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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: Oct 25, 2023
Price (USD): $11.24
Current Players: 18k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mixed(60%)
survival gameplay
new graphics
dinosaur taming
content variety
QoL improvements
DLC maps
PvP community
technical issues
performance and graphics
optimization
bugs and glitches
microtransactions
high hardware requirements
large file size
The reviews show a relationship with the game. On one hand, players find the core gameplay of survival with dinosaurs compelling and addictive. On the other hand, the game is plagued by optimization issues, frequent bugs, and extensive microtransactions. Many players are frustrated with the technical flaws despite the promise of better graphics. Even though some aspects like the new graphics and quality of life improvements are praised, their impact is often diminished by performance problems that demand high hardware requirements.

Positive Points

  • The game features addictive survival gameplay with dinosaurs, crafting, and base-building that appeals to many players.
  • Many players appreciate the new graphics powered by Unreal Engine 5, which make the game visually stunning.
  • The game offers a vast amount of content with the ability to tame dinosaurs, build bases, and play in various modes like PvE and PvP.
  • Quality of Life improvements have been noticed and appreciated by those transitioning from ARK: Survival Evolved.

    • Negative Points

  • The game suffers from severe optimization issues, making it demanding on PC hardware and difficult to run even on high-end systems.
  • Numerous bugs and glitches are reported, affecting the playability and stability of the game.
  • Many players criticize the extensive DLC content and microtransactions, which can feel like a cash grab and create a 'pay-to-win' scenario.
  • There is consistent frustration with the game's large file size and frequent updates that require massive amounts of storage.

    • Mixed Points

  • While some players enjoy the additional DLC maps and creatures, others feel they create imbalance and should have been included in the base game.
  • There are improvements in graphics and building mechanics, but these are often offset by the technical issues that undermine the gaming experience.
  • Some players report that the community, especially in PvP, can be toxic, but acknowledge that private or unofficial servers can offer a better experience.

    • Common Themes

  • The game is both loved and hated due to its addictive nature despite technical flaws.
  • Players emphasize the need for a strong PC to fully enjoy the game, otherwise facing performance issues.
  • There is a strong sentiment that the game's monetization strategy is detracting from the overall experience.
  • Despite technical issues, the core concept of a survival game with dinosaurs is consistently a major draw.
    • Updated 5/20/2026, 12:01:01 AM UTC
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