Ark: Survival Evolved

Ark: Survival Evolved

Shooter • Role-playing (RPG) • Simulator • Adventure • Indie
2017

Ark: Survival Evolved is an upcoming Shooter/Role-playing (RPG)/Simulator/Adventure/Indie game releasing on Google Stadia, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4. Scheduled to launch on August 27, 2017.

Developed by Studio Wildcard and published by Studio Wildcard, Snail Games, Snail Games USA.

Release Date: 08/28/2017

Released
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Story

Ark: Survival Evolved takes on the survival genre with a unique blend of emergent multiplayer cooperation and competition. Players awake naked and starving on the beach of a mysterious island among a herd of other confused humans. On ARK, they must then hunt, harvest, craft, research technology, and build shelters to protect against scorching days, freezing nights, volatile weather systems, dangerous wildlife, and potential enemies. Use cunning strategy and tactics to tame and ride the many dinosaurs and other primeval creatures roaming the dynamic, persistent ecosystems across land, sea, air, and even underground. Build your character’s strengths and gain items, skills, and pet creatures using in-depth role-playing systems. Start a tribe with hundreds of other players to survive and dominate competing tribes...and ultimately discover the ARK’s true purpose.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

Google StadiaXbox Series X|SPlayStation 4LinuxAndroidPC (Microsoft Windows)iOSMacXbox OneNintendo Switch

Genres

ShooterRole-playing (RPG)SimulatorAdventureIndie

Developer

  • Studio Wildcard

Publishers

  • Studio Wildcard
  • Snail Games
  • Snail Games USA

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

First personThird personVirtual Reality

Multiplayer

  • Online: up to 100 players

Ratings & Reviews

69%
Critic Score
8 reviews
67%
User Score
208 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionSurvivalSandboxOpen world

Game Modes

Single playerMultiplayerCo-operativeSplit screenMassively Multiplayer Online (MMO)Battle Royale

Key Features

dinosaurscraftingaction-adventureonlineprehistoricbuildingpax west 2017pre-release public testing

Game Engine

Built with Unreal Engine

Release Information

Primary Release Date

August 27, 2017

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

Android

June 14, 2018
Worldwide

Google Stadia

September 1, 2021
Worldwide

iOS

June 14, 2018
Worldwide

Linux

August 27, 2017
Worldwide
July 1, 2015
Worldwide

Mac

August 27, 2017
Worldwide
June 28, 2015
Worldwide

Nintendo Switch

November 30, 2018
North America
November 20, 2018
Worldwide
February 24, 2023
Japan

Xbox Series X|S

October 28, 2020
Worldwide

Xbox One

August 31, 2017
Australia
August 29, 2017
North America
August 29, 2017
Europe
December 16, 2015
Worldwide
February 21, 2018
Japan

PC (Microsoft Windows)

August 27, 2017
Worldwide
June 2, 2015
Worldwide

PlayStation 4

August 29, 2017
North America
January 26, 2018
Japan
December 6, 2016
Worldwide
August 29, 2017
Europe
August 31, 2017
Australia

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Ark: Survival Evolved on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:50 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
memory:32 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:100 GB available space (NVMe SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Ark: Survival Evolved, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ark: Survival Evolved