Ark: Survival Ascended – Top 13 Beginner Tips for Xbox Players

by Fernando Diaz / Articles, ARK: Survival Ascended / 02 Jan 2023

Ark: Survival Ascended is a turbocharged version of the classic Ark Evolved and now on Xbox… You’re back on the dino-packed world but this time it’s wilder. Starting with zilch you gotta hunt, craft & build your way to the top of the food chain. If you think you’ve seen all the dino drama you’re in for a surprise… This game steps up the challenge with new tricks & twists. We’re here to spill the beans on some slick moves that’ll have you ruling the Ark like a boss; get ready to up your game!!

Quick Stack Transfers: So you’re in the heat of organizing your loot & you wanna speed things up?? Hold A on the item & slam RT to move the whole stack. Keep A pressed & keep hitting RT – your inventory management just got a whole lot faster…

Extended Hotbar Magic: Juggling items is no joke in Ark… Hold ‘LB’ & press up on the D-pad for an extended hotbar; this lets you flip through your stuff like a pro. Want the old hotbar back? -> Just do the reverse & it’s back to basics.

View Switching On-the-Go: First person or third person, that is the question? Hold the back/select button & toggle your view. Perfect for those intense combat moments or just chilling & taking in the scenery.

Dino Cam Zoom: Riding dinos is cool but customizing your view is cooler… Access ‘Toggle Change Dino Camera’ by holding the back/select button & use LB & LT to adjust your view. Right stick resets everything – neat, right?

Console Command Mastery: Wanna tweak your game? Hit the settings, find the advanced tab & switch on ‘Console Access’. Messed something up No worries, just restart the game & it’s like it never happened.

FPS Check: Curious about your game performance? Type ‘stat FPS’ in the console & there’s your answer – a tiny FPS counter to keep you informed.

HUD Info Galore: If you’re all about details, ‘Extended HUD Info’ in the UI settings is your friend. Shows all the deets on your screen. To toggle, use the back button – info overload or minimalist vibes, your choice.

Overlays Be Gone: Too much info cluttering your screen? Adjust ‘Dino’ & ‘Structure Tool Tip Settings’ in UI settings to ‘Only Action’. Say goodbye to screen clutter & hello to a cleaner view.

Quick Ammo Swap: In a tight spot & need different ammo? Hold ‘X’ with your weapon out & pick your ammo from the radial menu. Stone arrows or Tranq arrows, it’s all there at your fingertips.

Building Like a Boss: Building’s an art & Ark gives you the tools. Use Y to toggle between full, partial & free placement modes. Get that structure just right, whether it’s a humble hut or a majestic castle.

Torch on the Belt: Night’s dark & full of terrors, right? Equip your torch, hit the left trigger & voila – it’s on your belt. Hands-free lighting? Yes, please! Need it off Just equip & unequip, simple as that.

Cursor Speed Your Way: A slow cursor can be a drag… Literally. Head to ‘Advanced’ settings & find that cursor speed sweet spot. Makes menu navigation a breeze.

Tribe Waypoints for the Win: Lost your buddies in the vast world of Ark Ascended?? Hold LB & RB & set up waypoints. Quick tap for last marker, long hold for more options like ‘Go Here’ & ‘Danger’…

Fernando Diaz

Fernando is doing what he always did, sharing his honest opinions about games whenever he can. The difference is now he is writing and not talking about it.
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