> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://faq.thepackgaming.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://faq.thepackgaming.com/ark.md).

# ARK Franchise

- [ASE PvE Cluster](https://faq.thepackgaming.com/ark/ase-cluster.md): We offer a cluster of 6 maps Of Varying styles all for your ARK Play style.
- [ASE Cluster Settings](https://faq.thepackgaming.com/ark/ase-cluster/ase-settings.md)
- [The ISLAND](https://faq.thepackgaming.com/ark/ase-cluster/island.md): The Island is the map included with the base game. It is the first known ARK and is the first map that follows with the Conical storyline.
- [ABERRATION](https://faq.thepackgaming.com/ark/ase-cluster/aberration.md)
- [EXTINCTION](https://faq.thepackgaming.com/ark/ase-cluster/extinction.md): Extinction is the third paid Expansion Pack for ARK: Survival Evolved. Extinction was released on November 6th, 2018 for PC.
- [RAGNAROK](https://faq.thepackgaming.com/ark/ase-cluster/ragnarok.md): Ragnarok is a free, official, non-canonical DLC expansion map for ARK: Survival Evolved. Ragnarok was released on June 12, 2017 for the PC. At the time it was only 75% complete.
- [GENESIS - 2](https://faq.thepackgaming.com/ark/ase-cluster/gen2.md): Genesis: Part 2 is the fifth and final paid DLC Expansion Pack for ARK: Survival Evolved and is available for purchase through the Genesis Season Pass.
- [FJŐRDUR](https://faq.thepackgaming.com/ark/ase-cluster/fjordur.md): ARK Survival Evolved DLC June 12th. 2022
- [AQUATICA](https://faq.thepackgaming.com/ark/ase-cluster/aquatica.md): Aquatica is an official, non-canonical DLC expansion map for ARK: Survival Evolved. Aquatica has  a release date of July 2025 for the PC.
- [ASA PVE Cluster](https://faq.thepackgaming.com/ark/asa-cluster.md): UE5 Remaster of Ark Survival Evolved. We offer a cluster of 7 maps including Astraeos.
- [ASA Cluster Settings](https://faq.thepackgaming.com/ark/asa-cluster/asa-settings.md)
- [ASA: The Island](https://faq.thepackgaming.com/ark/asa-cluster/island.md): LIVE January 11th. 2024!
- [ASA: Scorched Earth](https://faq.thepackgaming.com/ark/asa-cluster/se.md): April 1st 2024 – Scorched Earth + Frontier Adventure Pack
- [ASA: Aberration](https://faq.thepackgaming.com/ark/asa-cluster/aberration.md): Live Sept. 5, 2024
- [ASA: Extinction](https://faq.thepackgaming.com/ark/asa-cluster/extinction.md): Live DEC. 19th. 2024
- [ASA: Astraeos](https://faq.thepackgaming.com/ark/asa-cluster/asa-astraeos.md): Astraeos was added as the First ASA DLC on February 13, 2025.
- [ASA: Ragnarök](https://faq.thepackgaming.com/ark/asa-cluster/asa-ragnarok.md): Ragnarok was originally released on June 12, 2017 for the PC. The ASA version Released June 19 th. 2025.
- [ASA: Valguero](https://faq.thepackgaming.com/ark/asa-cluster/asa-valguero.md): Valguero DLC for ARK: Survival Evolved was released on June 18, 2019, for PC. The ASA version was released on Oct. 7, 2025.
- [LOST COLONY :🔜](https://faq.thepackgaming.com/ark/asa-cluster/lost-colony.md)
- [SERVER PAGE TEMPLATE](https://faq.thepackgaming.com/ark/asa-cluster/server-page-template.md)
- [ASA: The Center](https://faq.thepackgaming.com/ark/asa-cluster/center.md): Live June 4th. 2024
- [ARK Franchise Player Guides](https://faq.thepackgaming.com/ark/player-guides.md): Player Help Guides
- [ARK: Breeding Guide](https://faq.thepackgaming.com/ark/player-guides/breeding.md): Pointers and information for the players who want to breed on our Cluster.
- [ARK: Explorer Notes](https://faq.thepackgaming.com/ark/player-guides/notes.md): Collecting all Explorer Notes unlocks an additional 10 levels for your character.
- [The Story of ARK: Survival Evolved](https://faq.thepackgaming.com/ark/player-guides/story.md): Spoiler ALERT!!! If you do not want the mysteries of the ARKs or the ending to this story spoiled, PLEASE DO NOT READ THIS!
- [ART for YOUR ARK!](https://faq.thepackgaming.com/ark/player-guides/pnt-files.md): How to use .pnt Files in ARK:Survivor Evolved
- [ARK: Custom Cooking Guide](https://faq.thepackgaming.com/ark/player-guides/recipes.md): Cooking in ARK!


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