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ARK Maps Complete Guide: Evolved and Ascended!
This video offers a comprehensive review of all the maps in ARK: Survival Evolved and ARK: Survival Ascended, including canonical and community-created maps. The video covers the unique features of each map, the creatures, the challenges, and the overall gameplay, providing valuable information for new and experienced players looking to explore different ARK worlds.
1. 🏝️ The Legacy of The Island: The Foundational Map of ARK
- ✅ The Island is the original map of ARK: Survival Evolved, released in 2015.
- ✅ It is considered the default map and is perfect for new players.
- ✅ Veteran players know every corner and resource of this map.
- ✅ It is a balanced map in size and resources, ideal for starting in ARK.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Size | Perfectly sized for new and old players |
| Resources | Memorable locations of resources and explorer notes |
| Importance | Built the foundations of ARK; a canonical event to start |
00:00 - 01:53
1. 🏝️ The Legacy of The Island: The Foundational Map of ARK
- ✅ The Island is the original map of ARK: Survival Evolved, released in 2015.
- ✅ It is considered the default map and is perfect for new players.
- ✅ Veteran players know every corner and resource of this map.
- ✅ It is a balanced map in size and resources, ideal for starting in ARK.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Size | Perfectly sized for new and old players |
| Resources | Memorable locations of resources and explorer notes |
| Importance | Built the foundations of ARK; a canonical event to start |
01:54 - 03:56
2. 🔥 The Center: A Controversial Map with Too Much Ocean
- ⚠️ The Center is a controversial DLC map due to its problematic launch in ASA.
- ❌ The map has too much ocean, making navigation difficult without a good flyer.
- ✅ Underwater metal farming is a plus, but it is overshadowed by marine hazards.
- ❌ Not recommended for new players due to its problematic design.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Launch in ASA | Difficult launch with mesh issues |
| Design | Too much ocean makes navigation difficult |
| Recommendation | Not recommended for new players |
03:57 - 04:54
3. 🏜️ Scorched Earth: An Arid Challenge with Limited Resources
- ✅ Scorched Earth is a difficult map that offers a fresh survival experience.
- ❌ It is the least played map because its creatures and resources can be found in other free community maps.
- ⚠️ The map presents challenges such as heatstroke and sandstorms.
- ✅ It offers unique content and is a good option if you are looking for a different experience.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Difficult map with unique challenges |
| Resources | Most resources can be found on other maps |
| Experience | Offers a fresh and different ARK experience |
04:55 - 06:06
4. 🏰 Ragnarok: A Beloved Community Map with Diverse Biomes
- ✅ Ragnarok is a revolutionary community map with diverse biomes such as canyons, volcanoes, and deserts.
- ✅ Introduces the Griffin, a popular flyer with dive-bombing capabilities.
- ✅ The map has a Nordic and medieval theme with castles, bridges, and dungeons.
- ✅ It is the most beloved non-canonical map in ARK history.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Biomes | Diverse biomes such as canyons, volcanoes, and deserts |
| Creatures | Introduces the Griffin |
| Theme | Nordic and medieval theme |
06:07 - 08:20
5. ☢️ Aberration: An Underground Adventure with Unique Challenges
- ✅ Aberration is an underground map that redefines survival.
- ❌ It does not allow flyers, but introduces new creatures and unique items.
- ✅ It has diverse biomes, from fertile lakes to sun-exposed wastelands.
- ⚠️ The implementation in UE5 was disappointing for some.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Design | Underground map without flyers |
| Creatures | New creatures and unique items |
| Biomes | Diverse underground biomes |
08:21 - 09:41
6. 🤖 Extinction: The Final Chapter with Mechs and Kaijus
- ✅ Extinction is an impressive map that depicts Earth after a war.
- ✅ Includes mechs that you can pilot to fight against Kaijus.
- ⚠️ Most of the map features hostile enemy biomes.
- ✅ It is one of the best maps due to its design and soundtrack.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Design | Represents Earth after a war |
| Mechanics | Includes mechs to fight against Kaijus |
| Difficulty | Most of the map is hostile |
09:42 - 10:48
7. ⛰️ Valguero: A Map with Open Terrain and the Dionicus
- ❌ The author is not a big fan of Valguero, finding it boring compared to other community maps.
- ✅ Includes the Dionicus, a feathered raptor on steroids that can knock down large creatures.
- ✅ It has an aberrant underground zone and a decent boss fight.
- ✅ It is a good option if you like open terrain for building bases.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Opinion | The author finds it boring |
| Creatures | Includes the Dionicus |
| Design | Open terrain for building bases |
10:49 - 12:27
8. 🌐 Genesis Part 1: A Controversial Teleportation Map
- ⚠️ Genesis Part 1 is a controversial map with an on-demand teleportation system.
- ❌ The author is not a fan of teleportation maps, as they eliminate immersion.
- ❌ The map has zones blocked by teleportation and buggy HLA mini-games.
- ❌ The fight against the Master Controller Rockwell boss is considered the worst in the game.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Teleportation | On-demand teleportation system |
| Mini Games | Buggy HLA mini games |
| Boss | Fight against the Master Controller Rockwell boss is the worst |
12:28 - 13:16
9. 💎 Crystal Isles: A Vibrant Map with Floating Islands
- ✅ Crystal Isles is a community map with vibrant colors and floating islands.
- ❌ The author finds it a bit cluttered and not as well blended as Ragnarok or Valguero.
- ✅ Includes the author's favorite Wyvern variant, the Blood Wyvern.
- ✅ Expects the boss fight to be improved in ASA.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Design | Vibrant colors and floating islands |
| Creatures | Includes the Blood Wyvern |
| Opinion | The author finds it a bit cluttered |
13:17 - 14:43
10. 🚀 Genesis Part 2: A Space World with an Iron Man Suit
- ⚠️ Genesis Part 2 was released with controversy due to its "pay to win" nature.
- ✅ The map has a cool space design and atmosphere.
- ❌ Includes mandatory HLNA mini-games and a disappointing boss fight.
- ✅ The author does not dislike the map, but does not recommend it for new players.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Controversy | "Pay to win" nature |
| Design | Cool space design and atmosphere |
| Mini Games | Mandatory HLNA mini games |
14:44 - 15:24
11. 🏝️ Lost Island: The Forgotten Map with New Tames
- ❌ Lost Island is considered the most forgotten map in ARK history.
- ✅ Offers three new tames: Dopythecus, Sinomacrops, and Amargasaurus.
- ✅ Has Ziggurat vibes.
- ❌ Has nothing distinct compared to other community maps.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Reputation | Considered the most forgotten map |
| Creatures | Offers three new tames |
| Distinction | Has nothing distinct compared to other maps |
15:25 - 16:29
12. 🏞️ Fjordur: A Unique Community Map with Nordic Theme
- ✅ Fjordur is one of the most unique and coolest community maps of all time.
- ✅ It has a Nordic mythology theme and combines creatures from all ARK maps.
- ✅ Includes bosses from all maps and four new bosses.
- ✅ Unlocks the coolest and rarest weapon in the game, Mjolnir.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Reputation | One of the most unique community maps |
| Theme | Nordic mythology theme |
| Content | Combines creatures and bosses from all maps |
16:30 - 18:17
13. 🇦🇺 Svartalfheim: An Exclusive and Controversial ASA Map
- ⚠️ Svartalfheim is an exclusive and controversial ASA map.
- ✅ It is the largest ARK map to date.
- ⚠️ It was released as an incomplete paid map, which caused annoyance to players.
- ✅ Includes new bosses and follows a similar design to Fjordur with a Greek mythology twist.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Size | The largest ARK map |
| Controversy | Released as an incomplete paid map |
| Theme | Greek mythology |
18:18 - 19:15
14. 🚫 Avoid Buying the Accordica Map
- ❌ Do not buy the Accordica map.
- ❌ It was released by an evil publishing corporation against the developers of Ark Studio Wildcard.
- ❌ The publisher released an abominable AI trailer.
- ❌ It is better to pretend it never existed.