In the multiplayer survival game ARK, you’ll find yourself stranded on a mysterious island filled with majestic and dangerous dinosaurs. While many players embark on epic quests to tame and ride dinosaurs, there are occasions when the need arises to eliminate the wild inhabitants of the island.
Perhaps you desire a pristine environment for base construction, or you face relentless waves of hostile creatures jeopardizing your survival. In this guide, we will delve into the intricacies of eliminating wild dinosaurs, equipping you with the knowledge and strategies to tame the wilderness.
How Do You Kill Wild Dinos on an ARK: Survival Evolved Server?
Server lag and performance issues can occur in games involving dinosaurs, especially with large populations. In such scenarios, the servers responsible for hosting the game or simulation generate and manage a significant number of wild dinosaurs within the virtual environment.
Having these dinosaurs, which can sometimes range to tens and thousands in some servers, can strain server resources and potentially lead to degraded performance.
The server needs to constantly track and update the position, behavior, and interactions of each dinosaur, which requires computational power and memory. As a result, the server might struggle to handle the load efficiently, resulting in server lag, decreased responsiveness, and reduced overall performance.
If you want to control this population and decrease performance issues, you can specify automatic population control using settings in the Modify Server Config tool and Advanced Launch Params if you have a dedicated, third-party server for ARK.
To do this manually, follow the instructions below:
- Connect to your ARK server.
- Open the console and make your account an administrator.
PC Users
- Press “Tab” (default button) to show the menu.
- Type “enablecheats ADMINPASSWORD” where ADMINPASSWORD is the value found in Admin Pass in your control panel, then press Enter.
PS4 Users
- Press Options to activate the main menu. Press L1 + R1 + Triangle + Square on your controller.
- On the textbox, type in the admin password for your ARK server. When done, press the Request Access button.
- Run the “cheat saveworld” command. This forces your server to save the world data at that precise time. Allow 10 to 15 seconds for this to finish.
- Run the “cheat DestroyWildDinos” command. All wild dinosaurs will despawn immediately, and your server will start the repopulation process. This may cause a brief lag and may take up to 10 minutes to complete.
- After repopulation is complete, repeat the “cheat saveworld” command once the server has shown to be stable.
Kill All Wild Dinos Commands
The command “DestroyWildDinos” is a commonly used cheat command in certain games to eliminate all wild dinosaurs from the game world. This command is typically entered into the game’s console or command prompt, depending on the system device used.
By executing the “DestroyWildDinos” command, all wild dinosaurs currently present in the game will be removed, effectively clearing the game world of these creatures. It’s important to note that this command specifically targets wild dinosaurs, leaving any tamed or domesticated dinosaurs untouched.
Please keep in mind that cheat commands are specific to the game you are playing, and the availability and functionality of such commands can vary. Additionally, the use of cheat commands may affect the intended gameplay experience and may be subject to restrictions or consequences imposed by the game developers [1].
Enabling Cheat in PC
To enable cheats on PC, follow the steps below depending on your game mode:
Multiplayer Mode
- Open the game and start playing.
- While in the game, press the “Tab” key on your keyboard. This will open the game's menu or command prompt.
- If you are playing online and connected to a server, type the command "SetCheatPlayer true" (without the quotes) and then hit enter. This command enables cheat permissions for your player character.
- To use cheat commands, you will typically need to prefix them with the command "admincheat". For example, if you want to use the command "DestroyWildDinos", you would type "admincheat DestroyWildDinos" (without quotes) into the console.
Note: The requirement to use “admincheat” before each command may vary depending on the game you are playing. Some servers may not require it at all.
- Press the "Enter" key to execute the cheat command.
- The cheat command will be processed, and its effect will take place in the game.
Single Player Mode
- Open the game and start playing.
- While in the game, press the “Tab” key on your keyboard. This will open the game's menu or command prompt.
- If you are playing online and connected to a server, type the command "SetCheatPlayer true" (without the quotes) and then hit enter. This command enables cheat permissions for your player character.
- Type the cheat command, then press the "Enter" key to execute.
- The cheat command will be processed, and its effect will take place in the game.
Conclusion
If you feel that killing dinosaurs enhances your enjoyment of the game or helps you overcome a specific obstacle, you can proceed with the command.
However, it’s always recommended to consider the potential effects on gameplay and consult the game’s documentation or community resources for more information before making a decision.
