How to Change the Map on Your ARK Survival Ascended Server
Switch between The Island, Scorched Earth, The Center, Aberration, and other maps on your ARK SA server.
Change the Map
Stop the server
In the XGamingServer Panel, go to Console and stop the server.
Change the map in Startup
Click Startup in the sidebar. Find the Map field and set it to the desired map name.
Start the server
Start from Console. The server loads the selected map. Each map has its own save — switching back loads the previous save.
Available Maps
| Map | Value |
|---|---|
| The Island | TheIsland_WP |
| Scorched Earth | ScorchedEarth_WP |
| The Center | TheCenter_WP |
| Aberration | Aberration_WP |
Map names may change as new DLC releases. Check the ARK wiki for the latest values.
Ports
Each map instance uses its own port. The default is 7777, with additional maps using +2 increments (7779, 7781, etc.).
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