Ark: Survival Evolved is a survival adventure where players find themselves stranded on mysterious islands filled with prehistoric creatures and harsh environments. The core gameplay combines resource gathering, crafting, and base building with the challenge of taming dinosaurs and defending against both wildlife and other players.

Because Ark worlds are large and progress is continuous, having a dedicated server makes a significant difference. It allows your world to stay online 24/7, so your tames, bases, and exploration progress are never tied to a single player’s device. A server provides more stability and smoother performance compared to peer-to-peer hosting, especially during large tribe fights, heavy building projects, or when many creatures are active at once. It also gives you full control over key settings such as taming speed, harvesting rates, breeding, difficulty, and player permissions—so you can fine-tune the experience for your community. Whether you want a cooperative PvE journey with friends, a competitive PvP environment, or a modded experience through Steam Workshop, an Ark: Survival Evolved server keeps your world reliable, persistent, and accessible whenever your players want to jump in.