ARK: Survival Evolved Server

ARK: Survival Evolved Server is a server-based application designed to manage and support online multiplayer gameplay for the action-adventure survival game ARK: Survival Evolved, developed by Studio Wildcard. The server uses both TCP and UDP protocols to handle game data, ensuring stable and secure communication between clients and the server. Launched in June 2015, these servers allow players to host their own game worlds, manage player interactions, and enforce game rules.

ARK: Survival Evolved Server primarily establishes connections using TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) for reliable communication and UDP (User Datagram Protocol) for faster, albeit less reliable, data transmission. The server application is designed and maintained by Studio Wildcard, and it handles various tasks such as player authentication, world persistence, and real-time gameplay updates. Initially released in June 2015 alongside the game itself, the server facilitates both official and custom player-hosted worlds, providing flexibility and control over the game environment. Players can adjust settings such as resource availability, difficulty level, and game mechanics to tailor the experience. The server ensures that all connected players receive consistent, up-to-date information about the game world, making it a crucial component of the ARK: Survival Evolved multiplayer experience.