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

Switch between maps on your ARK server.

Want to explore a different map or reset your gameplay? Changing the map on your ARK: Survival Ascended server is simple with RocketNode, and it’s done right from the configuration tab.

Steps to Change the Map:

  1. Log Into the RocketNode Panel

    Head over to panel.rocketnode.com and select your ARK: Survival Ascended server.

  2. Stop the Server

    Make sure to stop your server before applying any changes.

  3. Open the Configuration Tab

    Scroll down to the setting called SERVER MAP.

  4. Enter the Map Level Name

    In the SERVER MAP field, type one of the following supported map level names:

    Map Name Level Name
    The Island TheIsland_WP
    The Center TheCenter_WP
    Scorched Earth ScorchedEarth_WP
    Aberration Aberration_WP
    Extinction Extinction_WP

    The following maps are currently unavailable in ARK: Survival Ascended:

    Ragnarok, Valguero, Genesis Part 1 & 2, Crystal Isles, Lost Island, Fjordur

  5. Start the Server

    Once you’ve updated the level name, start your server again from the main panel.

That’s it, your server will now load the new map when players join. All map options listed above are supported on any RocketNode plan for ARK: Survival Ascended.


Updated May 2, 2025      
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