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Fear Ascended brings Halloween back to ARK: Survival Ascended, adding spooky creatures, rare cosmetics, powerful event boosts, and a full seasonal transformation of Club ARK. Whether you’re here for faster progression or exclusive collectibles, this guide covers everything happening between October 29 and November 12, 2025.
Quick Facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dates | Oct 29 – Nov 12, 2025 (global rollout; times may vary by region) |
| Official rate boosts | PVP/PVE: 2× harvest/taming/XP + breeding • Small Tribes: 4.5× harvest/taming/XP + 4× breeding • ARKpocalypse: 5× harvest/taming/XP + breeding |
| Where content appears | World: Event creatures spawn on their native maps • Club ARK: Seasonal makeover + mini-game and scavenger hunt |
| Private/Single-Player | Enable the Fear Ascended mod (ID 877752) via Mod Settings or server launch args |
Event Creatures & Variants
| Category | Variants / Creatures | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bosses | DodoRex, DodoWyvern, Crystal Wyvern Queen (appears on CI) | Limited-time spawns during event windows |
| Other Undead | Zomdodo | Common event stalker; drops event items |
| Ghost Variants - New 2025 | Ghost Cat, Ghost Gigantoraptor, Ghost Ankylosaurus, Ghost Ceratosaurus, Ghost Angler, Ghost Veilwyn, Ghost Drakeling, Ghost Yi Ling, Ghost Argentavis, Ghost Spinosaurus, Ghost Megalodon, Ghost Otter, Ghost Deinonychus, Ghost Snow Owl | New or expanded in 2025 |
| Ghost Variants - Returning | Ghost Direwolf, Ghost Basilisk, Ghost Bulbdog, Ghost Mantis, Ghost Rex, Ghost Surface Reaper King | Returning from past Fear events |
| Skeletal Variants | Bronto, Carnotaurus, Giganotosaurus, Jerboa, Quetzal, Raptor, Rex, Stego, Trike, Wyvern | Classic skeleton creatures |
| Zombie Wyverns | Fire, Lightning, Poison | Aggressive undead flyers |
All event creatures spawn on their native maps. Availability can vary by server settings and event window.
Cosmetics, Chibis, and Colors
Costumes & Skins
| Category | Items |
|---|---|
| New Ghost Costumes (2025) | Ghost Cat, Ghost Gigantoraptor, Ghost Ankylosaurus, Ghost Ceratosaurus, Ghost Angler, Ghost Veilwyn, Ghost Drakeling, Ghost Yi Ling, Ghost Argentavis, Ghost Spinosaurus, Ghost Megalodon, Ghost Otter, Ghost Deinonychus, Ghost Snow Owl |
| Returning Classics | Dino Witch Hat, Scary Dino Pumpkin Helmet, Skeletal set (Giga, Quetz, Raptor, Rex, Stego, Trike, Wyvern), Ghost costumes (Basilisk, Bulbdog, Direwolf, Mantis, Reaper, Rex, Snow Owl), Headless Costume, Hockey Mask, Witch Hat, Werewolf Mask/Costume, themed shirts |
Weapons & Armor Skins
| Type | Items |
|---|---|
| Weapons | Cleaver (Sword), Crowbar (Pick) |
| Swimwear | Araneo, Reaper, Jack-O-Lantern, Vampire Dodo, Onyc |
| Other Apparel | Returning tops and bottoms |
Placeables & Consumables
| Type | Items |
|---|---|
| Structures/Decor | Horror Species X, Pumpkin, Scarecrow, Stolen Headstone |
| Consumables | Festive Dino Candy (Candy Corn) |
Chibis
| Category | Chibis |
|---|---|
| New | Chibi - The Witching Owl |
| Returning | Chibi-Anglerfish, Araneo, Spooky Bulbdog, Vulture, Skeletal (Bronto, Carno, Giga, Jerboa, Quetz, Raptor, Rex, Stego, Trike, Wyvern), Ghost (Basilisk, Direwolf, Mantis, Rex) |
Event Color IDs (Selection)
| ID | Name | ID | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | DarkViolet | 83 | LemonLime |
| 80 | MidnightBlue | 1 | Red |
| 75 | Orange | 90 | MediumLavender |
| 89 | DarkLavender | 82 | Light Grey |
| 31 | Dino Dark Purple | 79 | ActualBlack |
| 3 | Green | 86 | PineGreen |
| 14 | Black | 49 | WyvernPurple0 |
How to Play Fear Ascended
On Official Servers
- Log in during the event window rates and event spawns are enabled automatically.
- Explore maps to find Ghost, Skeletal, and Zombie variants in their native spawn zones.
- Head to Club ARK for special decorations, the Fear Wave mini-game, and scavenger hunt rewards.
On Private Servers or Single-Player
- Go to Main Menu → Mods, then install the Fear Ascended mod (ID: 877752).
- Enable the mod in Mod Settings
• Or add -mods=877752 to your server’s startup line.
Tip: Some servers require a restart or waiting for a map reload for seasonal spawns to properly activate.
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