You must be wondering, can my PC run ARK: Survival Ascended? On this page you will find ARK: Survival Ascended system requirements for PC (Linux, Mac and Windows). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.
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| Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | OS Windows 10/11 with updates | OS Windows 10/11 with updates |
| Processor | Processor | Processor |
| Memory | Memory 16 GB | Memory 32 GB |
| Graphics | Graphics | Graphics |
| DirectX | DirectX Version 12 | DirectX Version 12 |
| Network | Network Broadband Internet connection | Network Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | Storage 70 GB | Storage 70 GB |
| Additional Notes | Additional Notes SSD required | Additional Notes SSD required |
ARK: Survival Ascended minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 10/11 with updates operating system. Your processor should be AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel Core i7-6800K or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 16 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 1080. You also have to have 70 GB free disk space to install the game.
If you go for recommended requirements for ARK: Survival Ascended for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 10/11 with updates. Recommended CPU would be AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel i5-10600K CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 32 GB or more. And video card — AMD Radeon RX 6800, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080.
ARK is reimagined from the ground-up into the next-generation of video game technology with Unreal Engine 5! Form a tribe, tame & breed hundreds of unique dinosaurs and primeval creatures, explore, craft, build, and fight your way to the top of the food-chain. Your new world awaits!
You would be able to run ARK: Survival Ascended on your PC if it meets minimum requirements below. You can also use our free test tool to check it!
Minimum requirements for Windows are:
No, this is not enough to play ARK: Survival Ascended. The minimum RAM is 16 GB.
Yes, ARK: Survival Ascended can run with 16 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.
You need at least 16 GB of RAM to run ARK: Survival Ascended on PC, but 32 GB is recommended.
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel Core i7-6800K is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run ARK: Survival Ascended.
At least 70 GB of disk space is required to install ARK: Survival Ascended on your PC.
You need AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 1080 or more powerful video card.
Version 12 or greater is necessary for this game.
Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.
