Want to play Ark: Survival Evolved for free? Then you have the best opportunity to do so: a survival game with base building, tamable dinosaurs and majestic UE4 graphics is currently available on Steam. We’ll tell you how to dust Ark for free and how much time you have for it.
Maybe you should hurry up because The Ark 2 is due out in 2023, and even actor and family friend Vin Diesel is involved. Check out some great Xbox/Bethesda Showcase 2022 gameplay right here:
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Ark 2: Sequel to one of the biggest survival games of recent years is coming in 2023
What game is Ark: Survival Evolved?
But back to the topic, because we are talking about the currently free predecessor. Ark: Survival Evolved – Thoroughbred Open world survival game, which has been pleasing a group of proud players for many years. In Ark, you wake up stark naked on the beach of a tropical island and, unsurprisingly, must fight for your survival.
In Ark, you will not only have to deal with hunger, thirst and – if you play online – with other players, you will also have to deal with a wide variety of stomp. dinosaur over the island. About dilophosaurus, brontosaurus or tyrannosaurus rex, just to name a few. However, Ark dinosaurs can also become pets once you can tame them. The primal animal serves not only as your new best friend, but also as a vehicle and protector.
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Craft and base building also plays an important role in Ark: Survival Evolved. And that’s where the game’s sci-fi influence kicks in: if you’re not comfortable with a dirty wooden bow, you might end up going back to ion cannons and the like. All you have to do is play long enough.
You can read about the adventurous stories that Sasha Penjorn has already experienced in Ark: Survival Evolved in his detailed columns. Just a warning: they have (among other things) to do with cannibalism and other shit.
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Who is interested in Ark: Survival Evolved?
In Ark: Survival Evolved, the personal development of your character is very important. Because if you die on screen, you will lose all the equipment you currently have, but unlocked upgrades and blueprints will remain. So, if you’re a fan of base building in challenging survival environments, you might want to take a look at Ark with a clear conscience.
However, you must bring a powerful computer with you. Arc is a few years old, but decent graphics in Unreal Engine 4 come at a price. If you want to experience Survival Evolved in optimal conditions, you must be prepared to satisfy the survival game’s hardware hunger.
Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs: Dino fans probably still can’t avoid Ark. The unique advantage of rideable tamed dinosaurs makes Ark completely unique in the survival genre. Unsurprisingly, the game developed by Wildcard still has a loyal following to this day. By the way, scientists and I discuss why dinosaurs are fantastic in video games in the next edition of our GameStar podcast:
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How to get Ark: Survival Evolved for free
To get Ark: Survival Evolved for free, all you need to do is log into your Steam account and go to the respective product page. Ark is currently available there at a 100 percent discount, so you don’t pay a cent instead of 24 euros. Now click “Get” to add Ark to your Steam library for free.
How much time do you have: The Ark: Survival Evolved free promotion will run until Sunday, June 19, 2022 at 19:00 GMT. After that, the survival hit costs money again.
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Ark: Survival Evolved Open World Survival Game Trailer
What happens after Ark: Survival Evolved?
Part 2 will be released in 2023: Ark 2, the direct sequel to Survival Evolved, was announced at the Game Awards 2022. The sequel is basically the same as its predecessor, but this time, actor Vin Diesel is playing the role of the leader of the Santiago tribe. By the way, Diesel not only lends his face and voice to Ark 2, but also takes a direct part in the production.
Ark 2 is coming to PC and consoles exclusively for Xbox Series X/S. Currently there is no exact release date, but it should be no later than 2023. If you want to cut down on waiting time, take a look at our list of the best survival games right now:
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Series with a lot of stars in the work: If The Ark isn’t enough for you, you can also look forward to the right series. At the moment, two seasons are planned, with a total of 14 episodes of 30 minutes each. The story revolves around different people who have been chosen from different eras of history to fight for survival in a futuristic world full of dinosaurs.
The cast members of The Ark include Vin Diesel, Russell Crowe, Gerard Butler, David Tennant, Elliot Page, Michelle Yeoh, Karl Urban, Malcolm McDowell and Jeffrey Wright. There is currently no exact release date or platform information on which Ark: The Animated Series will appear.
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The Ark: The Survival Hit-Based Series Has A Huge Cast Of Stars
What do you think of Ark: Survival Evolved? Have you already ventured into the naked struggle for survival? If so, what was your experience with the survival hit? Let us know about it in the comments!