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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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.
Second Chance Evolution is a no-wipe ARK: Survival Ascended cluster with on-demand maps, crossplay, daily quests, web tools, and a shop focused on convenience instead of paid power.
Maps can hibernate when nobody is playing and return when the community needs them again. The dashboard, breeding tools, Dino Depot, public stats, and HLA support the game without forcing extra client mods.
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.
View All Maps →
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.
Learn More →Use your points to activate global bonuses for the entire server (Breeding, Taming, XP x2). Shop events currently run for 1 day and cost 200 points.
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.
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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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
Try HLA on Discord →