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Raise the HarvestAmountMultiplier setting above 1.0 to increase the materials players get from harvesting. On a hosted server, change it in the control panel or in GameUserSettings.ini under [ServerSettings], then save and restart the server as your host requires.
Change the global harvest amount
In GameUserSettings.ini, add or edit this entry under [ServerSettings]:
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[ServerSettings]
HarvestAmountMultiplier=2.0The ARK Official Community Wiki lists 1.0 as the default and explains that higher values increase materials harvested per strike: GameUserSettings.ini configuration reference. A value of 2.0 illustrates a twofold configured multiplier; it is not a guarantee of an independently measured outcome in every gameplay situation.
Apply the change on a hosted server
- Stop the server first if your host instructs you to do so.
- Open the host’s control panel and look for a harvest-yield setting, or use its file browser to edit
GameUserSettings.ini. - Set
HarvestAmountMultiplierabove1.0. Increase it in measured steps and choose a rate that suits your server; the documentation does not establish one universally appropriate value. - Save the configuration and restart the server so the host applies it. Nitrado’s ARK: Survival Ascended Server Configuration Guide, dated 2023-10-25, describes a stop, edit, save, and restart workflow.
Panel labels, file paths, and restart procedures can differ by game version and provider. Follow the instructions for your specific server rather than assuming every host uses the same interface.
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ARK: Survival Evolved (PS4)
- Use cunning strategy and tactics to tame, train, ride and breed the 100+ dinosaurs and other primeval creatures roaming the dynamic, persistent ecosystems across land, sea, air, and even underground Build your character's strengths and gain items, skills, and pet creatures using in-depth role-playing systems
- Start a tribe with hundreds of other players to survive and dominate competing tribes...and ultimately discover ARK's true purpose
- Build a fire or shelter, then craft customizable clothing & armors to help protect against damage and extreme temperatures on your way to unlocking advanced technologies and equipment
- Chop down trees and mine metal and other precious resources to build massive multi-leveled structures composed of complex snap-linked parts
Choose the setting that matches your goal
| Goal | Setting | Configuration location | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Increase yield across harvesting | HarvestAmountMultiplier |
GameUserSettings.ini, under [ServerSettings] |
Global harvested-material yield factor. |
| Tune only particular resources | HarvestResourceItemAmountClassMultipliers |
Game.ini |
Scales quantity for specified resource types. See the Game.ini configuration reference. |
| Change XP earned from harvesting | HarvestXPMultiplier |
Game.ini |
Changes harvesting XP, not material quantity. See the Game.ini configuration reference. |
| Change how long harvestable objects withstand harvesting | HarvestHealthMultiplier |
GameUserSettings.ini, under [ServerSettings] |
Changes harvestable-object health and how many strikes it can take; it does not directly increase yield per strike. See the GameUserSettings.ini configuration reference. |
If the multiplier has no effect
- Confirm the entry is in
GameUserSettings.iniunder[ServerSettings], not in the wrong file or section. - Check that the configuration was saved and the server restarted.
- Look for a host-panel setting, event configuration, or server override that may govern rates; the available documentation does not establish one universal cause for conflicting settings.
- Consult your provider’s instructions for the game version and server setup you use.
Version and provider scope
The community wiki configuration references cover ARK: Survival Evolved and ARK: Survival Ascended. Nitrado’s cited editing workflow is specifically for ARK: Survival Ascended. For another version or host, verify the corresponding settings and procedure in that provider’s documentation.
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ARK: Survival Evolved - Xbox One (Renewed)
- Capture and Tame Dinosaurs: Discover over 100 different dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures on the island, finding ways to tame them into useful additions for your tribe's dino herd
- Survive Above All: Hunger, thirst, basic safety, and protecting yourself from the weather are all part of the game
- Harvest, Hunt and Build: Cut down trees and turn them into a basic home, which you can quickly expand into a Jurassic estate. Hunt for meat, scavenge for plants (or start your own garden!)
- Customize Everything: An extensive crafting system invites you to mix and match materials scavenged from the island, while also modifying the colors, textures, shapes, and styles
- Explore the Island: Solve the mystery of The ARK as you explore this massive island, discovering Explorer's Notebooks (filled with clues!) throughout
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ARK: Survival Evolved (Nintendo Switch)
- Capture and Tame Dinosaurs: Discover over 100 different dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures on the island, finding ways to tame them into useful additions for your tribe's dino herd
- Survive Above All: Hunger, thirst, basic safety and protecting yourself from the weather are all part of the game. Run too far and not only will you be exhausted, but you will also quickly get hungry and thirsty. Weather effects are based on real-world climates, and so you'll need to hide out from rain and snow, while making the most of sunny days
- Harvest, Hunt and Build: Cut down trees and turn them into a basic home, which you can quickly expand into a Jurassic estate. Hunt for meat, scavenge for plants (or start your own garden!)
- Gather Resources, Customize Everything: An extensive crafting system invites you to mix and match materials scavenged from the island, while also modifying the colors, textures, shapes and style of everything from the walls of your home, to your character's armor, weapons and more
- Explore the Island: Solve the mystery of The ARK as you explore this massive island, discovering Explorer's Notebooks (filled with clues!) throughout. Make your way to the final boss and figure out why you've been dropped into this Jurassic-era experience
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- Capture and Tame Dinosaurs: Discover over 100 different dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures on the island, finding ways to tame them into useful additions for your tribe's dino herd
- Survive Above All: Hunger, thirst, basic safety, and protecting yourself from the weather are all part of the game
- Harvest, Hunt and Build: Cut down trees and turn them into a basic home, which you can quickly expand into a Jurassic estate. Hunt for meat, scavenge for plants (or start your own garden!)
- Customize Everything: An extensive crafting system invites you to mix and match materials scavenged from the island, while also modifying the colors, textures, shapes, and styles
- Explore the Island: Solve the mystery of The ARK as you explore this massive island, discovering Explorer's Notebooks (filled with clues!) throughout
