Designed for younger players with simplified controls that can be played with a single Joy-Con, ARK: Dinosaur Discovery allows kids to explore the ARK island without violence, unlock illustrated Dino Books narrated by the voice of HLN-A (Madeleine Madden) and learn about the fascinating prehistoric creatures that inspired ARK: Survival Evolved.
- Watch the ARK: Dino Discovery update gameplay trailer HERE.
Today’s update for ARK: Dinosaur Discovery includes:
NEW MAP
A full game map can now be accessed from a player’s Bookshelf. Explore the full breadth of the Island and plan all adventures accordingly.
TELEPORT ABILITY
Now survivors can teleport to any previously discovered creature zones!
WHISTLE ABILITY
Once the ability to ride a creature is unlocked, use the new Whistle button to immediately spawn a tamed creature to a location.
DINO MOVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS
All creature movement animations have been updated to improve their handling in the game. Smilodons now run smoother, Pteranodons now land easier, and Procoptodons can jump higher!
ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE SUPPORT
Full language support has been added for Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese. Sarah Emi Bridcutt also returns to reprise her role as HLN-A, lending full Japanese VO support to the game.
NUMEROUS BUG FIXES
Numerous bug fixes have been made to improve the player experience.
ARK: Survival Evolved is rated “T” for Teen (Violence, Blood, Crude Humor, Use of Alcohol) by the ESRB.
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