Ark: Survival Evolved

Lifecycle

Jun 2, 2015Early Access on PC
Jun 28, 2015Early Access on Mac
Jul 1, 2015Early Access on Linux
Dec 16, 2015Early Access on Xbox One
Dec 6, 2016Early Access on PS4
Aug 27, 2017Released on PC · Mac · Linux
Aug 29, 2017Released on PS4 · Xbox One · Europe
Aug 29, 2017Released on PS4 · Xbox One · North America
Aug 31, 2017Released on PS4 · Xbox One · Australia
Jan 26, 2018Released on PS4 · Japan
Feb 21, 2018Released on Xbox One · Japan
Jun 14, 2018Released on iOS · Android
Nov 20, 2018Released on Switch
Nov 30, 2018Released on Switch · North America
Oct 28, 2020Released on Xbox Series
Feb 24, 2023Released on Switch · Japan

Summary

Ark: Survival Evolved is an open-world action-adventure survival game where players awaken stranded on a mysterious island populated by dinosaurs, prehistoric creatures, and mythical beasts. Gameplay revolves around gathering resources, crafting tools and structures, and taming creatures that can be ridden or used for combat and transportation. The game supports both single-player and multiplayer modes, with multiplayer servers allowing players to form tribes and compete or cooperate. Several expansion packs add new maps and storylines, and the game spawned an animated series, a remaster in Unreal Engine 5 titled Ark: Survival Ascended, and a planned sequel.