🌍 What Is ARK 2?
ARK 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to ARK: Survival Evolved, developed by Studio Wildcard.
This isn’t just a visual upgrade — it’s a complete reimagining of the original survival dino-sandbox with a soulslike combat system, new movement mechanics (parkour, climbing, dodging), and an even deeper crafting and progression loop.
The game promises massive open-world maps, more realistic dinosaurs, and a story-driven campaign starring Vin Diesel as Santiago, set thousands of years after the first game.
⏳ Release Date & Platforms
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Planned Release: End of 2025 (originally delayed from 2023–2024)
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Platforms: PC (Steam, Game Pass Day One), Xbox Series X|S
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No PS5 version confirmed yet
Studio Wildcard says the delay was to upgrade to Unreal Engine 5 and make the game more polished at launch.
🖥 Estimated PC System Requirements
Minimum (Low/1080p):
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CPU: Intel Core i5-9600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
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GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1660 Super / AMD RX 5600 XT
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RAM: 16 GB
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Storage: 80 GB SSD
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OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended (High/1440p):
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CPU: Intel Core i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
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GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3070 Ti / AMD RX 6800 XT
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RAM: 32 GB
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Storage: 80 GB SSD
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DirectX 12
📊 Comfort Settings for FHD, 2K & 4K
| Resolution | GPU Recommendation | CPU Recommendation | RAM | Target FPS |
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| 1080p | RTX 3060 Ti / RX 6700 XT | i5-11400 / Ryzen 5 5600 | 16 GB | 60–90 FPS |
| 1440p | RTX 4070 / RX 7800 XT | i7-12700K / Ryzen 7 5800X | 32 GB | 60–80 FPS |
| 4K | RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX | i9-13900K / Ryzen 9 7900X | 32 GB | 60+ FPS |
🗣 Expectations from Bloggers & Players
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"Think Elden Ring meets ARK" — bloggers note the heavier, stamina-based combat
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Survival gameplay will focus more on meaningful exploration rather than constant grind
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Better AI for dinosaurs, making them more unpredictable and dangerous
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Fans are excited about cross-platform modding, announced by Studio Wildcard, which will bring PC mods to consoles
📌 Interesting Facts
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Unreal Engine 5 tech means Nanite and Lumen lighting, delivering photorealistic environments
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Fully third-person only, unlike the original ARK where you could switch to first-person
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Persistent multiplayer world — what you build stays, even when you log out
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Co-op story mode confirmed, with drop-in friends support
❓ Quick FAQ
Is ARK 2 multiplayer?
Yes — both online multiplayer and co-op campaign are confirmed.
Will ARK 2 have first-person mode?
No, it’s third-person only.
When will ARK 2 release?
Expected late 2025.
Will it have mod support?
Yes, and PC mods will work on Xbox.
