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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: 35k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mixed(60%)
dinosaur taming
fun with friends
visual upgrades
immersive world
quality of life improvements
DLC content
multiplayer experience
poor optimization
frequent updates
performance issues
pay-to-win
The reviews for Ark: Survival Ascended reflect a mix of enthusiasm and frustration. Players appreciate the core elements of taming dinosaurs and the immersive world, yet the game is plagued by performance issues, requiring a high-end PC for optimal play. Frequent updates demanding large storage and the presence of pay-to-win elements add to player dissatisfaction. While some improvements are welcomed, the consensus is that optimization needs significant work, overshadowing the quality of life updates and visual enhancements.

Positive Points

  • Many players enjoy the game's core concept of taming dinosaurs and survival gameplay, reminiscent of the original Ark: Survival Evolved.
  • Some players appreciate the quality of life improvements and visual upgrades provided in the game.
  • There are new content and DLCs that some players find exciting and interesting.
  • The game is praised for having a vast, immersive world and providing a fun multiplayer experience, especially when played with friends.

    • Negative Points

  • The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many players experiencing severe performance issues, even on high-end PCs.
  • Updates are frequent and often require large amounts of extra storage space, leading to frustration among players.
  • There is significant criticism regarding pay-to-win elements, where some DLCs and mods provide gameplay advantages.
  • Numerous bugs and crashes are reported, which affect gameplay quality significantly.

    • Mixed Points

  • The graphics are considered a visual improvement by some but are criticized by others for not justifying the high hardware requirements.
  • While some enjoy the added content and new mechanics, others feel they detract from the core experience or are locked behind paywalls.
  • Player experiences vary widely regarding multiplayer stability, with some enjoying smooth gameplay and others facing constant server issues.

    • Common Themes

  • The game is often compared to Ark: Survival Evolved, with players noting both improvements and regressions in gameplay and stability.
  • There is a strong sentiment that the game requires a powerful PC to run properly, which limits accessibility.
  • The community is divided between those who enjoy the nostalgic feel and those who feel the changes have not benefited the franchise.
    • Updated 4/20/2026, 12:01:55 AM UTC
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