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ARK: Survival Ascended

ARK: Survival Ascended is a reimagined version of the 2017 action-adventure survival MMORPG by the developers at Studio Wildcard and Grove Street Games. Built in Unreal Engine 5, players will return to ARK to build tribes, fight and tame dinosaurs, and brave the elements as they battle to survive in a unique sandbox where crafting and resource management is essential.

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Ark: Survival Ascended
Survival
Open-World
Released
October 26, 2023
ESRB
T For Teen Due To Blood, Crude Humor, Game Experience May Change During Online Play, Use of Alcohol, Violence
Developer(s)
Studio Wildcard
Publisher(s)
Studio Wildcard
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer

Franchise
ARK
Sequel(s)

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Ark: Survival Ascended Cyclops boss from Astraeos DLC
Ark: Survival Ascended - Cyclops Boss Requirements & Rewards

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A Creature from Survival Ascended in Astraeos.
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10 Best Dinosaurs That Ark: Survival Ascended Is Still Missing

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Ark power rangers dinosaur over a background from Ascended
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Wave 2 of Ark: Survival Ascended's Power Rangers crossover is fast approaching but only seems to slightly improve on its cosmetic-focused predecessor.

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