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February 1, 2026
Community Crunch 492: A Herculean Challenge Arises!
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This week, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the major challenges awaiting players with the next Astraeos update.

Buried in the ruins of Pyranthos, this ancient, multi-headed monstrosity awaits. Defeating all five hungry heads will demand teamwork, timing, and a whole lot of firepower. Cut the heads from the body and the fight shifts, but only if your team stays in sync.

This encounter is only one part of what’s arriving on February 25. Astraeos expands with Pyranthos, a massive desert landmass shaped by myth, ruin, and survival. Expect new threats above and below ground, long-abandoned arenas stirring back to life, and artifact caves that haven’t known footsteps in generations.

The desert doesn’t reward carelessness, and the Hydra exists to prove it.

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Download & play new custom content created by players, including new maps, creatures, items, and game modes, through a dedicated new Mod-browser directly within the game. Enjoy an endless stream of new ARK content as the creativity and talent of the community are fully unleashed for the first time across gaming platforms, and stay tuned as we spotlight more Cross-Platform Mods each week!

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