Released in Early Access October 25, 2023 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
About Ark: Survival Ascended
Ark: Survival Ascended is a next-generation remaster of our beloved ARK: Survival Evolved, harnessing the power of Unreal Engine 5. The base game will include SOTF and all the Ark: Survival Evolved DLC maps (which will be added to ASA over time).
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PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS | Windows 10/11 with updates |
|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel Core i7-6800K |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 1080 |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
Recommended
| OS | Windows 10/11 with updates |
|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel i5-10600K |
| Memory | 32 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon RX 6800, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
Ark: Survival Ascended FAQ
When did Ark: Survival Ascended come out?
Ark: Survival Ascended was released in Early Access on October 25, 2023 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Is Ark: Survival Ascended on PlayStation 5?
Yes. Ark: Survival Ascended launched on PlayStation 5 on November 30, 2023.
Is Ark: Survival Ascended on Xbox Series X|S?
Yes. Ark: Survival Ascended launched on Xbox Series X|S on November 21, 2023.
Is Ark: Survival Ascended on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Ark: Survival Ascended has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Who is making Ark: Survival Ascended?
Ark: Survival Ascended is developed by Studio Wildcard.
Is Ark: Survival Ascended multiplayer?
Yes. Ark: Survival Ascended supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative, and massively multiplayer online (mmo).
How much does Ark: Survival Ascended cost?
Ark: Survival Ascended costs $44.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Ark: Survival Ascended good?
Steam players rate it "Mixed" — 60% of 119,101 reviews are positive.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Ark: Survival Ascended?
The minimum GPU is AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 1080. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Ark: Survival Ascended system requirements page.
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