ARK Crystal Isles Server Hosting
Our ARK Crystal Isles map server hosting plans come with the features you need
Your game server will come with the following, instantly available features:
Deploy an Instant ARK: Survival Evolved Game Server
Compatible with Steam (full mod support) and Epic Games (no mods yet)
Access to our custom Game Server Management Panel
The in-house Survival Servers game control panel allows you to configure and customize your ARK Crystal Isles map game server. Install supported mods / maps, switch locations, and change any setting with our easy one click form. Survival Servers is an ARK Crystal Isles dedicated game server provider with our custom panel.
Global Network, Multiple Hosting Locations
Switch locations any time. DDoS protection available.
Deploy an Instant ARK: Survival Evolved Game Server
Compatible with Steam (full mod support) and Epic Games (no mods yet)
Frequently Asked Questions about ARK: Survival Ascended - Crystal Isles Server Hosting
ARK: Survival Ascended transforms Crystal Isles with Unreal Engine 5's Lumen and Nanite technologies, delivering spectacular crystalline structures with realistic light refraction, enhanced floating island details with improved foliage density, dynamic weather effects that interact with the crystal environment, improved creature models especially for Crystal Wyverns, and breathtaking biome transitions with superior lighting.
Crystal Isles servers in ASA require 28-32GB RAM for 20-25 players due to the map's extensive floating islands and complex terrain rendering. The UE5 engine demands approximately 60% more memory than original ARK for this map specifically, but delivers vastly improved frame rates and visual fidelity. High-performance CPUs with strong single-thread performance and NVMe SSDs are essential.
Yes! ARK: Survival Ascended supports extensive CurseForge modding for Crystal Isles including custom Crystal Wyvern variants, enhanced crystal harvesting tools, expanded cave systems, custom building structures that complement the crystal aesthetic, and quality-of-life mods for taming and breeding. All mods install seamlessly through the control panel.
ASA Crystal Isles features official Studio Wildcard optimization and polish, rebalanced Crystal Wyvern spawns and taming, enhanced floating island stability and navigation, improved underground biome lighting and exploration, native integration with ASA's cross-server system, guaranteed long-term support and updates, and significantly better performance with larger player counts.
Absolutely! ARK: Survival Ascended Crystal Isles supports full cross-platform play between Steam and Epic Games Store on PC. Players from both platforms can join the same server and play together without restrictions. Future console versions will support crossplay within their respective ecosystems.