ARK Astraeos – A New Map Mod for ARK: Survival Ascended

Are you ready to embark on an epic journey through a breath taking, mythological world? ARK Astraeos, the latest creation by Nekatus. The mastermind behind Fjordur and Svartalfheim, is set to elevate your ARK: Survival Ascended experience. This massive Greek-themed map mod offers a unique blend of ancient mythology and survival gameplay that ARK players crave. Whether you’re a seasoned survivor or new to the game, Astraeos has something extraordinary in store for you.

Explore Astraeos today on the WNG ASA Cluster.

Discover ARK Astraeos: A Vast, Greek-Inspired World

Astraeos transports you to a stunning open-world map spanning a vast ~264km² of explorable terrain. Inspired by the grandeur of ancient Greece. The map features majestic mountain ranges, towering marble-like cliffs, serene white beaches, and a vibrant Sakura biome full of cherry blossoms.

You’ll traverse ancient ruins, discover hidden temples, and sail across vast oceans in fully customizable Greek Trireme ships. The world of Astraeos is designed to captivate adventurers with its intricate landscapes, offering new opportunities for exploration, base building, and conquest.

Astraeos Temple Ruins
Astraeos Temple Ruins

Face New Challenges: Bosses, Alpha Variants, and More

Prepare for battle as Astraeos introduces a host of new enemies and challenges. This map features powerful new bosses, including Natrix the Devious, and alpha dinosaur variants that drop enhanced loot. In addition, hidden mini-bosses await in mysterious caves, providing further challenges to seasoned players.

Astral Rex
Astral Rex

For those craving even more excitement, the premium version of ARK Astraeos unlocks the full potential of the map. This includes access to all areas, three additional bosses, multiple mini-bosses, and a range of new caves to explore, plus a mysterious surprise yet to be revealed.

ASA Astraeos Launch Trailer

Custom Skins, Structures, and Ships

Astraeos doesn’t stop at new locations and enemies. The mod also brings a range of exclusive cosmetic skins for armor, standalone mods for structures, and, of course, the iconic Greek Trireme ships that enhance your gameplay and survival experience. You can fully customize your base with thematic skins, adding a touch of Greek mythology to your in-game empire.

Companion Mods for ARK Astraeos

To enhance your adventure even further, Astraeos comes with three companion mods:

  1. Astraeos – Trireme Ships: Sail across the oceans in authentic, customizable Greek ships.
  2. Astraeos – Structures: Build your dream base with Greek-themed structure skins.
  3. Astraeos – Wardrobe: Equip your survivor with Armor skins inspired by Greek mythology.
  4. Astraeos – Mythological Creatures: Tame and bring the mythological creatures of Astraeos to all the ARKs.

These mods are not exclusive to Astraeos and can be used across all maps in ARK: Survival Ascended.

ARK Astraeos FAQ

  • Map Size: Astraeos spans an impressive 264km² of detailed terrain.
  • Development Progress: Currently, the map is about 30% complete.
  • Premium Version: The premium version is expected to cost $10-$15, offering access to the full map, three bosses, additional caves, minibosses, and more surprises. If you switch to the premium version, your progress will carry over seamlessly, whether you’re playing on a server or in single-player mode.
  • Server Licenses for Premium Mods: There are no server licenses for premium mods each player must purchase the premium content, similar to ARK’s official story DLCs.
Astraeos Map
Astraeos Map

Free vs. Premium: What’s the Difference?

The free version of Astraeos offers access to the Korinthos Area, one boss, and three caves, giving players a solid introduction to the map’s features. However, for those looking to fully immerse themselves in the world of Astraeos, the premium version offers access to all areas, three bosses, many more caves, mini-bosses, and exclusive surprises that are sure to challenge and delight.

Free Update – 25/11/2024

Nekatus updated Astraeos today with a huge new playable area that includes:

  • The island Phokintos
  • The Boglands
  • Two big new deepsea areas
  • Many new caves to build in
  • Underwater Clamworlds
  • Wyverns
  • Wild Veggies
  • A new deep sea plant you really should try to harvest

And many more undocumented changes.

Embark on a Mythological Adventure with ARK Astraeos

Astraeos is set to be one of the most expansive and immersive map mods for ARK: Survival Ascended, blending Greek mythology with the survival elements that make ARK so engaging. Whether you’re battling powerful new bosses, exploring beautifully crafted environments, or sailing the seas on your custom Trireme, Astraeos promises an unforgettable adventure.

Don’t miss out on this epic new journey, dive into Astraeos today!

Last updated: December 16th, 2024