Dingle Fusions
If you followed the chaotic, hilarious, and brutally competitive Dingle Cup Season 5, you know the names Raasclark and Veno. These two survivors didn't just tame creatures; they created monsters. Now, with the Dingle Fusions add-on for ARK: Survival Ascended, you can bring those legendary fusion dinos into your own single-player world or private server. This mod is a love letter to that season, preserving the exact creature designs that made those final battles unforgettable.
This isn't a simple reskin pack. The fusions are distinct creatures with their own stats and visual identity, built specifically for the Unreal Engine 5 framework of ARK: Survival Ascended. Whether you want to recreate the epic showdowns or just want a powerhouse mount for your base defense, this mod delivers the goods straight from the source material.
What Exactly Is in the Dingle Fusions Mod?
The core of this mod is straightforward: it adds the two specific fusion dinos that Raasclark and Veno used during the climactic moments of Dingle Cup Season 5. These aren't your standard tames. They represent a peak of selective breeding and mutation, and the mod aims to replicate that power ceiling.
- Raasclark's Fusion: A unique combination that showcases the aggressive traits and raw damage potential favored by Raasclark's playstyle.
- Veno's Fusion: A different blend of species, focused on survivability and utility, reflecting Veno's strategic approach in the cup.
- Visual Fidelity: The models and textures are designed to match the look from the competition, giving you that authentic Dingle Cup feel.
It's important to note that this is an early release build. The mod currently supports the most recent stable versions of ARK: Survival Ascended, but always check the mod page for the latest compatibility updates before you download Dingle Fusions. As with any community mod, the developer is actively working on patches to ensure it works seamlessly with the game's frequent updates.
How to Install and Spawn Your Fusions
Getting these beasts into your game is a simple process, but there are a couple of crucial steps to avoid frustration. First, you need to locate the mod on the CurseForge or mod.io platform. Once you find it, hit the subscribe or install button to add it to your mod list. If you are using a dedicated server, you will need to add the mod ID to your server's mod list and restart it.
For those who prefer a streamlined setup, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install feature for Dingle Fusions, automatically handling the mod folder placement and configuration so you can skip the manual file dragging. It also keeps the add-on catalog updated, so you always have the latest version of Dingle Fusions for ARK: Survival Ascended without hunting for patch notes.
Spawning the Dinos
Here is the catch: the mod description explicitly states that spawn commands will be added soon. This means you cannot currently use the admincheat summon or spawnDino commands to get these creatures directly. The developer is working on the correct blueprint paths to make spawning possible in a future update.
So, how do you get them right now? You have to rely on the gestation mechanic. The mod is currently set up so that only the gestation (pregnancy) versions of the fusions work. This means you need to find a way to get a female of the base species pregnant with the fusion offspring. This is a temporary limitation, but it is the only reliable way to obtain them at the moment.
Important Breeding Warning
Do not attempt to breed the fusion dinos with each other or with normal dinos. The mod is not ready for that. If you breed them, the game will likely crash, or the offspring will be invalid. The developer has clearly stated, "Don't breed them as only the gestation ones will work atm." Stick to the gestation route, and you will be fine.
Mod Compatibility and Server Settings
Since Dingle Fusions for ARK: Survival Ascended is a content add-on, it is generally compatible with other mods that do not alter the same base creature classes. However, if you run a stack mod or a mod that changes breeding mechanics, you might experience conflicts. It is always best practice to load this mod high in your load order, right after the core game modifications but before overhaul mods.
If you are running a server, ensure that "Allow Anyone to Spawn" is not required, but do check your server's mod whitelist. The foxygame.net launcher's version compatibility checker is handy here, as it flags when Dingle Fusions needs an update to match the latest ASA patch, preventing those annoying "mod mismatch" errors when you try to join a server.
Final Thoughts on This Fusion Pack
Dingle Fusions is a niche but exciting add-on for fans of the competitive scene. It brings a piece of Dingle Cup history into your own world, letting you command the exact creatures that defined the season 5 finals. While the lack of spawn commands and the breeding restrictions are limiting, the gestation method works, and the creatures themselves are worth the effort.
As the mod matures, we can expect proper spawn commands and more stable breeding. For now, if you want to relive the glory of Raasclark and Veno's creations, download Dingle Fusions and start your gestation project. Just remember to keep them separated in the pens.