Additional Seeds
Farming in ARK: Survival Ascended is about more than just berries and Narcoberries. If you have ever stared at a stack of rare resources and wished you could grow them instead of grinding for hours, the Additional Seeds mod is your answer. This comprehensive add-on transforms the agricultural side of the game, introducing a full ecosystem of plantable seeds that yield everything from Wyvern Milk to Element Ore. It is not just a quality-of-life improvement; it is a complete overhaul of how you gather some of the most precious materials on the island.
What Does Additional Seeds Add to the Game?
This mod is built around a simple but powerful concept: if it is a resource, you should be able to farm it. The mod introduces five distinct categories of seeds, each with its own dedicated crafting station and growth requirements. Whether you are a solo player looking to reduce grind or a tribe leader stockpiling for a boss fight, these seeds offer a sustainable path to resource abundance.
Mushroom and Plant Seeds
The first two categories focus on organic materials. Mushroom Seeds are crafted in the new Mushroom Seed Extractor and cover a wide range of fungal types, including Rare Mushroom, Aggeravic, Aquatic, Ascerbic, Auric, and Fungal Tree Seeds. Plant Seeds, on the other hand, come from the Plant Thresher. This machine produces Rare Flower, Cactus, Silk Flower, Sap Tree, and even Corrupted Wood Seeds. For players building in the desert or the corrupted zones, these seeds are a godsend.
Fruit and Mineral Seeds
Food sustainability gets a boost with Fruit Seeds, which are crafted in a standard Cooking Pot or Industrial Cooker. These yield Red and Yellow Dragon Fruit, providing a solid food source. The real game-changer, however, is the Mineral Seeds category. Using the Mineral Forge, you can create seeds for Crystal, Obsidian, Organic Polymer, Silica Pearls, Black Pearls, Sand, Raw Salt, Sulfur, all Gem types, Element Ore, Silicate, Condensed Gas, and Corrupted Nodules. Imagine growing Element Ore in a plot instead of raiding a cave.
Creature Seeds and Veins
The most unique addition is the Creature Seed Cooker. This station allows you to craft seeds that produce valuable animal byproducts. For example, an Ammonite Creature Seed produces Ammonite Bile, a Wyvern Creature Seed produces Wyvern Milk, and a Human Creature Seed produces Blood Packs. Other options include Angler Gel, Bio Toxin, Golden Eggs, Leech Blood, Nameless Venom, and Woolly Rhino Horns. The mod also adds Water, Oil, and Gas Veins, which function as placeable resource nodes for your base.
New Structures and Fertilizer System
To support this agricultural revolution, Additional Seeds introduces a suite of new structures. You will need the Seed Bank for storage, the Growing Chamber for indoor farming, and the Industrial Refrigerator for preserving your harvest. The mod also adds a Fertilizer Mixer and Fertilizer Storage to manage your nutrient supply. Crucially, it introduces a new tier of fertilizers: Craftable, Condensed, and Element Fertilizers, along with their Bloody and Condensed Element variants. These are required to grow the high-tier Mineral and Creature seeds, adding a new layer of resource management.
How to Install Additional Seeds for ARK: Survival Ascended
Installing this mod is straightforward. To get started, you need to know how to install it correctly to ensure compatibility with your server. The mod is designed to work with the current version of ARK: Survival Ascended, and it is generally compatible with other QoL and building mods. However, always check the mod page for the latest version notes to avoid conflicts with major game updates.
For the easiest experience, you can download Additional Seeds directly through the mod manager in the game client. If you are running a dedicated server, you will need to add the mod ID to your server's mod list and restart the server. Once loaded, the new engrams will appear in your crafting menu.
Foxygame.net Launcher Convenience
If you prefer a more streamlined approach, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install for Additional Seeds, handling all the version compatibility checks automatically so you can skip the manual configuration. This launcher also provides auto-updates for the mod, ensuring you always have the latest fixes and content without needing to track changes manually.
Tips for Using the New Seeds
- Start Small: Begin with Mushroom and Plant seeds to learn the growth mechanics before investing in the expensive Mineral Forge.
- Fertilizer is Key: High-tier seeds require Condensed or Element Fertilizer. Stockpile resources to keep your plots fed.
- Plan Your Layout: The new structures take up space. Design a dedicated greenhouse or warehouse area for your farming operations.
- Secure Your Veins: Water, Oil, and Gas Veins are valuable. Protect them with walls and turrets to prevent theft.
Final Thoughts on Additional Seeds
Additional Seeds is a must-have mod for any serious ARK: Survival Ascended player. It eliminates the tedium of hunting for rare resources and replaces it with a rewarding, strategic farming loop. The depth of the crafting system, from the basic Plant Thresher to the complex Creature Seed Cooker, ensures there is always a new goal to work towards. Whether you are a solo survivor or part of a massive tribe, this mod offers a significant upgrade to your resource production capabilities. Download it today and start growing your empire, one seed at a time.