I would strongly suggest acquiring the DLC if you are playing on a private server with friends

Ark: Scorched Earth2016

Ark: Scorched Earth
2016 Studio Wildcard
Playable on
Game modes
Details
- Launch
- September 1, 2016
- Developer
- Studio Wildcard
- Publisher
- Studio Wildcard
- Themes
Overview
Stranded naked, dehydrated & starving in a vast desert, even the most seasoned ARK survivors must quickly find water, hunt for food, harvest, craft items, and build shelter to have any chance for survival. Use skills honed on ARK's faraway Island to kill, tame, breed, and ride the mysterious new creatures that have evolved to survive the Desert's ultra harsh conditions, including... DRAGONS! Travel back and forth between the Island and the Desert to team up with hundreds of players across both worlds or play locally!
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Reception
It's a whole new experience for ARK as the jungle gets swapped out for the desert where water is scarce and death comes from the sky!












