ARK: Survival Evolved Adds Giganotosaurus

As if the name didn't give it away, the newest addition to ARK: Survival Evolved is a biggy.

As well as the Giganotosaurus seen above (and in the image below), the team have added in swords and a selection of shields, to make for some interesting melee combat. But you came here to learn about the dinosaur, didn't you?

While greater in size than most large predators, the Giganotosaurus is sometimes less dangerous when encountered in the wild, due to its sluggish speed. Even still, getting trapped or chased down by a Giganotosaurus often means certain death for nearly any creature.

Taming a Giganotosaurus is a dangerous prospect. Its rage reaction, even when tamed, can sometimes cause it to briefly turn on members of its own tribe. Indeed, it may even throw off its rider if it has been sufficiently angered! And yet, the sheer size and immense power that the Giganotosaurus possesses means that some factions endeavor to tame it as a fear-inducing “capital” beast of war — even at great risk!

ARK: Survival Evolved is due to leave Early Access at the same time it arrives on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 - June 2016.