Superheat Command — Ark Scorched Earth
ce superheat_end While not directly exposed as a command, the severity of Superheat can be scaled using the SetWorldSettings class. To adjust the temperature multiplier (default = 1.0):
Abstract ARK: Scorched Earth introduces a dynamic weather system, with Superheat being one of its most lethal environmental hazards. This paper examines the internal mechanics of the Superheat event and provides validated console commands for server administrators and single-player users to trigger, clear, or modify its parameters. 1. Introduction Superheat is an extreme weather event unique to the Scorched Earth map. It rapidly raises the ambient temperature above 70°C (158°F), causing rapid dehydration, heatstroke, and structural damage to unsheltered players and creatures. Unlike Electrical Storms, Superheat does not disable technology but instead inflicts continuous damage over time (DoT). 2. Identifying the Superheat State Variable Through analysis of the game’s ShooterGame engine and the ScorchedEarth sub-map code, Superheat is controlled by a specific world state trigger rather than a simple boolean. The primary command interface uses the ce (Console Event) system. 3. Valid Console Commands for Superheat All commands must be entered with admin privileges (enable with EnableCheats YourPassword in multiplayer). 3.1 Force Start Superheat To immediately initiate the Superheat event (bypassing the natural weather cycle): ark scorched earth superheat command
ce superheat_start Syntax: ce = Console Event, superheat_start = event ID. To immediately terminate an ongoing Superheat event: ce superheat_end While not directly exposed as a
admincheat SetWorldSettings ?WeatherSuperheatTemperatureMultiplier=1.5 Note: Values >1.5 may cause instant death to unarmored players. Since Superheat inflicts rapid health loss, the following companion commands are useful for testing: Unlike Electrical Storms
