What Order To Complete Maps In ARK: Survival Ascended

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ARK: Survival Ascended is the official return of the dino survival game. Once again, it’s time to get lost in a vast, diverse world offering story-driven and non-story maps.

However, with so much content, figuring out the right order to play them is difficult. Contrary to popular belief, Ark does have a main storyline, which is told through 6 maps. But it’s also got some more non-canon maps to offer. In this guide, we’ll break down the order to play the main storyline canon maps for a cohesive experience and then explore the non-canon maps for fun.

ARK: Survival Ascended Main Storyline Canon Maps in Order

Just like Survival Evolved, ARK: Survival Ascended offers a multi-part storyline. Six installments, consisting of the main game and five DLCs, drive the narrative. The game’s story is about fleeing the ARKs, reaching Earth, and vanquishing Titans so the ARKs can return.

ARK: Survival Ascended: Non-Canon Maps to Have Fun

ARK: Survival Ascended’s non-canon maps provide fresh landscapes, creatures, and materials, deviating from the official storylines. There are no direct ties to the primary campaign, but they deliver an equally fun experience anyway.

Related: How to increase the stats on crafted items in Ark: Survival Evolved

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Though Cande started her journey in the video game industry as a localization specialist six years ago, she soon realized that her true calling was to annoy NPCS, smash virtual pottery, and complete every side quest available in RPGs. Throwing that useless degree out of the window, she has been writing professionally for the past three years ever since. Her passion for games dates to 2006, when she mounted a Chocobo for the first time. Under Nintendo and Square Enix's chokehold, she will willingly pour hours upon hours into reaching 100% completion in the longest roleplaying games ever made. But hey, who needs fresh air and sunlight when you can just live in Ivalice?

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