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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): $22.49
Current Players: 25k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mixed(59%)
high-quality graphics
baby dinosaurs
addictive gameplay
open-world survival
social experience
love-hate relationship
performance issues
new mechanics
multiplayer experience
poor optimization
frequent crashes
large updates
pay-to-win elements
overpriced DLCs
The general sentiment of the reviews is that while the game offers amazing graphics and a deeply engaging survival experience, it is plagued by poor optimization, frequent large updates, and monetization issues. Players express a strong love-hate relationship with the game, enjoying the depth and concept but being frustrated by technical flaws and financial practices.

Positive Points

  • The game features high-quality graphics and amazing visuals that many players appreciate.
  • Players enjoy the core concept of an open-world survival game with dinosaurs, offering a unique and vast environment.
  • The addition of baby dinosaurs and the ability to tame them is seen as an exciting feature.
  • The game is highly addictive, with depth in its survival and crafting systems, providing endless gameplay possibilities.
  • The game offers a great social experience, particularly on private servers where players have positive interactions.

    • Negative Points

  • The game is poorly optimized, requiring high-end PCs to run smoothly, with frequent crashes and performance issues.
  • Frequent and large updates (up to 100GB) are a major inconvenience, often requiring complete re-downloads of the game.
  • The multiplayer experience is plagued with issues such as trolling on official servers and a lack of proper support or moderation.
  • The monetization strategy, including pay-to-win elements and overpriced DLCs, is a significant concern among players.

    • Mixed Points

  • While the graphics are highly praised, they are also critiqued for causing performance issues and being overly demanding.
  • Some find the gameplay addictive and engaging but acknowledge the frustrations due to bugs and glitches.
  • The new gameplay mechanics and quality of life changes are met with both enthusiasm and criticism concerning their implementation.

    • Common Themes

  • Optimization and performance issues are a significant and recurring problem for many players.
  • There is a strong mix of love and frustration towards the game, often compared favorably to its predecessor, Ark: Survival Evolved.
  • Monetization practices, especially around DLCs and updates, are universally criticized as greedy and restrictive.
  • Despite technical issues, the game remains highly engaging for many players, exemplifying a 'love-hate' relationship.
    • Updated 12/26/2025, 12:01:14 AM UTC
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