Ark: Survival Evolved
- Developer
- Studio Wildcard
- Publisher
- Studio Wildcard
- Released
- 27 August 2017
- Age rating
- PEGI 16
- UK price
- £8.44
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC, macOS, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genres: shooter , role playing rpg , simulator , adventure , indie
Ark: Survival Evolved is an open-world action-adventure survival game where players awaken stranded on a mysterious island populated by dinosaurs, prehistoric creatures, and mythical beasts. Gameplay revolves around gathering resources, crafting tools and structures, and taming creatures that can be ridden or used for combat and transportation. The game supports both single-player and multiplayer modes, with multiplayer servers allowing players to form tribes and compete or cooperate. Several expansion packs add new maps and storylines, and the game spawned an animated series, a remaster in Unreal Engine 5 titled Ark: Survival Ascended, and a planned sequel.
Official system requirements
Ark: Survival Evolved isn't sold on Steam, so we don't have Steam-published specs to display. Our 2026 hardware recommendations above are based on real-world performance testing and similar-title comparison.
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.