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ARK: Survival Ascended
Action
Adventure
Indie
Massively Multiplayer
RPG
Early Access
Single-player
Multi-player
MMO
PvP
Online PvP
LAN PvP
Co-op
Online Co-op
LAN Co-op
Shared/Split Screen Co-op
Shared/Split Screen
Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Includes level editor
Remote Play Together
Family Sharing

ARK is reimagined from the ground-up into the next-generation of video game technology with Unreal Engine 5! Form a tribe, tame & breed hundreds of unique dinosaurs and primeval creatures, explore, craft, build, and fight your way to the top of the food-chain. Your new world awaits!

Developers: Studio Wildcard Grove Street Games Instinct Games
Publishers: Studio Wildcard Snail Games USA
Release Date: 25 Oct, 2023
Price (USD): 44,99€
Current Players: 23k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mixed(60%)
taming dinosaurs
impressive graphics
variety of gameplay
mod community
love-hate relationship
paid DLCs
unresolved bugs
poor optimization
constant updates
unresolved bugs
cash grab
The concept of taming dinosaurs and the immersive graphics are highly praised, providing a unique survival experience. However, players are frustrated by the game's optimization issues, constant updates, and unresolved bugs, with many criticizing it as a cash grab due to its high cost and paid DLCs. The sentiment is mixed with a strong love-hate relationship towards the game; players are drawn to its potential but held back by persistent technical flaws.

Positive Points

  • Players love the game's unique concept of taming and riding dinosaurs, enhancing the survival gaming experience.
  • The game's graphics and environment are impressive, contributing to a visually engaging experience.
  • Many players appreciate the depth and variety of gameplay options, including base building, crafting, and exploring diverse maps.
  • The mod community is praised for enhancing gameplay and making the game more enjoyable.

    • Negative Points

  • The game is criticized for its poor optimization, requiring high-end PCs to run smoothly, leading to frequent crashes and low FPS.
  • Constant large updates and patches are required, which are time-consuming and require excessive storage space.
  • Players express frustration with unresolved bugs and glitches that impact gameplay negatively, sometimes leading to loss of progress.
  • Many players feel the game's transition from Ark Survival Evolved to Ark Survival Ascended is a cash grab, offering minimal improvements at a high cost.

    • Mixed Points

  • There is a love-hate relationship with the game; players enjoy the core gameplay but are frustrated by technical issues and developer decisions.
  • The implementation of paid DLCs and mods is seen as both a positive way to expand the game and a negative for creating a 'pay-to-win' environment.
  • The nostalgic value of Ark and its unique gameplay mechanics draw players in, but the same old bugs and issues persist, causing dissatisfaction.

    • Common Themes

  • Many players express a deep connection to the game despite its flaws, often describing it as addictive or a central part of their gaming life.
  • The game's community and multiplayer aspects are highly valued, with friendships and social interactions enhancing the experience.
  • Frequent updates and patches, while intended to improve the game, often aggravate players due to the added time and storage demands.
    • Updated 2/24/2026, 12:02:21 AM UTC
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