GigArkCreatures
ARK: Survival Ascended players who have explored the fiery depths of GigArk Island know the pain of leaving behind their most prized possessions. You spend dozens of hours taming a Magma Rex, or you finally craft the legendary Magma Tek Armor Set, only to realize that those unique items are locked to the map where you found them. The GigArkCreatures mod solves this problem completely. This official companion add-on for the GigArk Island map acts as an automatic override system, replacing the map-specific versions of creatures and gear with a global, transferable "Mod Version." In short, you can finally take the adventure with you, no matter which server or map you call home.
What Does GigArkCreatures Do?
At its core, this mod is about freedom and persistence. It establishes a global rule that runs in the background, ensuring that your hard-tamed Magma and Transformed creatures are recognized as the same entity across your entire cluster. When you upload a creature or piece of armor at an Obelisk or supply drop, the mod ensures the destination server knows exactly what you are bringing over. This removes the dreaded "item destroyed" message that often accompanies cross-ARK transfers of modded content.
Key Features You Will Appreciate
- Creature Transfer: Safely move your tamed Magma and Transformed creatures to any other map within your server cluster without losing stats, levels, or imprint bonuses.
- Gear Persistence: The Magma Tek Armor Set remains usable in any world. No more leaving your best gear behind when you switch maps.
- Cross-ARK Compatibility: The mod is built specifically for clustered servers, providing a stable and secure transfer process that feels native to the game.
One of the best ways to get started is to download GigArkCreatures directly through the foxygame.net launcher, which offers a one-click install for the mod and automatically handles version compatibility checks for your ARK: Survival Ascended build.
Installation and Server Setup
Before you rush to transfer your favorite fiery friend, you need to understand the critical installation rule. GigArkCreatures for ARK: Survival Ascended must be installed and activated on EVERY SINGLE MAP in your server cluster. If the mod is missing on the destination server, the game will not recognize the creature or item, and it may be lost or destroyed during the transfer process. This is the single most common cause of bugs with this add-on, so server admins need to pay close attention.
How to Install for Single Player and Dedicated Servers
For single-player worlds, simply subscribe to the mod on your preferred mod manager and ensure it is enabled before loading your save. For dedicated servers, you need to add the mod ID to your command line or Game.ini configuration for all maps. The official Mod ID is 1301110. If you are using a mod manager, you can search for "GigArkCreatures" and add it to your collection. The process is straightforward, but the consistency across the cluster is what matters most.
If you are looking for a hassle-free setup, the foxygame.net launcher includes a dedicated add-on catalog where you can find GigArkCreatures and deploy it to all your server instances simultaneously, ensuring no map is left behind.
Dealing with Existing Tames and Cryopods
Now for the tricky part. The automatic replacement of creatures is not instant. The game needs a "refresh" to apply the new global rule to creatures that were tamed before the mod was added. Here is what you need to know to avoid losing your work.
Creatures Left Out in the Open
Any of your existing tamed custom creatures that are standing in the world will be automatically converted to the modded, transferable version upon the next server restart. You do not need to do anything for these. Just let the server cycle, and they will be updated.
Creatures in Cryopods
This is where most players run into trouble. Creatures inside a Cryopod are in a "frozen" state. The game server does not actively "see" them, so the replacement rule cannot apply to them while they are stored. If you leave a Magma creature in a Cryopod and restart the server with the mod active, that creature will remain in its old, non-transferable state.
To fix this, you must release your affected custom creatures from their Cryopods before the server restart that activates the conversion. After the restart, the creatures left out in the open will be converted. You can then safely cryo them again, and they will now be in their new, fully transferable form. This is a one-time process for existing tames; any new tames you acquire after the mod is installed will be born with the correct "Mod Version" tag from the start.
Why You Should Add This Mod Today
Playing on a cluster without GigArkCreatures means you are constantly managing two different inventories: one for the island and one for everywhere else. That is tedious and risky. This mod removes the friction entirely, allowing you to treat your entire cluster as one seamless world. Whether you are moving your base to a new map or just want to bring your favorite Magma Rex to a boss fight on The Island, this mod makes it possible.
Furthermore, the mod is lightweight and does not alter the core gameplay loop. It simply ensures that the content you earned on GigArk Island is recognized globally. It is the official companion for a reason: it completes the experience. So, if you are ready to stop leaving your best tames behind, look up how to install GigArkCreatures on your server today. Your future self, standing on a beach with your fiery companion by your side, will thank you.