ARK Server Hosting for your whole tribe
Host a smooth ARK: Survival Ascended or Evolved server in Frankfurt with strong CPUs, NVMe SSD, multi-Tbps Anti-DDoS, mods and cluster support. PvP or PvE — online in minutes.
ARK is heavy on CPU, RAM and disk — big maps, mods and busy tribes add up fast, and Survival Ascended raises the bar again. Clusters, mods and persistent worlds all want headroom to stay smooth.
Every plan is hosted in Frankfurt behind our multi-Tbps Anti-DDoS network, on high-clock CPUs with NVMe SSD storage, and managed from an easy control panel — online in minutes with 24/7 in-house support.
Everything your ARK server needs
ARK is heavy on CPU, RAM and disk. We give it the resources for big maps, mods and busy tribes.
Strong CPUs & RAM
ARK is demanding. Our nodes handle big maps, lots of dinos and structures without falling over.
Cluster support
Link multiple maps into a cluster so players can transfer characters, dinos and items between them.
Mods & maps
Steam Workshop mods and every official + custom map, installed easily from the panel.
Anti-DDoS included
Survival servers are common targets. Multi-Tbps filtering keeps your tribe online.
Full config control
Tune rates, breeding, harvesting and every server setting from an easy panel.
Automatic backups
Scheduled saves so a crash or a raid never wipes your progress.
Built for ARK players, not just servers
Hardware, network and protection tuned for game hosting — hosted in one of Europe's best-connected data centres.
Multi-Tbps Anti-DDoS
Every server is filtered through our own 5 Tbps+ Frankfurt network and custom XDP layer — attacks are absorbed before they reach you. Learn more →
Instant setup
Your ARK server is deployed automatically right after checkout — online in minutes, not hours.
Low EU latency
Frankfurt is the heart of European networking. Players across the EU get a stable, low ping for smooth gameplay.
Easy control panel
Start, stop, restart, edit configs, install mods/plugins and manage files from a clean web panel — no Linux knowledge needed.
High-clock CPUs + NVMe
Game servers love fast single-core performance. Our nodes run high-clock CPUs with NVMe SSDs for quick world loads.
24/7 in-house support
Real people who host games for a living — not a generic call centre. We help you get set up and stay online.
How to make a ARK server
From zero to online in four steps — no technical experience required.
Pick a plan
Choose by map, mods and tribe size — Ascended and modded maps want more RAM and CPU.
Pick map & mods
Select your map (or build a cluster) and install Workshop mods from the panel.
Instant deploy
Your ARK server and admin access are ready within minutes of checkout.
Gather your tribe
Share your IP, set your rates and start taming — protected and online.
How much server do you need?
Not sure which plan fits? Here's a quick guide for a ARK server — and you can always upgrade RAM and slots instantly as you grow.
Starter
8 GB RAM · single map
One map with light mods.
Community
12 GB RAM · active tribes
Modded maps and busy tribes.
Power
16 GB+ RAM · clusters
Ascended and multi-map clusters.
Every way to play ARK
Survival Ascended and Evolved, official and custom maps, PvP and PvE.
ARK is a top DDoS target — you're covered
Game servers are the #1 target for DDoS attacks. Every ESAGAMES ARK server sits behind our multi-Tbps filtering and custom in-house XDP mitigation, engineered to absorb modern botnets like AISURU and keep you online during raids, rivalries and events.
ARK hosting questions, answered
How much RAM does an ARK server need?
ARK is heavy. A small map can run on 8 GB, while Ascended, modded maps or big tribes want 12–16 GB+ and strong CPU. Upgrade anytime.
Can I run a cluster of multiple maps?
Yes — link multiple ARK maps into a cluster so players can transfer characters, dinos and items between servers.
Do you support mods and custom maps?
Yes — Steam Workshop mods and every official and custom map are easy to install from the panel.
Is the server DDoS protected?
Always — every ARK server is filtered through our multi-Tbps Frankfurt network and XDP layer.
Does it support Survival Ascended?
Yes — both ASA (Ascended) and ASE (Evolved) are supported.
How fast is setup?
Automatic — your server is ready within minutes of checkout.
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Helpful ARK guides
Prefer to set it up yourself? These step-by-step guides walk you through it.
ESAGAMES is an independent hosting provider and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by the publishers or developers of ARK. All game names, logos and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. You must own a legitimate copy of any game you choose to host or play.
