Are you trying to decide whether you want to purchase ARK: Survival Ascended on PC or wait until the console launch? You need to compare the PC system requirements for ARK: Survival Ascended against your computer's.
ARK: Survival Ascended has some demanding requirements, unfortunately leaving a good bit of PC players unsure if they can properly run the game. Here are the PC requirements for ARK: Survival Ascended.
Can your PC run ARK Survival Ascended?
ARK: Survival Ascended is an enhanced version of ARK: Survival Evolved with new servers. However, fans were actually surprised at how enhanced it is. ARK: Survival Ascended has some hefty requirements on PC, even for the minimum specs. Those looking to take advantage of everything ARK: Survival Ascended has to offer must meet the recommended specifications.
Minimum:
- OS: Windows 10/11 with updates
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel Core i7-6800K
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 1080
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 70 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD Required
Recommended:
- OS: Windows 10/11 with updates
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel i5-10600K
- Memory: 32 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 6800, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 70 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD Required
Related: How to hatch (incubate) eggs in ARK: Survival Evolved
If you find your PC unable to run ARK: Survival Ascended, you may need to wait until the console release. ARK: Survival Ascended is available on PC starting October 25, 2023, but won't be on consoles until November 2023. Still, waiting a month is better than having your PC catch fire.
The Unreal Engine 5 appears to have given the team at Studio Wildcard a much improved visual engine to create a more high-end, realistic-looking world. They've also added an improved physics and lighting system, rehauling almost everything from the original ARK: Survival Evolved.
For more information on ARK, check out How to tame Therizinosaurus in ARK: Survival Evolved and ARK Thylacoleo – Taming, Feeding, and Breeding Guide on Pro Game Guides.
