ARK: Survival Ascended
In short: ARK: Survival Ascended is an action game released in 2023 by Studio Wildcard, available on PC, PlayStation and Xbox. Our score: 7.0/10 (worth buying, especially on sale). Lowest price we found right now: $11.24.
Tame dinosaurs in open world
ARK: Survival Ascended is the definitive remaster of the dinosaur survival phenomenon, rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5. Tame, breed, and ride over 100 prehistoric and fantasy creatures across massive open worlds. Build bases ranging from simple thatch huts to elaborate metal fortresses, and defend them from wild dinosaurs and rival tribes. With stunning visual upgrades including Nanite, Lumen, and dynamic water systems, plus cross-platform modding support, ARK: Survival Ascended brings the ultimate dino survival experience into the next generation.
Game details
- Developer: Studio Wildcard
- Publisher: Studio Wildcard
- Release year: 2023
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox
- Category: action
Our review
ARK: Survival Ascended is an Unreal Engine 5 remake that looks amazing but still suffers from known performance issues. Dinosaur taming and building are addictive, but full price for a game you already paid for is frustrating.
Pros
- Stunning UE5 graphics
- Addictive dinosaur taming
- Massive multiplayer
- Huge world to explore
- Impressive creature variety
Cons
- Very heavy performance
- Full price for remake
- Many bugs
- Requires massive time investment
FAQ
- What is the difference between ASA and original ARK?
- ASA is a full remake on Unreal Engine 5 with upgraded graphics, improved physics, and cross-platform mods. Content is similar but everything looks and feels better.
- Can you transfer saves from the original?
- No, you cannot transfer saves from ARK: Survival Evolved to ASA. You need to start fresh.
- What are the system requirements?
- ASA requires a powerful PC - RTX 3080 recommended, 32GB RAM, and 70GB SSD storage. The game is known for being very hardware-intensive.
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Last updated: 01/04/2026