- Steam pricePrice
- $44.99
- Release
- October 25, 2023Early access
- Modes
- Platforms
How co-op works
In private PvE sessions, up to eight survivors form a tribe in a persistent world, pooling structures, storage, crafted equipment, crops, and tamed dinosaurs. Members divide gathering, breeding, building, and defense; public servers support larger populations and optional tribal PvP.
About this game
ARK: Survival Ascended rebuilds the original dinosaur survival sandbox in Unreal Engine 5, dropping you on an island where prehistoric creatures roam and every resource must be earned. You can play solo, team up in online co-op servers, or gather friends for split-screen sessions on a single screen or LAN. The game supports both PvE cooperation and PvP competition, letting tribes decide how they want to survive.
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Your days revolve around taming dinosaurs, gathering materials, crafting tools, and defending your base from both wildlife and rival players. Breeding creatures, unlocking engrams, and coordinating hunts demand constant communication and shared labor. The survival loop rewards patience and planning, especially when a tribe pools resources to tame a massive predator or construct a fortress.
Online servers host large populations with persistent worlds, while local and LAN modes bring the full experience home for couch co-op or smaller groups. Cross-platform multiplayer and Steam Remote Play Together expand your options further. Whether you are building a peaceful commune or waging tribal war, ARK thrives on long-term cooperation and the chaos that comes with it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play split-screen co-op with a friend on the same console or PC?
Yes, ARK: Survival Ascended supports local split-screen co-op on a single screen, so you and a friend can survive together on the same machine.
Does the game support cross-platform multiplayer?
Yes, cross-platform multiplayer is supported, allowing players on different platforms to join the same servers and play together.
How does co-op work in ARK: Survival Ascended?
You can team up in online co-op servers with large populations, host private sessions over LAN, or play locally via split-screen. Tribes share resources, tame dinosaurs together, build bases, and coordinate hunts or defend against threats-whether in PvE or PvP modes.
Is communication important for playing co-op?
Absolutely. Taming large creatures, managing resources, breeding dinosaurs, and defending your base all require constant coordination and teamwork, making communication essential for successful tribe play.
Can I play ARK: Survival Ascended solo, or is it co-op only?
The game supports single-player mode, so you can survive alone. However, it also offers extensive multiplayer options including online co-op, LAN, and split-screen for those who want to play with others.