Extinction

World

138 Creatures
15 Resources
177 Spawn Points
187 Explorer Notes
3 Artifacts
12 Caves
4 Terminals
4 Loot Crates
13 Loot Tables

Caves and artifacts

12 cave locations and three artifact locations are mapped on Extinction.

Mapped cave and artifact pairs

Mapped cave and artifact pairs
Cave	Artifact	Latitude	Longitude
Cave of Growth	Artifact of Growth	7.4	49
Cave of the Void	Artifact of the Void	7.3	89.4

Resource layers

Crystal, Metal, and Oil have mapped Extinction locations.

Creature spawn pools

These named creatures occur in Extinction spawn-pool records.

Enforcer, Scout, Gacha, Snow Owl, Velonasaur, Managarmr, King Titan, Corrupted Rex, and Corrupted Raptor.

Orbital supply drop locations

The interactive map contains 58 Orbital supply drop points.

Extinction map questions

How many Orbital supply drop locations are mapped on Extinction?

The Extinction map has 58 Orbital supply drop points.

Which cave and artifact pairs are within the mapped bounds?

Cave of Growth links to Artifact of Growth. Cave of the Void links to Artifact of the Void.

Which named creatures occur in Extinction spawn pools?

The spawn-pool records include Enforcer, Scout, Gacha, Snow Owl, Velonasaur, Managarmr, King Titan, Corrupted Rex, and Corrupted Raptor.

Wandering King Titan schedule

Studio Wildcard listed these official-server UTC times in its 20 December 2024 v57.12 release notes.

Appears once a day, wandering the wastes for a short period. Defeating it awards XP and a chance at cosmetic rewards. Select “King Titan” in the Dinos tab above to see roaming zones.

King Titan official-server times listed in v57.12

King Titan official-server times listed in v57.12
Region	UTC time	Local reference
EU	19:00	20:00 CET / 21:00 CEST
NA	00:00	7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST
OC	06:00	4:00 PM AEST / 5:00 PM AEDT
ASIA	03:00	12:00 PM JST / 11:00 AM SGT

EU · 19:00 UTC

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NA · 00:00 UTC

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OC · 06:00 UTC

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ASIA · 03:00 UTC

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The release notes describe a once-daily appearance. They list 19:00 local time as the default for unofficial servers and singleplayer, with WorldBossKingKaijuSpawnTime configurable in GameUserSettings.ini under [ServerSettings]. The notes also mention a chance at cosmetic rewards for participants. The table reports the published v57.12 schedule; current server settings may differ.

Wandering King Titan XP Reward

Original XP, placement and buff details

Wandering King Titan XP rewards

Wandering King Titan XP rewards
Reward	Amount
Max reward (Lvl 100+)	~6,000,000 XP
Placement bonus	1st +15% / 2nd +10% / 3rd +5%
Min reward (Lvl <10)	~60,000 XP
Lvl 10-99	Scales with player level
Kill buff	+10% XP earning for 2 hours

Read Studio Wildcard release notes

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Field guide

Extinction - Detailed Guide

Extinction takes place on a devastated Earth, offering a post-apocalyptic landscape with unique challenges and opportunities. This map introduces corrupted creatures, element-infused areas, and massive titan bosses that roam the world.

Unique Regions & Biomes

Extinction features several distinct environments within a ruined Earth:

Sanctuary (City)

The ruined city center serves as a relatively safe starting area. Features abandoned buildings, bridges, and infrastructure for unique base locations. Lower-level creatures spawn here, making it ideal for beginners.

Wasteland

The barren area surrounding the city and domes. Highly dangerous with corrupted creatures and element veins. Contains valuable resources but presents constant threats from corrupted creatures and environmental hazards.

Desert Dome

A massive dome containing a preserved desert ecosystem. Home to unique resources and creatures similar to Scorched Earth. Features desert-specific challenges like heat and limited water.

Snow Dome

A preserved arctic environment within a protective dome. Contains cold-weather creatures and resources. Requires specialized gear to handle extreme cold temperatures.

Forest Dome

A lush forest environment protected within a dome. Features abundant plant life, resources, and creatures. Most hospitable of the domes with plentiful resources.

Underground Forest

A hidden forest beneath the wasteland. Accessible through various entrances, offering unique resources and relative safety from surface threats.

Unique Features & Mechanics

Extinction introduces several new gameplay elements:

• Element Corruption: Areas and creatures corrupted by element, presenting new dangers

• Orbital Supply Drops (OSDs): Defense events that reward valuable loot

• Element Nodes: Harvestable resource nodes that trigger defense events

• City Terminals: Crafting stations for Extinction-specific items

• Titan Bosses: Massive creatures that roam the map and can be temporarily tamed

• Enforcers & Scouts: Mechanical creatures that can be crafted and tamed

• Cryopods: Item for storing and transporting tamed creatures

• Gacha Creatures: Living resource generators that produce crystals containing random items

Survival Strategies

Essential knowledge for thriving on Extinction:

• Start in the Sanctuary (city) area for the safest early game experience

• Tame a Velonasaur early for protection against corrupted creatures

• Build bases on elevated structures in the city to avoid ground predators

• Craft Enforcer and Scout companions for additional protection

• Tame Gacha creatures for passive resource generation

• Use element veins for resources but be prepared for waves of corrupted creatures

• Attempt Orbital Supply Drops only when well-equipped and with strong tames

• Explore the domes for resources specific to each biome

Resource Guide

Where to find essential resources on Extinction:

Element

Element veins in the wasteland, drops from corrupted creatures, and Orbital Supply Drops

ElementDust

Harvested from lamp posts in the city or from certain creatures

Scrap

Abundant throughout the city from destroyed vehicles and structures

Electronics

Crafted from scrap metal or looted from city structures

Polymer

Crafted from organic polymer or harvested from certain city structures

Oil

Found in the desert dome or from certain creatures

Metal

City structures, wasteland rocks, and within all domes

Crystal

Wasteland rocks, city structures, and within all domes

Unique Creatures

Extinction introduces several exclusive creatures with special abilities:

• Titans (Desert, Ice, Forest): Massive boss creatures that can be temporarily tamed

• Gacha: Produces crystals containing random resources and items

• Snow Owl: Flying creature with healing abilities and thermal vision

• Velonasaur: Defensive creature with rapid-fire projectile attacks

• Managarmr: Agile creature capable of gliding and ice breath attacks

• Enforcer: Craftable robot with teleportation abilities

• Scout: Small surveillance drone for scouting and reconnaissance

• Corrupted Creatures: Aggressive variants of standard creatures that drop element dust

Orbital Supply Drops (OSDs)

These events provide valuable loot but require defending against waves of corrupted creatures:

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White (Easy): Manageable with mid-tier tames and basic gear

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Blue (Medium): Requires strong tames and good gear

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Yellow (Hard): Challenging even for well-equipped teams

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Red (Very Hard): Extremely difficult, requiring top-tier tames and gear

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Purple (Impossible): Nearly impossible without multiple players and the strongest possible tames

Element Veins

Similar to OSDs but focused on element harvesting:

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Blue (Low): Yields small amounts of element with moderate difficulty

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Yellow (Medium): Provides more element with increased challenge

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Red (High): Offers substantial element rewards but extremely difficult

Titan Bosses

Massive creatures that roam specific regions of the map:

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Desert Titan: Flying creature found in the Desert Dome, controls flocks of smaller creatures

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Ice Titan: Massive ice elemental in the Snow Dome with powerful frost attacks

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Forest Titan: Tree-like giant in the Forest Dome that can uproot and throw trees

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King Titan (Final Boss): Ultimate challenge accessed through a terminal in the city

Strategic Base Locations

Recommended places to establish your presence:

• City Skyscrapers (70,50): Elevated and relatively safe from ground threats

• Sunken Forest (45,75): Hidden underground area with resources and protection

• Forest Dome Interior (25,60): Abundant resources with moderate danger

• City Terminal Area (50,50): Central location with access to terminals

• Desert Dome Entrance (65,35): Strategic position between wasteland and dome

Extinction offers a unique ARK experience with its post-apocalyptic setting, challenging mechanics, and exclusive creatures. The combination of ruined city landscapes, preserved biome domes, and wasteland areas creates diverse gameplay opportunities. Whether defending against corrupted creatures, harvesting element veins, or taking on the mighty Titans, Extinction provides a challenging endgame experience that ties together the ARK storyline.

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