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ARK: Survival Ascended System Requirements (2026)

Minimum vs recommended PC specs, RAM, storage, and whether your GPU can run ARK: Survival Ascended.

Check your PCSteam DeckBest settings
Minimum CPUIntel Core i5 / Ryzen 5
Recommended CPUIntel Core i7 / Ryzen 7
Minimum GPURTX 2070 / RX 6700
Recommended GPURTX 4070 Ti / RX 7900
Minimum RAM16 GB
Recommended RAM32 GB
Storage~160 GB
Steam DeckSteam Deck Unsupported

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FAQ — Can I run ARK: Survival Ascended?

Does ARK: Survival Ascended run on Steam Deck?

Not practical on Steam Deck — needs a strong Unreal 5-capable PC.

Best settings for ARK: Survival Ascended on PC?

Start with Medium presets, lower shadows/effects first, and use FSR/DLSS if available. Cap FPS to your display for smoother framing.