

Ark: Survival Evolved
2015 · Studio Wildcard
3.38 out of 5, 264 ratings
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.
- Release date
- June 2, 2015
- Developer
- Studio Wildcard
- Publisher
- Studio Wildcard, Snail Games, Snail Games USA
Genres
ShooterRole-playingSimulatorAdventureIndie
Themes
ActionSurvivalSandboxOpen world
Age rating









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

PC (Microsoft Windows)Early access
Worldwide · Jun 2, 2015

MacEarly access
Worldwide · Jun 28, 2015

LinuxEarly access
Worldwide · Jul 1, 2015
Engines
Unreal Engine 4Time to beat
Rushed12 h
Average1486 h