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ARK: Survival Ascended Genesis — New Creatures
All new creatures in Genesis Ascended: Bloodstalker, Magmasaur, Ferox, Astrocetus, Tidepup, Palaeoctopus, and more.
Genesis Part 1 Original Creatures
Bloodstalker: Giant spider for Bog web-swinging traversal. Tamed via blood packs placed in inventory near wild specimens. Magmasaur: Volcanic lava immune forge lizard with molten attacks. Ferox: Shoulder pet transforming into massive combat form fed with element.
Astrocetus: Space whale with warp bombs and huge cargo — Lunar biome exclusive, now breedable as of patch 89.25. Megachelon: Mobile ocean base platform. Tek Triceratops: Lunar spawn with shield abilities. Each creature unlocks via biome exploration and mission progression.
Patch 89.25 X-Creature Additions
Genesis Ascended Part 1 launch added five new X-variant species: X-Acrocanthosaurus (Volcanic), X-Deinosuchus (Bog/Ocean transition), X-Archelon (Ocean), X-Xiphactinus (Ocean), and X-Cryolophosaurus (Arctic). All follow standard X-Creature wild multipliers — 250% damage, 60% resistance, 2.5x tranq requirement.
X-Archelon and X-Xiphactinus strengthen ocean roster alongside Palaeoctopus. X-Acrocanthosaurus adds Volcanic DPS alternative to X-Rex. X-Cryolophosaurus suits Arctic mission gauntlets with cold immunity bonuses.
Tides of Fortune Additions
Tidepup: Regenerative shoulder pet that heals allies, removes debuffs, and can protect itself from fatal blows — requires Tides of Fortune DLC. Parrot: Treasure-hunting shoulder pet detecting valuable loot and mimicking nearby player speech — also requires DLC.
Palaeoctopus: Free kraken for all Genesis owners — camouflage, ink, ship grapple, dye production. Community-voted creature joins returning roster remastered in UE5.
X-Creature Variants
Not new species but biome-exclusive variants of existing creatures with unique skins and stat modifiers. See X-Creatures page for full list. X-Creatures return in Ascended with updated models and AI.
Taming Priority Order
Early: Bloodstalker or Ichthyosaur depending on biome. Mid: Magmasaur or X-Argentavis. Late: Astrocetus, Palaeoctopus, Tidepup. Boss prep: Rex/Giga lines plus Yutyrannus and Daeodon or Tidepup healing.
See individual creature pages and taming guides for detailed methods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which new creatures are free?
Palaeoctopus and all original Genesis creatures come with Genesis Part 1. Tidepup and Parrot require Tides of Fortune DLC.
Is the net gun returning?
Not confirmed for Genesis Ascended at launch. Net gun was associated with other content cycles.
What is the community-voted creature?
Palaeoctopus (community-voted) included free with Genesis Ascended Part 1.