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Palworld 1.0 PVP
Palworld
Built and waiting — it goes live within 24 hours once its first month is covered.
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PixelMonsters Windrose
Windrose
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PixelMonsters V Rising
V Rising
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PixelMonsters Valheim
Valheim
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Dragonwilds Duo PVP — No Wipe
RuneScape: Dragonwilds
Join with the crew: 209.126.11.33:29000 — no password, just join.
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PixelMonsters WoW Guild
World of Warcraft
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PixelMonsters ARK Clan
ARK
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PixelMonsters Soulmask Guild
Soulmask
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PixelMonsters ARC Raiders Squad
ARC Raiders
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PixelMonsters Battlefield 6 Platoon
Battlefield 6
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PixelMonsters No Man's Sky Fleet
No Man's Sky
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PixelMonsters Dune Awakening Guild
Dune: Awakening
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All updates →Dragonwilds Duo PVP — No Wipe · 📌 pinned
Server rules — read before you build
**PixelMonsters · US Mid · 6 slots · Public · PVP always on · We don't wipe** **209.126.11.33:29000** — no password, just join. ## The short version Teams of two. Everyone else is a target. Your base stays where you built it. This is a small server that runs on people being straight with each other. Read "How this actually works" at the bottom before you decide it's for you. ## The rules ### 1. Two players per team You play solo or with one partner. The game has no group system, so nothing stops a third player tagging along — which is exactly why this is a duo ruleset, admin-enforced, rather than a setting. If you want three-player squads, this isn't the server. ### 2. One account per person No alts, no second accounts, no sharing your login. On six slots this matters more than anywhere else: two people running four accounts would lock out an entire third duo. If you want to play a different character, delete your old one. ### 3. Don't team up outside your duo The test is simple: are you making someone else's game easier? If yes, and they're not your partner, don't. That covers the obvious things — fighting alongside a third player, sharing a base or storage, standing down by mutual agreement. It also covers the less obvious ones: dropping a kit somewhere for another duo to collect, leaving a chest unlocked for them, or dying to them on purpose with good gear on. Routing gear through the floor instead of your hands is still a handoff. Two duos independently attacking the same target isn't teaming. Arranging it is. ### 4. Solo is fine You don't need a partner to play here. Team up later if you want — see rule 5. ### 5. Changing partners Say so in Discord when it happens. That's the whole process. The one restriction: if you walk out on a duo during or straight after a fight, sit out 48 hours before joining another. It stops people bailing to whoever just beat them. It doesn't apply if your partner left, quit, or got removed — you're free immediately, and you shouldn't be punished for someone else's decision. Admins don't adjudicate breakups. Whatever you built together, sort it out between you — and be aware that the moment you're not partners, you're enemies, and normal raiding rules apply to everything you built together. ### 6. Raiding is the point. Griefing isn't. Fine: raiding, killing on sight, stealing, ambushing, holding a contested area, breaking whatever's in your way to get to the loot. Not fine: - Killing the same player more than twice in a row at their respawn point. Take the kills, take the loot, then let them move. - Sealing someone out of their own base rather than taking what's in it. - Flattening a starter camp that has nothing in it worth taking. These are written as thresholds rather than intentions on purpose. Admins can't read your mind and won't try to. ### 7. Don't cheat No exploits, no duping, no tools that change how the game behaves. Mods that alter the player cap count here too. If you find a bug, tell us and you're clear — including if you already triggered it by accident. That amnesty is real and it's how we find out about this stuff. What gets you removed is knowingly using one after you know it's there. Duping is the one we care about most, because on a server that never wipes, a broken economy is permanent. ### 8. Don't be vile Slurs, harassment, and threats get you removed. Trash talk during a raid doesn't — there's a difference between "get wrecked" and going after who someone is. ## What happens when someone breaks the rules Admins go on what they can actually check: server logs, and screenshots or clips you send us. Bring evidence if you're reporting someone. | What happened | What we do | | --- | --- | | Teaming, first time | Warning, and any gear that changed hands gets removed | | Teaming again | Removed from the server | | Griefing | Warning, or removal if it's deliberate and repeated | | Cheating or duping | Removed | | Harassment | Removed immediately | We won't roll the world back to undo player damage. Backups here are whole-world — restoring your griefed base would erase every other player's progress since the last save, which breaks the one promise this server is built on. Rollbacks are for genuine server faults only (corruption, a catastrophic bug), and we'd announce one before doing it. So: griefing is punished, not reversed. Build accordingly, and don't put everything in one chest. ## How this actually works Some honesty, because you'll work it out anyway and we'd rather say it upfront. **Bans are soft.** The server is public with no password, so anyone we remove could make a new account and come back. We keep removing them. What actually keeps this server pleasant is that it's six people who mostly know each other — not enforcement. If that sounds fragile, it is, and it's the trade we've made for being open. **Six slots is a hard cap.** Jagex sets it in the server itself; it went from 4 to 6 in March 2026 and stays there. We can't raise it and neither can our host. **Slots are first-come, every session.** Nothing is reserved. Three duos online is a full server, and at peak time you may not get in. We'd rather run one honest server than pretend there's room we don't have. **Nobody's base is protected by absence.** If you stop playing, your base stays — we don't wipe. But if you've been gone 60 days and someone needs the space, admins may clear it. Say something in Discord if you're going away and want it kept. **Established players have a head start.** No wipes means someone who joined in month one has a base you won't match quickly. That's the deal with persistent servers. If you want a level start, wait for a fresh one. ## Housekeeping - Server restarts daily at 05:00 America/Chicago, back within a minute. - Backups run nightly, with monthly copies kept off-platform. - PVP is always on. There are no safe zones and no PVE hours. Questions go in [#dragonwilds on the PixelMonsters Discord](https://discord.gg/waAmZ2X6By).
August 15, 2026
PixelMonsters Soulmask Guild
PTB Major Update #1 — New Region, New Masks
Hey, Chieftains!We've just pushed an update to our Public Test Branch (PTB). This is an early drop of content from our upcoming major update, "Beyond Gravity" — including a new region from the Shifting Sands DLC, a new boss, and new Masks. Get in there and be the first to experience it all!To access the PTB, right-click Soulmask in your Steam Library, go to \ → \, and select "Public test" from the dropdown.And as you'd expect — this is not the final build. That means you might still run into some… interesting experiences, like clipping through the world into a mysterious bottomless void. But we'd love to hear your thoughts! Drop your feedback in our Discord — share any and all thoughts you have about this update. This matters to us. A lot.Here's the full changelog for this update:New ContentAdded a Mastery learning feature to the Training Ground.Added a power-free variant of the Floating Foundation.Added a Water Vapor Collector.Added the “Gene Recovery” ability (default key: X). It can be used when the player-controlled character is Severely Injured or in Feign Death, restoring all HP. Cooldown: 60 seconds. Unavailable in War Mode.Added Burning Highland, a new area in Shifting Sands.Added an Ancient Dungeon in Burning Highland.Added Holy Ruins in Burning Highland.Added Floating Island Ruins.Added Pyramid Ruins in Burning Highland.Added a Pyramid Ruins Dungeon in Burning Highland.Added a Pyramid Ruins Dungeon in Starfall Fields.Relocated the Glorious Battle Hymn Mask Restrictive Module drop from the Blackstone Cliff Ruins Dungeon to the Red Dunes Ruins.Added a Desert Overlord Mask drop to the pyramid in Starfall Fields.Added a Shadow Hunter Mask drop to the pyramid in Burning Highland.Added a Desert Overlord Mask Restrictive Module drop to the Blackstone Cliff Ruins Dungeon.Added a Shadow Hunter Mask Restrictive Module drop to the Holy Ruins in Burning Highland.Added Enforcer Mask and Enforcer Mask Restrictive Module drops to the Holy Ruins in Burning Highland.Added progress tracking for exploration points in each map region.Added three Masks: Enforcer, Shadow Hunter, and Desert Overlord.Added an irreparable equipment category to the Uncrafting Table.Overhauled the Tribesman Work Assignment UI; added a Job Status interfaceRedesigned the Main Menu, streamlined into a cleaner two-tier menu layoutAdded text size scaling optionGameplay AdjustmentsHammer basic attacks now use a combo sequence.Updated the animation for \ Overturn.Spear Mastery — "Reversing Heavens" animation replaced --- *Auto-posted from the developer's official [Steam announcement](https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1840944183788561).*
August 18, 2026
PixelMonsters ARK Clan
Community Crunch 519: Tusk, Tusk, Boom!
Things are about to get a little crispy on Astraeos. On August 26, the final update to Astraeos arrives, and charging headfirst into the fray is the Boaratos, a fiery new bruiser that's happiest when things get up close, and preferably a little singed. Download in full resolution Built to stand tusk-to-toe with some of the toughest creatures on the ARKs, this hot-headed hog combines raw physical strength with fiery attacks and a knack for leaving its enemies bleeding, making it a must-have companion when facing particularly formidable opponents. But when there's no battle to be fought, those smoldering talents can still earn their keep around your tribe. Trees have a curious tendency to end up a little more... charred before the Boaratos brings them crashing down. And should you ever find yourself on the winning side of a fight with a Boaratos, let's just say the spoils might be best enjoyed around the breakfast table with a side of eggs. No matter what, Astraeos is going whole hog for its final update! MODSPOLIGHTLINK Download & play new custom content created by players, including new maps, creatures, items, and game modes, through a dedicated new Mod-browser directly within the game. Enjoy an endless stream of new ARK content as the creativity and talent of the community is fully unleashed for the first time across gaming platforms and stay tuned as we spotlight more Cross-Platform Mods each week! This video features: Showcase Storage Skins by Kokoukohiro Forglar Part II by SnowyTrain Kawaii Sweet Structures by Kawaii_Creator Bathroom Clutter Evolved by Faine Ocean Platforms Catalogue - Custom Cosmetic by Fernandess, Dani_FM Wyrm Cosmetic by TheCleanSlate TyrannosaurusGoose by Nekatus_Modding Cliffans CC: Bionic Cosmo Cosmetic by Cliffan_ Untitled by Scorching_Kami Bjarnheim by Nekatus_Modding Paleo ARK - Evolution | Apex Predators by Team Paleo ARK Transfers on Genesis Ascended Part 1 Official servers will open on September 4th, allowing players to move items, creatures, and characters onto the map without restriction! We've also aligned the timing with the Genesis Part 1 Expires servers, giving players a couple of weeks to move everything over before those servers close on September 18th. And as always, don't forget to pack your Dodos in bubble wrap, Survivors! Conquest, introduced to ARK: Survival Ascended by Snail Games, focuses on large-scale PvP, with increased rates, and other changes listed below. The increased rates will allow tribes to set up and establish themselves quickly and enable them to rebuild after potential losses instead of being wiped completely. The official Conquest servers are open for PC, Xbox and PlayStation. If you need any support during the Conquest season, join the Conquest Enforcement's Discord. Conquest Season 8 details:Total of 18 maps, all Genesis Part 1Cluster A: 12 servers that had transfers enabled with Classic before they shut down. Cluster B: 6 servers with transfers only enabled between those 6 servers for 2 weeks. Transfers between Cluster A and Cluster B will open on July 17th at 10 AM PT. 5x Rates Tek is enabled with the exception of:Tek Grenade Tapejara Tek Saddle Megalodon Tek Saddle Rock Drake Tek Saddle Mosasur Tek Saddle Tek Railgun Map: all 18 maps will become Genesis Part 1 This weekend, the Official Network will be receiving bonus rates! It will be active until Monday, August 17. PVP/PVE: 2x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience, and Breeding Small Tribes: 4.5x Harvesting, Taming, and Experience + 4x Breeding ARKpocalypse: 5x Harvesting, Taming and Experience, and Breeding Fan Art Gallery | Screenshot Gallery | Artist Feedback Form ASA Mod Jam 2026 – Finalist Mods Are Live! We’re constantly blown away by the creativity of the ARK modding community, especially when players create new opportunities for fellow creators. That spirit is behind the independently run ASA Mod Jam 2026: Build the Future. Organized by Sandi Studios and CurseForge, this eight-week gauntlet kicks off on May 15th. It challenges solo devs and duos to build brand-new mods from scratch using the official ARK DevKit, with prizes on the line. The Top 13 finalist mods are now available! Explore these community-created mods available for you to try. You can easily find all of them in the in-game mod browser by searching for #ASAModJam2026. Bridges Ascended by Mobevents Corruption Unbound by Dooms Dahling & Scorching_Kami Engram Fragmentation by Shefski Extinction Overgrowth by Powerpoof Extraction Protocol by Bruno Fera’s TLCs: Megalania by fera_spielt Hyperion by Crane The Obolus Project by Nokosa Reforged Arsenal by Hacki_van_Bane Rustfall by Yutay The Wall by IIvan Vorath: Aquadomes by Trixt3r & Shinygati Whimsical Farming by Lordan_Lafluer & Cliffan Try out the mods, share your thoughts in the comments, and give them a thumbs up in-game if you enjoy them. Your feedback will assist the judges during the evaluation period from August 2 to August 17. The winners will be announced on August 21st! Thank you to all the talented creators who participated—this year's quality has been amazing! Creator: Syntac Syntac experiments with the Supercephalosornis Lab Station to genetically alter his own powerhouse! YOUTUBE URL Creator: Chasun_ Chasun creates a beautiful base that is ideal for all your starting needs! YOUTUBE URL Do you still remember the first stolen Wyvern Egg? by @TZULIN_ WONDERLAND by @falco_luna Gimme elements! Gimme! Gimme! by @zondeeee730 Tidepup by @kinosei_x2 Bulbdog by Lyly29 Little drawing of my favourite reaper of mine, Lucer by lohegrina My character with my 3 favorite dinos by koelium Photo Mode by repo24 You've earned your place in my memory, brother. Until we cross paths again in the wild. by onlyquartz Drakeling by akarimmu Named him Hephaestus by anhagath Photo Mode by brini2715. Enjoy your weekend! Studio Wildcard Twitter: twitter.com/survivetheark Discord: discord.com/invite/playark Reddit: reddit.com/r/playark Instagram: instagram.com/survivetheark Twitch: twitch.tv/survivetheark Steam: steamcommunity.com/app/346110 Youtube: youtube.com/survivetheark Facebook: facebook.com/survivetheark Threads: threads.net/@survivetheark Official Wiki: ark.wiki.gg --- *Auto-posted from the developer's official [Steam announcement](https://steamstore-a.akamaihd.net/news/externalpost/steam_community_announcements/1840944183781046).*
August 15, 2026
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