Ark severs

The main thing I’m trying to avoid is getting my Microsoft account locked because of hidden files, I don’t think the ark devs have any control over that

Hi and thanks for reaching Microsoft Xbox gamer's community. My name is Josef.
I'm an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft Xbox user like you.

Hope you're doing great today Zachary

I understand that you need help with the Ark game. But in situation like this, when you need to achieve something specific in a game. The best option is ask this in their dedicated forums.

Please use this link to do that:
https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/forums/

But in any case, I don’t think that the thing you want to achieve is possible

Because all the Xbox / Microsoft store games are encrypted and files can’t be modified

Your Microsoft account shouldn’t be locked for this

Ark Survival Evolved is a full game, and Ark Extinction is an add-on. Your title and description are contrary to each other and so I'm confused.

If you purchased Ark Survival Evolved then you should be just able to play it. However, if you purchased Ark Extinction then you must also purchase Ark
Survival Evolved.