Switch Maps on Your ARK Survival Evolved Server

Learn how to change the map on your ARK Survival Evolved dedicated server, including all available maps with DLC and RAM recommendations.

This guide covers how to change the map on your ARK Survival Evolved server, with a full list of all available maps including DLC.

⚠️ Warning: We recommend creating a backup before changing maps.

Before Changing Maps

Player data will reset by default. To keep your character, first connect to your server and travel to an Obelisk (Tribute Terminal) where you can upload your character, creatures, and items.
Upload your creatures to Creatures and your items to Ark Data.
Saddles must be un-equipped and uploaded to Ark Data separately. Uploading creatures will remove them from your current map.
After changing the map and loading in, click Create Character then Download character. Retrieve your items and creatures from an Obelisk on your new map.

Find the Server Map setting and enter the Server Map ID of your desired map from the table below.

Start your server to load the new map.