ARK: Survival Ascended Server
Tame dinosaurs and conquer the ARK in this stunning UE5 remake on your own dedicated server.
ARK: Survival Ascended requires significant resources (16GB+ RAM). It is available exclusively on our Gold tier plan.
Server Plans
Features
- Unreal Engine 5 - Stunning graphics and improved performance
- All Maps - The Island, Scorched Earth, The Center, Aberration, Extinction
- 70 Players - Support large tribes and alliances
- Mod Support - CurseForge mod integration
- RCON Admin - Full remote administration
- Auto-Save - Regular world saves
Quick Start
- Create Account - Sign up at reactor-servers.com
- Choose Gold Plan - ARK:SA requires Gold tier resources
- Select Map - Choose your starting map
- Configure - Set server name, password, and player limit
- Launch - Server starts after initial download (~30GB)
- Join - Connect via Steam server browser
Server Settings
Maps
| Map | Description |
|---|---|
| The Island | Classic ARK experience with diverse biomes |
| Scorched Earth | Desert survival with unique creatures |
| The Center | Massive map with floating islands |
| Aberration | Underground with bioluminescent creatures |
| Extinction | Post-apocalyptic Earth with Titans |
Differences from ARK: Survival Evolved
| Feature | ARK:SA | ARK:SE |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 | Unreal Engine 4 |
| Graphics | Next-gen | Legacy |
| Mods | CurseForge | Steam Workshop |
| Save Compatibility | No cross-compatibility | N/A |
| Performance | Improved | Legacy |
Backups
- Auto-Save - Regular interval saves
- Daily Backups - Full world backup at 2 AM UTC
- Download Saves - Export save data via SFTP
- Restore Backups - Revert to any backup
- 7-Day Retention - One week of backups kept
FAQ
Why is ARK:SA only available on Gold tier?
ARK: Survival Ascended is built on Unreal Engine 5 and requires a minimum of 16GB RAM for stable operation. Our Gold tier provides the necessary resources (8 CPU cores, 16GB RAM, 50GB storage) for a smooth experience.
How do I install mods?
Add CurseForge mod IDs to your server settings. Mods are automatically downloaded and installed on the next server restart.
Can I transfer my ARK: Survival Evolved saves?
No, ARK:SA uses a different save format and is a separate game. Saves from ARK: Survival Evolved are not compatible.
How long does the first startup take?
The first startup downloads approximately 30GB of server files via SteamCMD. This can take 10-20 minutes depending on network speed. Subsequent startups are much faster.
How do I use admin commands?
- Set an Admin Password in your server settings
- In-game, press Tab to open console
- Type
enablecheats YourAdminPassword - Use commands like
fly,ghost,giveitem, etc.
Can I cluster multiple maps?
Server clustering requires multiple server instances. Contact support for multi-server setups.