- AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
2 Dedicated Threads @ 5.7GHz - DDR5 RAM
4GB (Guaranteed) - NVMe SSD
35GB Storage - Game Slots
Set the game slots yourself - DDOS PROTECTION
Included
- AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
2 Dedicated Threads @ 5.7GHz - DDR5 RAM
6GB (Guaranteed) - NVMe SSD
40GB Storage - Game Slots
Set the game slots yourself - DDOS PROTECTION
Included
- AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
3 Dedicated Threads @ 5.7GHz - DDR5 RAM
8GB (Guaranteed) - NVMe SSD
60GB Storage - Game Slots
Set the game slots yourself - DDOS PROTECTION
Included
- AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
4 Dedicated Threads @ 5.7GHz - DDR5 RAM
12GB (Guaranteed) - NVMe SSD
80GB Storage - Game Slots
Unlimited player slots - DDOS PROTECTION
Included
- AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
6 Dedicated Threads @ 5.7GHz - DDR5 RAM
16GB (Guaranteed) - NVMe SSD
120GB Storage - Game Slots
Unlimited player slots - DDOS PROTECTION
Included
- AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
8 Dedicated Threads @ 5.7GHz - DDR5 RAM
24GB (Guaranteed) - NVMe SSD
160GB Storage - Game Slots
Unlimited player slots - DDOS PROTECTION
Included
ARK: Survival Ascended Game Panel Sneak Peek
Our ARK: Survival Ascended game panel is based on pterodactyl and will come with power packed features.
Easy ARK: Survival Ascended Server Configuration
Our dedicated game panel is easy to use. With full control of your server and game files.
Automated Cloud Backups
You can configure cloud backups straight from the panel and download the backups anytime you want. Now data loss will be a thing of the past.
Custom Panel
MYSQL databases, invite users, create schedules, Mod Manager and much more
Get the Best Performance for Your ARK: Survival Ascended Server Hosting
Experience the hosting your project deserves with our cutting-edge, high-frequency hardware, meticulously optimized for ARK: Survival Ascended's UE5 engine. We guarantee unparalleled performance through our strict no-overload, no-oversell policy. Our unique transparency protocol puts you in control, providing real-time access to core server metrics.
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Game Switcher
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Powerful Hardware
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Sub-Users and complete control
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DDoS Protection
Flexibility: XGamingServer provides a game switching feature, allowing you to switch between different games hosted on the same server. This means you can easily switch from ARK: Survival Ascended to another supported game without needing a separate server.
Cost-Effective: This feature maximizes the use of your server resources and offers cost savings by eliminating the need to purchase multiple servers for different games.
Seamless Transition: The process of switching games is designed to be seamless and straightforward, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption to your gaming community.
Experience unrivaled performance with our state-of-the-art, high-frequency hardware specifically optimized for ARK: Survival Ascended's Unreal Engine 5. Our infrastructure is engineered to prevent overloads and overselling, delivering consistent and dependable performance.
We offer dedicated physical resources exclusively for your use, not just a shared pool of servers with slot restrictions. This guarantees your server remains unencumbered. With complete access to core server metrics, you can track performance as it happens. Hardware Specifications: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X @ 5.7GHz / 128GB DDR5 RAM / 1TB NVMe SSDs / Network Capacity: Premium 1Gbps
Empower your team and streamline server administration with our comprehensive management tools. Invite trusted individuals - friends, developers, and staff members - to access your server console, allowing them to restart the server and configure files as needed.
Experience unparalleled convenience with our built-in file management system, eliminating the need for time-consuming SFTP programs. Add, delete, and edit files directly on your server through our intuitive interface. Whether you're tweaking server settings, updating rules, or managing save files, you can make real-time changes from one centralized dashboard.
To combat the frequent DDoS attacks targeting the online gaming and eSport sectors, hosting platforms need robust protection for server IP addresses. These attacks, often exploiting UDP protocols, can severely disrupt gaming services.
Our service offers always-on, high-speed protection tailored to gaming applications, distinguishing legitimate players from attackers. Utilizing advanced traffic analysis and specialized hardware, our solution ensures game quality by filtering both incoming and outgoing traffic, effectively mitigating threats at both the network and application layers.
Our datacenters are located in 5 regions
Global coverage our game servers are located in East and West Coast North America, Europe, Singapore and Australia and expanding to more datacenters soon
6 Global Datacenters
This ensures you always receive the best ping for a smooth, and efficient gaming experience.
- East Coast USA-NYC/Miami/Montreal
- West Coast USA-Los Angeles
- Europe-Germany
- Oceania-Australia/New Zealand
- Singapore
How do I set up an ARK: Survival Ascended dedicated server?
We will show you how XGamingServer makes it easier for you to set up an ARK: Survival Ascended server without the many configurations and technical knowhow
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Installation with our Game Panel
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Installation on a VPS
Step 1: Enter your details — Select your plan size and region
Step 2: Purchase a server
Step 3: Launch your Server and enjoy
Hosting an ARK: Survival Ascended Server on a VPS
ARK: Survival Ascended runs on Unreal Engine 5, making it one of the most resource-intensive dedicated servers available. You'll need a Windows VPS (ASA dedicated server currently requires Windows) with at least 16GB RAM, a fast multi-core CPU, and NVMe SSD storage. The server files alone are ~15GB.
Step 1: Connect to Your Windows VPS
Connect via Remote Desktop (RDP) to your Windows VPS.
mstsc /v:your_vps_ipStep 2: Install SteamCMD
Download SteamCMD for Windows from Valve's CDN and extract it:
mkdir C:\SteamCMD
cd C:\SteamCMD
# Download steamcmd.zip from https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/client/installer/steamcmd.zip
# Extract to C:\SteamCMDStep 3: Install the ARK: Survival Ascended Dedicated Server
cd C:\SteamCMD
steamcmd.exe +force_install_dir C:\ARK_SA_Server +login anonymous +app_update 2430930 validate +quitStep 4: Configure Firewall
Open Windows Firewall and allow the following ports:
# UDP 7777 - Game traffic
# UDP 7778 - Raw UDP socket
# TCP/UDP 27015 - Steam query port
# TCP 27020 - RCON (optional, for remote admin)
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="ARK SA Game" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=7777-7778
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="ARK SA Steam" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=27015
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="ARK SA RCON" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=27020Step 5: Configure Server Settings
After first launch, edit GameUserSettings.ini located in:
C:\ARK_SA_Server\ShooterGame\Saved\Config\WindowsServer\GameUserSettings.iniKey settings:
[ServerSettings]
ServerPassword=YourPassword
ServerAdminPassword=YourAdminPassword
MaxPlayers=70
DifficultyOffset=1.0
TamingSpeedMultiplier=3.0
XPMultiplier=2.0
HarvestAmountMultiplier=2.0
BabyMatureSpeedMultiplier=5.0
EggHatchSpeedMultiplier=5.0
[SessionSettings]
SessionName=My ARK SA Server
QueryPort=27015
Port=7777Step 6: Create Startup Script
Create a start_server.bat file:
@echo off
cd C:\ARK_SA_Server\ShooterGame\Binaries\Win64
start ArkAscendedServer.exe TheIsland_WP?listen?SessionName=MyARKSAServer?MaxPlayers=70?Port=7777?QueryPort=27015 -server -log -NoBattlEye
echo ARK: Survival Ascended server is starting...Step 7: Start Your Server
Run start_server.bat as Administrator. The first launch takes several minutes as UE5 compiles shaders. Once you see "Server started" in the console, your server is ready.
Step 8: Connect to Your Server
Launch ARK: Survival Ascended on Steam, go to the server browser, select "Unofficial" servers, and search for your server name. You can also direct connect using your VPS IP and port 7777. Players will need the same mods installed if you've added any.
Server Maintenance
Keep your server updated — ARK SA receives frequent patches:
cd C:\SteamCMD
steamcmd.exe +force_install_dir C:\ARK_SA_Server +login anonymous +app_update 2430930 validate +quitChanging Maps
To run a different map, change TheIsland_WP in your startup script to:
# Available maps:
# TheIsland_WP - The Island
# ScorchedEarth_WP - Scorched Earth
# TheCenter_WP - The Center
# Aberration_WP - Aberration
# Extinction_WP - ExtinctionWhy Choose XGamingServer for ARK: Survival Ascended Game Server Hosting
Below are some of the things that shows why you should choose us for your ARK: Survival Ascended hosting
We respond to tickets in good record times, and we help as much as we can to solve your issues.
Our documentation covers everything from basic ARK: SA server setup to advanced GameUserSettings.ini tuning, CurseForge mod installation, and cluster configuration.
ARK: Survival Ascended servers come online within minutes of placing an order. This means you start playing instantly.
Our servers are hosted on AMD Ryzen 9 7950X CPUs with DDR5 RAM, NVMe SSD and on a Bandwidth of 1Gbps. Giving you the best ARK: Survival Ascended hosting and gaming experience.
Our game servers are located in East and West Coast North America, Europe, Singapore and Australia. We ensure you get the server with the lowest ping.
Our control panel is fully customized to ensure easy and full customization of your game server.
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Setup Guides & Documentation on ARK: Survival Ascended
Step-by-step server guides from our official documentation.
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About ARK: Survival Ascended
What is ARK: Survival Ascended?
ARK: Survival Ascended (ASA) is the definitive next-generation remaster of ARK: Survival Evolved, rebuilt from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5. Developed by Studio Wildcard, ASA brings the beloved dinosaur survival experience into the modern era with dramatic graphical improvements, rebuilt gameplay systems, and cross-platform multiplayer. The game features advanced rendering technologies like Lumen for global illumination, Nanite for extreme mesh detail, and dynamic water physics that create a truly immersive prehistoric world.
The UE5 Difference
The jump to Unreal Engine 5 isn't just a visual upgrade — it fundamentally changes how the game looks and feels. Every surface in the world reacts to light realistically, creating stunning sunsets over the ocean and eerie glows in deep caves. Foliage responds to characters moving through it, water ripples and splashes dynamically around creatures, and destroyed structures break apart with realistic physics. This level of detail does demand more from server hardware, which is why our AMD Ryzen 9 7950X processors and DDR5 RAM are essential for smooth ASA hosting.
CurseForge Mod Support
Unlike its predecessor that used Steam Workshop, ARK: Survival Ascended uses CurseForge for its modding ecosystem. This enables true cross-platform mod support — mods work across PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. Thousands of community-created mods are available, including new creatures, maps, total conversion mods, and quality-of-life improvements. Installing mods on your XGamingServer is straightforward: add the CurseForge mod IDs to your server configuration, and connecting players will download them automatically.
Why Host Your Own ASA Server?
Running your own ARK: Survival Ascended dedicated server gives you complete control over the experience. Set custom taming rates, adjust difficulty, enable or disable PvP, manage tribe settings, and create the exact gameplay experience your community wants. With XGamingServer's instant setup and 24/7 support, you can have your customized ASA server running in minutes. Our automated backups protect your world progress, and the game switcher lets you try other games without losing your ARK save data.
Frequently Asked Questions About ARK: Survival Ascended Hosting
Below are some of the FAQs that our customers ask. If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out.
- All taming and breeding settings are controlled through GameUserSettings.ini on your ARK: Survival Ascended server. Key values include TamingSpeedMultiplier (default 1.0 — many servers set this to 3x-10x), MatingIntervalMultiplier (lower values mean faster breed cooldowns), EggHatchSpeedMultiplier, and BabyMatureSpeedMultiplier. For example, raising a Rex from baby to adult takes roughly 4 real-time days on default settings, but setting BabyMatureSpeedMultiplier to 20 reduces that to around 5 hours. On XGamingServer, you can edit these values directly in our control panel's configuration editor without restarting via command line.
- Yes, ARK: Survival Ascended supports full cross-platform play between PC (Steam/Epic), Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. When you rent an ASA server from XGamingServer, crossplay is enabled by default — your tribe members can join from any supported platform using the same server IP. No extra configuration is needed. This makes ASA ideal for communities with mixed-platform players who want to tame, build, and raid together regardless of their hardware.
- ARK: Survival Ascended supports server clusters, allowing players to transfer their survivors, tamed dinosaurs, and items between maps using Obelisks or TEK Transmitters. To set up a cluster, each server in the group needs the same ClusterId value in its launch parameters and access to a shared cluster storage directory. On XGamingServer, you can link multiple ASA servers into a cluster directly through the panel — we handle the shared storage backend automatically. This lets your community move between The Island, Scorched Earth, The Center, Aberration, and Extinction while keeping their progression intact.
- ARK: Survival Ascended's Unreal Engine 5 rebuild is significantly more resource-intensive than the original. A baseline ASA server with no mods uses around 8-10GB of RAM at idle. Adding CurseForge mods, higher wild dino spawn counts (DinoCountMultiplier), or running large maps like Extinction pushes usage to 12-16GB. For populated servers with 30+ players, tamed dino caps, and active breeding operations, 16GB or more is recommended. XGamingServer plans for ASA range from 8GB to 24GB DDR5 RAM, and we pair every plan with dedicated AMD Ryzen 9 7950X CPU threads — critical because UE5 server performance depends heavily on single-thread clock speed.
- Unlike the original ARK: Survival Evolved which used Steam Workshop, ARK: Survival Ascended uses CurseForge as its modding platform. To add mods, find the mod's Project ID on CurseForge and add it to your server's ActiveMods list in GameUserSettings.ini (comma-separated for multiple mods). Load order matters — structure and map mods should be listed first, followed by content mods. On XGamingServer, our panel has a dedicated mod manager where you can search, install, and reorder CurseForge mods without manually editing config files. Players connecting to your server will automatically download the required mods.
- ARK: Survival Ascended servers can run in PvE (players cannot damage each other's structures or tames) or PvP (full raiding and combat enabled). This is set via the ServerPVE flag in GameUserSettings.ini. Beyond that, you can fine-tune tribe governance: AllowTribeAlliances enables or disables multi-tribe alliances, MaxNumberOfPlayersInTribe caps tribe size, and PreventTribeAlliances disables formal pacts. Many competitive servers also enable TribeWarTimer for scheduled raid windows. For PvP balance, settings like StructureResistanceMultiplier and TurretDamageMultiplier let you control how easily bases are raided. All of these are editable through our XGamingServer panel.
- Wild dinosaur levels in ARK: Survival Ascended default to a max of 150. You can raise this by adjusting OverrideOfficialDifficulty in GameUserSettings.ini — setting it to 10.0 gives max wild dino level 300, which produces stronger tames and a harder survival experience. For engram and Tek progression, Game.ini lets you override individual engram points per level (OverridePlayerLevelEngramPoints), auto-unlock specific engrams at certain levels, or disable Tek engrams entirely for a more primitive experience. Some popular community servers set difficulty to 15.0+ and use custom engram overrides to create unique progression curves not possible on official servers.
- ARK: Survival Ascended uses port 7777 (UDP) for game traffic and port 27015 (UDP) for Steam query/server browser listing by default. If you run a cluster with multiple servers on the same machine, each additional server needs unique ports (e.g., 7779, 7781). Players can connect via the in-game server browser by searching your server name, or by direct connecting with your IP:7777 through the game's console. On XGamingServer, ports are pre-configured and firewall rules are set automatically — your server appears in the public browser within minutes of activation, and we provide your direct connection IP in the panel dashboard.
