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Version v0.8.7 · 282.0 MB · Windows 10 / 11 / Server 2019+ · Released 25th June 2026

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SHA-256: 7cc3067062731baf2438c41266b358cc81370e21740fbac70248f31f688eb4e2

On Windows: certutil -hashfile ASM_v0.8.7.zip SHA256
Compare the output with the hash above — they must match exactly.

System Requirements

  • OS: Windows 10 (1903+), Windows 11, or Windows Server 2019 / 2022 / 2025
  • RAM: 16 GB minimum, 32 GB recommended for multiple servers
  • CPU: Quad-core or better
  • Storage: SSD recommended; ~30 GB free per ARK server install
  • Network: Stable broadband for Steam / mod downloads

Published by Cryptek

Ark Ascended Server Manager has been published continuously by Cryptek since 2023. The download is hosted on this domain — no third-party file lockers, no ads, no bundles.

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What’s new in v0.8.7

v0.8.7 - Maintenance reliability and shutdown integrity — scheduled restarts that actually fire on a crashed server, worlds that save cleanly on shutdown even when RCON's gone deaf, license check that survives a DNS hiccup, cluster data in every default backup, and a traffic light that doesn't lie green while the server's still loading.

Read the full changelog