Release Date: August 29, 2017
A sandbox survival simulator set in an open world, which draws inspiration from productions such as DayZ. Unlike in the aforementioned title, this time we fight against powerful prehistoric creature instead of zombies. The game is the debut of an independent studio called Wildcard, founded by a former employee of Microsoft Game Studios.
ARK: Survival Evolved is a sandbox survival simulator set in an open world, pitting the players against dinosaurs and other players. The title is the debut production of Wildcard Studios, a developer team founded by a former Microsoft Game Studios employee Jesse Rapczak, and has been created for PCs and eighth-generation consoles.
The gameplay mechanics are modelled after the iconic MMO sandbox games such as DayZ, the major difference being that the role of the ever-present zombies was taken over by prehistoric reptiles. Our character finds himself, defenceless and naked, on an uncharted island, and our task is to survive for as long as possible in the hostile environment. In order to remain alive we must hunt and gather raw materials, which can be used to craft weapons and various tools necessary for our existence. We can develop our character by learning new skills that will prove very useful for our survival. Some of them even allow us to tame dinosaurs, and thus make them our personal mounts.
As in most productions of this type, we have a safe haven in the form of a self-made hideout, which provides us with shelter from more dangerous dinosaurs – more than 70 species of these creatures appear in the game, from small flying pterosaurs to real giants, like Diplodocus, Brontosaurus, or the T-rex. They are not the only nuisance as the enemy players can prove equally ruthless, greedily eyeing and trying to steal the goods we've managed to accumulate. The game focuses on online fun, and as per rules of the genre, allows to set up alliances and cooperate with other peaceful players.
Nothing, however, prevents us from playing offline, but we must take into account the fact that we won’t be able to face all of the challenges. There are special summoning points where, upon having certain conditions met, we can summon a gigantic creature. Killing it will grant us amazing prizes, but to succeed we need to cooperate within a larger group. ARK: Survival Evolved for PC, PS4 and etc. employs a classic first-person perspective. PC version also supports Oculus Rift as well as Steam Workshop, making it possible to share content created by the players among themselves.
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PC Windows August 29, 2017
PlayStation 4 August 29, 2017
Xbox One August 29, 2017
Nintendo Switch November 30, 2018
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System Requirements for ARK: Survival Evolved Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Dual Core 2.0 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 560/Radeon HD 6870 or better, 20 GB HDD, Windows 7/8.
List of Game Expansions for Video Game:
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July 15, 2025
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A non-canon expansion for ARK: Survival Evolved. The main feature of ARK: Aquatica DLC is the underwater world for us to explore. It has been divided into 5 biomes, allowing us to meet underwater creatures and learn more about the lore of all of ARK worlds.
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Expansion
February 25, 2020
Action
Fourth large expansion to the sandbox survival game ARK: Survival Evolved. Genesis is introducing new biomes such as the ocean and mountain peaks. In addition, players may encounter previously unknown life forms.
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November 6, 2018
Action
Extinction is the third big expansion to ARK: Survival, which is a survival game focused on online gameplay. DLC takes us to Earth, where we can explore the ruins of human civilization and fight gigantic beasts known as Titans. There were also new species of dinosaurs and previously inaccessible objects.
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December 12, 2017
Action
ARK: Aberration is a non-standalone expansion for ARK: Survival Evolved, developed by Studio Wildcard. The basics of the gameplay remained the same, blending a multiplayer action game with sandbox and survival elements. Instead of introducing revolutionary mechanics, the expansion focuses on new content. ARK: Aberration allows you to visit a new ark with irradiated areas and expansive underground sections. It is inhabited by mutant animals and a humanoid monster race known as the Nameless. The DLC also features many new items, adding e.g. climbing equipment, wingsuits, zip-lines, and previously unavailable crafting and building resources. There are also new challenges to complete, as well as new threats, such as earthquakes, gas leaks, or radioactive zones.
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Expansion
September 1, 2016
Action
The first big expansion for the survival-oriented action game ARK: Survival Evolved. The developer of the base title, Studio Wildcard, once again takes the players on a journey to a completely new world. The players are taken to varied, sun-burnt locations such as sand dunes, mountain tops, canyons, no man’s land, oasis, or finally, deserts. Each of the locations has an distinctive ecosystem, while the traveling around the world is expedited by the ability to create caravans, or even fly on a wyvern’s back. The add-on expands the crafting system, incorporating the ability to craft boomerangs, or even chainsaws, as well as items necessary for survival in inhospitable areas, including tents and wells. ARK: Scorched Earth introduces new dangers such as sand storms, while too much exposure to sun may result in a stroke. The expansion requires the base game to function – but thanks to that, the players can transfer the new content – domesticated animals, equipment and buildings – to ARK: Survival Evolved playthroughs.
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List of Game Add-Ons and DLCs for Video Game:
DLC Fjordur June 12, 2022
DLC Lost Island December 14, 2021
DLC Crystal Isles June 11, 2020
DLC Valguero June 18, 2019
DLC Ragnarok June 12, 2017
DLC Primitive+ July 28, 2016
DLC The Center June 17, 2016
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