Best ARK Server
Hosting in Germany
ARK: Survival Evolved & Survival Ascended hosting with Frankfurt latency, dedicated RAM, and DDoS protection. HostHavoc clan specialist reviewed. Updated April 2026.
| Feature | ARK: Survival Evolved (SE) | ARK: Survival Ascended (ASA) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Unreal Engine 4 | Unreal Engine 5 (Lumen/Nanite) |
| Min Server RAM | 8 GB (10 players) | 16 GB minimum |
| Recommended RAM | 16–32 GB (30–70 players) | 32–64 GB |
| Mod Support | Steam Workshop (thousands) | CurseForge (growing) |
| Performance | Lighter, runs on older hardware | Heavier, needs modern CPU |
| Player Base (EU) | Still large, declining | Growing, replacing SE |
| Best Host | HostHavoc, UltaHost | UltaHost Dedicated |
| Players | RAM (SE) | RAM (ASA) | CPU Cores | Est. Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 10 | 8 GB | 16 GB | 4 cores | $9–20/mo | |
| 10–30 | 16 GB | 32 GB | 6 cores | $20–50/mo | |
| 30–70 | 32 GB | 64 GB | 8+ cores | $50–100/mo | $100+/mo |
⚠️ Modded ARK adds 20–30% to RAM requirements. Always order the next tier up if running mods.
ARK: Survival Evolved needs 16GB RAM for 30 players, 32GB recommended. ARK: Survival Ascended (UE5) needs 32GB minimum for 30 players — it's significantly heavier on resources.
ARK: Survival Ascended is the active development branch with new content and maps. SE has a larger existing mod library but receives no new official content. For new server starts, ASA is the better long-term choice.
Yes, but mods add 20–30% RAM overhead. A 10-player modded ARK SE server needs 12–16GB minimum. For modded ARK with active players, VPS plans with 16GB+ RAM are recommended.
HostHavoc provides dedicated RAM (not shared), meaning your ARK server gets exactly the resources you paid for. They also include a free TeamSpeak server — essential for tribe coordination — and specialize in ARK, Rust, and DayZ specifically.
Cluster servers let players transfer characters and dinos between maps. You need a shared ClusterDirOverride path accessible by all server instances. HostHavoc and UltaHost both support cluster setups — contact their support for configuration assistance.