Ark Survival Ascended gets v88.13 update fixing crashes and exploits
Studio Wildcard has released update 1.088.013 for Ark Survival Ascended on all platforms – PS5, PC and Xbox. The patch arrives to resolve a set of problems that had been bothering the community since the last big update, with a focus on stability and the elimination of exploitable loopholes.
What changes with the v88.13 patch
The list of fixes is straight to the point. The update eliminates multiple exploits that allowed unfair advantages in the game, closes several causes of crashes and applies general performance improvements. No new content this time – the priority was clearly technical cleanup.
- Fix for multiple exploits
- Resolution of various crashes
- General stability adjustments
- Gameplay performance improvements
Context: what came before
The previous patch, ASA 88.3, was considerably more ambitious. It introduced Planning Mode, a hologram-based building system that lets you plan structures at long range, save templates and preview layouts before spending resources. It also brought reworks to the Burrowbuck and adjustments to the Aureliax – a creature that was unbalanced, with too-high hit points and an overly powerful grab ability.
The problem is that large-scale updates tend to bring side effects. A good portion of the crashes and exploits that v88.13 resolves are a direct consequence of what was introduced in 88.3. It’s a familiar cycle for anyone who has followed the game for a while.
Is it worth updating now?
For those who were avoiding the game due to instability, the answer is yes. The download is available for free on all platforms and requires no action beyond the standard update. Dedicated servers should also receive the update to maintain compatibility with clients.
Studio Wildcard hasn’t signaled the next relevant content yet. But with Planning Mode already running – and now on more solid foundations – the trend is that the next patches will return to focusing on content expansion.
