Quick Facts
Start With These ARK 2 Routes
Not sure where to begin? Pick your path — from taming your first dino to building an endgame base.
I'm new to ARK survival
Beginner guide: first steps, essential tools, starter base, and which dinos to tame first.
I want to find & tame the best dinos
Complete creature database with spawn locations, taming food, knockout methods, and stat comparisons.
I want to build an unraidable base
Base building guide: best locations, defense layouts, material tiers, and PvP fortification strategies.
I need crafting recipes & resources
Complete engram database: weapons, armor, saddles, structures, and consumables with resource costs.
I want to set up my own server
Server configuration guide: rates, mods, cluster setup, and hosting recommendations.
ARK 2 Download Routes: Xbox, PS5, Steam & PC
Where and how to get ARK 2 on every platform. Pre-order, Game Pass info, and edition comparison.
Xbox Series X|S
Microsoft Store & Game Pass
Game Pass Day OnePlayStation 5
PS Store — Digital & Disc
ConfirmedSteam
Steam store — wishlist available
PC Game Pass
Xbox App — included with Ultimate
IncludedARK 2 Creature Database: Sample Dinosaurs
Preview of our complete tamable creature database. Full stats, spawn maps, and taming calculators for every species.
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Stats, taming food, knockout method, saddle level, and best use cases for the king of ARK 2.
Pteranodon
Early-game flyer guide: where to find them, bola + tranq method, and saddle crafting requirements.
Stegosaurus
Best early berry and thatch gatherer. Taming breakdown with preferred food and narcoberry calculator.
ARK 2 Crafting Recipes: Essential Engrams
Core crafting recipes every survivor needs. Full recipe database at launch.
Weapons & Ammo Recipes
From stone pick to assault rifle — every weapon recipe with resource costs and engram points.
Armor & Gear Recipes
Cloth, hide, chitin, flak, and tek armor tiers. Full stat comparison and resource breakdown.
Creature Saddle Recipes
Every saddle engram organized by dino — level requirements, material costs, and armor values.
Building & Structure Recipes
Thatch to tek — every wall, foundation, and structure recipe with tier comparison.
ARK 2 Base Building: Best Locations & Defense Layouts
Where to build for PvE and PvP. Resource proximity, terrain defense, and expansion room rated.
Best PvE Base Locations
Safe zones, flat terrain, proximity to water and metal. Ranked by biome with coordinates.
PvP Defense Base Designs
Turret placement, honeycombing, double-wall techniques, and raid-proof vault positioning.
Solo Player Base Guide
Compact, hidden, and efficient designs for solo survivors. Prioritize stealth and resource efficiency.
ARK 2 Server Setup & Multiplayer
Everything to run your own server or join the right one. Configs, mods, and hosting guides.
Server Hosting Guide
Compare hosting providers, recommended specs, and pricing for ARK 2 dedicated servers.
Server Configuration Settings
All .ini settings explained: rates, difficulty, engrams, creature caps, and cluster setup.
ARK 2 FAQ
Quick answers to the questions everyone is asking about ARK 2.