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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: 21k

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Mixed(59%)
visual appeal
core gameplay
addictive
new content
community-driven
graphical upgrade
performance requirements
survival mechanics
remastered content
love-hate relationship
poor optimization
high system requirements
microtransactions
constant updates
frequent bugs
General sentiment is highly divided with dedicated fans praising the fundamental gameplay loop, but many criticizing the game's optimization and the introduction of microtransactions as a stark contrast to its potential and inventive content. Players seeking a unique survival experience often find it appealing, but are hampered by persistent technical issues.

Positive Points

  • The game's graphics have received widespread praise for their visual appeal, particularly compared to earlier versions.
  • Players find the core gameplay loop of survival, resource collection, and dinosaur taming engaging and addictive.
  • There is enthusiasm for new content updates, including maps and new dinosaurs, even amidst criticism of other aspects.
  • Some players enjoy the depth and replayability offered by the modding community and the community-driven content.

    • Negative Points

  • Despite being visually impressive, the game is heavily criticized for its poor optimization and high system requirements that often lead to crashes.
  • The constant updates are seen as frustrating due to frequent patches that require significant download sizes and cause long installation times.
  • Many players express strong discontent with the pay-to-win elements and microtransactions that lock certain content and features behind paywalls.
  • Frequent bugs and glitches, including disappearing characters and items, hinder the overall gaming experience for many.

    • Mixed Points

  • While the graphical upgrade is appreciated, the demanding performance requirements are a consistent point of contention.
  • Some players find joy in the complex survival mechanics and community aspects but are frustrated by the persistence of old bugs.
  • The remastered content is both praised for visual improvements and criticized for a lack of new, substantive gameplay changes.

    • Common Themes

  • Frustration over performance and stability issues, impacting playability across different setups.
  • Consistent dissatisfaction with monetization strategies, particularly with how content is locked behind additional purchases.
  • A love-hate relationship where long-term fans continue to return due to nostalgia and core gameplay enjoyment despite ongoing issues.
    • Updated 10/9/2025, 12:01:17 AM UTC
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