Version & compatibility
Evolved: Linux or Windows according to requirements.
HVIPS / GAME SERVER ENVIRONMENTS
Hosting for ARKYour world evolves. Choose its environment.
Evolved and Ascended need different decisions. Choose your edition to see the appropriate OS before exploring servers.
Choose your environment ↗Review requirements ↓01 / CHOOSE EDITION02 / REVIEW RESOURCES03 / PREPARE YOUR WORLD
01 / PLATFORM
One game. The environment matters.
Explore the appropriate server offers. Choose a plan after reviewing your project requirements.
The operating system alone does not determine the resources you need.
RECOMMENDED STARTING POINT
Linux VPS
Start with Linux; review edition and add-on compatibility before activation.
Explore Linux servers ↗Need Windows? Explore the alternative ↗02 / RESOURCE BRIEF
Resources around your project.
Player count alone is not enough. Share your project details to identify an appropriate configuration.
Files & add-ons
Ascended: Windows for native server deployment.
Scale & growth
Maps, mods and clusters change resource needs.
No fixed player capacity or uniform latency is guaranteed. Performance depends on CPU, resources, configuration, add-ons and networking.
03 / LAUNCH PATH
From idea to first connection.
Clear steps before preparing the environment and handing over access.
- Describe your project
Edition, add-ons, maps and target audience.
- Review the server
Operating system, resources, availability and cost.
- Agree setup scope
Installation, support and backups according to the agreed service.
- Test and launch
Check connectivity and configuration before opening to players.
Are there offers on this page?
This page helps you identify a game environment. Prices and specifications are available on the Linux or Windows server page.
Are installation and support included?
This depends on the selected server and requested service. Installation, support scope and costs are agreed before work starts.
Do you supply paid files or licences?
The client provides any required files, licences and keys they are authorised to use. These are not assumed to be included with the server.
How do I choose resources?
Review your edition, add-ons, world size and workload. Larger projects may need more resources or a dedicated server after review.
Are backups automatically enabled?
Backup service, schedule, retention and restoration must be explicitly agreed; they are not assumed.
Server documentationARK / Documentation ↗