Oasisaur Tweaks
The Oasisaur is one of the most visually striking and mechanically unique creatures in ARK: Survival Ascended. However, its vanilla behavior often leaves players frustrated: random landings, a painfully long revive timer, and an inability to consume berries without manual intervention. Enter Oasisaur Tweaks, a community-driven quality-of-life modification designed to smooth out these rough edges while preserving the creature's core identity. This mod is a must-have for any survivor who relies on the Oasisaur for mobile hydration, healing, and base support.
Why Choose Oasisaur Tweaks for ARK: Survival Ascended?
The mod directly addresses the most common complaints about the Oasisaur without overhauling its fundamental role. Unlike other mods that remap creature stats or force you to re-tame your existing dinos, Oasisaur Tweaks works seamlessly on Oasisaurs you already own. The developer specifically designed it to be non-destructive: your tamed Oasisaurs are not remapped, meaning you can remove the mod later without losing them. This is a rare and welcome feature in the modding community.
Key Features That Change Your Gameplay
- No More Random Landings: The Oasisaur will no longer decide to land in the middle of a dangerous swamp or on a cliff edge. This single change eliminates countless headaches and prevents unwanted aggro from ground predators.
- Berry Consumption (with a caveat): The mod enables the Oasisaur to eat berries, which is essential for its passive healing and buff mechanics. Currently, berries must be force-fed via the inventory menu, but the developer is actively working on a direct-eat fix. This is still a massive improvement over vanilla, where berries were entirely off the menu.
- Gaia's Pool Water Regeneration: When your Oasisaur is buffed by its Gaia's Pool ability, you now regenerate water over time. This makes long expeditions far more sustainable and reduces the need to carry canteens everywhere.
- Configurable Revive Timer: The vanilla revive timer for a fallen Oasisaur is a punishing 86,400 seconds (a full day). Oasisaur Tweaks defaults this to a much more reasonable 3,600 seconds (one hour), and you can adjust it further. Simply add
[OasisaurTweaks] ReincarnateCooldown=to your game settings to set a custom value.
Compatibility and Supported Versions
This mod is built specifically for the current generation of ARK: Survival Ascended and supports the latest stable game versions. It is lightweight and does not conflict with most popular mods, including stack mods, QoL+ suites, or creature reskins. Because it avoids remapping the Oasisaur, it also plays nicely with mods that alter creature stats or add new engrams. Always check the mod page for the latest compatibility notes after major game updates, as the developer is quick to patch for new releases.
For those who prefer a streamlined setup, the foxygame.net launcher includes Oasisaur Tweaks in its curated add-on catalog, allowing you to browse and deploy the mod with a single click without juggling external download sites. This is particularly handy when you want to verify that the mod's version matches your current game build before you launch.
How to Install Oasisaur Tweaks
Installing this mod is straightforward, but the method depends on your platform. For Steam players, navigate to the Steam Workshop for ARK: Survival Ascended, search for "Oasisaur Tweaks," and click subscribe. The game will automatically download and install it on your next launch. For those using a launcher like foxygame.net, the process is even simpler: the launcher handles version checks and auto-updates for Oasisaur Tweaks, so you never have to worry about a broken mod after a patch. If you prefer manual installation, download the mod files from a trusted community source and place them in your Mods folder, then enable it in the in-game mod list.
Configuration Tips for the Revive Timer
To customize the revive cooldown, open your GameUserSettings.ini file and add the following under the [OasisaurTweaks] section:
ReincarnateCooldown=7200
This sets the timer to two hours. You can use any value in seconds. Remember to save the file and restart your game for changes to take effect. The default of 3,600 seconds is already a huge quality-of-life improvement over vanilla, but the flexibility is there for hardcore players who want a longer penalty.
What's Next for Oasisaur Tweaks?
The developer has a clear roadmap for future updates. Planned features include faster resource generation from the Oasisaur's passive abilities and, intriguingly, the potential to place turrets on its back. This could turn the Oasisaur into a mobile fortress, which would be a game-changer for PvP and base defense strategies. While these features are not yet available, the mod is already stable and worth installing today.
If you encounter bugs or have suggestions, the developer actively maintains a Discord server for community feedback and commissions. You can also support their work through Ko-Fi, which helps fund continued development and testing.
Final Thoughts on Oasisaur Tweaks
In a sea of ARK mods that promise the world but deliver little, Oasisaur Tweaks stands out for its focused, practical improvements. It respects your time and your tames, offering meaningful changes without breaking the game's balance. Whether you are a solo survivor or leading a tribe, this mod will make your Oasisaur a more reliable companion. The configurable revive timer alone is worth the download, and the berry-eating feature, once fully fixed, will cement this as an essential addition to your mod list. For anyone who has ever cursed a random Oasisaur landing, the fix is finally here.