“Respawned” is an Ark mod-map project that is intended to be released as beta in late 2022.

 

The map is not intended to be a “total conversion.” We hope it will qualify into Wild Card’s Sponsored Mods Program and we will be relying on design choices like custom textures and assets, to bring players a whimsical experience. There will also be some map-based mods and a host of custom creatures designed to add new playability.  It’s bounding size is intended to be as big as we can efficiently make it. As big as we can. We want it's size to actually pose a challenge. 

 

The premise is that the map is a living silicon-based being, and the aesthetic is inspired by “retro 80’s fantasy and fiction,” primarily as seen in cartoons and films from the period. We will try to invoke nostalgia in people who grew up with He-Man, Legend, Labyrinth, Willow, Dino Riders and the like. Notable artists fall into appropriate sources for reference as well, such as the works of Boris Valejo, Roger Dean and comics like Elf Quest. The story behind our map is meant to be a “what if” that builds on Ark’s established lore as we know it but stands isolated from the characters and events of the main timeline.

 

Many custom assets and textures are being created, including armor and a building set we are dubbing “rune tier.” It will be parallel to Tek in quality but unique in strengths and weaknesses. This map tries to avoid competing with other successful maps, by pushing to be it’s own thing artistically, and as an experience - much like the official DLCs Scorched Earth and Aberration had dramatically new feels.  Expect this map to look very alien and rugged! However, we want to include the content from DLC maps and strategically weave them into our theme, but with a twist.

 

 

The best places for updates for now will be Twitter, Develteam, and Tumblr! If you want to help the project in any way, please contact us through Discord.