How to Change the Map on Your ARK: Survival Evolved Server

Changing the Map

Via Startup Tab

1. In the XGamingServer Panel, click Startup
2. Find the Map field
3. Enter the map name (see table below)
4. Restart your server

Via Command Line

The map is the first argument in the startup command:

ShooterGameServer.exe TheIsland?SessionName=...

Official Maps

📝 Note: Map names are case-sensitive. Use the exact Server Name from the table above.

Custom / Mod Maps

For Workshop maps, add the mod ID to your mod list and use the mod's map name as the startup map. See Mod Setup.

What Happens to the Old World?

Changing the map creates a new save. The old world's save files remain in ShooterGame/Saved/SavedArks/ — you can switch back by changing the map name again.

Related Guides

• Server Configuration
• Difficulty & Max Dino Level