ARK: Survival Evolved
Overview

As a man or woman stranded naked, freezing & starving on a mysterious island, you must hunt, harvest, craft items, grow crops, & build shelters to survive. Use skill and cunning to kill or tame & ride the Dinosaurs & primeval creatures roaming the land, & team up with hundreds of players or play locally!

ARK: Survival Evolved is developed by Studio Wildcard and published by Studio Wildcard, Instinct Games, Efecto Studios, Virtual Basement LLC. The release date for ARK: Survival Evolved is 2015-06-02. ARK: Survival Evolved is playable on PC, Mac.

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ARK: Survival Evolved has been mentioned in 10 news articles and blog posts. The first time it was mentioned in an article was on Jun 14, 2020 and the last time it was mentioned was on Feb 12, 2022 . The length of time this game has been mentioned in articles is 1 years, 8 months, 2 days, 19 hours, 47 minutes.

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The_Feet replied to instructions to install mods manually January 23, 2019 @ 7:46:53 pm PDT

I am wondering the same...my server cluster of 6 servers is using a mod that is quite important but it has been abandoned by the author and removed from the workshop. I HAVE the .mod file AND the corr..

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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123 replied to instructions to install mods manually March 21, 2018 @ 9:29:35 am PDT

Originally posted by woodsguide:the default location to find the mods in the steam folder..C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\ARK\ShooterGame\Content\Modsyou need the folder and the file wi..

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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woods replied to instructions to install mods manually March 20, 2018 @ 11:53:08 am PDT

the default location to find the mods in the steam folder..C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\ARK\ShooterGame\Content\Modsyou need the folder and the file with the mod ID number in this loc..

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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123 replied to instructions to install mods manually March 20, 2018 @ 10:57:09 am PDT

They don't. I have tried and it doesn't work.I'm pretty sure they don't load automatically by justbeing in the mod folder. You have to register them somewhere.

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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KitsuneShiro replied to instructions to install mods manually March 20, 2018 @ 10:55:52 am PDT

They go in the mod folder. Then they should show up in the SP list of available mods.

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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123 replied to instructions to install mods manually March 20, 2018 @ 10:53:23 am PDT

Yes, but my question is how to reinstall them offline. It shouldn't matter whether I'm subscribed or not.

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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KitsuneShiro replied to instructions to install mods manually March 20, 2018 @ 10:48:10 am PDT

Does your steam account have them marked as subscribed?

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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KitsuneShiro replied to instructions to install mods manually March 20, 2018 @ 10:45:25 am PDT

Single player or server? I assumed SP.

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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123 replied to instructions to install mods manually March 20, 2018 @ 10:44:34 am PDT

Originally posted by KitsuneShiro:They go in a folder, something like content->mods. You need a mod folder and a .mod file (named by ID number). I tired just that but the mods won't show up, there ..

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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KitsuneShiro replied to instructions to install mods manually March 20, 2018 @ 10:42:33 am PDT

They go in a folder, something like content->mods. You need a mod folder and a .mod file (named by ID number).

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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The Furret (Annoyed) replied to Can't I dive with the Bloodstalker Genesis June 19, 2020 @ 4:06:26 am PDT

it seems to be a issue with the game, as if you press x on the water, prone gets broken, if you try on the water, it will break. so this is a error with the game thinking your proning but completely b..

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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bully replied to Can't I dive with the Bloodstalker Genesis March 6, 2020 @ 9:15:17 am PDT

doesn't work for me either - must be a bug

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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yimimoto replied to Can't I dive with the Bloodstalker Genesis February 29, 2020 @ 10:43:51 am PDT

Ah, then something is bugged for you unless you are in too shallow of water. I only tested it on The Island after transferring it there on a non dedicated.

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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Sparkx replied to Can't I dive with the Bloodstalker Genesis February 29, 2020 @ 8:25:55 am PDT

Originally posted by yimimoto:Disable and enable water walking by pushing "x" on your keyboard. I don't know what it is on a controller. yeah but he is doing nothing i when press x

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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yimimoto replied to Can't I dive with the Bloodstalker Genesis February 29, 2020 @ 2:36:21 am PDT

Disable and enable water walking by pushing "x" on your keyboard. I don't know what it is on a controller.

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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liberator65853 replied to Can't I dive with the Bloodstalker Genesis February 28, 2020 @ 6:48:31 pm PDT

In that video it looks like it got glitched underwater. As far as I know they are just supposed to walk on water

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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Sparkx replied to Can't I dive with the Bloodstalker Genesis February 28, 2020 @ 6:32:17 pm PDT

Originally posted by zerassar:Dive as in swim? I thought that was by design. I.e. it floats/hovers and doesn't swim https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlBzytu2kdUWatch that and skip to 20 min

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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zerassar replied to Can't I dive with the Bloodstalker Genesis February 28, 2020 @ 6:29:31 pm PDT

Dive as in swim? I thought that was by design. I.e. it floats/hovers and doesn't swim

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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Tachyon replied to "Upgrading" Foundations June 19, 2020 @ 4:08:24 am PDT

You'll have to shout. The year 2016 can't hear you.

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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Altair replied to "Upgrading" Foundations June 19, 2020 @ 3:06:55 am PDT

Anyone have exp of doing this with treefoundation?

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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Iron replied to "Upgrading" Foundations March 21, 2016 @ 1:23:52 am PDT

With pillars it doesn't always work. If you place pillars first and then a ceiling on top, the new pillars that you want to replace the old pillars with snap to the ceiling instead of the pillars (wit..

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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Ptech replied to "Upgrading" Foundations March 20, 2016 @ 9:07:06 pm PDT

Just put the new foundation right where your old one is then when the old one is outlined with a green holo around it click and it will upgrade it.

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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Gallonidas replied to "Upgrading" Foundations March 20, 2016 @ 9:05:55 pm PDT

Originally posted by Smitty Werbenyeagermanjensen:Is there a way to "upgrade" my building from thatch to wooden without completely demolishing my entire house? How abour fence foundations ??..

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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Ethanous replied to "Upgrading" Foundations March 20, 2016 @ 9:05:48 pm PDT

you can not 1 for 1 replace fence foundations either. You will have to rip down your entire wall if you want to upgrade your fence line. I ended up making the perimeter larger with each upgrade. but i..

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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Keaton A. 5D-531 replied to "Upgrading" Foundations March 20, 2016 @ 6:32:54 pm PDT

Originally posted by Scorpio:I do wish we could replace dino gates the same way just because it takes time to make sure they aren't crooked but at least nothing breaks when you remove them first.I hav..

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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[VIC] Sgt Scorpio replied to "Upgrading" Foundations March 20, 2016 @ 6:18:27 pm PDT

I do wish we could replace dino gates the same way just because it takes time to make sure they aren't crooked but at least nothing breaks when you remove them first.I haven't tried replacing a pillar..

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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Keaton A. 5D-531 replied to "Upgrading" Foundations March 20, 2016 @ 5:42:31 pm PDT

Originally posted by brulis2:Except..... dino gates, right? I assumed I'd be able to upgrade my dino gates/gateways the same way, but it doesn't seem to be working. Yeah I don't think it works with Di..

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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brulis2 replied to "Upgrading" Foundations March 20, 2016 @ 5:31:21 pm PDT

Except..... dino gates, right? I assumed I'd be able to upgrade my dino gates/gateways the same way, but it doesn't seem to be working.

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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Machyna replied to "Upgrading" Foundations March 20, 2016 @ 5:28:20 pm PDT

Just put the other foundation on it and it will break the thatch under without breaking your house. This goes for every thing you want to upgrade in the thatch wood stone metal tiers.

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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retsam1 replied to Am i the only one that feels this community is toxic af... June 19, 2020 @ 4:45:41 am PDT

Originally posted by Kami Draws:First off let me say i love this game its really fun...but no matter where i make my base it gets raided. Which isnt the problem its a survival game its part of the exp..

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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MacDeltaOne replied to Am i the only one that feels this community is toxic af... June 19, 2020 @ 4:35:49 am PDT

No lifers who play this game are in every country. Some of those no lifers are Twitch streamers and YouTubers. Official is low rates, but it is catered to tribes with 40 plus people. Small Tribe Offic..

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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Floyd replied to Am i the only one that feels this community is toxic af... June 19, 2020 @ 1:54:20 am PDT

Try PVE if you want to play without stress or play UNOFFICIAL PVP with offline raid protection if still want to raid people. I understand that it is very upsetting to wake up in the morning to check u..

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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[AKA] TzeroX replied to Am i the only one that feels this community is toxic af... June 19, 2020 @ 1:31:18 am PDT

Sign up for Unofficial servers with PVP -> but with a Ruleset that everyone has to follow.

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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Bob replied to Am i the only one that feels this community is toxic af... June 19, 2020 @ 1:02:21 am PDT

Hate to say it man, but you have choices between PvE and PvP. If you choose PvP, then people WILL PvP and destroy you if given the chance. Your problem is that you disregard what this game and what th..

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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Zolushka replied to Am i the only one that feels this community is toxic af... June 19, 2020 @ 12:14:20 am PDT

Play lol then you'll see true griefing but at least with lol it's only 35mins wasted at most.I haven't tried a pvp server yet mostly because I just want to chill and build cool houses, but I did try a..

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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Vesuvius replied to Am i the only one that feels this community is toxic af... June 19, 2020 @ 12:08:48 am PDT

Originally posted by Kami Draws:Originally posted by Tachyon:Never play on Official. any reason why? Originally posted by Kami Draws:Am i the only one that feels this community is toxic af...That's wh..

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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zerassar replied to Am i the only one that feels this community is toxic af... June 18, 2020 @ 10:05:19 pm PDT

Are you actually wanting to play PVP? Perhaps PVPVE is more your style?PVE instead?

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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Izeck replied to Am i the only one that feels this community is toxic af... June 18, 2020 @ 9:35:17 pm PDT

Originally posted by Kami Draws:Originally posted by Tachyon:Never play on Official. any reason why? Read your first post and you will get your reason why. The players online have a skewed way of &q..

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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Jimbodiah replied to Am i the only one that feels this community is toxic af... June 18, 2020 @ 9:30:43 pm PDT

Official servers suck to begin with (technically), add some PVP griefers....

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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ShieldofFeep replied to Am i the only one that feels this community is toxic af... June 18, 2020 @ 9:29:29 pm PDT

Buddy there are try hards in rust. You will only find try hards and alpha tribes (huge groups of them) on official servers. Try and find a private server in that section of the forums. It will take a ..

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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Kami Draws replied to Am i the only one that feels this community is toxic af... June 18, 2020 @ 9:13:48 pm PDT

Originally posted by Tachyon:Never play on Official. any reason why?

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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Sgt.Morrigahn™ replied to Steam and Epic games: Play together? June 19, 2020 @ 4:58:23 am PDT

I own ARK on steam, Microsoft (win10/xbox edition) and on EGS. Steam on is the one that I made mods for, and have played the most,Win10 edition is to be able to play with my brother in-law and some fr..

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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Wampa_Stompa replied to Steam and Epic games: Play together? June 13, 2020 @ 1:00:00 am PDT

when i couldn't add mods i was very disappointed considering the massive improvements mods have added to the game since release. i uninstalled and will reinstall when epic adds support.

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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William T Sherman replied to Steam and Epic games: Play together? June 13, 2020 @ 12:57:48 am PDT

Originally posted by Vitor:i see you in every epic thread saying the same thing about mods on egs, just buy ark bro... Why is Wildcard giving away their game, for free on Epic, such a thorn in your si..

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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Vitor replied to Steam and Epic games: Play together? June 12, 2020 @ 4:39:56 pm PDT

Originally posted by William T Sherman:Originally posted by Caz:Steam Workshop is essentially official mod support for a game.No it isn't that's DLC, this is Community (non-official) Additional conten..

12:07 pm, June 19, 2020

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As a man or woman stranded naked, freezing & starving on a mysterious island, you must hunt, harvest, craft items, grow crops, & build shelters to survive. Use skill and cunning to kill or tame & ride the Dinosaurs & primeval creatures roaming the land, & team up with hundreds of players or play locally!

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