[b]Good Evening community,[/b]

We continue our efforts to provide updates as we address issues for both ARK: Aquatica and ARK: Survival Evolved. [b]Studio Sirens[/b] remains dedicated to providing updates daily as issues are being logged or addressed. We are maintaining visibility regarding bugs reported into the[b] #「????」support[/b] channel on the[url="https://discord.gg/j94kU6Dn6Q"] [u]Official ARK: Aquatica Discord[/u][/url].

[b]In continued support of transparency, continued showcase of progress as well as Aquatica DLC specific content, Studio Sirens developer, Z_Swell will continue to stream live throughout the week![/b]

• [b]The plan for these streams is to review the updates from the latest efforts, preview upcoming fixes, and answer player/community questions.[/b]

• Current plan is to have live streams every day this week, [b]Tuesday until Friday[/b], [b](07/22 - 07/25)[/b]

• Stream timing will also remain the same at [b]2PM PST[/b]

• [b]Stream link: [dynamiclink href="https://www.twitch.tv/Z_Swell"][/dynamiclink][/b]

[b]Yesterday (7/22), we released an update that included a fix for loading mods that will continue to be developed. Another solution will be coming soon. While we have specifically tested certain mods, we are going through a list provided by the community. We have had relatively few mods failing to load, more information on this specific issue coming soon.[/b]

[b]The issue specifically with materials failing to load in relation to mods have been fixed.[/b]

The [b]“preaquatica” [/b]beta branch is still live and will remain available until further notice.

[b]Pre-Patch notes for the next update (v360.1 Live Branch)[/b]

• An additional game engine fix is in the works, more mod fixes are being pushed.

• Potential fix for issue with dinos/ships disappearing and cryopod bug when logging off.

• Players falling off the map when crossing big pools of lava, a work in progress.

• Several FPS / Level Optimization are in progress

[b]Issues pipeline:[/b]

• Linux Binaries

• Server cluster transfers

• Addressing rending and mesh popping in the level

• Boss battle music

• Updated Devkit

• Hydrosphere Issues

• Vehicle issues (Rafts/Motorboats/Stinger issues)

• Ocean platform placement issue

• Settings resetting every update

[b]Look forward to continued updates soon as we are dedicated to making sure that fixes continue to come.[/b]