ARK Update 2.39 PS4 and Xbox Patch Notes
Rates
2X Breeding (mating interval, egg hatch speed and maturation)2X Player XP
New Content
Encounters
Ghost Reaper (Surface reapers)Ghost BulbdogGhost RexGhost BasiliskGhost Snow OwlGhost MantisGhost Direwolf
Chibis
Skeletal GiganotosaurusSkeletal QuetzalSkeletal JerboaSkeletal BrontoSkeletal StegoSkeletal TrikeSkeletal RaptorSkeletal RexSkeletal CarnotaurusBone WyvernZombie Wyvern
Ghost Creature Skins (acquired by killing Ghost creatures)
ReaperBulbdogRexBasiliskSnow OwlMantisDirewolf
Emotes
Scare EmoteKnock Emote
Skins (via cooking)
Reaper Swimsuit SkinJack-O-Lantern Swimsuit Skin
Colors
VermillionActualBlackMidnightBlueMediumAutumnDarkWarmGrayOrangeDarkLavenderJade
Returning Content
Encounters
DodoRex (Untamable Boss)DodoWyvern (Untamable Boss)ZomdodoZombie Fire Wyvern (claimable & persist after Fear Evolved)Zombie Lightning Wyvern (claimable & persist after Fear Evolved)Zombie Poison Wyvern (claimable & persist after Fear Evolved)Skeletal GiganotosaurusSkeletal QuetzalSkeletal JerboaBone Fire WyvernSkeletal BrontoSkeletal StegoSkeletal TrikeSkeletal RaptorSkeletal RexSkeletal Carnotaurus
Items
Zombie EmoteDance EmotePanic Emote
Skins (Cooking Pot)
Pumpkin Helmet SkinHeadless Costume SkinHockey Mask SkinAraneo Swimsuit SkinsOnyc Swimsuit SkinsVampire Dodo Swimsuit Skins
Colors
Dino Darker GreyDino Light BlueDino Dark YellowDragonBase1Light BrownLight GreyDino Light BrownDino Dark BrownDragonFire
All of these factors considered, ARK Fear Evolved 4 sounds like one of the most full-featured Halloween events this five-year-old game has ever seen. The recap suggests survivors of all skill levels will have plenty to collect, whether that process involves crafting themed items or defeating unique creatures in battle. The latter task will likely be a trying one for newcomers to master, but at least that skill requirement only applies to seven of the dozens of possible cosmetics players that are eligible to unlock through November 3. Given the intense negative reaction to Summer Bash and the Anniversary Event earlier in the year, Fear Evolved 4 sounds like the exact kind of celebration this patient community deserves. That is, as long as unexpected bugs don’t disrupt the user experience.
This huge Fear Evolved presence is also especially impressive, based on just how much ARK’s developers at Studio Wildcard already have on their plate. The Genesis Part 2 expansion continues to inch toward its March 2021 release window, while the TLC 3 update intends to make its debut as early as November 7. It’s true that some of the Fear Evolved 4 content is recycled, but a large portion of it is brand new.
For our part, we can’t wait to add those spooky Chibis to our growing roster of pets. If you’ve been missing out on ARK’s recent seasonal events, update 2.39 is one patch that can’t be missed.
ARK: Survival Evolved is available now on PC, Xbox One, PS4, Switch, Mac and Linux.
What are your thoughts on update 2.39 after reading these patch notes? Are you excited for Fear Evolved 4? Tell us in the comments section!
