Primitive Plus
Primitive Plus is a recreation of the classic Primitive Plus experience from Ark ASE, bringing back the unique survival gameplay, resources, weapons, crafting stations, and structures from the original mod — fully reworked for modern gameplay.
This mod introduces a complete Primitive Plus progression system with custom resources, advanced crafting mechanics, new combat options, and optional quality-of-life features for server owners.
Key Features
Brick Structure Tier
A complete Brick Structure Tier has been added.
Functions similarly to Metal Tier structures in terms of durability
Dino Gates and Behemoth Gates take low explosive metal-tier damage
Gateframes are resistant to normal metal damage
Primitive Plus Crafting Stations
All major Primitive Plus workbenches and crafting stations are included:
Advanced Workbench
Construction Table
Handmill
Alchemy Table
Grindstone
Lumber Station
Tanning Rack (powered by Salt + Hide)
Industrial Cooker (powered by Coal)
Industrial Forge (powered by Coal)
Industrial Grill (powered by Coal)
Smokehouse (powered by Sparkpowder)
Pontoon System
A new Pontoon foundation system allows structures to be built directly on water surfaces.
Functions as a foundation
Can only be placed in water
Uses Wood Tier durability values
Primitive Plus Storage
New storage options have been added:
Modern Shelf
Steel Safe
Steel Vault
Both feature unique durability and explosive resistance behavior.
Primitive Plus Resources
All classic Primitive Plus resources are fully implemented and farmable just like in the original mod.
Included resources:
Bee Wax
Limestone
Claystone
Carbon
Coal
Lumber
Glass
Steel Ingots
Leather
Fresh Cement
Bricks
Salt
Harvesting Integration
Primitive Plus resources are integrated directly into vanilla harvesting:
Metal → Limestone, Carbon
Stone → Claystone
Obsidian → Coal
Primitive Plus Beehives → Wax
Beehives can also be converted into Primitive Plus versions that produce both Honey and Wax.
Weapons & Combat
Several Primitive Plus weapons have been reintroduced and rebalanced:
Weapons
Battle Axe
Viking Axe
Recurve Bow
Musket
Steel-Barrel Shotgun
Ammo Types
Obsidian Arrows
Flame Arrows
Tranq Arrows
The Recurve Bow now offers unique ammo compatibility and high-end combat potential.
Armor & Equipment
Added Primitive Plus armor sets:
Hazard Suit
Ghillie Suit
Additional items:
Canteen
Obsidian Axe with increased gathering efficiency
Sticky Bomb System
A fully redesigned sticky explosive system has been implemented.
Features:
Based on remodded C4 mechanics
Cannot be remotely detonated
Must be triggered by weapon impact
Placement cooldown added
New visual models
Optional Server Content (QOL)
The following systems are optional and can be enabled by server hosts:
Coal Generator
Burns Coal for electricity
Small electrical radius
Increased fuel consumption
High crafting cost
Primitive Cryofridge
Primitive-themed Cryofridge
Increased crafting requirements
Lower durability
Craftable in the Advanced Workbench
Cryopods
Cryopods remain unchanged and are only craftable at:
Supply Drops
Obelisks
Primitive Dedicated Storage
All boss fights across maps now reward Primitive Dedicated Storage variants.
Features:
Accept Primitive Plus resources
Reduced storage capacity
Increased crafting costs
Reskinned appearance
Metal-tier damage behavior
Primitive Plus (BETA) aims to recreate the nostalgic Primitive survival experience while expanding it with new mechanics, balance improvements, and server-friendly customization.