Ragnarok - ARK: Survival Evolved Guide - IGN (2024)

Ragnarok is a free DLC expansion Map for ARK: Survival Evolved.

Created, in what originally started as a mod program, the Ragnarok map has become the latest installment on official maps provided by Studio Wildcard. The success of this is due to the diverse range of biomes and resources available for all players. This map has a pleasantblend between the "vanilla" biomes and that which we saw in the Scorched Earth expansion. Therefore, allowing the player to have ultimate freedom with the type of building, dinos, weapons, items, resources and even topography in which they wish to experience.

Upon release, this map was at 50% completion for the PC version and 75% completion for the console (now both are at 75%) which is a testimony to the vision of the Ragnarok development team, given that this map is, by far, the largest we have seen.

How to access Ragnarok

If you wish to play Ragnarok on an official hosted server you will need to first "Ascend" at alpha, beta and gamma level. This is achieved through beating all the bosses and essentially "beating" the game, as it stands. Details on how to do this can be found here.

This can be completed easier in single player mode, through the use of admin commandsand will grant access to Ragnarok on official servers, after completion.

If you are playing on a privately hosted server either through a dedicated console or a third party host, then the map will already be available by simply selecting the Ragnarok map through the admin settings on the server settings menu.

Regions/Biomes in Ragnarok

North-West

Here we have what is referred to as "The Jungles" with a largely dense jungle region reaching from the coast right to the foot of "Wedlock Peak". Slightly further east in the region, you will approach two large, flat stone formations in an areacommonly called "Twin falls" which opens up into Viking Bay. This region is a popular place for alpha tribes to become established due to the close proximity to valuable resources and also the sheer flat building surfaces available.

Ruther to the south-east of this region, you will find the "Ice Lake", the "Ice Dungeons" and there have even been reports of Ice Wyverns patrolling the skies.

North

This region of the map showcases one of the natural structures that are can be found throughout Ragnarok, which is "The Castle of the Swamps". Just slightly north of that you will approach a cluster or rocks jutting out of the sea, referred to as "Viking Isles" or "The Silica isles" The reason for this name is due to plenty of silica pearls, which can be found amongst the shallow waters between these behemothrocks.

On the east side of the Northern region is the start of "The Scar" or otherwise known as "Wyvern Trench" but it is advised to only approach this zone on a flyer, should you need to make a fast retreat.

Further south you will find a waterway and small interconnected lakes which home the largest beaver population on the map. Cementing paste, being one of the most useful advancement resources, can be heavily farmed here either from smaller beaver dams (like those on other maps) or the newly added larger beaver dens.

North-East

A fertile land mass called "The Highlands" is a common place to find a Giga. With the lighthouse situated at the very top of the rolling hills, you will find many resources around.

A new feature in Ragnarok is the addition of natural farms that produce crops and vegetables naturally over time which can be harvested without the need to plant, fertilize and replant.

In order to balance the beautiful scenery and rich abundance of resources, there is a price to pay for living in this region. The main northern entrance to "The Scar" or "Dragonmalte Trench" harshly merges into the topography, providing both an ethereal sense of design and a gentle reminder to the true beast of Ragnarok... The Wyvern.

West

Extending out to the western ocean is "The Swamps". Here you will find all swamp biome creatures matching that on the other maps. A dangerous zone to enter ill prepared but is a necessity for anyone seeking Plant Species X seeds.

Parallel to "The Swamps" is access to the mouth of "The Great Canyon" or "The Valley" which pierces through the center of the map. Here you will find another great source for silica pearls although slightly deep within the waterways than those which can be found in the Northern Isles.

Further south in this region you will find open plains bordered by the coastal beaches (left) and wooded inclines (right).

Central

The central valley continues to extend through this region, providing a range of building levels as well as an adequate combination of water and land dinos throughout.

Slightly further east, approaches the looming snowy peaks sometimes called "MurderSnow" aptly named due to the harsh conditions and an excessive amount of predators. In addition, "The Scar" runs alongside this snowy expanse, therefore increasing the risk when entering and exploring these areas. Due to the proximity of "The Scar" with the frigid mountains, it is common to be able to find the whole range of available wyverns in a close proximity to one another.

The northern part of this region and also within the central waterway also home (although much less) a few beaver dams which can be used to provide players with cementing paste, rare flowers, and silica pearls.

East

Currently, this region is covered mainly in "The Redwoods" which is found just south of the Red Obelisk. Although treacherous in its ecosystem there are many benefits for traveling here. Taming a Thyleco or a Purlovia can prove to be a great addition to any player/tribes base, but are commonly only found within this land type. Trust us when we say they will put up a fight and take you by surprise.

An additional positive of this region is the natural, gigantic, non-resource redwoods heavily scattered throughout, to which a player can place a tree platform on and make a temporary or permanent home. This is the primary location to collect sap, once a tap has been attached to these trees, which can be used for either fishing or when making certain recipes such as the sweet vegetable cake.

Slightly south of this is what will become an extended desert region but this is still currently under development and so is temporarily blocked off by a wall barrier.

South-West

The south-west is widely regarded as the safest area to spawn. Although a decent amount of predators have been added to Ragnarok in all regions/biomes this area provides a less harsh climate, bountiful flatlands and a diverse range of resources for starter players. Although if you wish to progress you will need to travel to the more northern territories in order to heavily farm cementing paste, chitin and pearls.

Any further south that the desert isles that are currently accessible are still in development. But will, again, be an extension on the desert biome.

The limited desert area you have access to homes the majority of dinos that can be found in the Scorched Earth DLC Expansion Pass. Including, but not limited to, the Thorny Dragon, Morellatops, vultures and the loveable Jerboa!

South

This region is still under development but will be an extension onto the desert area. You will find large sweeping canyons, sporadic rivers (some dried) and even hidden desert caves.

South-East

This region is still under development but will be an extension onto the desert area. You will find large sweeping canyons, sporadic rivers (some dried) and even hidden desert caves.

Creatures

This is a list of dinos/creatures that are exclusive only to the Ragnarok map

Griffin

Ice Wyvern

Lava Elemental

Iceworm Male

Iceworm Queen