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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Studio Wildcard}} | {{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>}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|ark-survival-evolved|69}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|ark-survival-evolved|69}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | DLC, Expansion pack}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Expansion pack, Subscription gaming service }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None}} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Persistent }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Persistent }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | ARK }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | ARK }} | ||
|steam appid = 346110 | |steam appid = 346110 | ||
+ | |steam appid side = 473850,508150,512540,642250,696680,708770,887380,1100810,1113410,1270830,1691800,1887560 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |official site= https://playark.com | ||
|hltb = 26629 | |hltb = 26629 | ||
− | | | + | |lutris = |
|mobygames = ark-survival-evolved | |mobygames = ark-survival-evolved | ||
+ | |strategywiki = ARK: Survival Evolved | ||
|wikipedia = Ark: Survival Evolved | |wikipedia = Ark: Survival Evolved | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
− | |license = | + | |license = commercial |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{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| 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| | + | {{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| | + | {{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| | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | ark-survival-evolved | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4003-1 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | ark-survival-evolved-pc | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | ark-survival-evolved | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{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]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Season Pass | Includes the three paid expansion packs. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | + | {{DLC/row| Season Pass | Includes the three paid expansion packs: '''Aberration''', '''Extinction''' and '''Scorched Earth'''. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Genesis Season Pass | Includes Genesis Part 1 and Genesis Part 2 expansion packs. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | + | {{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| Aberration | Expansion Pack | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | + | {{DLC/row| Aberration | Expansion Pack. <br> Available only as part of the '''Season Pass'''. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Extinction | Expansion Pack. <br> Available only as part of the '''Season Pass'''. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Scorched Earth | Expansion Pack. <br> Available only as part of the '''Season Pass'''. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Crystal Isles | Free Expansion Map. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Ragnarok | Free Expansion Map. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| The Center | Free Expansion Map. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Primitive+ | Free "Total Conversion" add-on. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| Valguero | Free Expansion Map. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|origin notes = | |origin notes = | ||
|steam cloud = true | |steam cloud = true | ||
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |steam cloud notes = Approx. 10 MB available. |
|ubisoft connect = | |ubisoft connect = | ||
|ubisoft connect notes = | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
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|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = true | |fov = true | ||
− | |fov notes = 80-110°.<ref> | + | |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 = Open the console and type in <code>r.vsync 1</code> to enable vsync. | |vsync notes = Open the console and type in <code>r.vsync 1</code> to enable vsync. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set FOV multiplier|ref=<ref> | + | {{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= |
# 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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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
− | |separate volume | + | |separate volume = true |
− | |separate volume notes | + | |separate volume notes = |
− | |surround sound | + | |surround sound = true |
− | |surround sound notes | + | |surround sound notes = |
− | |subtitles | + | |subtitles = false |
− | |subtitles notes | + | |subtitles notes = |
− | |closed captions | + | |closed captions = false |
− | |closed captions notes | + | |closed captions notes = |
− | |mute on focus lost | + | |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 = | + | |language = Simplified Chinese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Traditional Chinese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Czech |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Danish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Dutch |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Finnish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = French |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = German |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Hungarian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Italian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Japanese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Korean |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Polish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Russian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Swedish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Thai |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Turkish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Ukrainian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
|local play modes = Co-op, Versus | |local play modes = Co-op, Versus | ||
− | |local play notes = Use [https://github.com/SplitScreen-Me/splitscreenme-nucleus/releases Nucleus Co-op].<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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|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
− | }}{{Network/Connections | + | }} |
+ | |||
+ | {{Network/Connections | ||
|matchmaking = false | |matchmaking = false | ||
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
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|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 | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
|native 3d = | |native 3d = | ||
|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
|nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2019/07/ark-survival-evolved.html Helix Mod: Ark: Survival Evolved]. | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2019/07/ark-survival-evolved.html Helix Mod: Ark: Survival Evolved]. | ||
− | | | + | |vorpx = |
− | | | + | |vorpx modes = |
− | + | |vorpx notes = | |
− | | | ||
|vr only = false | |vr only = false | ||
|htc vive = hackable | |htc vive = hackable | ||
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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
===Stuck in Server Browser After Selecting "My Survivors" Filter=== | ===Stuck in Server Browser After Selecting "My Survivors" Filter=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Change the server filter type in the config files|ref=<ref> | + | {{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= |
# 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=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 11 |
− | |direct3d notes = Direct3D 12 coming when UE4 support is stable.<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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|software mode = | |software mode = | ||
|software mode notes = | |software mode notes = | ||
− | |metal support | + | |mantle support = |
− | |metal support notes | + | |mantle support notes = |
+ | |metal support = true | ||
+ | |metal support notes = Metal support shipping at launch | ||
|vulkan versions = | |vulkan versions = | ||
|vulkan notes = | |vulkan notes = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = false | |windows 32-bit exe = false | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
|macos intel 32-bit app = true | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = false | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux powerpc app = unknown | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Middleware=== | ===Middleware=== | ||
{{Middleware | {{Middleware | ||
− | |physics = | + | |physics = PhysX |
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
|audio = Vorbis | |audio = Vorbis | ||
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|multiplayer = Epic Online Services | |multiplayer = Epic Online Services | ||
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
− | |anticheat = BattlEye | + | |anticheat = BattlEye, Valve Anti-Cheat |
− | |anticheat notes = <ref> | + | |anticheat notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.battleye.com/|title=BattlEye – The Anti-Cheat Gold Standard|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 7 SP1 | + | |minOS = 7 SP1, 8.1 |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Core i5 2400 |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minCPU2 = AMD FX-8320 |
− | |minHD = | + | |minRAM = 8 GB |
− | |minGPU = | + | |minHD = 60 GB |
− | |minVRAM = | + | |minGPU = NVIDIA GTX 670 |
+ | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 7870 | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 2 GB | ||
|minDX = 10 | |minDX = 10 | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |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 15:42, 9 June 2024
Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
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 | |
---|---|
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
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Epic Games Store | Can be run DRM-free when launched directly from the executable with -EpicPortal command line argument.[4] |
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Microsoft Store | Xbox Play Anywhere. Base game. Ultimate Survivor Edition included with Xbox Game Pass for PC. |
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Steam | Ultimate Survivor Edition also available. Can be run DRM-free when launched directly from the executable with -EpicPortal command line argument.[5] |
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GamersGate (unavailable) | ||||
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Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | ||||
Humble Store (unavailable) |
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 |
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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 | |
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Season Pass | Includes the three paid expansion packs: Aberration, Extinction and Scorched Earth. | |
Genesis Season Pass | Includes Genesis Part 1 and Genesis Part 2 expansion packs. Included in the ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition. |
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Aberration | Expansion Pack. Available only as part of the Season Pass. |
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Extinction | Expansion Pack. Available only as part of the Season Pass. |
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Scorched Earth | Expansion Pack. Available only as part of the Season Pass. |
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Crystal Isles | Free Expansion Map. | |
Ragnarok | Free Expansion Map. | |
The Center | Free Expansion Map. | |
Primitive+ | Free "Total Conversion" add-on. | |
Valguero | Free Expansion Map. | |
ARK: Survival Evolved Original Soundtrack | Available only as part of the ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition. | |
ARK: Expansion Packs Original Soundtrack | Available only as part of the ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition. | |
ARK: Genesis Part 1 Soundtrack | Available only as part of the ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition. | |
ARK: Genesis Part 2 Original Soundtrack | Available only as part of the ARK: Ultimate Survivor Edition. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
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No microtransactions | No microtransactions are present in the game. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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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 |
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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 |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
Steam Cloud | Approx. 10 MB available. | |
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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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. |
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60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Open the console and type in t.maxfps # to cap the frame rate. |
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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 |
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High frame rate
Instructions |
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Field of view (FOV)
Set FOV multiplier[7][8] |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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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 |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Tracked motion controllers |
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Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | No option to disable. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Steam Input | ||
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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 |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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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 | |
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Local play | Co-op, Versus Use Nucleus Co-op.[9] |
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LAN play | Co-op, Versus You need a better hardware to host a non-dedicated session |
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Online play | Co-op, Versus Microsoft Store version supports crossplay with Xbox One version |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | [10] | |
Self-hosting | [10] | |
Direct IP |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Ark: Survival Evolved. |
Headsets | |||
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SteamVR | Patch ShooterGame.exe with Revive Compatibility Layer.[11] |
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Oculus VR (LibOVR) | |||
Windows Mixed Reality | Patch ShooterGame.exe with Revive Compatibility Layer.[11] |
Devices | |||
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Tracked motion controllers | |||
Traditional controller | See Input for details. | ||
Keyboard/Mouse |
Play area | |||
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Seated | |||
Standing | |||
Room-scale |
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] |
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Linux graphical corruption on AMD GPU |
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Issues unresolved
Stuck in Server Browser After Selecting "My Survivors" Filter
Change the server filter type in the config files[14] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 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 |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. | ||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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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 | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 SP1, 8.1 | 10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5 2400 AMD FX-8320 |
Intel Core i5 4670K AMD Ryzen R5 1500X |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 60 GB | 400 GB with all DLC |
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) | ||
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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 | ||
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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
- ↑ Unreal Engine 4 engine build: 4.5.1.0[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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Ark: Survival Evolved going underground in Aberration - Rock, Paper, Shotgun - last accessed on 2017-12-20
- ↑ Verified by User:Evpointmaster on 2022-07-11
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Community Crunch 98: Gold Master Edition - ARK News - ARK - Official Community Forums
- ↑ Verified by User:Future-proof on 2020-06-12
- ↑ Verified by User:Future-proof on 2022-08-03
- ↑ The ARK Digest - Page 1 - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: ARK: Survival Evolved - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ More FOV? :: ARK: Survival Evolved General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ FoV scaling is Vert-, needs to be changed to Hor+ :: ARK: Survival Evolved Bug Reports & Exploits - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ ARK Xbox One v731: Split-screen, Dimetrodon, Dung Beetle, Gallimimus & more! - ARK - Official Community Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Frequently Asked Questions :: ARK: Survival Evolved General Discussions
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Revive Ark: Survival Evolved Partially Working
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=541252702
- ↑ https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=102955
- ↑ Help Getting stuck on server browser :: ARK: Survival Evolved General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ -Patch Notes- Current (v236.5) & Upcoming :: ARK: Survival Evolved General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ BattlEye – The Anti-Cheat Gold Standard - last accessed on 9 June 2023
Categories:
- Released games under active development
- Games in development
- Windows
- OS X
- Linux
- One-time game purchase
- DLC
- Expansion pack
- Subscription gaming service
- No microtransactions
- Singleplayer
- Multiplayer
- Persistent
- First-person
- Direct control
- Survival
- MMO
- RPG
- MMORPG
- Realistic
- Sci-fi
- Games
- Local multiplayer games
- Self-hosting
- VR games