Ark: Survival Evolved
- Developer
- Studio Wildcard
- Publisher
- Studio Wildcard
- Released
- 27 August 2017
- Age rating
- PEGI 16
- UK price
- £12.79
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Linux, PC, macOS, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genres: shooter , role playing rpg , simulator , adventure , indie
Ark: Survival Evolved takes on the survival genre with a unique blend of emergent multiplayer cooperation and competition. Players awake naked and starving on the beach of a mysterious island among a herd of other confused humans. On ARK, they must then hunt, harvest, craft, research technology, and build shelters to protect against scorching days, freezing nights, volatile weather systems, dangerous wildlife, and potential enemies. Use cunning strategy and tactics to tame and ride the many dinosaurs and other primeval creatures roaming the dynamic, persistent ecosystems across land, sea, air, and even underground. Build your character’s strengths and gain items, skills, and pet creatures using in-depth role-playing systems. Start a tribe with hundreds of other players to survive and dominate competing tribes...and ultimately discover the ARK’s true purpose.
Official system requirements
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Can your PC run Ark: Survival Evolved?
Check the manufacturer's launcher (Battle.net, Riot Client, Epic, etc.) for specific requirements — most live-service titles run well on a modern entry-level gaming PC.