The game ARK: Survival Evolved was initially released as an early access title on Steam. Players could experience the survival game involving dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures.
After a period of early access and development, ARK: Survival Evolved was officially released in full on various platforms including PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.
ARK: Survival Evolved was launched for the Nintendo Switch console, bringing the survival experience and dinosaur gameplay to a new audience on a portable platform.
The mobile version of ARK: Survival Evolved was officially launched, enabling players to enjoy the game on iOS and Android devices.
Ark introduced crossplay gameplay allowing players across different platforms such as Xbox One and PC (Windows 10 Store) to play together, enhancing multiplayer cooperation.
ARK: Survival Evolved became available on the Steam Deck handheld gaming PC, broadening accessibility to portable PC gamer audiences.
The first ARKs are created as digital simulations designed to preserve Earth's species and cultures.
Humans and various creatures mysteriously awaken on the ARKs with no memory, beginning their struggle for survival.
Survivors discover massive Obelisks on the ARKs, functioning as teleportation gateways and data collection centers.
Survivors begin forming tribes to collaborate for protection, resource gathering, and shelter construction.
Secret Artifact Chambers are uncovered, containing clues to the ARKs' origins and purpose.
Survivors face and defeat the Overseer, an AI controlling The Island ARK, unlocking deeper mysteries.
Ancient Tek technology begins to be harnessed by survivors, providing advanced weapons and armor.
Survivors start venturing into the harsh desert ARK, Scorched Earth, facing new challenges and species.
Survivors successfully kill the massive Broodmother Lysrix boss, a key to advancing to the next ARK.
Survivors access the underground biologically irradiated biome of Aberration, confronting new threats and anomalies.
Survivors battle the deadly Reaper Queen in Aberration, securing vital resources and knowledge.
Survivors reach Earth-like Extinction ARK, discovering ruins and battling mechanized enemies and titans.
After defeating the Guardians and Titans, survivors face a final challenge that challenges their existence within the ARKs.
