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ARK: Survival Ascended System Requirements

October 25, 2023Studio Wildcard

ARK: Survival Ascended is a graphically overhauled re-release of ARK: Survival Evolved, rebuilt using Unreal Engine 5. The initial release includes the SOTF game mode, with legacy ARK: Survival Evolved DLC maps planned for future integration.

ARK: Survival Ascended Minimum & Recommended Specs

Minimum: AMD Ryzen 5, AMD Radeon RX, 8 GB RAM. Recommended: 16 GB RAM RAM.

Minimum System Requirements

OS
Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 1400 / Intel Core i5-7600KCPU Deals
RAM
8 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
AMD Radeon RX 470 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060GPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 12
Storage
70 GB available spaceSSD Deals

Recommended System Requirements

OS
Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X / Intel Core i5-10600KCPU Deals
RAM
16 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
AMD Radeon RX 6800 / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080GPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 12
Storage
70 GB available spaceSSD Deals

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Quick Performance Tips for ARK: Survival Ascended

#1

Lower 'Overall Visual Quality' for a big FPS boost.

#2

Disable or reduce 'Shadow Quality' for improved performance.

#3

Close unnecessary background applications to free up RAM.

#4

Update your graphics drivers for optimal performance.

ARK: Survival Ascended System Requirements FAQ

Can I run ARK: Survival Ascended on a low-end PC?▼
To achieve playable frame rates at low settings, your PC should meet the *minimum* requirements: AMD Ryzen 5 1400 / Intel Core i5-7600K, AMD Radeon RX 470 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, and 8 GB of RAM. Performance may still be limited.
What GPU do I need for ARK: Survival Ascended?▼
For minimum settings, an AMD Radeon RX 470 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 is required. For recommended settings and higher resolutions/visual quality, an AMD Radeon RX 6800 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is recommended.
How much RAM does ARK: Survival Ascended need?▼
A minimum of 8 GB of RAM is required to run ARK: Survival Ascended. However, 16 GB of RAM is *highly* recommended for smoother gameplay and to avoid performance issues, especially with higher settings.
Will ARK: Survival Ascended run on integrated graphics?▼
While it *might* technically launch, ARK: Survival Ascended is unlikely to be playable on integrated graphics. Dedicated graphics cards meeting the minimum requirements are essential for a reasonable experience.
What is the best graphics settings for ARK: Survival Ascended?▼
The 'best' settings depend on your hardware. Start with 'Medium' and adjust from there. Prioritize 'Overall Visual Quality' and 'Shadow Quality' as they significantly impact performance. Lowering 'Sky Quality' and 'Effects Quality' can also help.
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ARK: Survival Ascended Game Info

Developer

Studio Wildcard

Publisher

Studio Wildcard

Release Date

October 25, 2023

Platforms

Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5

Genres

ShooterRole-playing (RPG)SimulatorAdventureIndie

Game Modes

  • Single player
  • Multiplayer
  • Co-operative
  • Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
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ARK: Survival Ascended Screenshots

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