releaseOct 1, 2026
ARK: Survival Ascended's Fantastic Tames Season 1 Adds Cerberax and Gargantar
ARK: Survival Ascended has launched Fantastic Tames Season 1, a new content category described as creatures forged from the ARK's most mystical anomalies. The season introduces three tames in total — the Burrowbuck, Cerberax, and Enigmasaur — though the announcement's primary focus is on two: the Cerberax and the Gargantar.
What changed
Cerberax
- A three-headed hound capable of fire, venom, and electrical attacks
- Attacks are described as most effective when used in combination
- Supports solo riders or multiple tribemates, with each head contributing independently
- Taming requires three separate approaches — one head responds to a show of resilience, one to food, and one to a shared hunt
Gargantar
- A large creature that inhales objects and entities in its path, including allies, enemies, trees, bushes, and resources
- Absorbing more material increases its durability in combat
- Swallowed allies are described as being kept safely inside; swallowed enemies are not afforded the same comfort
The announcement also references a Therizino TLC — noted in the title — though the source text contains no details about what that rework entails.
For players, Fantastic Tames Season 1 introduces creatures built around multi-phase taming and contextual combat mechanics rather than straightforward stat scaling, suggesting a design direction that rewards preparation and coordination over brute force.