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Studio Sirens remains dedicated to providing updates as issues are being logged or addressed. We are primarily utilizing the #「❗」bug-reports」channel on the Official ARK: Aquatica Discord[discord.gg].
We would like to thank the community for continuing to help us make improvements to ARK: Aquatica by reporting issues that have appeared after release.
For the sake of identifying issues, please provide as much information as possible on your report for visibility and accurate reporting (ie: version number, platform and all applicable logs or information).
Continued FPS and Level Optimization
Server Transfers for Official Servers
Core Functionality
Fixed snapping issues with Large Metal Walls
Fixed a crash related to uploading dinos without Augments
Fixed dinos losing their pressure acclimation when stasised for extended periods of time
Fixed issues with the Alpha Abyssal Rex
Fixed items not being given to nearby player inventories on dino death when an amount isn’t specified
Added Oil and Manganese to the Boiling Sea
Fixed Kato and Ingrid Explorer Notes not being sorted in the correct order
Fixed Aquatica artifact crates using the incorrect VFX
Fixed a typo in Pygocentrus Trophy names
Addressed general issue in the level (floating foliage, lava volumes)
Studio Sirens remains dedicated to providing updates as issues are being logged or addressed. We are primarily utilizing the #「❗」bug-reports」channel on the Official ARK: Aquatica Discord[discord.gg]. For the sake of identifying issues, please provide as much information as possible on your report for visibility and accurate reporting (ie: version number, platform and all applicable logs or information).
Continued FPS and Level Optimization
Server Transfers for Official Servers
Core Functionality
Fixed snapping issues with Large Pearl Walls
Added new structures: Pearl Triangle Floating Foundation and Tek Triangle Floating Foundation
Fixed not being able to snap structures over or in very deep water
Fixed issues with Pygocentrus ascension
Increased amount of Element received when defeating Vulcanithys and Fractalis
Fixed not being able to obtain 100% imprint when raising Vulcanite babies
Fixed Monodon not receiving credit when killing a target with their ranged beam attack
Restored dino class data in cryopods that were “Raptorized” and not able to be deployed
Updated localization for Aquatica items/dinosaurs for the following languages: Chinese Traditional, Chinese Simplified
Addressed several map mesh holes and collision issues
Underwater air-pockets now utilize the same water pressure zones as the surrounding water
Studio Sirens remains dedicated to providing updates as issues are being logged or addressed. We are primarily utilizing the #「❗」bug-reports」channel on the Official ARK: Aquatica Discord[discord.gg]. For the sake of identifying issues, please provide as much information as possible on your report for visibility and accurate reporting (ie: version number, platform and all applicable logs or information).
Updated Dev Kit
FPS and Level Optimization
Server Issues
Core Functionality
Added server setting to control the ability to place Floating Foundations in air
In GameUserSettings.ini, under the ServerSettings section: PreventFloatingFoundationsInAir=True
The Floating Foundations setting is enabled by default, the command line above would disable this setting.
Fixed Floating Foundations being placeable too high above the ground when not underwater
Fixed not being able to place Cannons on non-Aquatica maps
Border walls no longer causing random deaths
Fixed various foliage and mesh hole issues
Continued FPS optimization
Fixed being able to place structures on Ocepechelon saddles
Fixed water dinos not being able to target Cymathoa
Fixed Abyssal dinos losing their Underwater Walking ability on game restarts
Dinos who were not intended to be able to equip infected barnacles by design are now unable to equip them.
Studio Sirens remains dedicated to providing updates as issues are being logged or addressed. We are also maintaining visibility regarding bugs reported into the #「📩」support channel on the Official ARK: Aquatica Discord[discord.gg]. For the sake of identifying issues, please provide as much information as possible on your report for visibility and accurate reporting.
Current top priority issues:
FPS and Level Optimization
Updated Dev Kit
Server Issues
Core Functionality
In the meantime, the ‘preaquatica’ branch will remain available.
Dinos/Tames Fixes:
Fixed Parasaur not being able to equip augments
Increased stats of Malleocephalus, Seahorse, Takifugu, and Tiktaalik
Fixed Riftcrawlers being able to mate
Increased Abyssal dino swim speed
Boss Updates:
Multiple fixes and adjustments to the Pygocentrus boss fight
Fixed instantly getting killed when teleporting into the Vulcanithys Arena
Rift Fixes and Improvements:
Updated Rift spawned dino’s names to make them more identifiable
Fixed Rifts not giving nearby players and tamed dinos XP on successful completion
Fixed Rifts not giving nearby players Element and items on successful completion
Improved loot quality in Rift Supply Crates
Reduced the time between dino spawns in the Greater Rift
Reduced the amount of dinos spawned in the Greater Rift
Other Improvements:
Fixed Dipping Nets consuming more than one net ammo per fish caught
FPS / Level Optimization
Engine issues in relation to mods have been resolved for mods that the team has been made aware of.
Remaining mods with issues likely require an update given content changes with Aquatica with an updated Devkit included in a future update. Please report additional concerns about mods not functioning related to an engine issue to the Aquatica Discord or the ARK Modding Community Discord.
Potential fix for dinos/vehicles disappearing after game restart. Please report any subsequent issues with this to the Aquatica Discord thread here[discord.com].
Fixed dinos in cryopods losing their class references after game restart
Note: This stops it from happening to newly cryopoded dinos, but does not fix ones that are already “raptorized”
An initial fix for server character transfers for unofficial servers is being introduced. Official server transfers will be enabled after additional testing.
A specific chat for this fix has been added onto the Discord[discord.gg] server, under #「💬」server-transfers-chat. Utilize this chat as a way to not only help each other but help log the issues related to transfers if issues appear.
Increased chance of volcano supply crates being higher quality
Fixed volcano supply crate vfx persisting after the supply crate is gone
Added some missing pain volumes to lava
As development continues, we are seeing progress being made to multiple major issues. Look forward to more updates soon as we are dedicated to making sure that fixes continue to come.
The following is an official statement from the head of Studio Sirens.
Studio Sirens remains dedicated to providing updates as issues are being logged or addressed. We are also maintaining visibility regarding bugs reported into the #「📩」support channel on the Official ARK: Aquatica Discord[discord.gg].
FPS and Level Optimization
Mods Compatibility / Updated Dev Kit
Server Issues
Core Functionality
Fixed Parasaur not being able to equip augments
Increased stats of Malleocephalus, Seahorse, Takifugu, and Tiktaalik
Fixed Riftcrawlers being able to mate
Increased Abyssal dino swim speed
Multiple fixes and adjustments to the Pygocentrus boss fight
Fixed instantly getting killed when teleporting into the Vulcanithys Arena
Updated Rift spawned dino’s names to make them more identifiable
Fixed Rifts not giving nearby players and tamed dinos XP on successful completion
Fixed Rifts not giving nearby players Element and items on successful completion
Improved loot quality in Rift Supply Crates
Reduced the time between dino spawns in the Greater Rift
Reduced the amount of dinos spawned in the Greater Rift
Other Improvements:
Fixed Dipping Nets consuming more than one net ammo per fish caught
FPS / Level Optimization
Studio Sirens remains dedicated to providing updates as issues are being logged or addressed. We are also maintaining visibility regarding bugs reported into the #「📩」support channel on the Official ARK: Aquatica Discord[discord.gg].
The plan for these streams is to review the updates from the latest efforts, preview upcoming fixes, and answer player/community questions.
The current schedule will be: Tuesday (8/12) and Thursday (8/14) at 2PM PST.
Stream link: https://www.twitch.tv/Z_Swell
FPS and Level Optimization
Mods Compatibility / Updated Dev Kit
Server Issues
Core Functionality
Partial engine fix in relation to disappearing dinos/ships/cryopod issues
Engine fix implemented to allow more mods to load (e.g. Structures +, etc.)
Note: Players may experience extended loading times with this update in relation to the game engine fix being implemented today, the developers did take notice during testing and noted that the loading times aren’t as long as the previous primalgamedata issue.
Added Linux binaries
Known issue: Some players/dinos may die instantly when entering Vulcanithys Arena. This is being looked into for a solution.
Mantis can now be tamed using Monodon Horns
Fixed Homarus not being able to mate underwater
Fixed not being able to tame Riftcrawlers
Fixed Takifugu torpedo immediately exploding when launched
Fixed tamed Tridacna not eating spoiled meat and worms
Broth of Atlan can now be consumed by dinos and increased the time from 3 to 15 minutes
Water Wyvern balancing and fixes, including: increased stats and damage, added a speed boost when diving into water, increased water pressure acclimation speed, and removed wyvern milk as a cuddle food
Fixed an issue when equipping a Dakosaurus with a Pumpkin Helmet
Fixed Onchopristis swimming above the surface of the water
Added Mudpuppy grab swim sprinting and reduced normal grab swim speed
Modified Mudpuppy shoulder mounted pose
Fixed issues with Aquatica torches being equipped to saddles
Fixed an issue that would cause map-wide dino overspawning in singleplayer (recommend doing a wild dino wipe to clear out old spawns using console command: destroywilddinos)
Fixed a crash related to invalid dinos
Fixed some fish species looking bloody when they are undamaged
Fixed Tek Floating Foundations having stone structure settings instead of Tek settings
Fixed Metal Stairs collision
Fixed Pearl Vacuum Compartments having Tek structure settings instead of stone
Fixed Tek Ocean Platforms not being placeable
Floating Foundations can now be placed in air
Fixed an issue with the auto open on Aquatica Tek doors
Fixed various issues with the Hydrosphere
Continued FPS improvement/Level Optimization
Updated visuals of Explorer Notes, Dossiers, and Guardian Dossiers
Added new VFX to Volcano Supply Crates to make them easier to find
Fixed water pressure getting disabled on game restarts
Fixed several icons
Fixed merperson skin color always being green
Increased chance of a supply crate spawning on volcano impacts from 33% to 60%
Updated Aquatica world map with more distinct visuals
Fixed equipped Chibi not being visible
Red Obelisk no longer buildable on PVP
Boss battle music fix (Fractalis, Cymathoa, Vulcanithys)
Fixed a crash when using the Stinger’s shield ability
Fixed the Stinger taking damage from its own stun ability
Added missing collision on landscape objects
Fixed a crash when fishing with Honey
Plant Species W seed spawns/lands closer to the plant
Infected Barnacle Updates
Fixed Infected Barnacle buffs not working correctly
Fixed being able to equip a new Infected Barnacle when a dino already has one equipped
Fixed being able to remove a skin from equipped Infected Barnacles
Added swimming stamina recovery to Infected Barnacle buffs
Updated Infected Meat item descriptions to be more clear on what buff they apply when used to craft an Infected Barnacle
Fixed augment buffs not re-applying on game restarts
The following engrams can now be learned on Aquatica: Chainsaw, Stone and Metal Cliff Platforms, Mining Drill, Canoe, Loadout Mannequin, Net Projectile, Whip, and Egg Incubator
As development continues, we are seeing progress being made to multiple major issues. Look forward to more updates soon as we are dedicated to making sure that fixes continue to come.
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