Overview
ARK throws you onto a mysterious island full of prehistoric threats. Gather resources, craft tools, build shelters, and tame powerful creatures — from swift Raptors to towering T-Rex — as you climb from primitive survival to Tek-tier dominance.
Core Features
Dinosaur Taming
Knock-out or passive tame iconic creatures; use saddles and abilities for travel, farming, and combat.
Deep Building
Progress from thatch to metal to Tek. Design fortified bases with electricity, defenses, and automation.
PvE & PvP
Cooperate on boss runs or engage in tribal warfare with layered defenses and turret rules.
Breeding & Imprinting
Breed for stats, imprint babies for buffs, and build your endgame boss teams.
Massive Maps
Explore jungles, snow peaks, caves, and oceans — each with unique resources and dangers.
Boss Progression
Defeat bosses (Gamma/Beta/Alpha) to unlock powerful Tek engrams and ascend.
How It Plays
- 1SurviveCraft basics, cook food, and build a starter hut near water (but not on the beach).
- 2TameUse bolas, tranqs, and preferred kibble to secure key utility and combat dinos.
- 3BuildScale up to stone/metal; add power, fridges, air cons, and turret coverage.
- 4ConquerFarm artifacts, raise boss teams, defeat bosses, and unlock Tek.
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