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:
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Log Into the RocketNode Panel
Head over to panel.rocketnode.com and select your ARK: Survival Ascended server.
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Stop the Server
Make sure to stop your server before applying any changes.
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Open the Configuration Tab
Scroll down to the setting called SERVER MAP.
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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_WPThe Center TheCenter_WPScorched Earth ScorchedEarth_WPAberration Aberration_WPExtinction Extinction_WPThe following maps are currently unavailable in ARK: Survival Ascended:
Ragnarok, Valguero, Genesis Part 1 & 2, Crystal Isles, Lost Island, Fjordur
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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.

