ARK SURVIVAL ASCENDED SERVER HOSTING
Rent an ARK: Survival Ascended Server
The remaster asks more of the hardware than the original — Nanite and Lumen cost performance and give you an island that looks new. The server keeps your tames and bases alive, and CurseForge mods load straight from the browser.
Automated setup
24/7 uptime
Mod-Ready
from €29.80/mo
Transparent monthly pricing
from 20 GB RAM
Resources
Typical initial setup: about 45 minutes. Queues or large installations can take longer. Automated setup
No long-term minimum Billing
Default: Recommended: 24 GB RAM for €35.76/mo. Smaller configurations from €29.80/mo.
- Runs on Unreal Engine 5 with Nanite and Lumen — the visual overhaul of ARK, set up for your group.
- Every official UE5 map is available, including TheIsland_WP and ScorchedEarth_WP.
- Mods come from CurseForge — just drop the mod ID into your server configuration.
Runs on Unreal Engine 5 with Nanite and Lumen — the visual overhaul of ARK, set up for your group.
Every official UE5 map is available, including TheIsland_WP and ScorchedEarth_WP.
Mods come from CurseForge — just drop the mod ID into your server configuration.
Choose PvP, PvE, or a multi-map cluster — the mode is entirely up to you.
20 GB RAM is set aside for the UE5 build so Nanite and Lumen run cleanly.
Custom subdomain instead of an IP address: my-asa.mc.mcfreehost.com.
from €29.80/mo
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No long-term minimum
Runs on Unreal Engine 5 with Nanite and Lumen — the visual overhaul of ARK, set up for your group.
Every official UE5 map is available, including TheIsland_WP and ScorchedEarth_WP.
Mods come from CurseForge — just drop the mod ID into your server configuration.
Server location Germany
Typical initial setup: about 45 minutes. Queues or large installations can take longer.
400+ servers hosted
Rent an ARK: Survival Ascended Server
Configure server
Choose RAM, term and server type to your liking.
6,700+ mods & plugins · installable in one click
Network Protection Shown per server
NVMe SSD Fast Storage
Germany Low ping across Europe
Scheduled Backups Manual or scheduled
Transparent features with no hidden costs
The configurator shows which features and protection apply to your server before you order.
Custom Subdomain
Choose your own address like mein-server.mc.mcfreehost.com — no ugly IP:Port combinations.
Free Extras
Activate with one click: server monitoring, music bot, Discord status and more. All free of charge.
Uptime Kuma Sinusbot Server Watcher
Automated setup
Typical initial setup: about 45 minutes. Queues or large installations can take longer.
Zero-config setupFrequently asked questions
How much RAM should I plan for ARK: Survival Ascended?
The UE5 build with Nanite and Lumen needs headroom: 20 GB is the floor just to get the server starting reliably. With 10 to 20 people online, 24 GB is more comfortable, and groups above 30 players should plan for 32 GB.
Which maps can I run on an ASA server?
Every official UE5 map ships with the server, among them TheIsland_WP, ScorchedEarth_WP, and Aberration_WP. Switching maps is a dashboard click, no manual file editing required.
Do you support CurseForge mods?
Yes. ARK: Survival Ascended relies entirely on CurseForge — enter the mod IDs in your server configuration and they load on the next restart.
Why is the RAM requirement so high for ASA?
The remaster is built end to end on Unreal Engine 5 with Nanite and Lumen, which is considerably heavier than the original ARK: Survival Evolved. 20 GB is the point below which a reliable server start is not realistic.
How long until my ASA server is ready after ordering?
First setup takes a few minutes because the game files are large — roughly 25 GB through SteamCMD/Proton. You will be notified the moment everything is ready to join.
Can I link several ASA servers into a cluster?
Yes, clustering works the same as in the original game: give each instance the same Cluster ID and your characters, tames, and items travel between maps through obelisks. Plan at least 20 GB RAM per instance, and set the cluster ID in the startup variables.
Do I get a subdomain for my server?
Every mcfreehost server ships with its own address such as yourserver.mc.mcfreehost.com right from the start. Rename it anytime from the dashboard — no ticket required.
What do add-ons like bots and databases cost?
Monitoring and database add-ons — Uptime Kuma, MariaDB, phpMyAdmin, Game Server Watcher — never carry a surcharge. For music and chat bots, the first slot you activate is included; every additional bot is billed on top, and the dashboard shows the exact cost before you switch it on.
How long until I can actually play?
Typical initial setup: about 45 minutes. Queues or large installations can take longer. Larger Steam installs can take a bit longer depending on the game.
Am I locked into a long-term contract?
No — you are on a subscription that renews monthly, and you can cancel it from the dashboard whenever you like; the same goes for turning off automatic renewal.
Are the servers located in Germany?
Yes. All game servers run in German data centres (Falkenstein and Limburg) connected to the major German exchanges — low pings for players across Germany, Austria and Switzerland, and solid latency for the rest of Europe.
Which provider is best for my server?
The best provider is the one that shows you what you get before you pay: RAM, slots, location, price and cancellation terms. Here the price and resources are visible in the configurator before checkout, there is no minimum term and setup is automated — feel free to compare that with other offers.
Should I host the server myself or rent one?
Self-hosting costs power, time and a machine that runs around the clock; port forwarding, updates and backups are on you. A rented server is online within minutes, keeps running when your PC is off, and updates, DDoS protection and backups are included. For one or two friends on a single evening self-hosting is often fine — for a persistent world, renting pays off.
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