[b]Good afternoon,[/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, [i]Z_Swell[/i] will be doing his last stream of this week TODAY, with more streams to come in the future![/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]

• 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]On Tuesday (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.[/b]

[b]While the specific game engine issue is being addressed and is progressing, we would also like to iterate that FPS optimization and server cluster transfer work will be elevated to a higher priority on our pipeline. We will continue to provide updates on these issues as they are developed.[/b]

[b]Currently, we are dealing with a few complex issues regarding fixes that are going into the next update, we hope to have an update soon.[/b]

[b]In the meantime, the ‘preaquatica’ branch will remain available.[/b]

[b]Patch notes for today’s update (v360.6 Live Branch)[/b]

• Another wave of FPS / Level Optimization solutions. 

• Addressing players falling off the map when crossing big pools of lava.

• Initial fix for issue with dinos/ships disappearing. This is still a work in progress.

• Vulcanite updates; including the ability to ride tamed Vulcanites.

• Dino overspawning fix for a specific section of the level.

• Boss Dossiers now found in the Guardian category.

• Patch versioning.

[b]Issues Pipeline[/b]

• Adding Tek Armor and Tek Turret + other select tek engrams, more information on this soon

• Investigating server cluster transfer issues

• Continued FPS / Level optimization

• Updated DevKit

• Continuing to address areas where players are falling off the map when crossing big pools of lava

• Addressing rending and mesh popping in the level

• Hydrosphere issues

• Infected barnacle bugs

• Continued dino spawner updates

• Linux binaries missing

• Vehicle updates in general (rafts/motorboats and stinger issues)

• Ocean platforms placement issue

• Settings resetting with each patch update

• Explorer Notes location update

[b]This update will require a minor server downtime of 1 hour to official ARK: Aquatica servers. Servers with the highest population will be prioritized. This update will be pushed starting:[/b]

[b]8:30 PM UTC 4:30 AM CST 1:30 PM PST 4:30 PM EST[/b]

[b]Look forward to continued updates as the development team makes progress, we appreciate the community’s extended patience.[/b]