ARK: Survival Ascended

ARK: Survival Ascended Server Hosting

Run your own ARK: Survival Ascended server with the maps, mods and rates your tribe wants. ASA is the Unreal Engine 5 remake of ARK and needs real hardware, so every plan runs on AMD 9950X/7950X3D CPUs with DDR5 RAM and NVMe storage.

  • CurseForge mods
  • Official maps
  • Custom rates and rules
  • Backups before updates
See ARK: Survival Ascended plans See the panel

Plans from $8.59 USD / month

ARK: Survival Ascended key art: a rider on a red dinosaur battles a T-Rex in the water

ARK: Survival AscendedRequires 10 GB RAM · runs on 5 of 9 plans

What an ASA server runsThe Unreal Engine 5 remake of ARK, with mods from CurseForge

  • CurseForge modsAdded by project ID
  • Official mapsThe Island and more
  • Your ratesXP, taming and harvest
  • ClustersOne server per map

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Swipe or tap a plan

Slide to pick your RAM Use the arrow keys too

Every plan includes

    Your ASA server, managed from one panel

    Real screenshots of the panel you get. Upload mods and configs, back up before an update and choose your location.

    File Manager in the TheGameHosting panel listing a server's folders and files, with search, upload and new file buttons

    Try the live panel demoWant to see the panel in action? The demo on our home page runs in your browser.

    Everything included with your ASA server

    Same panel, same hardware and same protection on every plan. Pick the RAM; nothing else is locked.

    Play your way

    • CurseForge modsAdd mods by their project IDs in your server settings.
    • Custom ratesXP, taming, harvesting and breeding in the .ini files.
    • Unlimited slotsBring the whole tribe. No player cap from us.
    • Game ChangerMove the plan to ARK: Survival Evolved or another game.

    Manage it easily

    • File manager and full sFTPEdit GameUserSettings.ini and Game.ini in the browser.
    • Backup SystemSave your world before every update or mod.
    • SchedulesPlan restarts and backups ahead of time.
    • Location ChangerRun in Dallas, TX or Amsterdam, NL.

    Fast and protected

    • AMD 9950X/7950X3DUp to 5.7Ghz for an Unreal Engine 5 server.
    • DDR5 RAM and NVMeDDR5 memory and Samsung NVMe for heavy ASA saves.
    • DDoS protectionKeeps raids in the game, not on your connection.
    • Ready in 60 secondsOnline within 60 seconds after payment; mods download on first start.

    ARK: Survival Ascended hosting with room to grow

    ARK: Survival Ascended rebuilt ARK on Unreal Engine 5, and its server asks for more than the original. On our list it needs at least 10 GB of RAM, and it rewards a fast CPU when tribes build big bases and tame large herds.

    Every plan runs on AMD 9950X/7950X3D processors with DDR5 RAM and Samsung NVMe storage, behind DDoS protection. You get full file access for mods and settings, and your server is ready within 60 seconds after payment.

    Pick your RAM
    ARK: Survival Ascended screenshot: close-up of a raptor's head in the jungle

    CurseForge mods on your ASA server

    Mods for ARK: Survival Ascended come from CurseForge instead of the Steam Workshop. Each mod has a project ID, and the server downloads the mods you list when it starts.

    Adding mods

    Add the project IDs, separated by commas, to your server's mod list in the startup settings, then restart. Add a few mods at a time and test before you add more.

    Mod maps and load order

    Some mods add whole maps, others change creatures or structures. When two mods touch the same thing, their order matters. Make a backup before every change so you can roll back a broken load order.

    File Manager in the TheGameHosting panel listing a server's folders and files, with search, upload and new file buttons
    The file manager in our panel, where your .ini files live.

    Rates, maps and server settings

    ARK servers are tuned in two files, GameUserSettings.ini and Game.ini. That is where you speed up the grind for a small group or keep things official-like for a hardcore tribe.

    • XPMultiplier, TamingSpeedMultiplier and HarvestAmountMultiplier for the core rates.
    • Breeding, maturation and imprinting speeds for tribes that breed.
    • Your server name, admin password and player limit.

    Maps and clusters

    Run The Island, Scorched Earth, The Center, Aberration or another official map. A cluster links several maps so survivors can transfer between them, and each map needs its own server.

    ARK: Survival Ascended cover art with a T-Rex and the ARK logo

    ASA or ARK: Survival Evolved?

    ARK: Survival Ascended is the newer game, with new graphics, CurseForge mods and its own maps. ARK: Survival Evolved is the original, with years of Steam Workshop mods and a long list of free maps. The two can't share a server or a cluster.

    • Choose ASA if your group plays the remake and wants the newest content.
    • Choose ASE for classic mods and maps, on plans from 8 GB.
    • Changed your mind? The Game Changer switches the same plan between them.

    See ARK: Survival Evolved server hosting, or Palworld server hosting for another creature-taming survival game. Crossplay rules for ASA depend on the platforms your friends use, so ask our support team before you buy if anyone plays on console.

    Backups page in the TheGameHosting panel with two backups, their size, date and checksum, and a Create backup button
    Backups in our panel. Make one before switching games.

    How much RAM does an ASA server need?

    ARK: Survival Ascended needs at least 10 GB of RAM on our list, so it runs on every plan from 10 GB up. More memory helps with:

    • Larger tribes and more structures across the map.
    • Many tamed creatures, especially on servers with fast breeding.
    • Mods, and mod maps in particular.

    We don't cap slots, so RAM is what sets your ceiling. If you plan a heavily modded server, start higher on the slider or ask our support for a size.

    ARK: Survival Ascended screenshot: first-person view holding a stone axe above a misty river valley

    ARK: Survival Ascended requires 10 GB RAMRuns on 5 of 9 plans, from 10 GB

    • 10 GB
    • 12 GB
    • 16 GB
    • 32 GB
    • 64 GB

    Hardware we own, in Dallas and Amsterdam

    Your ARK world runs on servers we bought and manage ourselves. ASA is one of the heaviest survival servers out there, so every plan uses AMD 9950X/7950X3D processors up to 5.7Ghz with DDR5 RAM, and Samsung NVMe storage keeps world saves and restarts quick.

    ASA servers run in Dallas, TX (United States) or Amsterdam (Netherlands). Each location has a 10 Gbps network, UPS backup power, advanced cooling and DDoS protection.

    • AMD 9950X/7950X3D up to 5.7Ghz
    • DDR5 RAM
    • Samsung NVMe Storage
    • 10 Gbps Network
    • UPS Backup Power
    • Dallas, TX & Amsterdam, NL

    Real people on support

    Our team is available 24/7/365. Ask about a mod that won't download, rates that won't apply or a world that won't load after an update, and a person answers.

    • Live chat
    • Email
    • Ticket system
    Contact support

    ARK: Survival Ascended hosting questions

    Can't find your answer? Ask our support team.

    How fast is my ARK: Survival Ascended server ready?

    Your ARK: Survival Ascended server is ready within 60 seconds after payment. The first start downloads the game files and any mods you list, so give it a few minutes before you join.

    How do I add mods to my ASA server?

    ARK: Survival Ascended mods come from CurseForge. Add the mods' project IDs, separated by commas, to your server's mod list and restart. The server downloads them on start. Add a few at a time and make a backup first.

    How much RAM do I need for ARK: Survival Ascended?

    ARK: Survival Ascended needs at least 10 GB of RAM, so it runs on our 10 GB plan and everything above it. Mods, bigger tribes and many tamed creatures need more. There is no slot limit, so RAM is what sets your ceiling.

    How do I change the rates?

    Edit GameUserSettings.ini and Game.ini in the file manager or over sFTP. Values such as XPMultiplier, TamingSpeedMultiplier and HarvestAmountMultiplier control the main rates. Save and restart the server.

    Which maps can I run?

    You can run official maps such as The Island, Scorched Earth, The Center and Aberration, and mod maps from CurseForge. Each map runs as its own server.

    Can I run a cluster?

    Yes. A cluster links several ARK servers so survivors can transfer between maps. Each map needs its own server, so a cluster means one plan per map.

    Can ARK: Survival Evolved players join my ASA server?

    No. ARK: Survival Ascended and ARK: Survival Evolved are separate games and can't share a server or a cluster. Your plan can switch between them with the Game Changer.

    Where are your ARK: Survival Ascended servers hosted?

    In Dallas, TX (United States) and Amsterdam (Netherlands), on hardware we own in both locations. Both locations run the same AMD 9950X/7950X3D, DDR5 and Samsung NVMe hardware.

    Do you have a discount code?

    Use promo code FULL2026 at checkout for 15% off for life.

    Is TheGameHosting affiliated with Studio Wildcard?

    No. TheGameHosting is an independent game server host and is not connected to Studio Wildcard, Snail Games USA, Grove Street Games and Instinct Games.

    Start your ARK: Survival Ascended server today

    Ready within 60 seconds after payment. CurseForge mods, your own rates and backups, on the same plan as every other game on our list.

    Use promo code FULL2026 at checkout for 15% off for life.

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