Product identity
This is the original ARK: Survival Evolved, not the Unreal Engine 5 remake and not Ultimate Mobile Edition. When a storefront result is ambiguous, check the full product name and App ID rather than the capsule art alone. Steam identifies Evolved as 346110 and Ascended as 2399830. [S1] [S4]
| Game | ARK: Survival Evolved |
|---|---|
| Developer | Studio Wildcard · Instinct Games · Efecto Studios · Virtual Basement |
| Publisher | Studio Wildcard · Snail Games USA |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 4 |
| Steam App ID | 346110 |
| Release markers | Steam lists Aug 27, 2017; the multi-platform launch is commonly dated Aug 29, 2017. |
| Modes | Single-player · cooperative · multiplayer |
| Mod ecosystem | Steam Workshop (PC) |
Why there are two release dates
The supplied Steam research records August 27, 2017 in the store’s release field. Multi-platform histories commonly use August 29, 2017. They describe different source markers, so the site preserves both instead of presenting one date as though the sources were identical. Early Access began around June 2015. [S1] [A1]
The same care applies to availability. A platform appearing in a release history does not prove that its present-day storefront, client requirements and version match another platform’s implementation.
Listed features and the core loop
Steam lists single-player, cooperative and multiplayer features, achievements, Workshop, Cloud and an editor among the store capabilities. The practical loop is gathering, crafting, managing survival needs, building, growing crops, taming and breeding, then exploring more dangerous areas. [S1]
The presence of a store feature is not a promise that every host enables every interaction. A modded server, a private cluster and a local game can have different rates, transfer restrictions and installed maps.
Steam minimum system requirements
The table below reproduces the minimum game requirements recorded in the supplied research. It is not a benchmark, a performance guarantee, or a promise that a complete DLC installation fits the historical storage figure. [S1]
| Component | Windows minimum in the research |
|---|---|
| OS field | Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10, 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-2400 / AMD FX-8320 or better |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA GTX 670 2 GB / AMD Radeon HD 7870 2 GB or better |
| DirectX | Version 10 |
| Storage field | 60 GB |
| Multiplayer | Broadband connection |
The game’s OS field and the Steam client’s operating-system support are separate requirements. The research notes the client’s Windows 10-or-later requirement from January 1, 2024. Check the current client and store requirements before installing; do not read the older game field as current support for an obsolete client OS. [S1]
The historical macOS record lists OS X 10.9+, a 2 GHz equivalent processor, 4 GB RAM, an OpenGL 3 graphics device with 1 GB VRAM and about 20 GB storage. That is an archived listing, not a test of present hardware or the current client.
Platforms and compatibility
| Product context | What this guide does with it |
|---|---|
| Steam PC | Primary identity and language reference |
| Epic PC | ASE storefront context; verify server configuration |
| Xbox / Microsoft Store | Check the exact edition and host requirements |
| PlayStation | Verify the console-specific multiplayer environment |
| Nintendo Switch | Treat its version and platform history separately |
| Mobile editions | Separate product line; do not apply PC assumptions |
The source data’s detailed cross-play matrix is marked partial. This page therefore does not publish an unqualified all-platform compatibility promise. Check the exact pair of products and the destination server before coordinating an install.
Review figures are dated records
| Source | Research snapshot | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Steam English reviews | About 80% positive, around 256,924 reviews | Supplied November 10, 2026 record |
| Steam recent reviews | About 84% positive, around 1,983 reviews | Supplied November 10, 2026 record |
| Metacritic | PC 70; PS4 / Xbox One 69; Switch 29 | Aggregated platform records |
These figures have not been turned into a live rating widget. They are included to explain the supplied research and its platform differences; review totals and percentages move. Open the linked storefront or aggregator for its own current figures. [S1] [A2]
Guide index
Can my device run ARK: Survival Evolved?
The Windows and macOS minimum requirements come from the Steam game listing. The Windows minimum is 8 GB RAM, a GTX 670 2 GB or Radeon HD 7870 2 GB, and 60 GB of available storage. It is a minimum, not a smooth-performance guarantee. Allow extra space for updates, maps and mods. The Steam client has its own OS requirements; check the current store page before installing. [S1]
On Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, check the store for the exact Evolved edition and its compatibility with your console. Mobile ARK is a separate product; PC requirements and servers do not automatically apply. [S1]
What players say before you start
Steam user reviews include individual experiences, not a controlled survey. A player writing in October 2020 describes enjoying cooperative play with their spouse; another in July 2019 describes taming dinosaurs with their child in a hosted session. A long-time server host in July 2025 reports server and mod compatibility problems following an update. These are historical accounts, not proof of every server's current condition. Before investing in a modded world, ask the host about versions, updates and backups. [S6]
Browse Steam player reviews and the separate Steam Curator reviews. Curators are reviewers, not an official gameplay service. [S5] [S6]