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ARK: Survival Ascended - Top 10 Base Locations on Lost Colony MapThis video showcases the top 10 base locations on the Lost Colony map in ARK: Survival Ascended, considering factors like early-game accessibility, late-game potential, resource availability, defensibility, and overall atmosphere. It covers a range of locations from safe starting areas to strategic late-game fortresses.
1. 🗺️ Exploring the New Lost Colony Map in ARK: Survival Ascended
- ✅ The Lost Colony map features diverse environments including snowy mountains, frozen plains, ancient ruins, and a Gothic city.
- ✅ The video aims to highlight strong early and late-game base locations on the new map.
- ✅ The presenter encourages viewers to share their own discovered locations in the comments.
00:00 - 01:06
1. 🗺️ Exploring the New Lost Colony Map in ARK: Survival Ascended
- ✅ The Lost Colony map features diverse environments including snowy mountains, frozen plains, ancient ruins, and a Gothic city.
- ✅ The video aims to highlight strong early and late-game base locations on the new map.
- ✅ The presenter encourages viewers to share their own discovered locations in the comments.
01:07 - 02:06
2. 📍 #10: Starting Area - A Safe Haven for New Survivors
- ✅ Location: Latitude 95, Longitude 6.4 in the southern zone.
- ✅ This area is ideal for beginners due to its low threat level and abundant resources.
- ✅ Features a large freshwater lake, berries, basic fauna, trees, and rocks.
- ✅ Offers plenty of open space for initial base construction.
- ⚠️ Not intended as a permanent base, but a safe place to progress.
02:10 - 03:13
3. ♨️ #9: Secluded Springs - A Warm Sanctuary Amidst the Tundra
- ✅ Location: Latitude 90, Longitude 4.3.
- ✅ Geothermal hot springs provide warmth and refuge from the cold.
- ✅ Features a crystal-clear thermal lake and gently sloping terrain.
- ✅ Offers both raised and lower building spots with flexibility.
- ✅ Resources are readily available, with mainly herbivores present.
- ⚠️ Occasional Alpha Raptors may appear.
03:19 - 04:11
4. 🌉 #8: Mountain Bridge - A Gothic Foundation for Vertical Builds
- ✅ Location: Latitude 26.1, Longitude 17.5.
- ✅ Suited for mid to late-game survivors.
- ✅ Rich metal deposits are found beneath the bridge.
- ✅ The bridge structure uses the new Gothic architectural style.
- ✅ Lends itself to dramatic vertical builds with a dark aesthetic.
04:16 - 05:40
5. 🏰 #7: The Ruins - A High-Risk, High-Reward Fortress Location
- ✅ Location: Latitude 99.4, Longitude 81.7 in the frozen wastelands.
- ✅ Ancient structures offer a ready-made foundation for a fortress.
- ⚠️ High risk due to the nearby infected zone with Revenants.
- ✅ Home to Goons, which are terrifying floating creations.
- ✅ Overlooks vast stretches of the snowy tundra, providing incredible views.
- ✅ Requires focus on defending inward-facing sides.
05:41 - 06:54
6. 🔦 #6: Restbite Cave - A Warm Underground Refuge
- ✅ Located next to the Ruins.
- ✅ Offers a naturally warm environment, ideal for escaping the extreme cold.
- ✅ Features two ruined settlements, with the more fortified one offering better security.
- ✅ Has two entry and exit points leading to the frozen tundra.
- ⚠️ Primary threat comes from Desmodus bats.
06:56 - 08:07
7. 🏞️ #5: Plains Lake - A Scenic Spot with Long-Term Potential
- ✅ Location: Latitude 69, Longitude 4.7.
- ✅ Offers a wide stretch of flat land, perfect for large-scale builds.
- ✅ Features a central lake that feeds into the rivers.
- ✅ Provides a balance between snow-covered tundra and natural beauty.
- ✅ Offers a stunning view towards the Lost King's Fortress.
08:11 - 09:04
8. 🔦 #4: Searchlight Tower - A Unique Base Within the Lost King's Dominion
- ✅ Location: Latitude 44, Longitude 64.3.
- ✅ Situational location depending on your standing with the Lost King.
- ✅ A flat area at the top of the tower is ideal for building.
- ✅ Offers a unique view overlooking the entire metropolis.
09:08 - 10:15
9. 🗼 #3: Outlook Tower - A Defensible Structure with Sweeping Views
- ✅ Location: Latitude 80, Longitude 41.1.
- ✅ Features a voice line from the Lost King upon entry.
- ✅ Multiple flat platforms are perfect for building.
- ✅ Offers sweeping views of the southern region of the map.
- ✅ Defensible due to a narrow icy bridge connecting it to the mountain.
10:16 - 11:09
10. 🏘️ #2: Borderlands Outpost - An Abandoned Settlement Ripe for Rebuilding
- ✅ Location: Latitude 50.2, Longitude 93.8.
- ✅ Feels like a town left behind, with crumbling buildings and defensive points.
- ✅ A voice line from the Lost King hints at claiming the outpost with loyalty.
- ✅ Can be easily fortified, rebuilt, and expanded.
- ✅ A tunnel leads directly toward the main city.
11:11 - 12:29
11. 🏞️ #1: Central Valley - The Heart of Lost Colony with Balanced Resources and Views
- ✅ Location: Latitude 64.8, Longitude 27.
- ✅ A vast snow-covered valley below towering mountains.
- ✅ Features a long winding river.
- ✅ Offers breathtaking views of the Gothic city.
- ✅ Incredible resource access with trees, dino spawns, and aberrant crash sites.
- ✅ Balances everything Lost Colony has to offer.