Ark: Survival Ascended TLC Reworks Therizinosaurus and Giganotosaurus
The development team behind Ark: Survival Ascended has shared the latest progress on its TLC creature remake program, which covers five classic creatures in total. The Spider has already been completed and is now live in the game. Design directions for the Therizinosaurus and Giganotosaurus have been revealed, while the Quetzalcoatlus and Megalosaurus are also in the works, expected to roll out in subsequent updates. The program aims to modernize each creature while preserving its original role within the survival sandbox.
The team stated the Therizinosaurus remake is not about redefining the creature, but modernizing combat responsiveness, handling, mobility, and visual differentiation. Individual variation is a key focus — no two industrious Therizinosaurus look exactly the same, with fine-gathering individuals growing longer, sharper claws while strength-focused ones show worn and chipped claws. Wild Therizinosaurus have also become more patient, using an unblinking stare and spread claws as a clear warning before attacking. Mobility improves dramatically, allowing near in-place turns and jumps over obstacles that would stop Allosaurus or even Tyrannosaurus. Taming remains unchanged — knock it out and feed it, with saddles offering strong rider protection.
The development team recalled the Giganotosaurus’ former glory as the Ark’s undisputed ruler, when even the most seasoned survivors scattered for cover at the sound of its distant roar. With new apex predators emerging over time, the Giga has had to share the spotlight. This TLC rework aims to restore that fearsome presence, power, and identity. A new rage mechanic makes the creature increasingly dangerous the closer it is pushed to its limits, and that rage is described as contagious. Creatures clustering at its feet will face crushing responses — and when its fury fully erupts, both friend and foe are advised to keep their distance.
Beyond the Spider, Therizinosaurus, and Giganotosaurus, the two remaining TLC slots belong to the Quetzalcoatlus and Megalosaurus. The Quetzalcoatlus, the Ark’s largest flying creature, has long been indispensable for cargo transport and aerial base construction, boasting excellent weight capacity and the ability to carry large creatures across long distances — ideal for troop deployment, crossing rough terrain, and building mobile platform saddles. The Megalosaurus features a day-and-night cycle: it sleeps by day, weakened if awakened, but gains significant boosts to attack and speed at night, rivaling Tyrannosaurus-level opponents. No specific changes or concept art have been shared yet. The Giga’s new rage mechanic sounds like a promising way to restore its legendary terror — definitely one to watch.
