About
ARK: Survival Ascended is a remake of the original survival game built on Unreal Engine 5, available on PC. Players contend with dinosaurs and environmental hazards while building bases and managing resources in both single-player and multiplayer modes. The game continues to evolve with significant technical work underway. A major engine upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.8 is planned for September, arriving alongside new dinosaur content including the Gargantar and Cerberax creatures. The game recently had an extended free trial period, suggesting developer Wildcard is actively working to expand its player base for the ongoing early access period.
How long to beat ARK: Survival Ascended
from 1 playerCompletionisteverything the game has
200 h
Releases
Platform
Date
TBA (early access from October 25, 2023)
TBA (early access from November 21, 2023)
TBA (early access from November 30, 2023)
Earliest full release on each platform; regional dates can differ.
In the news
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1 outlet · Oct 31, 2026
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1 outlet · Oct 1, 2026
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1 outlet · Sep 5, 2026
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1 outlet · Aug 31, 2026
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1 outlet · Aug 28, 2026
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1 outlet · Aug 22, 2026
Ark: Survival Ascended Is Officially Free For One More Day
1 outlet · Jul 12, 2026