Will ARK 2 be available on PC?

ARK 2 will be arriving on PC and Xbox Series X|S in Early Access to start with, as a Microsoft launch exclusive. There's already a Steam page live for the game (pre-orders aren't open yet, but you can wishlist it).

Will I be able to play Ark 2 on PC?

Unlike Ark: Survival Evolved, Ark 2 will launch on console and PC simultaneously. However, as indicated by Microsoft on their website, Ark 2 will be a console launch exclusive for the Xbox Series X/S. That means that, for some duration of time, PlayStation 5 players will not be able to play.

What platforms is Ark 2 coming out on?

This remaster is set to release by "the end of August" this year, across Xbox Series X/S, PC (Windows/Steam), and PlayStation 5.

What do you need to run Ark 2 on PC?

Is Ark 2 free on Steam?

Studio Wildcard - ARK: Survival Evolved is Free To Own! - Steam News. ARK: Survival Evolved is Free To Own! ARK 2 available to Wishlist and more!

ARK 2 Just Got Some Release Date News...

How long will ARK be free on Steam?

ARK II's releasing in 2023, and to celebrate the game's latest reveals, Studio Wildcard's giving away free copies of ARK: Survival Evolved on Steam, The game will be free to keep until June 19th, s grab your free copy while you can.

Why did ARK become free on Steam?

Ark: Survival Evolved is free to keep on Steam right now thanks to Studio Wildcard discounting the base game by 100%. In fact, everything Ark-related is free on Steam right now except for the Genesis Season Pass and the expansions that are part of the Ultimate Survivor Bundle.

Will ARK 2 have crossplay?

Studio Wildcard also confirmed as part of its E3 2022 announcements that Ark 2 will feature mod.io's cross-platform mod and user-generated content support. What that means is that it will enable mods and UGC to function across PC and Xbox platforms.

Will ARK 2 be the same as ARK 1?

ARK 2 is the sequel to ARK: Survival Evolved. It was announced at the Game Awards 2020, and will be a survival sandbox similar to the first game, releasing on PC and next-gen consoles. ARK 2 takes place after the events of Genesis: Part 2 on an alien planet named “Arat”.

Will there be ARK 2 on mobile?

The developers have officially shown that there are plans to develop ARK 2 on mobile platforms. We take a look at this recent news rig... Yay that's fine and all but when is the drop date for Ark2?????

Why is Vin Diesel in Ark 2?

Ark II is being created in Unreal Engine 5 with photorealistic real-time lighting technology. Diesel serves as an executive producer on the game, which launches in 2023 on Steam Early Access and as a console launch exclusive for Xbox Series X/S.

Is Ark 2 only 3rd person?

There are some major differences between Ark and Ark 2.

Ark 2 will be a third-person game with "Souls-like melee combat" and a whole AI enemy force to fight against in PvE. In other words, it sounds pretty different to the original Ark: Survival Evolved.

Will Ark 2 be a DLC?

Ark 2 - Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase 2022

DLC packs will also be available separately on both platforms. Finally, Studio WildCard has a new canonical story DLC planned for release in Q4 of 2023 including four new creatures.

Is Vin Diesel in Ark 2?

Watch the Ark 2 reveal cinematic

Out of nowhere Studio Wildcard dropped a 4-minute cinematic reveal trailer (opens in new tab) for Ark 2 back in 2020. A follow-up to Survival Evolved, a game known for its big expansions, is surprising enough, but even crazier is that Ark 2 will star Vin Diesel.

How many hours does Vin Diesel have in ARK?

Aside from appearing in Ark II, he's also an EP

According to Studio Wildcard CEO Doug Kennedy, Diesel is an “accomplished gamer who has played 1000s of hours of Ark: Survival Evolved.” I will never, under any circumstances, unlearn this fact. What is this?

Is Ark 2x permanent?

We have consistently received a lot of feedback from you, and it was very evident that players preferred the increased rates. Thusly, the rates will stay at 2x permanently from now onwards on our Official Servers. Evo Event Weekends will consequently be increased to 3x rates.

Will Ark 2 have dinosaurs?

Studio Wildcard confirms two new dinosaurs for ARK 2: the Stegosaurus and the first creature we've seen that doesn't already exist in ARK 1: The Brachiosaurus.

Will Ark 2 use the same engine?

Ark 2 will be based on Unreal Engine 5, using a third-person camera (instead of first-person) and featuring souls-like combat.

Will Ark 2 have Souls-like combat?

Ark 2 will have Souls-like combat, meaning its enemies will likely be difficult to take out and require a few tries to actually defeat. So we hope lead actor Vin Diesel has good stamina.

Will Ark 2 have PvP?

Will Ark 2 have mods?

Finally, saving perhaps the best for last, Ark 2 adds a revolutionary new feature for consoles players: fully stackable, user-created mods, including on unofficial servers, for the Xbox version of the game enabled through official mod support by mod.io!

What ARK DLC is free?

Continuing their flow of updates and new content for their game, Studio Wildcard is preparing to release a new free DLC for ARK: Survival Evolved. This update is called Ragnarok and introduces a host of new unique creatures to fight and tame including Dire Polar Bears, Ice Wyverns, and mystical Griffons.

How long is ARK free on PC?

The famous “dinosaur survivor” ARK: Survival Evolved (the second part of which was announced on Xbox & Bethesda Game Showcase), now is available to get for free on Steam. The offer is valid until 8 pm on June 19, and the game will remain on the account forever.

Is it hard to Run ARK?

ARK's Epic settings are insanely demanding. Even incredibly powerful gaming PCs have a difficult time running ARK on Epic settings, so attempt Epic settings at your own risk! Jerky animation, "lag" and "stutter". Ok for some, too "laggy" for others.