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|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Studio Wildcard}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Studio Wildcard}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Instinct Games|ARK: Aberration|ref=<ref name="AberrationDevs">{{Refurl|url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2017/09/01/ark-survival-evolved-aberration-expansion-announced/|title=Ark: Survival Evolved going underground in Aberration - Rock, Paper, Shotgun|date=2017-12-20}}</ref>}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Efecto Studios|ARK: Aberration|ref=<ref name="AberrationDevs"/>}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Virtual Basement|ARK: Aberration|ref=<ref name="AberrationDevs"/>}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Abstraction Games|ARK: Aberration|ref=<ref name="AberrationDevs"/>}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Studio Wildcard}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 4|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Evpointmaster|date=2022-07-11}}</ref>|build=4.5.1.0}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 29, 2017|ref=<ref name="release date">[https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/articles.html/community-crunch-98-gold-master-edition-r492 Community Crunch 98: Gold Master Edition - ARK News - ARK - Official Community Forums]</ref>}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 29, 2017|ref=<ref name="release date">[https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/articles.html/community-crunch-98-gold-master-edition-r492 Community Crunch 98: Gold Master Edition - ARK News - ARK - Official Community Forums]</ref>}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|August 29, 2017|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|August 29, 2017|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|August 29, 2017|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|August 29, 2017|ref=<ref name="release date"/>}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|ark-survival-evolved|70}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|4657/ark-survival-evolved|61}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|ark-survival-evolved|69}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC, Expansion pack, Subscription gaming service }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Persistent }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Survival, MMORPG }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Sci-fi }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | ARK }}
 
|steam appid  = 346110
 
|steam appid  = 346110
|gogcom page  =  
+
|steam appid side  = 473850,508150,512540,642250,696680,708770,887380,1100810,1113410,1270830,1691800,1887560
 +
|gogcom id    =
 +
|official site= https://playark.com
 +
|hltb        = 26629
 +
|lutris      =
 +
|mobygames    = ark-survival-evolved
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|wikipedia    = Ark: Survival Evolved
 
|wikipedia    = Ark: Survival Evolved
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|ARK}}
 
  
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
{{++}} Constant updates and bug fixes.
+
|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/page/blog/_/features/port-reports/pc-report-ark-survival-evolved-r186 PC Report: ARK: Survival Evolved]
 
{{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/page/blog/_/features/port-reports/pc-report-ark-survival-evolved-r186 PC Report: ARK: Survival Evolved]
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/346110/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/346110/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [http://ark.gamepedia.com/ARK:_Survival_Evolved_Wiki  Official wiki]
 
{{mm}} [http://ark.gamepedia.com/ARK:_Survival_Evolved_Wiki  Official wiki]
  
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{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B013TVXHYC | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | ark | DRM-free | Can be run DRM-free when launched directly from the executable with <code>-EpicPortal</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Future-proof|date=2020-06-12}}</ref> | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Humble | ark-survival-evolved | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9NBLGGH52XC6 | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Play Anywhere}}. Base game. <br> {{Store link|Microsoft Store|9P686C1GJ91L|Ultimate Survivor Edition}} included with {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 346110 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 346110 | DRM-free | {{Store link|Steam-bundle|21105|Ultimate Survivor Edition}} also available. Can be run DRM-free when launched directly from the executable with <code>-EpicPortal</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Future-proof|date=2022-08-03}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | ark-survival-evolved | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4003-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GMG | ark-survival-evolved-pc | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Humble | ark-survival-evolved | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Version differences===
 +
{{ii}} The '''Explorer's Edition''' contains the base game and the standard Season Pass.
 +
{{ii}} The '''Ultimate Survivor Edition''' Contains the base game, the standard Season Pass, the Genesis Season Pass and 4 soundtracks.
 +
 
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|dlc                    = Expansion maps contain new worlds to play on. <br> "Total Conversion" add-on significantly alters gameplay.
 +
|expansion pack        = Expansion packs contain major additions to the game.
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
|subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of PC Game Pass games|Xbox Game Pass for PC]].
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} A [[Windows Store]] version will also be released.<ref>[http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/xbox-play-anywhere Xbox Play Anywhere | Xbox]</ref>
 
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
{{DLC/row| The Center - ARK Expansion Map | Free. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Season Pass | Includes the three paid expansion packs: '''Aberration''', '''Extinction''' and '''Scorched Earth'''. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Primitive+ ARK Total Conversion | Free. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Genesis Season Pass | Includes '''Genesis Part 1''' and '''Genesis Part 2''' expansion packs. <br> Included in the '''ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition'''. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| ARK: Scorched Earth - Expansion Pack | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Aberration | Expansion Pack. <br> Available only as part of the '''Season Pass'''. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Ragnarok - ARK Expansion Map | Free. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Extinction | Expansion Pack. <br> Available only as part of the '''Season Pass'''. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
+
{{DLC/row| Scorched Earth | Expansion Pack. <br> Available only as part of the '''Season Pass'''. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Crystal Isles | Free Expansion Map. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Ragnarok | Free Expansion Map. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| The Center | Free Expansion Map. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Primitive+ | Free "Total Conversion" add-on. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Valguero | Free Expansion Map. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| ARK: Survival Evolved Original Soundtrack | Available only as part of the '''ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition'''. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| ARK: Expansion Packs Original Soundtrack | Available only as part of the '''ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition'''. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| ARK: Genesis Part 1 Soundtrack | Available only as part of the '''ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition'''. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| ARK: Genesis Part 2 Original Soundtrack | Available only as part of the '''ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition'''. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
}}
 +
===Microtransactions===
 +
{{Microtransactions
 +
|boost              =
 +
|cosmetic            =
 +
|currency            =
 +
|finite spend        =
 +
|infinite spend      =
 +
|free-to-grind      =
 +
|loot box            =
 +
|none                = No microtransactions are present in the game.
 +
|player trading      =
 +
|time-limited        =
 +
|unlock              =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{P|game}}\ShooterGame\Saved\Config\}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|game}}\ShooterGame\Saved\Config\}}
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
+
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
{{Game data/row|Linux|}}
+
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 +
{{Game data/config|Linux|}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{XDG|unknown}}
 
{{XDG|unknown}}
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===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{P|game}}\ShooterGame\Saved\SavedArksLocal\}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|game}}\ShooterGame\Saved\SavedArksLocal\}}
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}}
{{Game data/row|Linux|{{p|game}}/ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxNoEditor}}
+
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|game}}/ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxNoEditor}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} In single-player mode, Ark will perform an automatic save if it detects an attempt to shut down the application (such as by {{key|Alt|F4}}, or via the task manager or Windows taskbar), in order to prevent players from "dashboarding out" in an attempt to avoid a sudden unfavorable situation in-game.
 
{{ii}} In single-player mode, Ark will perform an automatic save if it detects an attempt to shut down the application (such as by {{key|Alt|F4}}, or via the task manager or Windows taskbar), in order to prevent players from "dashboarding out" in an attempt to avoid a sudden unfavorable situation in-game.
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|gog galaxy           =  
+
|discord                  =
|gog galaxy notes     =  
+
|discord notes            =
|origin               =  
+
|epic games launcher      = false
|origin notes         =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
|steam cloud           = true
+
|gog galaxy               =  
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
|uplay                =  
+
|origin                   =  
|uplay notes           =  
+
|origin notes             =  
|xbox cloud           = true
+
|steam cloud               = true
|xbox cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes         = Approx. 10 MB available.
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud               = true
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|ARK Survival Evolved settings.png|General settings.}}
 
{{Image|ARK Survival Evolved settings.png|General settings.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Image|ARK Survival Evolved - advanced settings.png|Advanced settings.}}
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/ark-survival-evolved/en
+
{{Video
 +
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/ark-survival-evolved/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = silver
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|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
|multimonitor notes        = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
+
|multimonitor notes        = Image is {{term|Vert-}}. Switch to horizontal FOV scaling (See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]).
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
|ultrawidescreen notes      = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Image is {{term|Vert-}}. Adjust FOV to compensate or switch to horizontal FOV scaling (See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]).
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
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|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = true
 
|fov                        = true
|fov notes                  = 80-110°.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/games/346110/announcements/detail/249166664591399957 The ARK Digest - Page 1 - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: ARK: Survival Evolved]</ref> For higher values see [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
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|fov notes                  = 80-110°.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/346110/announcements/detail/249166664591399957|title=The ARK Digest - Page 1 - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: ARK: Survival Evolved|date=May 2023}}</ref> In-game option is a non-numerical slider. For higher values see [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = Low, Medium, High and Epic
 
|antialiasing notes        = Low, Medium, High and Epic
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
|vsync notes                =  
+
|vsync notes                = Open the console and type in <code>r.vsync 1</code> to enable vsync.
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
|120 fps notes              =  
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|120 fps notes              = Open the console and type in <code>t.maxfps #</code> to cap the frame rate.
|hdr                        = unknown
+
|hdr                        = false
|hdr notes                  =  
+
|hdr notes                  = HDR was removed in a patch, see [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Topic:Vijdzi8y8f6j4190 this thread.]
|color blind                = false
+
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 +
}}
 +
 +
===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]===
 +
{{Fixbox|fix=
 +
# In the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]], navigate to <code>WindowsNoEditor</code>.
 +
# Open {{file|GameUserSettings.ini}}.
 +
# Change <code>bUseVSync=False</code> to <code>bUseVSync=True</code> to enable Vsync.
 +
# Save and close the file.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
 +
{{Fixbox|fix=
 +
<ol>
 +
<li>In the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]], navigate to <code>WindowsNoEditor</code>.</li>
 +
<li>Open <code>Engine.ini</code> using a text editor.</li>
 +
<li>At the bottom of the config file, add these lines of text:
 +
<pre>
 +
[/script/engine.renderersettings]
 +
t.MaxFPS=xxx
 +
</pre></li>
 +
<li>Replace <code>xxx</code> with the desired framerate cap, and save the file.</li>
 +
</ol>
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Set FOV multiplier|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/346110/discussions/0/594820473984003840/#c594820473984052784|title=More FOV? :: ARK: Survival Evolved General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/346110/discussions/9/517142892058167282/|title=FoV scaling is Vert-, needs to be changed to Hor+ :: ARK: Survival Evolved Bug Reports & Exploits|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Set FOV multiplier|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/346110/discussions/0/594820473984003840/#c594820473984052784 More FOV? :: ARK: Survival Evolved General Discussions]</ref><ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/346110/discussions/9/517142892058167282/ FoV scaling is Vert-, needs to be changed to Hor+ :: ARK: Survival Evolved Bug Reports & Exploits]</ref>}}
 
 
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}/Engine/Config/</code>
 
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}/Engine/Config/</code>
 
# Open {{file|BaseEngine.ini}}.
 
# Open {{file|BaseEngine.ini}}.
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'''Notes'''
 
'''Notes'''
 
{{ii}} This value multiplies the effects of the in-game FOV setting. Experiment with the two to get the FOV you want.
 
{{ii}} This value multiplies the effects of the in-game FOV setting. Experiment with the two to get the FOV you want.
 +
{{ii}} This solution results in a significantly higher base FOV than the game's default settings.
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
{{Input settings
+
{{Image|ARK Survival Evolved - key bindings.png|Key bindings.}}
 +
{{Image|ARK Survival Evolved - gamepad controls.png|Gamepad controls.}}
 +
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
|key remap notes          = {{key|Delete}} and {{key|End}} keys do not function properly when bound to commands. The Numpad keys are permanently bound to hotkeying Taming Groups, although they can also be bound to other commands as well.
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|key remap notes          = {{key|Delete}} and {{key|End}} do not function properly when bound to commands. The Numpad keys are permanently bound to hotkeying Taming Groups, although they can also be bound to other commands as well.
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
|mouse sensitivity        = false
+
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
|mouse sensitivity notes  = Requires a mechanical mouse
+
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller          = true
|full controller notes    =  
+
|full controller notes    = The game doesn't disable the mouse cursor when playing with a controller, the mouse cursor will always snap to the centre of the screen when opening any UI screen; the only real issue this causes is making the tooltips to not display properly as it will always show the tooltip for what the mouse cursor is highlighting, not what the controller currently has selected.
|controller remap          = hackable
+
|controller remap          = false
|controller remap notes    = Use Xpadder
+
|controller remap notes    =  
|controller sensitivity    = false
+
|controller sensitivity    = true
|controller sensitivity notes=  
+
|controller sensitivity notes= The look sensitive option also effects the controller's camera sensitivity.
 
|invert controller y-axis  = false
 
|invert controller y-axis  = false
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = true
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
|button prompts           = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = true
|button prompts notes     =  
+
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = false
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = false
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = false
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = false
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= false
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers         = false
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts     = false
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
|haptic feedback          = unknown
+
|haptic feedback          = always on
|haptic feedback notes    =  
+
|haptic feedback notes    = No option to disable.
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = true
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = false
 +
|steam input api notes    = Official [[Controller:Steam Controller|Steam Controller]] bindings only.
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = true
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =  
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
|separate volume         = true
+
|separate volume           = true
|separate volume notes   =  
+
|separate volume notes     =  
|surround sound           = true
+
|surround sound           = true
|surround sound notes     =  
+
|surround sound notes     =  
|subtitles               = false
+
|subtitles                 = false
|subtitles notes         =  
+
|subtitles notes           =  
|closed captions         = unknown
+
|closed captions           = false
|closed captions notes   =  
+
|closed captions notes     =  
|mute on focus lost       = false
+
|mute on focus lost       = false
|mute on focus lost notes =  
+
|mute on focus lost notes =  
|eax support             =  
+
|eax support               =  
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio        = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
 +
|red book cd audio        =
 +
|red book cd audio notes  =
 +
|general midi audio       =
 +
|general midi audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Simplified Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Traditional Chinese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Czech
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Danish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Dutch
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Finnish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Hungarian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Japanese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Korean
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Swedish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Thai
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Turkish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Ukrainian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
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==Network==
 
==Network==
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
|local play          = false
+
|local play          = hackable
 
|local play players  =  
 
|local play players  =  
|local play modes    =  
+
|local play modes    = Co-op, Versus
|local play notes    = Xbox One version only.<ref>[https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/articles.html/ark-xbox-one-v731-split-screen-dimetrodon-dung-beetle-gallimimus-more-r100/ ARK Xbox One v731: Split-screen, Dimetrodon, Dung Beetle, Gallimimus & more! - ARK - Official Community Forums]</ref>
+
|local play notes    = Use [https://github.com/SplitScreen-Me/splitscreenme-nucleus/releases Nucleus Co-op].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/articles.html/ark-xbox-one-v731-split-screen-dimetrodon-dung-beetle-gallimimus-more-r100/|title=ARK Xbox One v731: Split-screen, Dimetrodon, Dung Beetle, Gallimimus & more! - ARK - Official Community Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|lan play            = true
 
|lan play            = true
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
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|online play players  =  
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play modes    = Co-op, Versus
 
|online play modes    = Co-op, Versus
|online play notes    =  
+
|online play notes    = Microsoft Store version supports crossplay with Xbox One version
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
}}{{Network/Connections
+
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Network/Connections
 
|matchmaking        = false
 
|matchmaking        = false
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
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|p2p notes          =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|dedicated          = true
 
|dedicated          = true
|dedicated notes    = <ref name="faq">[http://steamcommunity.com/app/346110/discussions/0/613957600545122958 Frequently Asked Questions :: ARK: Survival Evolved General Discussions]</ref>
+
|dedicated notes    = <ref name="faq">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/346110/discussions/0/613957600545122958 Frequently Asked Questions :: ARK: Survival Evolved General Discussions]</ref>
 
|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting notes = <ref name="faq"/>
 
|self-hosting notes = <ref name="faq"/>
 
|direct ip          = unknown
 
|direct ip          = unknown
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
|direct ip notes    =  
}}{{Network/Ports
+
}}
 +
 
 +
{{Network/Ports
 
|tcp  =  
 
|tcp  =  
 
|udp  =  
 
|udp  =  
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==VR support==
 
==VR support==
 
{{VR support
 
{{VR support
|gg3d name                  =
 
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 
 
|native 3d                  =  
 
|native 3d                  =  
 
|native 3d notes            =  
 
|native 3d notes            =  
|nvidia 3d vision            =  
+
|nvidia 3d vision            = hackable
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =  
+
|nvidia 3d vision notes      = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2019/07/ark-survival-evolved.html Helix Mod: Ark: Survival Evolved].
|tridef 3d                  =  
+
|vorpx                      =  
|tridef 3d notes            =  
+
|vorpx modes                =  
|iz3d                        =  
+
|vorpx notes                =  
|iz3d notes                  =  
+
|vr only                    = false
 
|htc vive                    = hackable
 
|htc vive                    = hackable
|htc vive notes              = Patch <code>ShooterGame.exe</code> with [https://github.com/LibreVR/Revive/releases/latest Revive Compatibility Layer].<ref>[https://github.com/LibreVR/Revive/wiki/Compatibility-list Revive Ark: Survival Evolved Partially Working]</ref>
+
|htc vive notes              = Patch <code>ShooterGame.exe</code> with [https://github.com/LibreVR/Revive/releases/latest Revive Compatibility Layer].<ref name=revive>[https://github.com/LibreVR/Revive/wiki/Compatibility-list Revive Ark: Survival Evolved Partially Working]</ref>
 
|oculus rift                = true
 
|oculus rift                = true
 
|oculus rift notes          =  
 
|oculus rift notes          =  
 
|osvr                        = unknown
 
|osvr                        = unknown
 
|osvr notes                  =  
 
|osvr notes                  =  
|tracked motion controllers  = unknown
+
|windows mixed reality      = hackable
|tracked motion controllers notes=  
+
|windows mixed reality notes = Patch <code>ShooterGame.exe</code> with [https://github.com/LibreVR/Revive/releases/latest Revive Compatibility Layer].<ref name=revive/>
 
|keyboard-mouse              = true
 
|keyboard-mouse              = true
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
 
|keyboard-mouse notes        =  
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|trackir                    =  
 
|trackir                    =  
 
|trackir notes              =  
 
|trackir notes              =  
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 
|play area seated            = true
 
|play area seated            = true
 
|play area seated notes      =  
 
|play area seated notes      =  
|play area standing          =  
+
|play area standing          = true
 
|play area standing notes    =  
 
|play area standing notes    =  
|play area room-scale        =  
+
|play area room-scale        = true
 
|play area room-scale notes  =  
 
|play area room-scale notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} The following tweaks can help improve the game's infamously poor performance even on high-end systems.
 
{{ii}} The following tweaks can help improve the game's infamously poor performance even on high-end systems.
  
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Frame rate tweaks|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=541252702</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Frame rate tweaks|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=541252702</ref>}}
 
 
# Adding the following [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]] to the game's launch options.
 
# Adding the following [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]] to the game's launch options.
 
#* <code>-high -useallavailablecores</code> - These commands maximize Ark's CPU usage. They can increase FPS by as much as 30% with no loss of visual quality.
 
#* <code>-high -useallavailablecores</code> - These commands maximize Ark's CPU usage. They can increase FPS by as much as 30% with no loss of visual quality.
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# In the in-game menu, the setting that seems to have the greatest effect on performance is shadows. Reducing shadows from Epic to Low can increase frame rate by more than 50%.
 
# In the in-game menu, the setting that seems to have the greatest effect on performance is shadows. Reducing shadows from Epic to Low can increase frame rate by more than 50%.
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} The -useallavailablecores command is unnecessary in Windows 10 and may in fact cause extremely poor performance due to the different way in which it handles CPU core management compared to Windows 7.
+
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Linux graphical corruption on AMD GPU|fix=
 +
# Adding the following [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line arguments]] to the game's launch options.
 +
#* <code>R600_DEBUG=nohyperz %command%</code> - Disables HyperZ, with possible reduction in performance.<ref>https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=102955</ref>
 +
}}
  
 
==Issues unresolved==
 
==Issues unresolved==
 
===Stuck in Server Browser After Selecting "My Survivors" Filter===
 
===Stuck in Server Browser After Selecting "My Survivors" Filter===
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Change the server filter type in the config files|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/346110/discussions/0/615086038674238559/|title=Help Getting stuck on server browser :: ARK: Survival Evolved General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Change the server filter type in the config files|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/346110/discussions/0/615086038674238559/ Help Getting stuck on server browser :: ARK: Survival Evolved General Discussions]</ref>}}
 
 
# Go to <code>{{p|steam}}\ARK\ShooterGame\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor</code> and open <code>GameUserSettings.cfg</code>
 
# Go to <code>{{p|steam}}\ARK\ShooterGame\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor</code> and open <code>GameUserSettings.cfg</code>
 
# Look for the line <code>LastServerSearchType</code> and change the value to 1
 
# Look for the line <code>LastServerSearchType</code> and change the value to 1
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{{API
 
{{API
 
|direct3d versions      = 10, 11
 
|direct3d versions      = 10, 11
|direct3d notes        = Direct3D 12 coming when UE4 support is stable.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/346110/discussions/0/594820656447032287/ -Patch Notes- Current (v236.5) & Upcoming :: ARK: Survival Evolved General Discussions]</ref>
+
|direct3d notes        = Direct3D 12 coming when UE4 support is stable.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/346110/discussions/0/594820656447032287/|title=-Patch Notes- Current (v236.5) & Upcoming :: ARK: Survival Evolved General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 +
|wing                  =
 +
|wing notes            =
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
|vulkan support        =  
+
|metal support          = true
|vulkan support notes   =  
+
|metal support notes    = Metal support shipping at launch
 +
|vulkan versions        =  
 +
|vulkan notes           =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  = 4, 5
 
|shader model versions  = 4, 5
 
|shader model notes    = Shader Model 4 support requires launching the game with the <code>-sm4</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
 
|shader model notes    = Shader Model 4 support requires launching the game with the <code>-sm4</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]].
|64-bit executable     = yes
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = false
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux powerpc app      = unknown
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Middleware===
 +
{{Middleware
 +
|physics          = PhysX
 +
|physics notes    =
 +
|audio            = Vorbis
 +
|audio notes      =
 +
|interface        = Qt
 +
|interface notes  =
 +
|input            =
 +
|input notes      =
 +
|cutscenes        =
 +
|cutscenes notes  =
 +
|multiplayer      = Epic Online Services
 +
|multiplayer notes=
 +
|anticheat        = BattlEye, Valve Anti-Cheat
 +
|anticheat notes  = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.battleye.com/|title=BattlEye – The Anti-Cheat Gold Standard|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Console commands===
 
===Console commands===
[http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=454529617 Console commands] are available.
+
[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=454529617 Console commands] are available.
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS    = 7 SP1
+
|minOS    = 7 SP1, 8.1
|minCPU  = 2 GHz Dual-core
+
|minCPU  = Intel Core i5 2400
|minRAM  = 4 GB
+
|minCPU2  = AMD FX-8320
|minHD    = 40 GB
+
|minRAM  = 8 GB
|minGPU  =  
+
|minHD    = 60 GB
|minVRAM  = 1 GB
+
|minGPU  = NVIDIA GTX 670
 +
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon HD 7870
 +
|minVRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minDX    = 10
 
|minDX    = 10
  
|recOS    = 8
+
|recOS    = 10
|recCPU  =  
+
|recCPU  = Intel Core i5 4670K
 +
|recCPU2  = AMD Ryzen R5 1500X
 
|recRAM  = 16 GB
 
|recRAM  = 16 GB
|recHD    =  
+
|recHD    = 400 GB with all DLC
 
|recGPU  =  
 
|recGPU  =  
 +
|notes    = {{ii}} A 64-bit system is required.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements

Latest revision as of 07:46, 9 June 2023

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ARK: Survival Evolved
ARK: Survival Evolved cover
Developers
Studio Wildcard
ARK: Aberration Instinct Games[1]
ARK: Aberration Efecto Studios[1]
ARK: Aberration Virtual Basement[1]
ARK: Aberration Abstraction Games[1]
Publishers
Studio Wildcard
Engines
Unreal Engine 4[Note 1]
Release dates
Windows August 29, 2017[3]
macOS (OS X) August 29, 2017[3]
Linux August 29, 2017[3]
Reception
Metacritic 70
OpenCritic 61
IGDB 69
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC, Expansion pack, Subscription gaming service
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Persistent
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Survival, MMORPG
Art styles Realistic
Themes Sci-fi
Series ARK
ARK: Survival Evolved on HowLongToBeat
ARK: Survival Evolved on IGDB
ARK: Survival Evolved on MobyGames
ARK: Survival Evolved on Wikipedia
ARK
ARK: Survival Evolved 2017
ARK: Survival of the Fittest 2017
ARK Park 2018
PixARK 2019
ARK: Survival Ascended EA
ARK II 2024

Warnings

The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.

ARK: Survival Evolved is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person survival and MMORPG game in the ARK series.

General information

PC Report: ARK: Survival Evolved
Steam Community Discussions
Official wiki

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Epic Games Store
DRM-free after installation through Epic Games Launcher (notes may include more details)
Can be run DRM-free when launched directly from the executable with -EpicPortal command line argument.[4]
Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Xbox Play Anywhere. Base game.
Ultimate Survivor Edition included with Xbox Game Pass for PC.
Windows
Steam
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
Ultimate Survivor Edition also available. Can be run DRM-free when launched directly from the executable with -EpicPortal command line argument.[5]
Windows
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Linux
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Version differences

The Explorer's Edition contains the base game and the standard Season Pass.
The Ultimate Survivor Edition Contains the base game, the standard Season Pass, the Genesis Season Pass and 4 soundtracks.

Monetization

Type Notes
DLC Expansion maps contain new worlds to play on.
"Total Conversion" add-on significantly alters gameplay.
Expansion pack Expansion packs contain major additions to the game.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
Subscription gaming service Available via Xbox Game Pass for PC.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Season Pass Includes the three paid expansion packs: Aberration, Extinction and Scorched Earth.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Genesis Season Pass Includes Genesis Part 1 and Genesis Part 2 expansion packs.
Included in the ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Aberration Expansion Pack.
Available only as part of the Season Pass.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Extinction Expansion Pack.
Available only as part of the Season Pass.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Scorched Earth Expansion Pack.
Available only as part of the Season Pass.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Crystal Isles Free Expansion Map.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Ragnarok Free Expansion Map.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
The Center Free Expansion Map.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Primitive+ Free "Total Conversion" add-on.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Valguero Free Expansion Map.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
ARK: Survival Evolved Original Soundtrack Available only as part of the ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
ARK: Expansion Packs Original Soundtrack Available only as part of the ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
ARK: Genesis Part 1 Soundtrack Available only as part of the ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
ARK: Genesis Part 2 Original Soundtrack Available only as part of the ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Microtransactions

Type Notes
No microtransactions No microtransactions are present in the game.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\ShooterGame\Saved\Config\[Note 2]
Microsoft Store
macOS (OS X)
Linux
It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\ShooterGame\Saved\SavedArksLocal\[Note 2]
Microsoft Store
macOS (OS X)
Linux <path-to-game>/ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxNoEditor
In single-player mode, Ark will perform an automatic save if it detects an attempt to shut down the application (such as by Alt+F4, or via the task manager or Windows taskbar), in order to prevent players from "dashboarding out" in an attempt to avoid a sudden unfavorable situation in-game.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Epic Games Launcher
Steam Cloud
Approx. 10 MB available.
Xbox Cloud

Video

General settings.
General settings.
Advanced settings.
Advanced settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Image is Vert-. Switch to horizontal FOV scaling (See Field of view (FOV)).
Ultra-widescreen
Image is Vert-. Adjust FOV to compensate or switch to horizontal FOV scaling (See Field of view (FOV)).
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
80-110°.[6] In-game option is a non-numerical slider. For higher values see Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Low, Medium, High and Epic
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Open the console and type in r.vsync 1 to enable vsync.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Open the console and type in t.maxfps # to cap the frame rate.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
HDR was removed in a patch, see this thread.
The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unreal Engine 4 page for more details.

Vertical sync (Vsync)

Instructions
  1. In the configuration file(s) location, navigate to WindowsNoEditor.
  2. Open GameUserSettings.ini.
  3. Change bUseVSync=False to bUseVSync=True to enable Vsync.
  4. Save and close the file.

High frame rate

Instructions
  1. In the configuration file(s) location, navigate to WindowsNoEditor.
  2. Open Engine.ini using a text editor.
  3. At the bottom of the config file, add these lines of text:
    [/script/engine.renderersettings]
    t.MaxFPS=xxx
    
  4. Replace xxx with the desired framerate cap, and save the file.

Field of view (FOV)

Set FOV multiplier[7][8]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>/Engine/Config/
  2. Open BaseEngine.ini.
  3. Change AspectRatioAxisConstraint=AspectRatio_MaintainXFOV to AspectRatioAxisConstraint=AspectRatio_MaintainYFOV
  4. Test the change in-game.
  5. For higher values, edit <path-to-game>\ShooterGame\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\GameUserSettings.ini
  6. Adjust the FOVMultiplier= value.

Notes

This value multiplies the effects of the in-game FOV setting. Experiment with the two to get the FOV you want.
This solution results in a significantly higher base FOV than the game's default settings.

Input

Key bindings.
Key bindings.
Gamepad controls.
Gamepad controls.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Delete and End do not function properly when bound to commands. The Numpad keys are permanently bound to hotkeying Taming Groups, although they can also be bound to other commands as well.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
The game doesn't disable the mouse cursor when playing with a controller, the mouse cursor will always snap to the centre of the screen when opening any UI screen; the only real issue this causes is making the tooltips to not display properly as it will always show the tooltip for what the mouse cursor is highlighting, not what the controller currently has selected.
Controller remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Controller sensitivity
The look sensitive option also effects the controller's camera sensitivity.
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Tracked motion controllers
Generic/other controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
No option to disable.
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Steam Input
Steam Input API support
Official Steam Controller bindings only.
Hook input (legacy mode)
Official controller preset(s)
Steam Controller button prompts

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Czech
Danish
Dutch
Finnish
French
German
Hungarian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Swedish
Thai
Turkish
Ukrainian

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Notes
Local play
Co-op, Versus
Use Nucleus Co-op.[9]
LAN play
Co-op, Versus
You need a better hardware to host a non-dedicated session
Online play
Co-op, Versus
Microsoft Store version supports crossplay with Xbox One version

Connection types


VR support

Issues fixed

Tweaks to raise the frame rate

The following tweaks can help improve the game's infamously poor performance even on high-end systems.
Frame rate tweaks[12]
  1. Adding the following command line arguments to the game's launch options.
    • -high -useallavailablecores - These commands maximize Ark's CPU usage. They can increase FPS by as much as 30% with no loss of visual quality.
    • -sm4 -dx10 - These commands force the use of Shader Model 4.0 and DirectX 10 instead of Shader Model 5.0 and DirectX 11. It has a dramatic effect on performance, i.e. raising FPS from ~40 to ~100, but also lowers the game's visual quality by a noticeable degree.
    • -lowmemory - This setting forces Ark to run in low memory mode, using only 4gb of RAM. This can improve performance in systems with less than 16gb of RAM.
  2. In the in-game menu, the setting that seems to have the greatest effect on performance is shadows. Reducing shadows from Epic to Low can increase frame rate by more than 50%.
Linux graphical corruption on AMD GPU
  1. Adding the following command line arguments to the game's launch options.
    • R600_DEBUG=nohyperz %command% - Disables HyperZ, with possible reduction in performance.[13]

Issues unresolved

Stuck in Server Browser After Selecting "My Survivors" Filter

Change the server filter type in the config files[14]
  1. Go to <Steam-folder>\ARK\ShooterGame\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor and open GameUserSettings.cfg
  2. Look for the line LastServerSearchType and change the value to 1
  3. Launch the game and the filter should be set on Unofficial servers

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 10, 11 Direct3D 12 coming when UE4 support is stable.[15]
Metal support
Metal support shipping at launch
Shader Model support 4, 5 Shader Model 4 support requires launching the game with the -sm4 command line argument.
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later.
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX
Audio Vorbis
Interface Qt
Multiplayer Epic Online Services
Anti-cheat BattlEye, Valve Anti-Cheat (VAC) [16]

Console commands

Console commands are available.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7 SP1, 8.1
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5 2400
AMD FX-8320
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 60 GB
Video card (GPU) NVIDIA GTX 670
AMD Radeon HD 7870
2 GB of VRAM
DirectX 10 compatible
A 64-bit system is required.
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.9
Processor (CPU) 2 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 20 GB
Video card (GPU) 1 GB of VRAM
OpenGL 3 compatible
Linux
Minimum
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu
Processor (CPU) 2 GHz 64-bit
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 20 GB
Video card (GPU) 1 GB of VRAM
OpenGL 3 compatible


Notes

  1. Unreal Engine 4 engine build: 4.5.1.0[2]
  2. 2.0 2.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

References