ARK: Survival Evolved

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Huntn Aug 8, 2016 @ 10:04am
Playing Primative Plus on Solo Game
I've been playing ARK for a year, but I'm new to Primitive Plus. Because I joined a server with Primative Plus, I have that downloaded. Everytime I go to join the server, it asks me if I want to load Primative Plus. I select yes, no problems there.

But I also have 2 solo games, one on The Island and one on The Center Map started before Primative +.

Some questions:
1. If you can, how do you convert an existing solo game over to Primitive Plus?
I assume you can't switch back and forth between Primative + and a Classic game using the same save.

2. How do you start a Primitive Plus Game when you all ready have existing games? My Center map game is almost new, so I don't mind restarting, but what files must be removed, and where do you find a selection to choose Primitive plus for the new game I will be starting?

If there is an existing thread here is Steam, please point me at or, or an explanation would be appreciated. Thanks! :)
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Huntn Aug 9, 2016 @ 12:23pm 
There is absolutely no info on this subject to be found online. At least I'm not finding it. :p

In attempt to find the Primitiave Plus option for an ARK solo game, update:
Just tossed all the files from the Steam\steamapps\common\ARK\ShooterGame\Saved\TheCenterSavedArksLocal. Launched the game, selected Center Map, it loaded, it populated the world, a Create Survivior screen appeared, but no options to choose Primative Plus.

I have Primitive Plus installed and am playing it on a online server. Reports online are that it should be available for solo games, but I see no options to select it. I wonder for a solo game if it must be added as a mod? It should not have to be since it's now a DLC of sorts.
Last edited by Huntn; Aug 9, 2016 @ 12:26pm
Buck Fell Aug 9, 2016 @ 9:45pm 
You'll still need to install the DLC. In your library there should be a DLC link, click that and you'll see downloads for the Center and Prim+.
AnnieO Aug 9, 2016 @ 9:50pm 
If you restarted and the conversion says primitive plus then any solo game you play wiill be with primitive plus. If you start without the primitive plus conversion then it will be regular.
Huntn Aug 10, 2016 @ 9:41am 
Thanks for the help! To clarify, the answer is on the Start up Screen, lower Right there is a Total Conversions link/tab, where before starting a game, you can select "None" or "Primitive Plus Official"
Last edited by Huntn; Aug 10, 2016 @ 9:42am
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Date Posted: Aug 8, 2016 @ 10:04am
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