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Tuning Your Ark Experience

Configuration in Ark: Survival Evolved (ASE) is split between two primary files. Mastering these settings allows you to create a unique balance between challenge and progression, whether you want a hardcore survival experience or a fast-paced “instatame” environment.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Time

10 Minutes

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The Configuration Files

To customize your server, you need to understand where specific settings are stored.
This file handles the high-level environmental rules and most common multipliers.
  • Header: Most settings go under [ServerSettings].
  • Usage: Taming, Harvesting, XP, and basic Breeding rates.

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Essential Multipliers (GUS.ini)

Modify these values in your GameUserSettings.ini under the [ServerSettings] header to change the pace of gameplay.
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Progression Rates

  • TamingSpeedMultiplier=5.0: Makes dinosaurs tame 5x faster.
  • HarvestAmountMultiplier=3.0: Players gather 3x more resources from every node.
  • XPMultiplier=2.0: All experience gains are doubled.
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Breeding Rates

Note: Some values use inverse logic.
  • MatingIntervalMultiplier=0.1: Lower numbers are faster. This reduces the cooldown between mating sessions.
  • EggHatchSpeedMultiplier=10.0: Higher numbers are faster.
  • BabyMatureSpeedMultiplier=10.0: Higher numbers are faster.

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Balancing Imprinting

When you increase the maturation speed of your dinosaurs, you must also adjust the imprinting frequency. If a baby grows up too fast, it will reach adulthood before you can cuddle or feed it, resulting in a 0% imprint bonus.
The Golden Rule: If you set your BabyMatureSpeedMultiplier to 10.0, you should set your BabyCuddleIntervalMultiplier to 0.1. This ensures the imprinting timer remains synchronized with the growth speed.

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Last Updated: January 2026 | Ark: Your world, your rules.