Bob’s Tall Tales: Wasteland War – The Ultimate Survival Experience

Excitement is building as Bob’s Tall Tales: Wasteland War is set to launch alongside the Extinction. Bringing a thrilling post-apocalyptic twist to the ARK universe. Revealed in detail during the Extra Life charity stream. Wasteland War promises action-packed features, customisable combat vehicles, an indestructible new companion, powerful tribe-wide perks, rugged outfits, and customisable structures. Here’s a comprehensive look at everything we know so far.

The New Vehicles of Wasteland War: Buggy, Monster Truck, and Racer

The spotlight of Wasteland War is the line-up of three customisable vehicles. They will change the way you navigate and conquer the wastelands:

• Buggy – The Buggy is a nimble, versatile ride built for fast manoeuvres and tactical combat. Ideal for skirmishes and exploration, it’s an excellent choice for players who need a balance of speed and adaptability.
• Monster Truck – A true beast, the Monster Truck is designed to plough through anything in its path. With its massive wheels and durability, it’s perfect for breaking into enemy territories and delivering heavy damage. If you’re looking for a high-powered, resilient vehicle for large-scale battles, the Monster Truck is your answer.
• Racer – Built for speed, the Racer is for those who value agility and acceleration. Use it to zip across the wasteland, gather intel, or deploy in quick hit-and-run strategies. It’s the perfect choice when you need to be fast and elusive.

The Garage: Your Hub for Vehicle Customisation and Turret Mounting

To support these new vehicles, Wasteland War introduces a new Garage structure. This isn’t just a place to store your rides. It is a workshop for customisation, allowing you to modify and equip your vehicles with various attachments, including turrets and front-end accessories. Whether you drive a Buggy, Monster Truck, or Racer, the Garage will be essential for keeping your vehicle battle-ready. Some of the confirmed attachments available for customisation include:

• Buzz Saw – Perfect for close-range damage, allowing your vehicle to slice through obstacles and enemies.
• Spiked Grill Hook – Adds a front hook with spikes for trapping and dealing damage to opponents.
• Afterburner – Provides a boost of speed, ideal for high-stakes chases or quick getaways.
• Grappling Hook – A versatile front-end attachment. It enables you to latch onto distant objects, vehicles, or enemies, offering strategic advantages in both mobility and combat.

Additionally, players can mount powerful turrets directly onto their vehicles, transforming them into mobile fortresses. Available turret options include:

• Shotgun Turret – Perfect for close-range attacks, ideal for clearing out crowds of enemies as you plough through.
• Seeker Missile Launcher – Allows you to target enemies with precision, providing high-impact damage from a distance.
• Flame Thrower Turret – Creates an intimidating wall of fire, useful for both offence and area denial.
• Cannon Turret – Adds a heavy-hitting option to break down enemy defences and structures.
• Minigun Turret – Offers continuous firepower to keep opponents at bay.

With the right resources and planning, the Garage will be the backbone of your wasteland operations. Enabling you to adapt your vehicles for both offence and defence.

Armadoggo: The Ultimate Survival Companion

The bestest pup on the ARK, Armadoggo is much more than just a tame. It’s a loyal survival partner equipped with unique tools to help you thrive in the wasteland. Though not a powerhouse in combat or a rideable mount. Armadoggo is invaluable thanks to its Companion Mode and customisable attachments that make it the ultimate all-terrain assistant. In Companion Mode, Armadoggo will always stay by your side. Even burrowing underground to reach you faster when separated, or retreating underground to heal if it’s close to death. This ensures that your faithful companion is always ready to return to your side, no matter the challenge.

Attachments

Armadoggo can be outfitted with a variety of attachments, each enhancing its role as the ultimate survival buddy. Here’s a closer look at what each attachment offers:

• Bag – Grants extra storage, allowing Armadoggo to carry additional weight so you’re free to gather more essentials.
• Medkit – Provides emergency support by automatically healing you if your health drops critically low, acting as a mobile first-aid unit.
• Spikes & Extra Armour – Adds defensive enhancements, with spikes deterring attackers and armour boosting Armadoggo’s resilience in battle.
• Speed Buff – Offers a burst of speed, giving you and Armadoggo the quick mobility needed to evade or outmanoeuvre enemies.
• Meat Sack – Draws aggro from surrounding threats, helping protect you by taking the heat off in tight situations.
• Food Basket & Ammo Box – Keeps your rations and ammunition within reach, ensuring you’re never caught unprepared in the wasteland.
• Spy Glass – Grants an enhanced vision mode, giving you and your tribe a tactical advantage by improving visibility.
• Oxygen Tank – Provides shared oxygen, extending your breath underwater for exploration of submerged environments.
• Rolled Sleeping Bag – Serves as a mobile resting spot, offering insulation and a quick respawn point in the wasteland.
• Chibi Basket – For collectors, this allows Armadoggo to carry a second chibi. Enabling another pet to level alongside you as you explore.

Whether you’re heading into battle, exploring treacherous terrain, or preparing for a long trek. Armadoggo’s customisable gear allows it to adapt to any situation. A true survivor’s best friend. Armadoggo is designed to be by your side through every twist and turn. Making it the most loyal and versatile partner you could ask for in ARK: Wasteland War.

War Tower: Buff Your Tribe with the New Tribe Tower

Introducing the Tribe Tower. A massive, unrepairable structure that offers powerful tribe-wide bonuses as long as it stands tall under the open skies. This towering structure provides a significant Tribe-wide buff that grows stronger with each real-life day it remains standing. Enhancing XP gains and reducing cooldown times for boss encounters. Every 30 days the tower is left intact, it also rewards the tribe with extra Element from bosses. Stacking up to five times for even greater rewards.

The Tribe Tower isn’t just a status symbol or resource generator. It is a focal point of tribe rivalry in the wasteland. Other tribes can target your Tower, aiming to bring it down and halt your buffs. Destroying a rival’s Tower yields a trophy with their tribe’s name and the tower’s lifespan.

The Tribe Tower is more than a static building. It is a test of resilience and strength, as maintaining it requires both strategic defence and cooperation from all tribe members. This high-risk, high-reward feature is essential for any tribe aiming to dominate the wasteland. Keep their tribe-wide buffs active as long as possible.

Outfits & Accessories: Gear Up for the Wasteland

Prepare to face the unforgiving wasteland with rugged war outfits and fierce headgear tailored for true survivors. Crafted from salvaged metal, worn leather, and battered scraps. This gear is built for those who live on the edge and thrive amidst the chaos.

With your explosive spear in hand, you’ll be ready to tackle anything the wasteland throws at you. This gear isn’t just for survival—it’s a statement to other survivors that you’re prepared for a wasteland war. Stand tall, gear up, and let the ARK know you’re ready to conquer the apocalypse.

Structures & Props: Build Your Wasteland Stronghold

Elevate your wasteland base with structures and props that embody the gritty essence of survival. Made from rusted metal, salvaged wood, and industrial scraps, these additions transform any outpost into a fortified stronghold. From sturdy railings and spiked walls to table lamps and improvised storage boxes. Each piece adds character and tells a story of resilience and resourcefulness.

Outfit your base with these rugged props to create an environment that warns intruders: you’re prepared to defend what’s yours. With these raw, survival-inspired elements, your base will stand as a true testament to your tribe’s strength.

Prepare for the Wasteland War Release

With Wasteland War and Extinction both launching on December 16th, players have an exciting line-up of content to explore. Gear up, rally your tribe, and get ready to survive the wasteland like never before. This expansion is set to be a thrilling chapter in the ARK universe.

Put December 16th 2024 in your calendars for the launch and be prepared to dominate the wastelands of ARK!

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