Studio Wildcard released Ark: Survival Ascended version 1.093.037 (v93.37) on September 27, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This update primarily focuses on resolving technical issues with nautical entities and restoring crafting permissions for the Astraeos premium content pack.
Astraeos DLC and Crafting Updates
The most significant change for players who own the Astraeos content pack is the restoration of crafting capabilities. Astraeos owners can now learn and craft all cannonball types.
This fix ensures that the Astraeos expansion remains fully integrated with the game’s artillery systems, which is relevant given the ship-based focus of recent stability efforts.
Ship Mechanics and Bug Fixes
Update v93.37 addresses several bugs related to Pirate Ships and general ship physics. These fixes improve server stability and player experience when navigating oceans:
- Spawning Height: Fixed an issue where Pirate Ships would occasionally spawn above the water level.
- Shoulder Pet Teleportation: Resolved a bug where shoulder pets would teleport back to their previous pickup location if thrown off while the player was standing on a ship.
- Collision Performance: The developers have implemented performance improvements specifically for ship entity collisions, which reduces hitching or lag during naval encounters.
Context and Previous Updates
These stability and collision improvements follow the significant changes introduced in Update 91.3. That previous milestone introduced the Lumina dragon to the game and applied a 300% damage increase for the Hand Cannon. Because ship mechanics and heavy weaponry like cannonballs are central to current gameplay, Studio Wildcard has prioritized refining ship collision and crafting logic in this version.
Players can find more detailed discussions on these changes and future development plans at the ARK – Official Community Forums.
The patch is currently live on all supported platforms, and server administrators are encouraged to update to the latest version to ensure compatibility for players with the Astraeos DLC.
