ARK: Dragontopia’s Next Dragon Is Silvanor, a Patient Forest Dragon Arriving 10 December

Silvanor is the next creature coming to ARK: Dragontopia, arriving on 10 December 2026. Studio Wildcard revealed it in Community Crunch 532 on 14 November: a dragon with sweeping green wings, moss-covered scales and wildflowers growing across its body, which looks like "a piece of the forest itself has come to life". Unusually for ARK, it's patient rather than aggressive, but Wildcard warns that peaceful doesn't mean defenceless.

Silvanor at a glance

What is Silvanor in ARK?

A forest dragon for the Dragontopia expansion. Wildcard says that where some of its kin "are keen to strike, Silvanor seems to possess a remarkable sense of patience": players who cross its path may be met with "a watchful gaze rather than an immediate attack", as if it's giving you a chance to reconsider. But "there's a difference between being peaceful and being defenseless", and anyone who mistakes one for the other may find themselves in "a rather… prickly situation". Wildcard hasn't shared its abilities, taming method or stats yet.

When does Silvanor come out?

10 December 2026, according to Studio Wildcard. No launch time has been given.

What is ARK: Dragontopia?

A premium expansion pass for ARK: Survival Ascended, released as a shadow drop in July and adding new content in stages, with dragons at its heart. It costs £26.75 / $29.99 / €29.99 on Steam and needs ARK: Survival Ascended.

What is the ARK Extra Life TLC vote?

Studio Wildcard's Extra Life charity drive has raised more than $160,000 for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals this year (over $1.2 million across twelve years). Every $40,000 raised unlocks a TLC (a visual and gameplay rework) for a classic creature chosen by community vote, and the Brontosaurus is the first winner. Wildcard has added a bonus fifth TLC, with donations deciding which creature gets it. Donations to Team Wildcard go to UF Health Shands Children's Hospital.

What else is new in ARK?

The same Crunch spotlights cross-platform mods from the in-game mod browser, including a Flying Carpet, Fantasy Era Atlantis, an Alien Creature Pack and guitar decor.

Is there a Silvanor trailer?

Wildcard's first look is in the Community Crunch post, and official ARK trailers play on the Steam pages above.

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