Ark: Survival Ascended has finally seen the crossover many have been waiting for since its initial launch with Survival Evolved: Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers.
The premium mod, released by CurseForge, was made in partnership with Hasbro. It turns many of the dinosaurs in-game into the iconic Zords of the original Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers. Since it is a premium mod, the mod will cost players $9.99, but thanks to CurseForge's support for cross-platform modding, it is available on both PC and Xbox.
??Get ready to GoGo wild with the new ARK x Power Rangers Premium Cosmetic Pack!??A whole squad of Mighty cosmetics roar into action later today, so grab your Power Morpher and prepare to suit-up!https://t.co/M7ptORbwZG
— ARK: Survival Ascended (@survivetheark) June 17, 2024
A trailer was released today to celebrate the collaboration, showcasing Ark survivors transforming into the iconic Rangers of the 90s. Together with their Zords, the mod puts the Teenagers with Attitude right into the middle of the Island, taking on all of the dangers that come with surviving the Ark.
Unfortunately for Tommy fans like myself, it's only the five original Rangers and their Zords present in the new mod, but that doesn't mean a Dragonzord or White Tigerzord couldn't be coming at some point if this partnership continues. And who knows, giving the sci-fi angle of Ark: Survival Ascended, we could see other Power Rangers franchises take the helm on other maps in the future if this partnership proves fruitful.
Either way, as someone who grew up at the perfect age for Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers, I'm going to watch this trailer again while I wait for the mod to download. It even has the best version of the theme song, stirring up all the nostalgia in my brain.
