Which game is the OpenMap from?

The OpenMap is from ARK: Survival Ascended. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to ARK: Survival Ascended and its current live build.

How do I enable admin commands to run OpenMap?

In single-player, cheats are on by default. On a dedicated or hosted server, log in as admin with enablecheats first, then run cheat OpenMap . Without admin access the console rejects it.

How current is the OpenMap info?

The OpenMap entry was last verified on GameServersCodex on June 28, 2026. We track the live ARK: ASA build, so the details here reflect the current patch.

Can I run the OpenMap command over RCON?

Yes. Send cheat OpenMap through RCON or your control-panel console. If the connection already runs with admin context, omit the leading "cheat". It works the same on hosted, self-hosted, and RCON setups.

What arguments does the OpenMap command take?

The OpenMap command takes one argument: map name type: text. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.

How do I use the OpenMap command in ARK: Survival Ascended?

The syntax is cheat OpenMap . Open the admin console, paste it, replace any with real values, and press Enter. Verified against the current ARK: ASA build as of June 28, 2026.

ARK · COMMAND

OpenMap

Command

Console command to load a specific map on your server, useful for testing or switching between available worlds.

The OpenMap is just the start. Join the GameServersHub Discord for the full playbook on running your server. As of Friday, August 14th, 2026.

Syntax

Console syntax

cheat OpenMap <Map Name>

Arguments

map name type: text: The name of the map you wish to load, e.g. TheIsland.

About

The OpenMap command loads a designated map on your server. Pass the map name as a text argument, for example, TheIsland to load the Island map.

This command is cheat-enabled and works in console. Use it to switch between maps or test map-specific content without restarting the server process. The map name argument is case-sensitive and must match the exact internal map identifier.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which game is the OpenMap from?: The OpenMap is from ARK: Survival Ascended. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to ARK: Survival Ascended and its current live build.
How do I enable admin commands to run OpenMap?: In single-player, cheats are on by default. On a dedicated or hosted server, log in as admin with enablecheats <AdminPassword> first, then run cheat OpenMap <Map Name>. Without admin access the console rejects it.
How current is the OpenMap info?: The OpenMap entry was last verified on GameServersCodex on June 28, 2026. We track the live ARK: ASA build, so the details here reflect the current patch.
Can I run the OpenMap command over RCON?: Yes. Send cheat OpenMap <Map Name> through RCON or your control-panel console. If the connection already runs with admin context, omit the leading "cheat". It works the same on hosted, self-hosted, and RCON setups.
What arguments does the OpenMap command take?: The OpenMap command takes one argument: map name type: text. See the Arguments section on this page for what each one does.
What is the OpenMap used for?: The OpenMap command loads a designated map on your server. Pass the map name as a text argument, for example, TheIsland to load the Island map.
How do I use the OpenMap command in ARK: Survival Ascended?: The syntax is cheat OpenMap <Map Name>. Open the admin console, paste it, replace any <placeholders> with real values, and press Enter. Verified against the current ARK: ASA build as of June 28, 2026.
What is the OpenMap?: Console command to load a specific map on your server, useful for testing or switching between available worlds.