Installing Next Pro for ARK: Survival Ascended
Before starting, completely close ARK: Survival Ascended and your game client. You will need a valid Next Pro license key, the latest Loader and the required Windows components.
1. System Preparation
Install the required Windows components before launching Next Pro for the first time.
Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable
Download and install the latest Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for 64-bit Windows:
Download Visual C++ Redistributable x64
If the direct download does not work, use the official Microsoft page:
Visual C++ Redistributable Downloads
.NET Desktop Runtime
If the Loader reports that .NET or a required Runtime is missing, install the current .NET Desktop Runtime for Windows x64:
DirectX Runtime
Make sure DirectX and Windows updates are installed. If the Loader reports missing DirectX components, use the official Microsoft installer:
Download DirectX End-User Runtime
Restarting your computer after installing the components is recommended.
2. Download the Loader
Download the latest version of the Loader:
Download the Loader using the link above.
If it is provided in an archive, extract it into a separate folder.
Completely close ARK: Survival Ascended.
Close Steam | Epic Games Launcher | Xbox App if they are running.
Right-click the Loader and select Run as Administrator.
3. Create an Account and Activate Your Key
If this is your first time using Next, create an account directly through the Loader.
Open the Sign Up tab.
Enter your desired username.
Enter a valid email address.
Create a password.
Enter the Next Pro license key received after your purchase from GetCheats.io.
Click Register.
After successful registration, the key will be linked to your account.
If you already have an account, do not register again. Simply sign in through the Loader.
4. Select Next Pro
After signing in, open the Products tab.
Next Pro ARK: Survival Ascended should appear in your purchased products.
Select the product.
If the product does not appear, make sure you are signed in to the account where the license key was activated.
5. Load Next Pro
ARK: Survival Ascended must remain completely closed at this stage.
Open Next Pro ARK: Survival Ascended under Products.
Open the Injection tab.
Click Load.
Wait until the loading process is completely finished.
Important: load Next Pro through the Loader before starting the game.
6. Launch ARK: Survival Ascended
After Next Pro loads successfully, wait for the Loader process to finish.
Open your game client: Steam | Epic Games Launcher | Xbox App.
Launch ARK: Survival Ascended.
Wait for the game to fully load.
Press INSERT to open the Next Pro menu.
Common Problems
Loader Does Not Start
restart your computer;
download the Loader again;
extract it into a separate folder;
run the Loader as Administrator;
make sure ARK: Survival Ascended and your game clients are completely closed;
check that Visual C++, .NET and DirectX are installed.
Account Registration Fails
check your Username and Email;
make sure your password is entered correctly;
check your Next Pro license key;
remove accidental spaces before or after the key;
if the key has already been used, sign in to the previously created account.
Next Pro Is Missing From Products
Restart the Loader and sign in again. Make sure you are using the account where the Next Pro license was activated.
Next Pro Menu Does Not Appear
make sure Next Pro was loaded using Load before starting ARK: Survival Ascended;
press INSERT;
completely close the game and repeat the launch procedure.
ARK: Survival Ascended Was Started Before the Loader
Close the game completely and repeat the correct launch order:
close ARK: Survival Ascended;
close Steam | Epic Games Launcher | Xbox App;
run the Loader as Administrator;
sign in;
open Products;
select Next Pro ARK: Survival Ascended;
open Injection;
click Load;
wait until loading is complete;
then launch the game.
System Requirements
Operating System: Windows 10 | 11 (64-bit)
Processor: modern Intel | AMD
Memory: 16 GB or more
Graphics: modern NVIDIA | AMD | Intel
Game Client: Steam | Epic Games | Microsoft Store
Anti-cheat: BattlEye
Useful Links
Still Having Problems?
If Next Pro still does not launch correctly, contact GetCheats.io support. Include a screenshot of the error, your game client and the exact step where the issue occurs.
