Studio Wildcard has revealed a new creature for the ARK: Lost Colony expansion of ARK: Survival Ascended called the Aureliax. The announcement appears in the latest Community Crunch and promotional materials from the developer. Aureliax is a dragon-inspired reptile that will appear in the Lost Colony content update.
The Aureliax is depicted as a serpentine or dragon-like being that ties into the thematic worldbuilding of ARK: Lost Colony. In official descriptions, the creature has associations with balance and judgment themes within the game’s lore.
In gameplay references shared by the community, Aureliax is associated with telekinetic abilities and interactions that challenge players. The Community Crunch description notes that this creature demands proof of worth from players encountering it.
The ARK wiki lists Aureliax as a reptile species native to high altitude zones on the Lost Colony map called Arat Prime. These regions are typically cold and elevated, consistent with the creature’s placement in the environment.
ARK: Lost Colony is an expansion update for ARK: Survival Ascended. Studio Wildcard has shared that the update will release soon and includes multiple new creatures, with Aureliax among the lead reveals.
Online footage from community sources shows Aureliax portrayed visually as a large creature with elongated form and dragon-like features. Players and commentators note its distinct appearance compared with other ARK creatures.
Details about Aureliax’s exact mechanics, taming methods, and abilities are emerging through community reports and preview videos. Some commentary mentions unique item requirements for interactions with the creature, though official specifics remain documented mainly through in-game information and Community Crunch summaries.
Lost Colony drops survivors into a vast occupied city where they become the hunted, gaining access to powerful new kinds of character abilities, unique gear, building systems, and exotic tames. Will Survivors be able to face down the demons lurking in Arat Prime, and connect ARK’s past and future? Players can find out when ARK: Lost Colony launches December 18.
