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ARK: Survival Ascended

UE5 survival sandbox with very heavy memory and GPU requirements plus a clear SSD-only desktop baseline.

SurvivalAdventureOpen WorldPC
ReleasedOct 26, 2023
Performance data4 GPU profiles
Catalog sourcemanual

This page is a PC performance guide. Check how the Windows version should run on your hardware, then raise the FPS target if you want SpecBeacon to suggest what to upgrade first.

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Guide

How to use this page

SpecBeacon mixes official PC requirements, benchmark coverage, linked review pages, and update notes so you can make a quicker hardware decision without hopping across multiple tabs.

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  • Use the FPS card first if you want a quick answer for your current PC.
  • Use the update and review links below when a game is new, patched often, or still getting mixed reports.
  • When benchmark coverage is thin, treat the estimate as directional and prioritize the GPU before chasing smaller CPU gains.
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If you are still deciding whether this game is worth an upgrade, these short guides explain how SpecBeacon reads FPS targets, PC requirements, and GPU-first upgrade decisions.

Updates

Latest notes

Steam App ID 2399830

Astraeos Mega Update is now live!
OfficialPatch Notes
Community Announcements · ARK: Survival Evolved2026-02-25{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44719856/a6f3d0ba82f516c5198840aa5d9d6e6813e5b034.png TRAILER HERE Explore the vast new desert landmass of Pyranthos, shaped by myth, ruin, and survival. Far from an empty wasteland, Pyranthos is a hostile, ancient region where shifting sands give way to forgotten structures, buried pathways, and environments designed to test preparation as much as curiosity. This is a place bui...
Community Crunch 492: A Herculean Challenge Arises!
OfficialPatch Notes
Community Announcements · ARK: Survival Evolved2026-01-31{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/8729288/59179a29f99021c2f2f10438d294d27c3856d037.png This week, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the major challenges awaiting players with the next Astraeos update. Buried in the ruins of Pyranthos, this ancient, multi-headed monstrosity awaits. Defeating all five hungry heads will demand teamwork, timing, and a whole lot of firepower. Cut the heads from the body and th...
Community Crunch 500: Springing Into Eggcellent Adventures!
Official
Community Announcements · ARK: Survival Evolved2026-03-28{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44719856/e481aca941bea3af5951341cb216aeab718c9621.png Spring’s in the air on the ARK, and Eggcellent Adventure is about to bloom once again. Whether you’ve got a green thumb or just like collecting what you find along the way, there’s something new waiting for you this time around. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44719856/31d787b38b0f66ed457756823500d4250c615caa.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/447198...
Community Crunch 499: Threading the Needle: The Araneo Zips Back In!
Official
Community Announcements · ARK: Survival Evolved2026-03-21{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/8729288/59179a29f99021c2f2f10438d294d27c3856d037.png You voted, you donated, and now it begins. Thanks to the incredible support shown during our Extra Life charity event, the first Extra Life TLC creature is almost ready to descend from its shadowy lair. The Araneo is evolving into something far more dangerous. No longer content to skitter at ground level, these overgrown spide...
Community Crunch 498: Introducing Acrocanthosaurus from ARK: Additions!
Official
Community Announcements · ARK: Survival Evolved2026-03-14{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/8729288/59179a29f99021c2f2f10438d294d27c3856d037.png We’re thrilled to welcome yet another long-awaited creature from Garuga123’s ARK: Additions into the official world of ARK: Survival Ascended. These incredible creatures continue to bring fresh gameplay, new challenges, and some seriously epic tames to the ARK. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44719856/9abc243bbd87fe51d610b711741a52d435809e...
FAQ

Quick answers

Does this page include PC performance data?

Yes. SpecBeacon can estimate FPS for this game with the current seeded benchmark coverage.

Is the score an official review score?

No. The SpecBeacon Score is an internal reaction signal. It is not copied from Metacritic, OpenCritic, Steam, or the publisher.

What matters most for getting more FPS?

In most cases, GPU choice and resolution move the estimate the most. CPU and RAM usually refine the result rather than replace the GPU signal.