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How to Speed Up Breeding, Egg Hatching, and Maturation Rates on Your ARK: Survival Evolved Server

1. Log In to Your Panel


2. Stop Your Server


3. Select the ‘Files’ Tab

'File tab' outlined with arrow

4. Open the ‘Game.ini‘ File

Navigate to:

/ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer

'Game.ini' outlined with arrow

5. Edit the ‘Game.ini‘ File

Tip: Use Ctrl + F to quickly find the required setting inside Game.ini file

'Optimal Breeding Configuration' outlined with arrow

6. Understanding the Configuration

SettingHow it WorksTo Speed Up
MatingIntervalMultiplierControls the cooldown timer before dinos can mate again.Lower the value
EggHatchSpeedMultiplierControls egg incubation and mammalian gestation speed.Raise the value
BabyMatureSpeedMultiplierControls how quickly babies reach full adulthood.Raise the value
BabyCuddleIntervalMultiplierControls the timer between imprint care requests.Lower the value
LayEggIntervalMultiplierControls how often dinos drop unfertilized eggs.Lower the value

7. Save the Changes


8. Restart Your Server

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