Since the days of Ark: Survival Evolved, players have been no strangers to the urge for customization and mods. Now, while the game has undergone a makeover with the new Ark Survival Ascended, which boasts impressive graphics, UI, and other features, players are still looking forward to installing mods. If you are one of those players, you have landed on the right page because this article will provide you with all the information you need to use and install mods effectively in Ark Survival Ascended.
Ark Survival Ascended, often abbreviated as ASA, takes the foundation laid by Ark: Survival Evolved and elevates it to new heights. Similar to ASE, Ark Survival Ascended gives players the ability to add user-created modifications, or simply “mods”, which can alter and enhance various aspects of the game. Mods come in a wide range of categories, from new dinosaurs and creatures to building enhancements, quality-of-life improvements, and even total conversions that transform the game world into something entirely different. So, if you are wondering how to use mods in ASA, continue reading this guide until the end.
Ark Survival Ascended (ASA): How to use & install Mods
Ark Survival Ascended has made modding a cakewalk with its in-game UI and menus. The only disclaimer, for now, is that the game is still pretty new, and therefore, not many mods are available at this point. But all we need to do is give some time to the modding community, and rest assured, there will be endless mods to try and mess with in the future. That being said, here is how you can use and install mods in ASA.
Downloading/Installing the mods
When you start Ark Survival Ascended, head to the main menu and proceed directly to the “Mods List” option. In the Mods section, you’ll find a selection of mods that have been created by the Ark community. This is your one-stop shop for browsing through all the available mods for the game and downloading the ones you want. To install a mod, click on your chosen mod’s icon. Click the “Install” button for the mod you want. This initiates the download process, and the mod will automatically be added to your “My Mods” section when the download is finished.
Using the installed Mods
To use the mods you’ve downloaded, launch the game and go to “Create” or “Resume Game”. Once you’re in the game, access the “Mod Settings” option in the menu. In the Mod Settings menu, you’ll see two tabs: “Active Mods” and “Available Mods”. Click on “Available Mods”. You will find the mods you’ve installed in this section. So, to activate a mod, simply click on it, and you will see an “Activate” option. Click on “Activate” for each mod you want to enable. Once activated, the mods will be added to your active game session.
Additional tip
Some mods may require a specific priority in the load order. To adjust mod order, use the arrows on the left of each mod in the “Active Mods” section. You can move mods up or down to adjust the mod priority. Other than that, if you want to play with mods on an existing server, you may need to perform a creature wipe to enable the mods.
And that is how you can install and use mods in Ark Survival Ascended. We hope all your doubts have been cleared on this matter. For more guides and tutorials like this, make sure to visit DigiStatement. Before you leave, here is how you can change the in-game language in Ark Survival Ascended.
