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ARK: Survival Ascended — Patch 89.25 Changelog
Complete patch 89.25 changelog (July 3–4, 2026): Genesis Part 1 launch, Tides of Fortune, Dragontopia day-one content, and bug fixes.
Patch Overview
Client patch 89.25 released July 3–4, 2026 as the largest content update in ARK: Survival Ascended history. Three major launches shipped simultaneously: Genesis Ascended Part 1 remaster, Bob's True Tales: Tides of Fortune naval DLC, and surprise ARK: Dragontopia expansion pass day-one content.
This page summarizes official changelog entries from ark.wiki.gg and survivetheark.com. Lumina launched July 9 (patch 91.0). Sky-Behemoth follows October 2026.
Genesis Part 1 Launch
Updated all legacy Genesis creatures, items, structures, and environments to UE5 Ascended quality. New creatures: Palaeoctopus (free), X-Acrocanthosaurus, X-Deinosuchus, X-Archelon, X-Xiphactinus, X-Cryolophosaurus. Astrocetus now breedable.
New character cosmetics: Dreadlocks, Viking, Romantic, and Ponytail with Bangs hairstyles. Genesis: Part 1 Milestones and Ship Skill progression integrate with Tides of Fortune naval systems on the connected ocean layer.
Tides of Fortune Launch
Wind-driven sailing and naval combat. New creatures: Tidepup (healing shoulder pet) and Parrot (treasure detection). Structures: Sloop, Brigantine, Shipyard, Aquarium, Cargo Ledger, Bounty Board, Market, Aquatic Compartment.
Weapons: Hand Cannon plus Reinforced, Incendiary, and Corrosive ship cannonballs. Cosmetics: Scurvy Pirate Set, Fancy Pirate Set, Captain's Set milestone rewards, Spanish Colonial Structures Skin. New server configs for anchored vessel limits and aquatic compartment power.
Dragontopia Day-One Content
Umbra dragon tamed via Dragon Horn with shadow plasma and ultimate combat form. Drake Claw mobility tool. Dragon Skill Tree progression system. Draconic Armor cosmetic set plus draconic building tileset, incubator backpacks, and potion stations.
See Dragontopia overview, Umbra guide, Drake Claw guide, and Dragon Bonding guide for gameplay details. Lumina launched July 9, 2026 (patch 91.0) as the next Dragontopia content drop.
Bug Fixes and Optimizations
Fixed Dino LOD issues on medium settings. Fixed Maeguana passive flee not jumping/gliding. Fixed gamepad inventory scrolling conflicts with KB&M. Fixed Glider and hair jitter. Fixed Lost Colony boss terminal light flicker.
Fixed Araneo web zipline invisibility on servers. Fixed Jerboa Desert Goggles misalignment on Pet Display. Various optimizations, crash fixes, and exploit patches.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did patch 89.25 release?
July 3–4, 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Is patch 89.25 free?
Genesis Part 1 is a paid expansion. Tides of Fortune and Dragontopia are separate paid products. Palaeoctopus is free for Genesis owners.
What comes after 89.25?
Lumina dragon July 9, 2026. Sky-Behemoth October. Full Dragontopia skyworld map December 9, 2026.
Where is the full official changelog?
ark.wiki.gg/wiki/ARK:_Survival_Ascended/Patch/89.25 and survivetheark.com Community Crunch.
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