RR-Floating Platforms
Building in ARK: Survival Ascended has always been about finding the perfect spot. Flat ground, defensible positions, and scenic views often dictate where you can call home. But what if you could take your base anywhere, even into the sky or over the ocean? That is exactly what the RR-Floating Platforms mod delivers. This powerful add-on transforms the way you approach base construction, giving you an incredible range of platforms that can be placed virtually anywhere in the world.
What Are RR-Floating Platforms?
At its core, this mod introduces a crafting system for a massive variety of floating platforms. Instead of being limited by terrain, you can create stable, buildable surfaces in mid-air, over water, or on uneven ground. The mod boasts an astonishing 962,813 possible platform placements, ensuring that no two bases need to look the same. Whether you are a solo survivor looking for a cozy floating shack or a tribe leader planning a massive sky fortress, these platforms provide the foundation you need.
The mod is designed to work seamlessly with all official DLCs, making it a versatile addition to your mod list. You can place these platforms everywhere in the world, and once placed, you are able to build on them just like any other foundation. Each platform includes snap points for floors, allowing you to expand your structure with precision and ease.
Platform Types and Sizes
One of the standout features of RR-Floating Platforms for ARK: Survival Ascended is the sheer variety available. You are not stuck with a single shape or size. The mod includes:
- Floating Platforms in Large, Medium, Small, and Tiny sizes
- Material variants including Grass, Rock, Stone, Ice/Snow, Tek, and Sand
- Unique shapes such as Dome, Hexagone, and Square platforms
- Tiny, Small, Medium, and Large size options for each shape
- A radial menu to change the floor type on your platform
This flexibility means you can match your base aesthetic to the biome you are in. A snow base can use Ice platforms, while a desert outpost might benefit from Sand or Rock variants. The choice is entirely yours.
Specialty Platforms and Features
Beyond the standard building surfaces, the mod introduces some truly unique specialty platforms. The Steampunk Landing platform offers a distinct visual style for your landing zones. More importantly, the Greenhouse platform provides a 300% greenhouse effect and always waters your crops, making it a game-changer for any farmer. You can say goodbye to manual watering and hello to constant, efficient crop growth.
For your power and utility needs, the mod includes Generator platforms in Medium and Small sizes. There are also WaterCage platforms in Medium and Small, perfect for taming or storing aquatic creatures. If you are looking to build vertical structures, the mod offers specialized tunnel pieces: Center Up, Center Down, Tunnel Up, Tunnel Down, and Tunnel Cross. For larger builds, you can use the Big Center, Big Down, and Big Up platforms to create grand, multi-level bases.
Practical Gameplay Benefits
The practical advantages of using this mod are immense. Platforms can be picked up and demolished with a 20-second timer, giving you the freedom to relocate your base without losing all your materials. This is perfect for players who like to move with the meta or who need to respond to changing server dynamics. The ability to build in the air also offers a significant defensive advantage, keeping your tames and resources safe from ground-based threats.
When you decide to download RR-Floating Platforms, you are adding a tool that encourages creativity. The snap points work flawlessly with standard floors, so you can combine these platforms with other building mods for even more complex designs. The mod is frequently updated to maintain compatibility with the latest game patches, ensuring a smooth experience.
Compatibility and Installation
RR-Floating Platforms is built for current versions of ARK: Survival Ascended. The mod is designed to work alongside most other popular building and QoL mods, though it is always wise to check for specific conflicts on the mod page. The installation process is straightforward. To learn how to install, you simply subscribe to the mod on your preferred platform and enable it in your server's mod list. For single-player, it is just a matter of activating it in the game's mod menu.
Managing your mods is easier when you use a launcher that handles the technical side. The foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install for RR-Floating Platforms, saving you from manual file management. Its integrated add-on catalog lets you browse and add mods directly, and the launcher handles version compatibility checks automatically, so you can spend less time troubleshooting and more time building.
Community and Support
The creator of this mod is active in the community and welcomes feedback. If you have wishes for new platform types or features, you are encouraged to reach out through the RR-Mod Discord. The mod also includes beautiful custom icons, credited to An Dré, which make the crafting menu a pleasure to use. While the mod is free, the developer appreciates support via Amazon gift cards, and server rental recommendations are often made for Nitrado if you want a dedicated space for your tribe.
Final Thoughts
In a game where base location can make or break your survival strategy, RR-Floating Platforms removes the limitations of the terrain. It empowers you to build where you want, how you want, with a level of variety that is hard to match. From practical farming platforms to massive sky fortresses, this mod is a must-have for any builder in ARK: Survival Ascended. Whether you are a casual player or a dedicated tribe leader, the creative potential is truly sky-high.
So, if you are ready to elevate your building game, explore the possibilities that RR-Floating Platforms for ARK: Survival Ascended has to offer. Your dream base is waiting, and it is floating right above you.