{"id":5638,"date":"2023-05-04T18:28:51","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T18:28:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/?p=5638"},"modified":"2025-01-06T19:36:49","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T14:36:49","slug":"ark-dedicated-server-switching-scorched-earth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/ark-dedicated-server-switching-scorched-earth\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Switch Your ARK Dedicated Server to Scorched Earth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/ark-dedicated-server-switching-scorched-earth\/#Overview_of_the_Process_and_Purpose\" >Overview of the Process and Purpose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/ark-dedicated-server-switching-scorched-earth\/#How_to_Switch_an_ARK_Dedicated_Server_to_Scorched_Earth\" >How to Switch an ARK Dedicated Server to Scorched Earth<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/ark-dedicated-server-switching-scorched-earth\/#1_Purchase_the_Scorched_Earth_DLC_Acquiring_the_Necessary_Expansion_Pack\" >1: Purchase the Scorched Earth DLC: Acquiring the Necessary Expansion Pack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/ark-dedicated-server-switching-scorched-earth\/#2_Create_a_new_world_Setting_Up_a_Fresh_Scorched_Earth_World\" >2: Create a new world: Setting Up a Fresh Scorched Earth World<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/ark-dedicated-server-switching-scorched-earth\/#Secure_Your_Dedicated_Server_Today%E2%80%94Limited-Time_Discount_Available\" >Secure Your Dedicated Server Today\u2014Limited-Time Discount Available!<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/ark-dedicated-server-switching-scorched-earth\/#3_Back_up_your_existing_world_Ensuring_Your_Current_World_is_Safely_Stored\" >3: Back up your existing world: Ensuring Your Current World is Safely Stored<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/ark-dedicated-server-switching-scorched-earth\/#4_Upload_Scorched_Earth_world_files_Transferring_the_Required_Files_to_Your_Server\" >4: Upload Scorched Earth world files: Transferring the Required Files to Your Server<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/ark-dedicated-server-switching-scorched-earth\/#5_Set_up_server_configurations_Configuring_Settings_for_the_New_World\" >5: Set up server configurations: Configuring Settings for the New World<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/ark-dedicated-server-switching-scorched-earth\/#6_Notify_players_Informing_Your_Player_Base_of_the_Changes\" >6: Notify players: Informing Your Player Base of the Changes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/ark-dedicated-server-switching-scorched-earth\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_the_Process_and_Purpose\"><\/span>Overview of the Process and Purpose<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An ARK Dedicated Server is a type of server that allows players to host and play the game <strong>ARK<\/strong>: Survival Evolved. Scorched Earth is a DLC (downloadable content) expansion for the game that features a new map and unique gameplay mechanics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">ARK <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arzhost.com\/dedicated-servers\/\"><strong>Dedicated Server<\/strong><\/a> Switching to Scorched Earth<\/span> means changing the server&#8217;s map to Scorched Earth, which allows players to explore the new environment and experience the new features and challenges that come with the DLC. This can be done by modifying the server&#8217;s configuration files or using server management tools provided by the game&#8217;s developers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/How-to-Switch-Your-ARK-Dedicated-Server.webp\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" title=\"How to Switch Your ARK Dedicated Server\" src=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/How-to-Switch-Your-ARK-Dedicated-Server-1024x536.webp\" alt=\"How to Switch Your ARK Dedicated Server\" class=\"wp-image-9908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/How-to-Switch-Your-ARK-Dedicated-Server-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/How-to-Switch-Your-ARK-Dedicated-Server-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/How-to-Switch-Your-ARK-Dedicated-Server-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/How-to-Switch-Your-ARK-Dedicated-Server-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/How-to-Switch-Your-ARK-Dedicated-Server-450x236.webp 450w, https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/How-to-Switch-Your-ARK-Dedicated-Server.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">How to Switch Your ARK Dedicated Server<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Switch_an_ARK_Dedicated_Server_to_Scorched_Earth\"><\/span><strong>How to Switch an ARK Dedicated Server to Scorched Earth<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Switching your dedicated server to Scorched Earth can be an exciting and rewarding experience for ARK players who are looking for a new and challenging environment to explore. Scorched Earth is a DLC (Downloadable Content) for ARK: Survival Evolved that introduces a new map with unique challenges, resources, and creatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in switching your dedicated server to Scorched Earth, here are the steps you need to follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Purchase_the_Scorched_Earth_DLC_Acquiring_the_Necessary_Expansion_Pack\"><\/span><strong>1: Purchase the Scorched Earth DLC:<\/strong> Acquiring the Necessary Expansion Pack<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you can switch your dedicated server to Scorched Earth, you need to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/512540\/ARK_Scorched_Earth__Expansion_Pack\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/512540\/ARK_Scorched_Earth__Expansion_Pack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">purchase the Scorched Earth DLC<\/a><\/strong>. You can buy it from the Steam Store, Xbox Store, or PlayStation Store, depending on the platform you&#8217;re playing on. Once you&#8217;ve purchased the DLC, download and install it on your server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Create_a_new_world_Setting_Up_a_Fresh_Scorched_Earth_World\"><\/span><strong>2: Create a new world:<\/strong> Setting Up a Fresh Scorched Earth World<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Scorched Earth is a separate map from the main game, so you&#8217;ll need to create a new world for your server. To do this, go to your server settings and select &#8220;New World&#8221;. Choose Scorched Earth from the list of available maps and customize the settings to your liking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-call-to-action uagb-block-ea34b2e4 wp-block-button uag-blocks-common-selector\" style=\"--z-index-desktop:479;;--z-index-tablet:undefined;;--z-index-mobile:undefined;\"><div class=\"uagb-cta__wrap\"><h2 class=\"uagb-cta__title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Secure_Your_Dedicated_Server_Today%E2%80%94Limited-Time_Discount_Available\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/dedicated-servers\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/dedicated-servers\/\">Secure Your Dedicated Server Today\u2014Limited-Time Discount Available!<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p class=\"uagb-cta__desc\">Experience Power with Dedicated Servers &#8211; Free Setup with the server at just <strong>$100\/month<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-cta__buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/dedicated-servers\/\" class=\"uagb-cta__button-link-wrapper wp-block-button__link\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Back_up_your_existing_world_Ensuring_Your_Current_World_is_Safely_Stored\"><\/span><strong>3: Back up your existing world:<\/strong> Ensuring Your Current World is Safely Stored<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already have a world on your dedicated server that you want to keep, it&#8217;s essential to back it up before switching to Scorched Earth. You can do this by copying the world files to a separate folder on your computer or a cloud storage service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Upload_Scorched_Earth_world_files_Transferring_the_Required_Files_to_Your_Server\"><\/span><strong>4: Upload Scorched Earth world files:<\/strong> Transferring the Required Files to Your Server<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve created a new world for Scorched Earth, you&#8217;ll need to upload the Scorched Earth world files to your server. You can do this by using a file transfer protocol (FTP) program or a hosting service control panel. The Scorched Earth world files should be uploaded to the same directory as your existing world files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Set_up_server_configurations_Configuring_Settings_for_the_New_World\"><\/span><strong>5: Set up server configurations:<\/strong> Configuring Settings for the New World<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After you&#8217;ve uploaded the Scorched Earth world files, you&#8217;ll need to configure your server settings for Scorched Earth. This includes settings such as difficulty level, resource spawn rates, and player and dinosaur stats. You can access these settings through your server control panel or configuration files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/how-to-configure-your-palworld-server-a-step-by-step-guide\/\">How to Configure Your Palworld Server Or Other Gaming Servers<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Notify_players_Informing_Your_Player_Base_of_the_Changes\"><\/span><strong>6: Notify players:<\/strong> Informing Your Player Base of the Changes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, you&#8217;ll need to notify your players that you&#8217;ve switched to Scorched Earth. Provide them with the new server details and any relevant information about the Scorched Earth map. It&#8217;s also a good idea to remind them to back up their existing characters and bases before joining the new world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Switching your dedicated server to Scorched Earth can be a great way to explore a new and challenging environment in ARK: Survival Evolved. By following the steps outlined above, you can ensure a smooth transition for you and your players. 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