- Verify Game Files
Corrupted files are a common cause for inventory errors.
On Steam, right-click Ark: Survival Ascended in your library.
Select Properties > Installed Files > Verify integrity of game files.
Let Steam repair any missing or corrupted files.
- Check for Server Issues
If you’re playing on a server, the issue might be on their end:
Check the server status via community forums or the server host’s website.
If possible, try logging into a different server to see if the problem persists.
- Disable Mods
Mods can interfere with inventory loading.
Temporarily disable all mods and try launching the game.
If this resolves the issue, re-enable the mods one by one to identify the problematic mod.
- Update Drivers
Outdated drivers can cause unexpected issues:
Update your graphics card drivers (NVIDIA/AMD).
Ensure Windows is updated to the latest version.
- Clear Game Cache
Clearing the cache can resolve issues with corrupted temporary files:
Navigate to the Ark installation folder.
Look for any cache or temporary folders and delete them.
Restart the game.
- Test Single Player Mode
Switch to single-player mode to see if the issue occurs outside of the server environment.
If the error doesn’t appear in single-player, it’s likely a server-specific issue.
- Contact Server Admin or Ark Support
If the issue persists, reach out to your server admin or Ark’s official support team. Provide details of the error and steps you’ve tried so far.
Let us know if one of these steps solves your issue! Good luck taming dinos! 🦖
