The trailer in question showcased Mickey and Minnie as in-game cosmetics, unveiling the new mod-driven Custom Cosmetics system, which enables users to dynamically apply player-generated costumes to characters and dinosaurs, as well as skins to armors, weapons, and all structures within the game.
Additionally, the pair assisted Wildcard in introducing the updated ARK Dev Kit, a customized version of the Unreal Engine 5 Editor, which now allows for Total Conversions thanks to a powerful and flexible new framework that empowers creators to build entirely new games from scratch within ARK. Leveraging the upgraded toolset, the team has set up a black-and-white side-scroller, dubbed Super Steamboat Willie, to show how players can set up custom maps, game modes, and experiences with the novel framework.