April Fools’ updates are usually harmless jokes, but Ark: Survival Ascended’s latest patch feels more like a mic drop.
Wildcard didn’t just add a silly new creature - they introduced a fully functional, gameplay-relevant cat that’s already more useful than some other “serious” additions.
And in doing so, they humiliated Aquatica, the Snail Games expansion that was supposed to be a major content drop but has instead become a running joke. Fans have now turned social media into a goldmine of snark and sarcasm aimed directly at Snail Games:
Wildcard’s ‘Joke’ Is Actually a Power Move
A cat is the highlight of the update. Yes, a cat. On the surface, it looks like a silly addition to the growing list of Ark’s bizarre roster. But dig into Ark: Survival Ascended Patch 1.064.001, and it becomes clear that this isn’t just for laughs.
The cat is a passive tame that serves an actual gameplay function. It scares away Pegomastax, Meganeura, Titanomyrma, and Ichthyornis—some of the most annoying creatures in the game.
This means it’s actually useful, not just a cosmetic gag. Unlike many joke updates that vanish after April 1st, this feline might be here to stay.
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