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Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Ark: Survival Evolved 3 years ago. It was re-examined by Ben Kendall and updated 5 months ago.
Play Overview
Benefits
Play Style
Cross-Platform: You can play people on different systems: PC and Xbox One.
You can play this game in the following styles:
Duration
Age Ratings
Rated for younger players in the US. Rated ESRB TEEN for Use of Alcohol, Crude Humor, Blood, Violence.
Skill Level
10+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it's important for parents and guardians to consider the maturity required to process the game content. It's also important to ensure children understand in-game purchases and have spending limits set-up. This is a tough game in survival mode. Younger players can enjoy it more in creative. Either way, you need to be able to collect and plan your use of resources and defend yourself from creatures and other players (if playing online).
Account Rating
Account required for online play that has 13 years old as minimum age.
Costs
Ark: Survival Evolved
![]() | Xbox One | £24.99 | – | – |
![]() | Xbox One | £8.99 | – | – |
![]() | Xbox One | £39.99 | £31.19 at the moment | – |
![]() | PS4 | £15.99 | – | – |
![]() | PS4 | £39.99 | £26.79 at the moment | – |
![]() | PC | £12.79 | – | – |
![]() | Switch | £44.99 | – | – |
![]() | Mac | £12.79 | – | – |
![]() | Xbox Series X|S | - |
Ark: Survival Evolved Explorer's Edition
Ark: Ultimate Survivor Edition
There are the following additional costs associated with this game:- In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
- In-Game Pass: Purchase a season/battle pass to gain access to limited in-game purchases, reward items and other aspects of the game.
You can purchase Scorched Earth and Aberration expansions to add maps, creatures and hazards. The third expansion, Extinction, is available through a battle pass.
- Scorched Earth expansion pack
- Aberration Aberration expansion pack
- Extinction expansion pack
- The Center map
- Ragnarok map
- Valguero map
- Crystal Isles map
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Game Details
Release Date: 08/08/2017, updated in 2018
Price: 33% off
Out Now: PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S
Content Rating: PEGI 16
Skill Rating: 10+ year-olds
Players: 1-2 (70 online)
Genres: Adventure, Simulation (Action, Collecting, Fighting and Traversal)
Accessibility: 24 features
Components: 3D First-Person, Day and Night and Open World
Developer: Survivetheark (@Survivetheark)

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