: A free-to-play version specifically designed for mobile devices is available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. System Requirements ARK: Survival Evolved on Steam
: ARK: The Survival Of The Fittest is a standalone battle royale mode that is sometimes available for free to owners of the base game or as a separate free-to-play title.
ARK: Survival Evolved is a massive open-world survival game where you tame dinosaurs, build bases, and craft technology to survive on a mysterious island. While the game is typically a paid title on platforms like Steam and the Epic Games Store , it has historically been offered for free during limited-time "free-to-keep" events.
: If you have a Microsoft Game Pass subscription, you can download and play the full version of ARK: Survival Evolved (and its successor, ARK: Survival Ascended) at no extra cost beyond the membership fee.
: Check official stores like Steam and Epic Games during seasonal sales or special anniversaries. Past events have allowed users to claim the full version for free permanently.
