Alright, so here’s the thing. Studio Wildcard’s out here just throwing a big ol’ prehistoric shark into Ark: Survival Ascended, straight from the “ARK: Additions” mod. They call this fishy beastie the Helicoprion, a name that sounds kinda like a medical condition, but apparently it’s an ancient shark with a buzzsaw jaw. Crazy, right? Like, what kind of evolution hiccup was that?
Anyway, Studio Wildcard has a knack for snatching up player ideas and stuffing them into the game. Why not, if the fans love it? I mean, this isn’t their first rodeo — if you’ve been around since their Early Access shenanigans of October 2023, you’d know. Regular patches, weird bugs getting squashed, the usual dance. Just back in July 2025, they dropped v68.34 to help with frame rate chaos during sandstorms. Ain’t technology grand?
So get this — on August 20, 2025, this Helicoprion dude rolls out to players, no mods needed. Apparently, it’s a chill dude, unless you poke it or something. It likes Ammonite, whatever that is. Studio Wildcard hints that its “whorled jaw” might be good for crafting. Do we need more crafting? Who knows.
And here I am talking about sharks when there’s more on their roadmap. They dropped these “Expire” servers, and it sounds temporary. Maybe they’re like pop-up shops but for dinosaurs? Who even knows with this game. And if that’s not enough, they also promise a “free Valguero Ascended” update, toss in some “Fantastic Tames,” and keep dangling new stuff for 2026.
But let’s shake the shark focus a sec — Ragnarok transfers are opening on August 15. Which means more adventure, less waiting around. Pretty neat if you ask me. Now, if you’re diving into these new waters, just watch out for that buzzsaw jaw. It’s out there, just waiting to spin in your direction.
