PixARK: Terracrypt will enter server maintenance on September 4 for an expected 45 minutes as update 1.233 rolls out. The patch targets crash and loading problems reported since Terracrypt launched and is intended to reduce the frequency of those issues.

Some players may still encounter loading errors, pop-up warnings, or crashes when entering the game or loading Terracrypt-related content. The team says certain issues still need more investigation and verification, and asks players to submit reports through official channels if problems persist after installing 1.233.

• Fixed a server crash that could occur when killing Fire Wyverns, Lightning Wyverns, or Poison Wyverns in Skypiea.
• Fixed the matching single-player client crash in PixArk / Skypiea.
• Fixed a server crash when downloading uploaded creatures through the cross-server download interface.

• Tentatively fixed client crashes that could occur while loading the game after launch.
• Fixed Dragon Cubes and their corresponding saddles being lost after respawning from death.
• Fixed moving a quick-mount saddle into inventory creating duplicate icons and occupying extra slots.
• Fixed melee hit-registration issues against certain creatures for the Fusible Crystal Spear, Shattered Crystal Sword, Shattered Crystal Spear, Fission Mica Sword, and Fission Mica Spear.
• Fixed creature trophies not selling at the Terracrypt Goblin Trading Post.
• Fixed incorrect text translations for sell-tier options in the Terracrypt Goblin Trading Post.
• Fixed incorrect health values for certain Fluorite Structures and Bio-Lab buildings.

These are the only changes in the update, with further frequent patches promised while remaining Terracrypt issues are investigated.

PixARK's Terracrypt update is moving to version 1.232 on September 3, following 45 minutes of server maintenance. The patch addresses several issues seen since Terracrypt's launch, and the team says frequent hotfixes will continue until the experience is polished.

• Fixed the creature-upload interface being covered by the inventory UI during server transfer in PixARK/Skypiea.
• Saddles no longer disappear when removed from creatures in the creature menu after summoning via quick-mount.
• The male Abyssal Earth Dragon's X-key skill (Seal) can no longer affect Boss enemies.
• The Evil Eye's Ctrl-key skill (Psychic Disturbance) can no longer affect Boss enemies.
• Corrected unreasonable default values in Single-Player-Difficulty Settings.
• The Underfolk Goblin Trading Center now refreshes once every hour instead of using the wrong timer.
• Fixed the star-rating display on the U-Variant Spinosaurus dossier, overlapping status text above Hyaenodon, missing Chinese localization for the Gas Jet Device and trading center UI, and the Reinforced Super-Alloy Pick icon.

• The Underfolk Goblin Trading Center now includes randomly refreshed level-45 sellable resources: Quartz, Gold Ingot, Silver Ingot, Iron Ore, and Coal.
• Iron Spring Boots (Underfolk faction) can now be sold at the trading center.
• Wild U-Variant Rock Golem faction behavior is now aligned with wild U-Variant Tyrannosaurus.
• Vampire Bat creature dossier description text has been optimized.

PixARK: Terracrypt is getting patch 1.231 during scheduled server maintenance on September 2, with downtime estimated at 45 minutes. The update targets several issues that remained after Terracrypt’s launch, and the team says frequent hotfixes will follow.

• Tamed-creature management now shows the correct creature count.
• “Drop All Items” while mounted no longer transfers items back into the player’s inventory.
• Map markers (triggered by pressing P) now work on PixARK and Skypiea maps.
• Effects from damaged armor no longer activate after respawning.
• Fixed font rendering for the Hyaenodon healing prompt and the “Creature Command Group” text (H).

• Fixed a random issue preventing creature interaction after deploying a Creature Cube.
• The Limestone Bunker boss gate no longer appears open to other players after it closes.
• Environmental effects now activate correctly in Limestone Cavern (Gas Exclusion Zone), Rot-Fungal Tundra, and Poison-Mist Cavern.
• The plant-growth status bar is no longer offset too far to the right.
• Abyss Wyrms can now mate on dedicated servers.
• “Creature Command Group” text no longer overlaps when pressing H.
• Added missing Chinese localization for Megabug inventory tooltips.
• The Gas-Jet Device jet-point counter now displays correctly.
• Fixed font rendering for the Vampire Bat skill tooltip.

• Added engram recipes for Dinosaur gps and Dinosaur gps Ammo, unlockable at Level 50.
• Abyss Wyrms, Vampire Bats, and U-Variant Cerberus in the Infernal Abyss are now immune to burn damage from boss abilities. The immunity is not available to other creatures for now.
• Floating-damage text color has been changed while bosses are protected by shields.
• The Mining Permit icon was redesigned.

PixARK 1.230 is rolling out on September 1 with a 45-minute server-side maintenance window, bringing crash fixes, AI corrections, and quality-of-life changes to PixARK, Skypiea, and Terracrypt. The team says frequent hotfixes will continue in the near future.

• The Weapon Modification Bench can now modify weapons.
• Treasure Dodo can be released from blocks.
• Admin-only buttons no longer appear on the Escape menu on PixARK Mainland and Skypiea; save-file backup buttons were added.
• Rockdrake Saddle engram no longer shows as unlockable on PixARK Mainland before the creature has spawned.
• Quetzal Saddle engram now displays correctly on PixARK Mainland.
• Poison Wyvern’s model no longer turns red.

• Fixed potential server crashes when placing lighting structures and when a quick-mounted creature dies.
• Fixed abnormal creature movement and broken combat behavior on slippery ice blocks in the mirrored frozen ruins near the Fenrir Ice Wolf boss, plus Fenrir itself stopping its attacks after moving too far from spawn.
• Omnidirectional Lamp and Standing Torch displayed light ranges now match the actual 15×15 m radius, corrected from 7×7 m and 14.5×14.5 m.
• Basic and Advanced Hand-Held Rotary Machine Guns now correctly state that they use standard Assault Rifle ammunition.
• Boss-ruin music no longer conflicts with boss-fight audio, and defeating a boss now reliably unlocks related engrams.
• Corrected U-Variant Ichthyosaurus scan data taming info, fixed crop light-exposure text overflow, and added missing Chinese localization for U-Variant Hellhound skill tooltips, the Lighting-Disc structure UI, and the Glow-Mushroom Seed item description.

• Giant Scarab can now produce Amber without requiring wandering mode; its jump animation was improved and a new sugar-content material on its back becomes more visible at higher sugar values.
• Basic and Advanced Hand-Held Rotary Machine Gun overheat burst-fire capacity increased from 60/120 shots to 120/240 shots.
• Forget-Me-Not Soup no longer removes engrams unlocked by defeating bosses.
• Evil-Eye Fear now triggers a 150-second immunity cooldown after afflicting a player or creature, preventing repeated fear effects.
• Fire Bat fire-breath particle effects were optimized.

Update 1.229 is being deployed to PixARK during today's (August 31) server maintenance, estimated at one hour. It targets a wave of issues that have appeared since Terracrypt launched, with the team apologizing and promising frequent updates in the near future.

• TEK Transporter can now be used on Skypiea.
• Fixed a level 30 engram display error that showed the Electric Drill requiring Adhesive.
• Invalid boss challenge options in Skypiea's Ancient Beast Portal are fixed.
• Hippocampus Saddle no longer requires Adhesive in crafting.
• Crafting-material requirement text display is optimized.

• Ruin Boss now spawns reliably.
• U-Variant Minotaur's right-click skill no longer damages player-built structures.
• Faucets can fill kettles with water.
• Chests dropped by the Broodmother Exotic Flower Boss can no longer be blocked by its nest model.
• Molten Crystal Armor Set explosion visual effects are restored.
• Exiled Wastes chests no longer incorrectly drop the Fission Wyvern Saddle.
• Fixed a server crash when renaming train stations.
• Elite Goblin King can now be hit by arrows.
• Fixed the untranslated Terracrypt map name on English server lists.

• Resource chests obtained by mining on Terracrypt now drop Amber.
• Forget-Me-Not Soup is added: unlock at level 39, craft in a Cooking Pot.
• Artifact Pedestals and Grinders are locked by default after being placed.
• Stone Water Pipe is renamed Stone Water Pipe (Straight / Elbow); press Q while placing to switch.
• Standing Torches now light planted crops. The plant-status HUD shows water-supply and lighting status, prompting players to use Standing Torches, Standing Spotlights, or Omni-Directional Lamps when light is insufficient. Seed-planting descriptions now clarify this too.
• All creatures in the Inferno Abyss are immune to the boss's fire burn damage, except the U-Variant Triple-Headed Hellhound (Frost-Permafrost Tundra).
• Fire Bat burn effects now use purple flames matching their projectile.
• Abyss Wyrm Silence debuff duration is reduced from 60 seconds to 20 seconds; wild Abyss Wyrm silence-skill cooldown is extended from 30 seconds to 60 seconds.
• Poison-pool effect in Venom Mire Cavern is optimized; over-long player names wrap correctly during player scanning.
• Glowbird eggs no longer require a radiation level to hatch.
• Evil Eye Codex skill text now reads "Harvest Fission Biocrystal" instead of "Harvest Fission Mica Crystal."

On August 29, PixARK announced a new client update following further investigation into recently reported issues. The patch targets controller-related crashes, female character model rendering errors, and a bug that made creature whistles unusable.

• Controller-induced crashes — Potential crashes while playing with a controller have been resolved, with improved stability for controller inputs.
• Dressing Table character model display — Fixed an error where some character models failed to render correctly when customizing characters via the Dressing Table.
• Female character model restoration — On servers where female characters appeared with male models, players can now visit the in-game Dressing Table and re-customize their character to restore the correct female model.
• Creature whistle — Fixed a bug preventing some players from using creature whistles.

The Adhesive item description has been revised to clarify where Amber can be obtained. It now reads:

Highly adhesive, used for bonding objects together. The required material, Amber, can be obtained by harvesting special Amber Trees in the Stalagmite Maze.

Explorers can travel to the Stalagmite Maze and harvest these Amber Trees to collect Amber for crafting Adhesive.

Players who've been unable to get into PixARK: Terracrypt have a fix on the way. The team has apologized for loading failures, error reports, and crashes to desktop seen during recent play, and says an upcoming client update will mitigate confirmed bugs behind both known issues below. Some problems are still under investigation.

• Terracrypt loading problems: Some players were hitting loading failures, pop-up errors, or crashes when launching the game or loading Terracrypt content, preventing them from entering gameplay. The update targets confirmed causes to reduce how often these occur.
• Taming errors in specific language versions: Players using Russian, Korean, Japanese, or Turkish settings could encounter errors or crashes during passive creature taming.

If these issues continue after the client update is installed, players should submit feedback through official channels. The team says it will keep monitoring Terracrypt stability and continue working toward a permanent fix.

PixARK is running two community contests tied to Terracrypt: a two-week underground base-building showcase and a two-week wiki editing drive. Winners in each contest receive a $50 Amazon gift card or equivalent digital prize.

Submit a PixARK Steam screenshot with “Pixark Base Contest” in the screenshot description. Three winners will be picked in these categories:

• Most modern underground base design
• Cozy/cute underground base design
• Best anime/comic/popular content recreation

Each winner gets a $50 Amazon gift card or equivalent digital prize.

Players who contribute Terracrypt-specific edits to the PixARK wiki between August 26, 2026 and September 9, 2026 are eligible. Edits must be made while logged in, and only genuine contributions count as entries. The wiki team helps select the winners.

The top three contributors each win a $50 Amazon gift card or equivalent digital prize. Winners will be selected after the event ends and contacted via the email associated with their Fandom account.

PixARK: Terracrypt players who reach the main quest "A Deadly Threat" may find themselves unable to turn it in: NPC Zora can fail to spawn at the objective location. The team has identified the issue and scheduled a server and client update for Aug 27–28, 2026, after which the quest should be completable normally.

The bug only blocks submission of "A Deadly Threat." It won't damage save data and won't block overall game progression. Explorers who haven't reached this quest yet can continue playing normally. Those already stuck should temporarily skip it: taming creatures, developing technology, building bases, and exploring the underground world are all unaffected. Once the fix is live, players can return and finish the quest as usual.

The update arrives during a one-hour maintenance window:

• PDT: Aug 27, 7:00–8:00 PM
• EDT: Aug 27, 10:00–11:00 PM
• UTC: Aug 28, 2:00–3:00 AM
• Beijing Time: Aug 28, 10:00–11:00 AM

Both server and client will be updated, making "A Deadly Threat" available to complete again.

PixARK: Terracrypt is now live on Steam, and the PixARK Free Weekend is underway. New players can download and explore the base game for free through August 31, while launch discounts run through September 7.

For the first time in PixARK, Terracrypt introduces a complete main storyline that guides explorers through the underground world. The expansion adds:

• 13 underground biomes
• 65 underground-exclusive creatures
• 11 bosses
• A new steam-and-gas technology tier for construction and combat

The release also includes a side-wall construction mode, improved lighting mechanics for crop cultivation, creature tracking through the creature-management interface, improvements to the imprinting interface, and extra character info beside health bars. Earlier announced features are in too: save-system updates, quick switching between frequently used mounts, and Revival Dolls and storage-container access.

The base game is 75% off at $4.99 (regularly $19.99) — the largest discount in PixARK history, beating the previous low of 57% off. Terracrypt is available for $8.99 at launch (10% off, regularly $9.99), and the PixARK + Terracrypt Bundle adds another 10% on top, bringing the combined price to about $12.58.

The PixARK × ARK: Survival Ascended bundle runs August 26–September 7, with both games 75% off and an extra 10% when bought together. An ongoing PixARK × Necesse bundle also offers 10% off the pair.

A new event challenge is on the way, with gaming gear, gift cards, and official merchandise as prizes. The full event announcement arrives tomorrow.

PixARK: Terracrypt, the largest content expansion ever released for PixARK, arrives on Steam on August 26 at 6:00 p.m. PDT / 9:00 p.m. EDT (August 27 at 1:00 a.m. UTC / 9:00 a.m. Beijing Time). The DLC is normally $9.99, and a 10% launch discount drops it to $8.99. You'll need the base game to play, but no prior experience is required.

The base game is 75% off, falling from $19.99 to about $4.99 — the largest discount in PixARK's history, surpassing the previous record of 57%. Bundling PixARK with Terracrypt adds another 10% off, bringing the combined launch price to roughly $12.58. If you don't own it, the base game is free to play from August 26 through August 31.

Terracrypt is PixARK's biggest expansion yet, with:

• Three underground layers
• 13 subterranean biomes
• 65 underground-exclusive creatures
• 11 bosses
• A complete guided main storyline — a first for PixARK
• New underground survival technologies

Based on internal testing, a solo run through the full storyline and survival progression is estimated to take more than 200 hours. The update also improves mounts, revival dolls, chest detection, and other features, making exploration, progression, and inventory management smoother.

Minimum specs are Windows 7/8.1/10 64-bit, Intel Core i5-2400 or AMD FX-8320, 4 GB RAM, NVIDIA GTX 660 2 GB or AMD Radeon HD 7870 2 GB, and DirectX 10. Keep at least 30 GB of free storage for the update. Once installed, choose the Terracrypt DLC map from the map-selection screen to start.

Terracrypt supports single-player and multiplayer using the same systems as PixARK. Official PvP servers won't be available during the initial launch period while the team focuses on server stability, anti-cheat, and balancing. Cross-server transfers are also temporarily unavailable, so existing characters, creatures, and resources can't be moved into Terracrypt yet; a separate announcement will cover when transfers reopen. More updates are planned after launch.

Found a bug? Report it through the Discussions section of the PixARK Steam Community Hub or the Official PixARK Discord, including steps, screenshots or video, and system specs where relevant.

PixARK players can now download save files from all 104 retired legacy official servers, but the download service stays open for only one month, until September 24, 2026 (Beijing Time, UTC+8). The saves are packaged into 47 archive files, all available from the PixARK Server Save Download Center.

The legacy official servers were retired on August 23–24, 2026 (7 p.m. PDT / 10 p.m. EDT on August 23; 2 a.m. UTC / 10 a.m. Beijing on August 24). The new-server launch support events — Treasure Dodos and Lucky Bag Beacons — end with the update scheduled for August 25–26 (11 p.m. PDT on August 25; 2 a.m. EDT / 6 a.m. UTC / 2 p.m. Beijing on August 26).

• August 3 Snapshot: Taken one day before the new servers opened on August 4, preserving the world as it appeared before the transition.
• August 24 Final Snapshot: Taken on the legacy servers' final day of operation, preserving their world state at shutdown. Because some players transferred items and dismantled structures before shutdown, some buildings may already be missing from this snapshot. Choose the August 3 snapshot for a more complete record of your original base.

At the download center, select a snapshot, find your server by name in the table, and download the matching archive. A single archive may contain saves for multiple servers hosted on the same physical machine, so verify the server name before downloading.

Before importing anything, back up your current local save data — these steps can overwrite an existing single-player save.

1. Find the right directory. PixARK Map (CubeWorld) saves use ...\CubeSingles\CubeWorld_Light; Skyward Map (Skypiea) saves use ...\CubeSingles\Skypiea_Light. A save placed in the wrong directory won't be recognized.
2. Extract and rename. Download and extract the correct archive, which contains two folders. If the folder you need ends with the Chinese suffix -副本 (meaning "copy"), remove the suffix and keep only the numeric ID — for example, 71310173-副本 → 71310173. Otherwise, the game may not recognize it.
3. Prepare the save directory. If you've never created a single-player character on that map, launch PixARK → Single Player → select the corresponding map → create a character → exit the game; the game automatically creates the map's save directory. If you've played that map before, the directory already exists.
4. Place the server save folder. Copy the numeric folder into CubeWorld_Light (or Skypiea_Light). Open it and check for a Local subfolder; if it doesn't exist, create one. Move the Map and Tribe folders into Local. If Local already contains Map and/or Tribe folders from a previous import, back them up before overwriting.
5. Register the map in MapSaves.ini. Add a line in this format: numeric-folder-name=map-name — for example, 71310173=ServerSaveTestMap. The left side is the imported folder's numeric name; the right side is the map name you'll see in game (English letters or numbers recommended). If MapSaves.ini doesn't exist, create MapSaves.txt, add the entry, then rename the file extension to .ini (enable File Explorer's file name extensions view if needed).
6. Launch the game. Open PixARK → Single Player → Normal or Creative Mode → select the map name you added → enter the world. Bases may not load immediately; approach the area once to trigger them. If you still don't see your base, teleport to your original server character's location and respawn there to load the base.

Press Tab or the backtick key (` ``) to open the command console.

• ForcePlayerToJoinTargetTribe 0 — join the tribe associated with the structure under your crosshair. Aim at a functional structure such as a door, window, or workbench to access all structures owned by that tribe.
• Cheat enablespectator — enter Spectator Mode and fly freely above the map.
• Stopspectating — exit Spectator Mode and allow your character to respawn.
• Cheat ghost — enable ghost/flying mode.
• Setcheatplayer true — display the XYZ coordinates of your current location.
• Cheat setplayerpos x y z — teleport to the specified coordinates.

PixARK's first major underground expansion, Terracrypt, goes live with a staged official server rollout — but PvP won't be part of the opening. The pre-download update begins August 25 at 11:00 PM PDT, and the Terracrypt DLC becomes purchasable on August 26 at 6:00 PM PDT, when players can start exploring the new underground world.

Official PvP servers will not be available during Terracrypt's launch period. The team says official server operations will initially focus on PvE and exploration so players can experience a complete underground journey, and it will evaluate adding official PvP servers later if community demand is strong. Some official servers have already undergone related configuration changes.

• Pre-download update: August 25, 11:00 PM PDT — pre-loads the Terracrypt client files.
• Terracrypt DLC available: August 26, 6:00 PM PDT — purchase and play.

New official servers go live in four waves across Asia, North America, Europe, and Australia, covering the PixARK Map, the Skyward Map, and the new Terracrypt DLC Map. All times are listed in PDT / EDT / UTC / Beijing time (UTC+8).

Wave 1 — Aug 26, 10:00 AM PDT / 1:00 PM EDT / 5:00 PM UTC / Aug 27, 1:00 AM Beijing

• PixARK Map — Asia-Pioneering-theland11–16 (Asia), NA-Pioneering-theland11–14 (North America), EU-Pioneering-theland11–14 (Europe), AU-Pioneering-theland01–02 (Australia)
• Skyward Map — Asia-Pioneering-skyward16–21, NA-Pioneering-skyward14–17, EU-Pioneering-skyward14–17, AU-Pioneering-skyward01–02

Wave 2 — Aug 26, 6:00 PM PDT / 9:00 PM EDT / Aug 27, 1:00 AM UTC / 9:00 AM Beijing

• Terracrypt DLC Map — Asia-Pioneering-terracrypt01–14, NA-Pioneering-terracrypt01–06, EU-Pioneering-terracrypt01–06, AU-Pioneering-terracrypt01–02

Wave 3 — Aug 26, 7:00 PM PDT / 10:00 PM EDT / Aug 27, 2:00 AM UTC / 10:00 AM Beijing

• PixARK Map — Asia-Pioneering-theland17–22, NA-Pioneering-theland15–16, EU-Pioneering-theland15–16
• Skyward Map — Asia-Pioneering-skyward22–27, NA-Pioneering-skyward18–19, EU-Pioneering-skyward18–19

Wave 4 — Aug 27, 1:00 AM PDT / 4:00 AM EDT / 8:00 AM UTC / 4:00 PM Beijing

• Terracrypt DLC Map — Asia-Pioneering-terracrypt15–28, NA-Pioneering-terracrypt07–10, EU-Pioneering-terracrypt07–10

Additional servers will be brought online over time based on server performance and player demand.

Each official server will operate independently, and cross-server transfers will not be available at launch. That includes transfers between the PixARK Map, Skyward Map, and Terracrypt DLC Map; between newly opened servers; and between new servers and the first batch of servers opened on August 4.

To enter an official server running the Terracrypt DLC Map, you must own the Terracrypt DLC. The exact timing for cross-server transfers will be announced once server operations stabilize.

Feature Preview #3 for PixARK: Terracrypt outlines two practical additions to the next update: a craftable Revival Doll for underground Ruins and Boss arenas, and crafting directly from nearby storage. PixARK: Terracrypt is now on the Steam wishlist.

Revival Dolls are crafted at a workbench and carried for emergencies. If you die inside an underground Ruin or Boss arena, a revival prompt appears; consume one doll to stand back up where you fell.

• Underground only: Ruins and Boss arenas in the underground world, not the overworld.
• Keep the doll in your hotbar, as recommended, so it won't be dropped on death.
• No cooldown between uses; another doll means another revive.
• Your inventory still drops at the death spot, so you'll have to recover it mid-fight.
• No invulnerability after reviving, so be ready to move.
• Revival may fail if the death spot is blocked by a structure, creature, or other obstruction.

The update adds a quality-of-life feature for everyone: crafting can now pull materials directly from nearby containers, eliminating trips between storage and workbenches.

• The search area is 11×11, centered on your character or the workbench in use.
• Materials from storage are consumed first, before inventory items.
• Ingredients are consumed directly from storage; leftovers stay in their original containers.

PixARK's "New Servers, New Beginnings" event starts August 11 at 2:00 AM UTC on the new official servers that opened August 4. It adds the Celestial Palace building set, the tameable Treasure Dodo, and Lucky Bag supply beacons, and runs through August 24 at 2:00 AM UTC.

• UTC: Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 2:00 AM – Monday, August 24, 2026, 2:00 AM
• PDT: Monday, August 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – Sunday, August 23, 2026, 7:00 PM
• EDT: Monday, August 10, 2026, 10:00 PM – Sunday, August 23, 2026, 10:00 PM
• China Standard Time: Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – Monday, August 24, 2026, 10:00 AM

Treasure Dodos appear in Novice Grassland and Grassland on the PixARK map, plus Dawn Island and Woodland on the Skyward map. Defeating one has a chance to drop a Fortune Chest, which can contain building plans from the exclusive Celestial Palace building set — sweeping golden roofs, grand red halls, and jade-accented interiors. The Treasure Dodo can also be tamed, becoming a companion for exploring the new world.

Supply Beacons take the form of festive Lucky Bags during the event. Opening one yields Electronics, Tek Energy Cubes, Iron Ingots, Steel Ingots, Gasoline, Polymer, and Alien Tech Pieces (including Alien Building Pieces and Alien Equipment Pieces). The amount of each resource depends on beacon color:

• White or Green: 50
• Blue or Red: 100
• Purple: 150
• Yellow: 200

The event also brings this year's summer events to a close. When it ends, all existing official servers except the newly opened ones will be taken offline at the same time. Complete any needed server transfer before then so your progress carries over to the new servers.

Developer Log #4 for the upcoming PixARK: Terracrypt map is here, and this time it introduces the inhabitants living beneath the surface. Published August 7, 2026, the entry, titled "The People of Terracrypt," follows earlier logs that covered the underground ecosystems and survival equipment, and it outlines the quests and conversations that will gradually reveal the history of this civilization—and the upheaval now sweeping through it.

Locals can pull explorers deeper into the story, point them toward rare resources, or share valuable technology blueprints, making the people of Terracrypt a central part of the journey.

The underground population is split between two very different settlements, each shaped by contrasting beliefs about technological progress, the future of their people, and the world beneath the surface. Those differences appear in how each group dresses, behaves, speaks, and responds to the changes threatening their home.

A key figure is an elder carrying a ceremonial staff. He leads the more traditional settlement and plays a central role in the main story, offering guidance and support early in the adventure.

Not everyone down there is welcoming. Some inhabitants have surrendered to madness and obsession, becoming a threat to the fragile peace of the underground. The environment will not be the only enemy, and the true nature of the danger may be more complicated than it first appears.

Players can add PixARK: Terracrypt to their Steam wishlist to be among the first to know when it launches.

PixARK is consolidating its official server fleet this August. On August 4, 2026, 14 new PVE official servers open and server transfers become available for all players on current official PvE and PvP servers. The old official servers — everything outside the new list — will be taken offline on August 24, 2026, so anyone who wants to carry characters and progress across needs to transfer before then.

The move is designed to deliver smoother, more stable official servers and a livelier community while preparing the foundation for the upcoming Terracrypt update. PixARK’s persistent worlds keep every block and structure, which is why the official network needs this reorganization.

Transfers open at:

• UTC: Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 2:00 AM
• PDT: Monday, August 3, 2026, at 7:00 PM
• EDT: Monday, August 3, 2026, at 10:00 PM
• China Standard Time: Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM

The new servers are all PVE:

PixARK map

• Asia: Asia-Pioneering-theland9, Asia-Pioneering-theland10
• Europe: EU-Pioneering-theland9, EU-Pioneering-theland10
• North America: NA-Pioneering-theland9, NA-Pioneering-theland10

Skyward map

• Asia: Asia-Pioneering-skyward12, Asia-Pioneering-skyward13, Asia-Pioneering-skyward14, Asia-Pioneering-skyward15
• Europe: EU-Pioneering-skyward12, EU-Pioneering-skyward13
• North America: NA-Pioneering-skyward12, NA-Pioneering-skyward13

Additional servers will be brought online gradually after Terracrypt launches.

The team advises completing transfers well before the deadline rather than waiting for the final days.

The first new-server events are planned for Tuesday, August 11, 2026, featuring the exclusive Celestial Palace building skin and a selection of resource rewards. More events, rewards, and surprises will be announced later.

Old official servers shut down at:

• UTC: Monday, August 24, 2026, at 2:00 AM
• PDT: Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 7:00 PM
• EDT: Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 10:00 PM
• China Standard Time: Monday, August 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM

Save files from the closed servers will be available for download from Tuesday, August 25, 2026, for use in local single-player or private-hosted servers. A separate guide covering the transfer process, applicable rules, and instructions will be published in a future announcement.