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ARK Survival Evolved Server Hosting

Chicago-based ARK hosting with server clustering, full Steam and Epic Games cross-support, and the Fjordur DLC included by default.

$15/mo
Fjordur DLC Included Server Clustering Available 7-Day Money-Back Guarantee Free Server Backups Sub-User Access Control Group / Clan Pay Switch Game Types Anytime 24/7 Expert-Level Support
<5 min
Setup Time
99.99%
Uptime SLA
40Gbps+
DDoS Protection
7-Day
Money-Back Guarantee
Built For ARK Survival Evolved

Everything your ARK Survival Evolved server needs.

No upcharges for the features that actually matter.

Server Clustering

Link multiple ARK servers so players can transfer characters, dinos, and items between maps.

Steam & Epic Cross-Support

Full compatibility for players joining from either Steam or the Epic Games Store.

Automatic Mod & Game Updater

Your server pulls the latest game and Workshop mod updates automatically — no manual patching.

Fjordur DLC Included

Run the Fjordur map alongside the core game at no extra cost.

About The Game

What is ARK Survival Evolved?

ARK: Survival Evolved is Studio Wildcard's dinosaur-filled survival game, where players tame prehistoric creatures, build sprawling bases, and battle both the environment and each other across a series of massive open maps.

ChicagoServers' ARK hosting supports server clustering for multi-map communities, automatic Workshop mod updates, and cross-play between Steam and Epic Games — all on hardware with no CPU or RAM ceiling, so tribe wars and base-heavy servers stay smooth.

How It Works

From checkout to connected in minutes.

01 — Order

Choose your slots

Pick your server size and check out. No account minimums, no hidden setup fee.

02 — Deploy

Instant activation

Your ARK Survival Evolved server activates immediately. Connection info and control panel login arrive by email right away.

03 — Play

Configure & connect

Manage everything — mods, backups, sub-users — from the TCAdmin v2 panel, on desktop or mobile.

TCAdmin 2

The same powerful panel, every game.

Server wipers, automated backups, one-click mod installers, and full server control — mobile-friendly by default.

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FAQ

ARK Survival Evolved hosting questions

Yes, server clustering is available so players can transfer dinos, items, and characters between your maps.

Yes — ARK servers here are fully cross-compatible between the Steam and Epic Games Store versions.

Yes, the Fjordur DLC map is included with every ARK server at no additional cost.

Yes, both game updates and Steam Workshop mod updates install automatically so your server stays current.

Reviews

Over 95% of customers rate us 5 stars.

Verified by Trustpilot — we don't bribe customers for reviews.

★★★★★

"An amazing support crew that easily goes above and beyond. Any problems I had were tackled in seconds to a few minutes."

Kub L.
Verified · Trustpilot
★★★★★

"They helped me SO much with my server. If I'd lost that world file I would've been a goner. Great work, you guys."

Anonymous
Verified · Trustpilot
★★★★★

"Axel replied within about 20 seconds and got my issue resolved in about 2 minutes total. Thoroughly impressed!"

Ryan P.
Verified · Trustpilot
★★★★★

"The level of service is exceptional. Support handled my request for help in a friendly and expedient manner."

Orville H.
Verified · Trustpilot
★★★★★

Moved a Rust server over for a performance boost and said the self-transfer was refreshingly easy, with staff jumping in to fix a couple of small mistakes along the way.

Shay
Trustpilot review
★★★★★

Had an ARK server online fast and said installing Steam Workshop mods straight from the panel couldn't have been simpler.

Jeremy
Trustpilot review
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