Map locationLat 99.0 · Lon 14.4
Lost Colony
World
- 128 Creatures
- 21 Resources
- 105 Spawn Points
- 30 Explorer Notes
- 3 Caves
- 7 Terminals
- 5 Loot Crates
- 24 Loot Tables
- 6 Boss Loot
- 73 Missions
On this map
Caves: 3 locations
Named locations: Northern Cave, Southern Cave, and Western Cave
Every supply crate, boss reward and buried treasure chest: 933 loot tables across 31 maps, 8 treasure chests.
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Featured map spots
Map locationLat 43.6 · Lon 56.1
Attack Mission
Attack Missionrepeatable, high-risk missions where you breach enemy strongholds (Thrall Legions) to destroy command structures, defeat powerful foes, and loot valuable gear, serving as a defiance path against the Lost King, offering near-cap weapons, armor, and new creatures for your rebellion, distinct from defense missions
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Attack outpost
Attack outpostrepeatable, high-risk missions where you breach enemy strongholds (Thrall Legions) to destroy command structures, defeat powerful foes, and loot valuable gear, serving as a defiance path against the Lost King, offering near-cap weapons, armor, and new creatures for your rebellion, distinct from defense missions
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Attack outpost
Attack outpostRepeatable, high-risk missions where you breach enemy strongholds (Thrall Legions) to destroy command structures, defeat powerful foes, and loot valuable gear, serving as a defiance path against the Lost King, offering near-cap weapons, armor, and new creatures for your rebellion, distinct from defense missions
By legalsmidgenLat 48.8 · Lon 56.8
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Attack Outpost
Attack OutpostRepeatable, high-risk missions where you breach enemy strongholds (Thrall Legions) to destroy command structures, defeat powerful foes, and loot valuable gear, serving as a defiance path against the Lost King, offering near-cap weapons, armor, and new creatures for your rebellion, distinct from defense missions.
By legalsmidgenLat 38.3 · Lon 56.8
View detailsMap locationLat 40.1 · Lon 72.3
Attack Outpost
Attack OutpostRepeatable, high-risk missions where you breach enemy strongholds (Thrall Legions) to destroy command structures, defeat powerful foes, and loot valuable gear, serving as a defiance path against the Lost King, offering near-cap weapons, armor, and new creatures for your rebellion, distinct from defense missions.
By legalsmidgenLat 40.1 · Lon 72.3
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Statistics
- Creatures
- 128
- Resources
- 21
- Spawn Points
- 105
- Explorer Notes
- 30
- Caves
- 3
- Terminals
- 7
- Loot Crates
- 5
- Loot Tables
- 24
- Boss Loot
- 6
- Missions
- 73
Popular Building Templates for Lost Colony
Discover the most popular building templates designed specifically for Lost Colony. These templates include recommended build locations on the map.
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Seriolux
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ho realizzato questa piccola base iniziale per rendere il gioco piu semplice e divertente per tutti i nuovi player spero che vi piaccia e che funzioni corretamente per tutti voi e una base molto standard che potete trovare anche sul mio canale di youtube: "seriolplay" dalle foto potet notare l'applicazione di qualche skin si tratta di una mod di nome "astraeos" voi potete pure non usarla o usarne altre a vostro piacimento
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- 428downloads
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TrapsNeophyte Safe House 使徒安全屋
这个安全屋可以让你更安全更高效的刷使徒 This safe house allows you to farm Neophyte more safely and efficiently.
- 179structures
- 96downloads
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MANGOo
BasesMorv's Compact All-in-one (AIO) Outpost Base (OFFICIAL)
I wanted a base where I can stand in one spot and reach all of my key items: Fabricator, Smithy, industrial cooker, industrial forge, chem bench, 2 fridges, 3 vaults. Has a generator, water tank, 4 large crop pots, place for beds and cryofridge. Features a Dropoff platform to land your ankie/doed and funnel items into the forge from the outside.
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- 51downloads
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UtilitySteam Skiff
Comfortable building for farming or doing your missions
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Neophyte Farm Box
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LeoAnthonyField guide
Lost Colony - Detailed Guide
Lost Colony is the first paid canonical Expansion Pack for ARK: Survival Ascended and the sixth canonical expansion in the ARK franchise. Released on December 19, 2025, it plunges survivors into Arat Prime - a shattered Earth where the southern pole is locked in eternal night. Set in the Necrocene era, this story-driven expansion bridges the events of Extinction and ARK Genesis, featuring seven new biomes, 13+ new creatures, the Thrall Mastery system, and a 70+ skill tree.
Seven Biomes of Arat Prime
Arat Prime is a vertical, tiered ecosystem where altitude, latitude, and corruption levels dictate danger and reward:
The Lost King's Dominion
A majestic gothic metropolis at the heart of Arat Prime. Safe for the obedient, but aggression generates Hostility from elite Thrall patrols. This is where the Lost King's power is concentrated and where the endgame Citadel awaits.
The Tundra
The map's outer perimeter - a desolate Arctic expanse scarred with craters and debris from the fallen Aberration ARK. This is where most survivors awaken and where you should learn the basics before advancing inward.
Twilight Forest & Mountains
A fantasy boreal nightmare where bioluminescent flora reacts dynamically to the Auroras overhead. As you ascend, the forest thins into craggy peaks and knife-edged rocky spires. Home to the deadly Gloon creature.
Hot Springs
Scattered across the map in varying concentrations, these thermal oases provide warmth and safety in the frozen landscape. Safe Hot Springs hidden in the tundra make excellent early-game base locations.
The Caldera
A volcanic crater featuring a massive sacred ring dedicated to the Lost King. One of the most dangerous end-game zones with extreme environmental hazards and the rarest materials on the map.
Dark Forest
An eerie, shadow-drenched woodland leading to increasingly dangerous threats. The dark canopy hides aggressive creatures and valuable resources for mid-game progression.
Aberrant Crash Sites
The landscape is scarred by the crash of the Aberration ARK, resulting in radioactive zones filled with mutated creatures and pools of liquid Edmundium. Requires radiation protection to explore safely.
Map Structure: Three Tiers
Arat Prime is organized into concentric rings of increasing difficulty:
• Outer Ring (Beginner): The Tundra and gateway forests - where survivors awaken and learn the basics
• Mid Ring (Intermediate): Twilight Forest, Mountains, and transitional biomes leading to the Dominion
• Inner Ring (End-Game): The Lost King's Dominion, The Caldera, and crash sites with the toughest enemies and rarest materials
Unique Features & Mechanics
What makes Lost Colony a groundbreaking expansion:
• Thrall Mastery System: Subdue and recruit Thralls, Neophytes, and Revenants to command in battle
• 70+ Skill Tree: Specialize across Wayfarer, Beastmaster, and Utility paths with milestone-based progression
• Outpost Progression: Weaken the Lost King through three dynamic Outpost types to earn Sigils
• Gothic Engineering: Fabricated Crossbow, Tek Spear, Cursed Weaponry with dual traits
• Base Templates & TEK Bunkers: Revolutionary stronghold building systems
• Cinematic Story: Featuring voice performances by Michelle Yeoh and Karl Urban
• Canonical Storyline: Bridges Extinction and ARK Genesis narratives
• Eternal Night Setting: Permanent darkness on the southern pole creates a unique atmosphere
• War Bench: Advanced crafting station for forging masterwork equipment
Survival Strategies
Essential knowledge for surviving the Necrocene:
• Start in the Tundra outer ring and work inward as you gain levels and skills
• Seek out Hot Springs early for warmth and safe base locations in the frozen landscape
• Invest skill points strategically - the Beastmaster path excels for creature-focused play
• Bring radiation protection before exploring Aberrant Crash Sites
• Avoid generating Hostility in the Lost King's Dominion until you're ready for Thrall patrols
• Complete Outposts to earn Sigils needed for the final Citadel confrontation
• Equip Arctic Armor before venturing deep into the Tundra's extreme cold
• Recruit Thralls at Defense and Attack Outposts to build your army
Resource Guide
Where to find essential resources across Arat Prime:
Metal
Mountain peaks in the Twilight Forest biome and Caldera rim
Crystal
Cave systems and elevated rocky spires
Edmundium
Aberrant Crash Sites - pools of liquid Edmundium (radiation gear required)
Element
Outpost rewards, boss encounters, and deep end-game zones
Oil
Tundra surface deposits and crash site areas
Wood
Twilight Forest and Dark Forest biomes
Obsidian
Caldera volcanic region and mountain peaks
Polymer
Tundra creatures and crafting via the War Bench
New Necrocene Creatures
Over 13 new creatures adapted to survive Arat Prime's frozen wasteland:
• Veilwyn: Fox-like companion that teleports through portals; evolves into Solwyn (fire) or Malwyn (corruption)
• Ossidon: Monstrous primate with cryogenic elemental power adapted to frozen wastes
• Aureliax: Colossal Chinese-style dragon that warps reality - heals allies or crushes enemies with gravity
• Drakelings: Miniature shoulder-pet dragons available in seasonal variants via the Expansion Pass
• Elderclaw: Forest guardian draped in blossoms that commands living vines to armor or entangle
• The Gloon: Deadliest creature in the Twilight Forest
• Thralls: Recruitable foot soldiers of the Lost King
• Neophytes: Elite enforcers that trigger Purge events
• Revenants: Corrupted monstrosities guarding crash sites
The Thrall System
Lost Colony's defining mechanic transforms survival into tactical command gameplay:
• Thralls: Basic soldiers found at Defense and Attack Outposts - subdue and recruit to your army
• Neophytes: Elite enforcers that trigger dangerous Purge events when engaged
• Revenants: Corrupted monstrosities guarding Aberrant Crash Sites - the toughest faction enemies
• Outpost Types: Three dynamic variants to conquer for earning Sigils toward the final Citadel assault
• Territory Control: Factions behave intelligently, controlling areas and responding to threats
Strategic Base Locations
Recommended areas to establish your presence on Arat Prime:
• Tundra Hot Springs: Safe thermal oases offering warmth and protection for early-game bases
• Twilight Forest Edge: Bioluminescent beauty with access to wood, stone, and mid-tier creatures
• Mountain Plateaus: Elevated positions with strategic views and metal access
• Dark Forest Clearings: Hidden spots with resource access for mid-game progression
• Near Outposts: Strategic proximity to Thrall recruitment and Sigil farming locations
Lost Colony represents the most ambitious expansion in ARK history, delivering a cinematic, story-driven survival experience set in the haunting Necrocene era. From recruiting Thralls to command in battle, to evolving your Veilwyn companion, to challenging the Lost King in his gothic Citadel - every system works together to create a deeply rewarding progression through Arat Prime's frozen darkness. This canonical chapter bridges Extinction and ARK Genesis while introducing mechanics that redefine what an ARK expansion can be.
Explore Other Maps
Official maps9
- OfficialAstraeos223 Creatures29 Resources187 Caves
- OfficialRagnarok148 Creatures25 Resources61 Caves
- OfficialThe Island116 Creatures13 Resources24 Caves
- OfficialGenesis45 Caves116 Creatures14 Resources56 Missions
- OfficialThe Center122 Creatures14 Resources41 Caves
- OfficialValguero182 Creatures24 Resources38 Caves
- OfficialExtinction135 Creatures15 Resources12 Caves
- OfficialAberration69 Creatures17 Resources3 Caves
- OfficialScorched Earth74 Creatures11 Resources14 Caves
Mod maps20
- ModBjarnheim150 Creatures18 Resources2 Caves
- ModForglar193 Creatures23 Resources16 Caves
- ModAmissa213 Creatures25 Resources9 Caves
- ModForglar Part II204 Creatures24 Resources7 Caves
- ModSvartalfheim180 Creatures26 Resources17 Caves
- ModThe Volcano236 Creatures23 Resources7 Caves
- ModAppalachia159 Creatures18 Resources1 Loot Crates
- ModAlthemia150 Creatures11 Resources4 Caves
- ModNyrandil77 Creatures19 Resources10 Caves
- ModInsaluna183 Creatures22 Resources7 Caves
- ModLost City200 Creatures22 Resources7 Caves
- ModEden106 Creatures15 Resources4 Caves
- ModTemptress Lagoon222 Creatures19 Resources11 Caves
- ModArkopolis
- ModAtlantis147 Creatures19 Resources16 Caves
- ModMythica146 Creatures20 Resources17 Caves
- ModReverence14 Resources10 Caves11 Artifacts
- ModTaenia Stella161 Creatures22 Resources3 Caves
- ModThaloria192 Creatures18 Resources3 Caves
- ModVintal216 Creatures25 Resources3 Caves
