How to Install Forsaken AR
Installing Forsaken AR, a popular mod for the game ARK: Survival Evolved, can be a rewarding experience. This guide will walk you through the process step by step, ensuring that you have a smooth installation and can start exploring the mod’s unique features.
Before You Begin
Before diving into the installation process, there are a few prerequisites you should be aware of:
- Make sure you have the latest version of ARK: Survival Evolved installed.
- Ensure that you have administrative privileges on your computer.
- Check that your graphics card drivers are up to date.
Step 1: Downloading Forsaken AR
1. Visit the official Forsaken AR website or a trusted source to download the mod.
2. Once the download is complete, locate the downloaded file on your computer.
Step 2: Extracting the Mod Files
1. Right-click on the downloaded file and select “Extract All” or “Extract Here” to extract the contents of the file.
2. A new folder will be created with the same name as the downloaded file. Open this folder to access the mod files.
Step 3: Preparing Your ARK: Survival Evolved Directory
1. Open the ARK: Survival Evolved installation directory. This can usually be found by right-clicking on the game’s shortcut and selecting “Properties” > “Find Target” or “Location” > “Open File Location” in Windows, or by navigating to the game’s installation path in macOS or Linux.
2. Inside the ARK: Survival Evolved directory, locate the “Mods” folder. If you don’t see a “Mods” folder, create one by right-clicking in the directory, selecting “New” > “Folder,” and naming it “Mods” (without the quotes).
Step 4: Moving the Mod Files to the ARK: Survival Evolved Directory
1. Copy the contents of the extracted Forsaken AR folder to the “Mods” folder in your ARK: Survival Evolved installation directory.
2. Ensure that all files are copied and that no files are left in the extracted Forsaken AR folder.
Step 5: Configuring Forsaken AR
1. Open the “Mods” folder in your ARK: Survival Evolved installation directory.
2. Find the Forsaken AR folder and open it.
3. Inside the Forsaken AR folder, locate the “config” folder and open it.
4. Find the “forsakenar.cfg” file and open it with a text editor.
5. Modify the settings in the file according to your preferences. You can adjust the difficulty, enable or disable certain features, and more.
Step 6: Launching Forsaken AR
1. Open ARK: Survival Evolved and log in to your account.
2. Once logged in, you should see Forsaken AR listed as a mod in the game’s main menu.
3. Select Forsaken AR from the mod list and start playing.
Step 7: Troubleshooting Common Issues
1. If you encounter any issues while installing or playing Forsaken AR, check the mod’s official website or forums for troubleshooting tips.
2. Ensure that your graphics card drivers are up to date and that your computer meets the minimum system requirements for ARK: Survival Evolved and Forsaken AR.
3. If you experience crashes or performance issues, try lowering your graphics settings or updating your graphics card drivers.
4. If you encounter any other issues, consider reaching out to the Forsaken AR community for help.
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully install and enjoy Forsaken AR in ARK: Survival Evolved. Happy gaming!
