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ARK: Survival Evolved

Genre Survival, Action Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch

Released

Source: Source: Studio Wildcard / Steam

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verified on Oct 19, 2026

The structured co-op details for this game are currently being verified.

ARK: Survival Evolved is Studio Wildcard's original dinosaur survival game. Gather resources, build shelters, tame creatures and play together on private or unofficial servers. The original official server network closed on September 30, 2023, but the game remains playable in multiplayer outside those servers.

Co-op and private servers

Private dedicated servers remain an option for groups. The ARK Official Community Wiki documents the Windows and Linux dedicated server setup through SteamCMD, using application ID 376030.

What the shutdown means

The 2023 shutdown affected the official ARK: Survival Evolved servers, not all multiplayer functionality. Studio Wildcard released final official save files to allow progress to be carried to privately operated servers. See the official community announcement.

No. The original official server network shut down on September 30, 2023.

Yes. Private and unofficial servers remain available.

Yes. Dedicated server software for PC is documented through SteamCMD.

No. Survival Ascended is a separate remake, with distinct versions and servers.

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Co-op and private servers

What the shutdown means

Are the official ARK: Survival Evolved servers still online?

Can you still play multiplayer?

Can you host a dedicated server?

Are Survival Evolved and Survival Ascended the same multiplayer game?