Fast Elevators
If you have spent any significant time building a massive base in ARK: Survival Ascended, you know the pain of waiting for a standard elevator to crawl its way up a towering structure. The base game's elevators are functional, but they are slow and often frustrating when you are hauling heavy resources or trying to get to your crafting stations quickly. The Fast Elevators mod is designed to eliminate this bottleneck entirely, offering a significant quality-of-life upgrade that changes how you approach vertical logistics in the game.
This mod does exactly what its name suggests. It introduces new elevator platforms that operate at four times the speed of the vanilla versions. More importantly, these platforms also boast a four-fold increase in weight capacity. This means you can load up a platform with an industrial forge full of metal, a couple of heavy dinosaurs, or dozens of storage boxes, and still ascend to the top of your base without the platform stalling or moving at a snail's pace.
Key Features of the Mod
The core philosophy behind this add-on is efficiency. Instead of building multiple elevators to manage traffic or waiting for slow transfers, you can rely on a single, high-speed unit. Here are the primary features that set these platforms apart:
- 4x Movement Speed: Travel from the ground floor to your skybase in a fraction of the time.
- 4x Weight Capacity: Move massive loads of resources, creatures, and structures without exceeding the platform's limit.
- Fabricator Crafting: All new platforms are crafted in the Fabricator, keeping the resource cost familiar but the utility much higher.
- Standard Engram Unlock: You unlock the engrams at the same level as the default elevator versions, so you do not need to grind to a high level just to access these improvements.
- Track Compatibility: The new platforms snap perfectly to normal elevator tracks, meaning you do not need to tear down your existing elevator shafts to use them.
How to Install and Use Fast Elevators
Getting this mod running is straightforward. If you are playing on a dedicated server or in single-player, you need to subscribe to the mod on the Steam Workshop. Once you have done that, ensure the mod is enabled in your server's mod list or your single-player session before launching the game. For those looking for a more streamlined process, you might want to know how to install it directly through a third-party launcher. Many players find that using a launcher with a built-in mod manager simplifies the process of adding and updating mods like this one. For instance, the foxygame.net launcher provides a one-click install feature for Fast Elevators, which automatically handles version compatibility with your current ARK: Survival Ascended build, saving you from manual file placement errors.
Crafting and Unlocking
Once the mod is active, you will find the new engrams in your character's unlock list. They are located at the same level requirement as the standard elevator platforms. After unlocking the relevant engram, you can head to your Fabricator. The crafting recipe is similar to the base game versions, but you will be creating the "Fast" variant. Remember that while the platforms are faster, they still require the standard elevator track structure to function. You place the tracks first, and then you can snap the new platform onto them just like you would with a vanilla one.
Compatibility and Performance
This mod is designed for ARK: Survival Ascended and works with the current version of the game. It is generally lightweight and does not add heavy scripts that could cause server lag. Because it only adds new items and does not alter existing vanilla assets, it has a high compatibility rate with other mods. You can safely use it alongside stack mods, building mods, and QoL improvements. However, as with any mod, it is always wise to check for updates after a major game patch. If you are using a launcher like foxygame.net, the add-on catalog within the launcher will often highlight when a mod needs an update, ensuring your Fast Elevators mod remains functional after a game update.
Why You Need This Mod
The time saved by using these elevators adds up quickly. In a game where resource management and time are critical, waiting for a slow elevator is a liability. Whether you are moving a Giga up to a breeding platform or simply ferrying cementing paste to your top-floor storage, the increased speed and weight limit make the process painless. It is one of those mods that, once you use it, you will find it hard to play without it. The convenience of moving four times the weight at four times the speed is a game-changer for base builders and tribe leaders alike.
In conclusion, Fast Elevators for ARK: Survival Ascended is an essential addition for anyone who builds vertically. It removes the tedium of slow transport and opens up new possibilities for base design, as you no longer need to worry about the logistical constraints of moving heavy items. To get started, simply search for the mod in the Steam Workshop to download Fast Elevators, or use your preferred mod manager to add it to your server. Once installed, you will wonder how you ever managed without this level of efficiency in your ARK life.