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ARK: Survival Ascended — Conquest Season 8
Conquest Season 8 guide: 18 Genesis Part 1 maps, 5x rates, Cluster A/B transfer rules, and PvP wipe schedule announced July 2026.
What Is Conquest Season 8?
Conquest Season 8 is the latest ARK: Survival Ascended competitive PvP season announced in Community Crunch 514 (July 10, 2026). All 18 participating maps run Genesis Ascended Part 1 with 5x harvesting, taming, and experience rates — accelerated progression designed for tribe warfare and rapid base turnover.
Conquest servers use wipe schedules and transfer restrictions distinct from Classic Official PvE. Tribes must plan cluster transfers carefully: Cluster A and Cluster B operated independently at season launch with cross-cluster transfers opening July 17, 2026.
Maps and Ruleset
Season 8 features 18 Genesis Part 1 maps — the full Ascended Genesis rotation rather than legacy island clusters. Each map hosts standard Genesis biomes, hexagon missions, and Tides of Fortune ocean content where DLC owners sail between zones.
5x rates apply to gathering, taming effectiveness, and XP gain. Structure decay, offline raid protection, and tribe member limits follow Conquest ruleset documentation on survivetheark.com. Check server browser tags for "Conquest" and current season number before transferring characters.
Cluster Transfers and Timeline
At season launch, Cluster A and Cluster B allowed transfers within each cluster only. Cross-cluster character and dino transfers opened July 17, 2026 per Community Crunch 514 — enabling tribes to relocate between competitive pools mid-season.
Classic Official servers transitioned to Conquest PvP ruleset on July 2, 2026 with all 21 maps becoming Genesis Part 1. ARKpocalypse monthly wipe servers reset July 24, 2026. Follow official channels for Season 8 end date and Season 9 announcements.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Conquest Season 8 start?
Announced July 10, 2026 in Community Crunch 514 alongside patch 91.0 week.
What are the rates?
5x harvesting, taming, and experience on 18 Genesis Part 1 maps.
When did cross-cluster transfers open?
July 17, 2026 for Cluster A/B transfers per Community Crunch 514.
Do I need Genesis DLC?
Yes. Season 8 maps require Genesis Ascended Part 1 ownership.
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