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Second Chance Evolution

High Performance. Zero Cost. Pure Passion.

Welcome to the 2ndCE Cluster. We are not a run-of-the-mill rental server, but a passion project on our own hardware. Since we don't rent servers, we are independent of donations or shops. Everything here is free and will stay that way.

We love to tinker: Many of our features are self-coded and run server-side – entirely without mods. This means for you: Maximum performance, fast load times, and functions you won't find anywhere else.

On-Demand Maps

Theoretically unlimited maps with zero performance loss. Maps without players automatically shut down after 48h (Hibernate Mode). Restart them anytime via this website or HLA.

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On-Demand Maps

RPG Quest System

The ARKs are full of secrets, and each quest leads you deeper into the history of vanished civilizations. Follow the trails of Explorers, discover hidden truths about ARK technology, and unveil the mysteries that created these worlds.

Various in-game events like taming, breeding, exploring, or combat trigger quest progress. Each completed quest brings you closer to the truth about the ARKs – and rewards you with shop points.

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Community Events

Use your points to activate global bonuses for the entire server (Breeding, Taming, XP x2). An active event lasts for 3 days.

XP x2
Tame x2
Breeding x2
Community Events

Web-based Player Tools

Right here on this website there's more than just server info. Manage your profile in the Dashboard, breed dinos offline in the Cryo Breeding Lab, and store your dinos safely in the Dino Depot – all directly in your browser, no mods needed.

📖 Breeding Guide  ·  📖 Depot Guide

Web-based Player Tools

Server Settings

Optimized for long-term fun with fair conditions:

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★ Taming Speed (x4): 4x
★ Resource Respawn: 0.5x
★ Baby Growth (x18): 18x
No Wipes
Tribe Limit: 10
Max Player: 105
Max Wild: 300
ORP: Active
Crossplay
Server Settings

Fair Ingame Shop

100% in-game currency, absolutely no Pay-to-Win. Trade Apex items with zero value loss, sell Element or Black Pearls, and buy useful equipment or starter kits.

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Fair Ingame Shop

Intelligent AI (HLA)

HLA is more than a bot – she is a real local LLM. deeply integrated into the cluster. She answers questions, locates lost dinos, executes admin functions, and assists you in real-time.

Available via Ingame-Chat or Discord. Command: /hla start mapname

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Intelligent AI (HLA)