Ark: Survival Evolved

ReleasedAug 27, 2017

Google Stadia
Xbox Series X|S
PlayStation 4
Linux
Android
PC (Microsoft Windows)
iOS
Mac
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch

About

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.

Developer: Studio Wildcard
Publisher: Studio Wildcard, Snail Games, Snail Games USA
Genres: Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Adventure, Indie
Themes: Action, Survival, Sandbox, Open world
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO), Battle Royale
Perspective: First person, Third person, Virtual Reality
Age ratings: ESRB T, ACB MA 15+, GRAC 19+, PEGI 16, CERO D
Time to beat: 12 h rushed · 1486 h normally
IGDB rating: 68 / 100 (272 ratings)
Also known as: 方舟：生存进化, ARK: Survival Evolved, ARK: Survival of the Fittest, 方舟：生存進化, ShooterGame_BE.exe

Release dates

Release dates by platform
Platform	Release
Android	Jun 14, 2018
Google Stadia	Sep 1, 2021
iOS	Jun 14, 2018
Linux	Jul 1, 2015 · WorldwideAug 27, 2017 · Worldwide
Mac	Jun 28, 2015 · WorldwideAug 27, 2017 · Worldwide
Nintendo Switch	Nov 20, 2018 · WorldwideNov 30, 2018 · North AmericaFeb 24, 2023 · Japan
PC (Microsoft Windows)	Jun 2, 2015 · WorldwideAug 27, 2017 · Worldwide
PlayStation 4	Dec 6, 2016 · WorldwideAug 29, 2017 · North AmericaAug 31, 2017 · AustraliaJan 26, 2018 · Japan
Xbox One	Dec 16, 2015 · WorldwideAug 29, 2017 · North AmericaAug 31, 2017 · AustraliaFeb 21, 2018 · Japan
Xbox Series X\|S	Oct 28, 2020

Screenshots

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