8 Premium Mods In Ark: Survival Ascended That Completely Change The Game

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's premium mods may get a bad reputation for having a price tag, but many game-changing ones can be worth the price. While Vanilla is a fun and unique experience, mods can make the game even better. The argument can be made that mods are a large part of the games' longevity and replayability. They also showcase the dedication of a fanbase that wants this truly one-of-a-kind game to succeed for as long as possible.

Among these mods, the most popular tend to be quality-of-life additions or those that add new content. Premium mods usually shy away from QOL changes and are instead hyper-focused on in-depth mods that are guaranteed to be updated till they are complete. This alone semi-warrants the price tag, as it guarantees that the product one is paying for will be finished and ironed out. Premium mods are also how plans to do collaborations, with the first one being with .

Survive The Night takes the usual experience and turns it into a zombie horror movie. This mod brings survivors to a new island that is filled with zombie dinosaurs. These dinosaurs mechanically work the same as vanilla, but at night anything untamed will become incredibly aggressive. Survive The Night also introduces one new creature in The Stalker, a terrifying beast that will easily capture any target. Its immense strength is countered by its low chance of appearing.

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Although nights are already difficult, the mod ramps them up every fifth night with a Blood Moon that causes a horde of buffed zombie dinosaurs to attack. This is similar to the mechanic from but with a twist: each player's night will be different based on their «Survivor Score.» This score not only determines a player's difficulty but also how good the rewards will be. In this regard, it is the ultimate balancer of risk and reward.

Svartalfheim is a premium modded dwarven-inspired map that, while it doesn't add much new content, is a unique experience. The main new additions are various