Official specs from Steam
Ark: Survival Ascended system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on 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 |
| Storage | 180 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | SSD Required |
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 |
| Storage | 180 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | SSD Required |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Ark: Survival Ascended?
Minimum: AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 1080. Recommended: AMD Radeon RX 6800, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080.
How much RAM does Ark: Survival Ascended need?
Ark: Survival Ascended needs 16 GB RAM at minimum, 32 GB RAM recommended.
How big is Ark: Survival Ascended?
Ark: Survival Ascended requires 180 GB available space.
Does Ark: Survival Ascended run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
There is no native macOS version. There is no native Linux build (Proton compatibility may vary).