ARK: Survival Evolved Adds The Procoptodon, Hosts New Year's Celebration

ARK: Survival Evolved isn't showing signs of slowing down with another update released today, celebrating New Years. They seem to be sticking to regular dinosaur—and some not-so-dinosaur—additions, teaching me that I really don't know my dinosaurs in the process. Today's addition is the Procoptodon, "essentially a giant prehistoric kangaroo." It can carry two riders—one on its back and one in its pouch—which is "a first for ARK creatures." It has great speed and the ability to jump over obstacles more easily than other mounts. The rider in the pouch can even make use of "all weaponry."

Studio Wildcard wants you to ring in the new year with them. From 12 PM EST to midnight EST today, a New Year's Eve ball will descend into ARK's world. A "fantastic surprise" will be unveiled for all players that are logged in when it hits the ground.