[Top 10] Ark Survival Best Maps That Are Great (2022 Edition)

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18 Oct 2023

10. Genesis: Part 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUl8WJILGtk&t=2s&ab_channel=Raasclark

When it appeared, Genesis: Part 1 impressed and surprised everyone at the same time. It truly was a map we have never seen before and it still is one of the most exciting experiences. This expansion pack comes with 5 mini regions, each with its unique creatures and environmental features. Although you can tame them, flyers are disabled, and travel means teleporting between these regions.

Introducing incredible creatures, like the dangerous Magmasaur, the moveable base: Megachelon, and the cute Ferox, as well as missions that uncover loot, including Tek equipment, this map is truly one of the best.

What’s fun about Genesis: Part 1:

Incredible Tek suits
Transverse the scattered asteroids in the lunar biome using oxygen vents
The adorable Ferox
Tame the space whale: Astrocetus and be amazed
Survive the occasional eruption of the volcano
Explore low gravity regions

9. Valguero

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FT2Tqs9zq18&ab_channel=Raasclark

Valguero comes with a vast and diverse map, adding incredible regions and the unique Deinonychus that can be tamed only by breeding/ stealing and hatching its egg. Despite the trouble and hard work, taming a Deinonychus means getting a powerful, loyal companion. Keep in mind that the strength of these creatures is shown in packs, as their coordination makes defeating them incredibly difficult. The map allows new players to discover hidden depths and impressive heights. The environment is absolutely stunning, with great base locations and unique views, adding rainbows and occasional auroras. Explore the Boreal Forest, the deep Jungle, beautiful Redwoods, and its terrifying lair.

What’s fun about Valguero:

Tame a Deinonychus by stealing an egg and caring for it
Fight the terrifying Ice Golem and Chalk Golem
Enjoy rainbows during the day and auroras at night
Dare to fight with the boss: the Broodmother
Steal a Fire Wyvern egg from the underground volcanic trench
Discover the Lost Temple and the Hidden Lake

8. Extinction

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MEyMu4ugrQ&ab_channel=Raasclark

Extinction is the third Expansion Pack that was released for Ark. This map suggests through all its features the beginning of the end. As a corrupted, ravaged Earth, this Ark map is nothing like the classic. Survival in this strange, dangerous world is truly a challenge. Explore the abandoned city and its mysteries, discover the corrupted creatures that adapted to this Earth and protect Element Nodes. Even more, Extinction adds enormous, terrible Titans that walk freely across specific regions of the map reached by conquering caves and dungeons.

What’s fun about Extinction:

Craft Enforcers and Scouts by gathering their parts
Find Gacha Crystals and use them to discover amazing equipment
Get the loot crates from the Desert/Forest/Ice Cave
Discover exclusive Tek items, like Cryopods
Battle with 4 dangerous Titans
Enjoy unique environmental features, like eclipses

7. Scorched Earth

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ugynDITvjQ&ab_channel=nooblets.com

Scorched Earth is an example when it comes to adding new features and unique creatures. Instead of water, this desert island is surrounded by endless sand, putting any survivor in a challenging position. Water and natural food resources are rare, and you have to use them smartly. Collect water from Jugbugs, Morellatops, or even cactus plants. Perfectly adapted to the climate, game features include heat strokes from too much exposure to the burning sun, sandstorms, and superheat. Even the water from your water jars will evaporate in time.

What’s fun about Scorched Earth:

Discover all 12 new creatures that were added to this map
Battle a new boss
Challenge yourself in a new climate
Explore 3 amazing canyons
Uncover the mysteries of the gorgeous Ruins of Nosti

6. Crystal Isles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVeyQKJ2_TA&ab_channel=Beanny

Crystal Isles is by far the most beautiful map of them all in terms of aesthetics. While the bioluminescent regions of Abberation are indeed a worthy opponent, Crystal Isles resembles a paradise you have accidentally ended up in. There are honey bee hives on the go, gorgeous crystal wyvern walking around the place, and impressive islands all over the map. With an abundance of rare resources and a lot of regions to discover, Crystal Isles is a map anyone would enjoy playing on. However, its size gives the feeling of a vast, rather empty map at times, putting it in 6th place on our list.

What’s fun about Crystal Isles:

Learn to breed wyverns
Explore the vast ocean
Make your own honey farm
Defeat the Crystal Wyvern Queen
Discover the Dragon Cave
Enjoy the beauty of the Emberfall, Bloodfall’s Hallow, and many other regions

5. The Island

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7vuuj4gnuY&ab_channel=TheOutcasts

The Island offers the classic Ark experience. With a variety of caves and low-level spawns, this map is perfect for new players that are ready to be amazed by the complexity of Ark. The terrain has numerous flat spots, perfect for building a base. Venture into the caves, obtain all the artifacts and battle the final boss: The Overseer. With all its dangerous, unique caves and regions, The Island is an adventure that any player has to go through in order to truly understand Ark Survival Evolved.

What’s fun about The Island:

Find Explorer Notes and Dossiers to learn all you need to know about Ark
Explore numerous caves, each with its different features
Gather artifacts (Immune, Massive, Pack, Skylord)
Have the courage to enter the Tek Cave and battle the Overseer
Discover loots crates
Witness your first Ascension

4. Genesis Part 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZV_8WVGtIuI&t=3s&ab_channel=Raasclark

Genesis: Part 2 takes Ark to a whole other level. Including End Game technology, a new drop system, and an amazing variety of new creatures, this map truly blows your mind. Experience challenging arenas, missions that teleport you in incredible places and breed mutagens. Tame the cute and useful maewing and discover the small, adorable but terrifying Noglin. There is even a space dolphin wandering around, waiting for you to play with him. Of course, after you manage to finish the taming process. Another impressive addition to this expansion pack is the Hyperspace, an event that takes place at night and is a delight to your eyes.

What’s fun about Genesis: Part 2:

Witness the purple skies of the Hyperspace and arrive at another planet
Wander through the Eden Zone and enjoy the view
Take your chances in the Corrupted Garden
Explore the S.U.M.P ocean and find the best tames
Tame Tek Stryders using Mutagel
Harvest Plant Species R Seeds

3. Abberation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgpnyl_pVQs&ab_channel=pterafier

Abberation is probably the fans’ favorite. The expansion pack places us in a broken Ark, where poison and death are waiting at any corner. Filled with nameless and aberrant variants of creatures, Abberation is a map that frightens and amazes at the same time. Small, cute, and luminescent creatures, like the majestic Featherlight, Glowtail, or Shinehorn are there to guide the way and provide a glimpse of light and companionship. There are 3 artifact caves that need to be conquered and a terrifying boss at the end. Finally, don’t forget to tame Rock Drakes in the red zones and enjoy the beauty of the Fertile region.

What’s fun about Abberation:

Its gorgeous luminescent biomes
Explore the Old Railway Cave and its mysteries
Dare to fight Nameless and enter the Rockwell Terminal
Experience Earthquakes
Tame adorable, beautiful creatures: Featherlight, Bulbdog, Glowtail
Get a Shinehorn to keep you company

2. Ragnarok

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaMJycQgYG8&t=6s&ab_channel=Raasclark

Ragnarok is the perfect map when it comes to combining the classic game of Ark with new, exciting features. Maintaining the old style, Ragnarok satisfies any player, new or veteran, including a large variety of perfectly placed regions, mini-boss artifact caves, and a breath-taking labyrinth to put your mind at work. This map comes with brilliant gameplay and introduces the Griffin, one of the most loved creatures of Ark Survival Evolved. Massive, unique beaver dams and sunken Viking ships are waiting for you to explore them!

What’s fun about Ragnarok:

Survive lava flows and meteor showers
Watch the volcano erupt
Explore the sunken Vikings boats and the old castle
Find your way through the gorgeous Jungle Dungeon
Discover the skeletons in the canyon cave
Fight the Spirit Dire Bear and Direwolf

1. Lost Island

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REK7I73oYEA&ab_channel=Raasclark

Due to its recent popularity and incredible features, Lost Island occupies first place on this top. This map manages to give Ark an even more prehistoric atmosphere than the original game, taking the game back to its roots. In a blend of old and new, Lost Island is one of the greatest maps for both PvP and PvE and because of its incredible size, it gives you the feeling of constantly being lost in the deep jungles.

The map has the most numerous peninsulas of all ark maps, 6 in total, with ships scattered in caves and within the ocean. What’s amazing is that Ark players themselves participated in the creation of this Expansion Map, by voting for new creatures.

What’s fun about Lost Island: