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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): $44.99
Current Players: 16k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mixed(58%)
visual appeal
addictive survival
exploration freedom
core gameplay
graphics enhancement
content updates
monetization concerns
technical issues
pay-to-win elements
poor optimization
frequent crashes
The general sentiment of the reviews towards the game is positive regarding the captivating survival elements and strong visual appeal. However, this is overshadowed by frequent technical issues, poor optimization, and frustration with monetization strategies such as DLC and paid mods. The experience is further hampered by long-standing bugs and performance problems that have persisted despite updates, leading to a disappointed player base.

Positive Points

  • Strong graphics appeal with updated visuals.
  • Captivating core gameplay and mechanics.
  • Players enjoy the expansive world and freedom of survival, exploration, and base-building.
  • Addictive survival elements keeping players engaged.

    • Negative Points

  • Numerous technical issues including crashes and poor optimization.
  • Pay-to-win elements locked behind expensive DLCs and monetized mods.
  • Frequent and disruptive large updates required for the game.
  • Bugs from previous versions remain unaddressed.

    • Mixed Points

  • Graphics enhancements are both applauded and criticized due to the high resource demand.
  • Content updates are acknowledged but come at the cost of gameplay stability and user experience.
  • Addition of new content and features like mods, though many require payment.

    • Common Themes

  • Nostalgia for the original Ark persists despite current complaints.
  • Widespread dissatisfaction with monetization strategies.
  • Persistent issues with game performance and stability.
  • Despite issues, a dedicated fanbase remains due to the core gameplay loop.
    • Updated 8/23/2025, 12:01:45 AM UTC
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