Spitfire Structures
Space is the final frontier in ARK: Survival Ascended, and not just on the map. Your base's floor plan is often a battlefield of clunky industrial equipment, overflowing fridges, and that Tek Replicator hogging an entire room. The Spitfire Structures add-on is a quality-of-life overhaul that delivers compact, high-performance alternatives to the game's most space-hungry utilities. If you have ever wished your Refrigerator held more than a single stack of Prime Meat, or that your Fabricator didn't sound like a jet engine, this mod is your blueprint for a cleaner, more efficient base.
Why Choose Spitfire Structures for ARK: Survival Ascended
This isn't just a reskin; it's a functional upgrade. The mod targets the core "end-game" workstations that dominate your building footprint. By reducing their physical size and dramatically increasing their storage or output, you reclaim valuable real estate for decorative builds, additional tames, or just breathing room. The mod is designed to integrate seamlessly with the current version of ASA, and it plays nicely with other popular building and QoL mods, making it a staple for both solo players and large tribes.
Refrigerator and Vault: The Space-Saving Duo
The Spitfire Refrigerator is arguably the star of the show. It takes up a fraction of the normal footprint while offering significantly more item slots. Crucially, it accepts alternative preserving agents like Honey, Leechblood, and Organic Polymer, giving you flexibility when your sparkpowder supply runs dry. The Spitfire Vault follows the same philosophy—more slots, smaller size—ensuring your rare resources are stored securely without dominating your warehouse layout.
Production and Crafting: Smaller, Faster, Silent
Every crafting station gets the Spitfire treatment. The Spitfire Tek Replicator is significantly more compact, allowing you to place this late-game necessity in tighter spaces. The Spitfire Industrial Forge and Spitfire Industrial Cooking Pot are downsized, with the cooking pot capable of processing more than ten items at once, a massive time-saver for kibble production. The Spitfire Fabricator is not only smaller but also operates in blissful silence, sparing you from the constant grinding noise. The Spitfire Grinder rounds out the crafting suite, offering a compact solution for recycling unwanted gear.
Automation and Utility: The Imprinter and Intake Pipes
Beyond crafting, Spitfire Structures introduces the Spitfire Dino Imprinter and Feed. This ingenious device automatically feeds and imprints your baby dinos, taking the stress out of raising high-level creatures. You can log off knowing your Rex babies are being cared for. Additionally, the Spitfire Stone Intake Pipe and Spitfire Metal Intake Pipe can be placed anywhere, no longer requiring a water source. This is a game-changer for desert or mountain bases, allowing for easy water access for irrigation and crafting.
How to Install and Get Started
Getting these structures into your game is straightforward. You can download Spitfire Structures directly from the Steam Workshop or via your preferred mod manager. To make things even easier, many players use the foxygame.net launcher, which features a dedicated add-on catalog where you can find Spitfire Structures and install it with a single click, eliminating the hassle of manual file placement. The launcher also handles auto-updates, ensuring your mod stays compatible with the latest game patches.
Once downloaded, the installation process is simple. Here is a quick guide on how to install:
- Subscribe to the mod on the Steam Workshop for Spitfire Structures for ARK: Survival Ascended.
- Launch the game and navigate to the "Mods" section in the main menu.
- Ensure the mod is enabled and moved to your active load order.
- Start your single-player game or server and wait for the mod to download and load.
- Craft the new structures in your inventory or at a Smithy—they are typically found under the "Structures" tab.
Compatibility and Final Thoughts
The mod is designed to work with the current build of ASA. While it is generally safe to add to existing saves, it is always recommended to back up your world before installing any new mod. For server administrators, the mod is lightweight and does not cause significant performance overhead. If you are using a mod stack, ensure that other mods do not override the same Engrams or crafting recipes; the Spitfire Structures are uniquely named to avoid most conflicts. For those who manage multiple mods, the foxygame.net launcher provides a robust version compatibility check, so you can verify that Spitfire Structures will run smoothly alongside your other add-ons before you even boot up the game.
In conclusion, Spitfire Structures is more than just a collection of smaller boxes. It is a strategic upgrade that improves the quality of life for any survivor. From the automated baby-dino care to the silent fabricator and the water-anywhere pipes, every addition serves a purpose. If you are looking to optimize your base layout and streamline your late-game operations, this mod is an essential download for your ASA mod list.