Every Ark: Survival Ascended Aberration Map Zone (Region) & What Each One Is Good For

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's DLC adds a map with immense verticality and various biomes that need proper knowledge. The wasteland Ark will prove a challenge for even the most experienced players. If the harsh irradiation conditions aren't the cause of death, the numerous creature killers will be. Many of these are some of the best new dinosaurs in .

Luckily, the DLC does add some helpful new gear for players to combat the biggest differences from . For the areas filled with radiation, Hazard Suits, while not as defensive as other armor, will keep survivors safe. Many other new inclusions are used to traverse the massive cliffs and ravines littered throughout the map. Lastly, new weapons are brought to life to help combat the terrifying mutated threats of .

is the second-largest map in and comprises four main zones spread horizontally and vertically across the map. These include the Fertile Region, the Bio-Luminescent Region, the Molten Element Region, and The Surface. Each region is unique in its own right and has a handful of notable locations to visit for crucial resources. The fifth «zone» is the Arena where players will fight the Rockwell boss. This is the only boss of and requires the three Artifacts and drops from the new creatures to enter.

The Fertile Region is the safest area on the map but still holds some danger. It is home to many «easy» spawn points, but even those can occasionally be filled with Raptors or the new Basilisk. Those can be avoided with some luck long enough to set up a quick base and some gear to survive.

The Fertile Region also has ample amounts of resources to find things like fungal wood, mushrooms, gems, crystals, silica pearls, and polymer. Many of these are much harder to acquire on other maps.

The most notable locations in this zone include the Mushroom Forest and Fallen Nexus. These two will hold the majority of the resources but also have the most challenges. The Nexus alone is home to the Karkinos, a giant prehistoric crab that, while slow, has