and Vault mesh.
- Standardized lava damage types across multiple maps.
- Creature mating cooldowns now consistent when transferring servers.
- Visual and UI improvements for readability and smoother gameplay.
- Resolved multiple client crashes and stability issues across platforms.
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New Creatures/Companions
- Cosmo: Web-slinging shoulder pet with threat-sense, grappling, and shooting abilities.
- SIR-5rM8: Robot companion automating chores like resource harvesting and structure repairs.
New Vehicle
- Zeppelin: Large dirigible with a platform for mobile airbases.
New Weapons/Tools
- Gene Scanner: Detects creatures, interacts with the Gene Infusion system, extracts traits.
- Goo Gun: Fires blobs of organic goo to incapacitate targets.
- Stopwatch: Handheld device for time-traveling teleportation.
New Structures
- Clockface: Speeds up crafting nearby.
- Embryo Incubator: Compatible with Gene Scanner for non-egg-laying creatures.
- Gene Storage: Stores traits for enhancing tames.
- Industrial Preserving Bin: Upgrade to the traditional Preserving Bin.
- Library Storage: Centralized storage for Blueprints and Notes.
- Linked Storage Box: Shares inventory across all linked boxes.
- Steam Forge: Tek-level forge running on Element.
- Tesla Coil: Defensive structure firing arcing electricity.
- Tinkering Desk: Combines blueprints for quality upgrades.
New Cosmetics
- Steampunk Structure Skins and Tileset.
- Rock Drake Steampunk Saddle Skin with goggles.
Previously, a big ASA update 1.043.005 added quality of life improvements. Unfortunately, since the last major patch, players have been experiencing several issues and error codes. Today’s Ark Ascended patch 1.052.003 will fix a few of these errors.
Download free Ark ASA update 1.052.003 on PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox consoles.
