ARK: Survival Evolved | The Ultimate Primitive Survival Experience for Nintendo Switch

• Platform: Nintendo Switch

• Developer: Studio Wildcard

• Genre: Action-Adventure / Survival / Open World

• Players: 1 Player (Offline) | Up to 64 (Online Multiplayer)

About the Game

ARK: Survival Evolved strands you naked, freezing, and starving on the shores of a mysterious island. To survive, you must acquire resources, craft tools, and build a shelter to protect yourself from the elements and prehistoric predators. This Nintendo Switch version allows you to obtain the massive open-world experience of the ARK in a portable format. Whether you choose to hunt or tame the leviathan dinosaurs roaming the land, this license allows you to unlock a world of endless possibilities. Engineered to get your adrenaline pumping, you can obtain dominance over the island alone or join forces with hundreds of other players online.

The Survivor’s Journey

Survival on the ARK requires more than just strength; it demands strategy, patience, and a willingness to adapt to a brutal ecosystem.

• Tame and Breed Dinosaurs: Use cunning strategy to acquire and tame over 80 different prehistoric creatures. You can unlock their potential as mounts for land, sea, and air to get across the island faster.

• Crafting and Building: Gather wood, stone, and metal to obtain the materials needed for complex bases. You can acquire blueprint technology to unlock advanced weaponry and industrial equipment.

• Massive RPG Progression: Level up your survivor to obtain better stats and get access to powerful "Engrams." This system allows you to unlock everything from primitive spears to high-tech TEK armor.

• Explore a Living World: From lush jungles to frozen mountains, you must acquire the right gear to survive diverse biomes. You can obtain rare artifacts hidden in deep caves to unlock the secrets of the ARK.

Key Features

Tribe System

Join a tribe with your friends to acquire shared experience and spawn points. Working together allows you to obtain massive fortresses and unlock the ability to take down the island's ultimate boss creatures.

Handheld Survival

Experience the full scale of the ARK on the go.You can acquire resources during your commute and unlock new crafting tiers while away from your TV, ensuring you never stop your quest to get to the top of the food chain.

Persistent World

Your character and structures remain on the server even when you are offline. You must obtain strong defenses and acquire loyal tames to ensure your base isn't raided while you are away.

ARK: Survival Evolved Switch FAQ

Is the Switch version the full game? Yes. When you acquire ARK for Switch, you obtain the complete base game island with all the original dinosaurs and mechanics. You can also get expansion packs to unlock even more maps and creatures.

Can I play ARK offline? Absolutely. You can acquire a solo experience in Single Player mode, allowing you to obtain total control over the world settings and unlock the story at your own pace without other players.

Does it support multiplayer? Yes. You can obtain access to official and player-hosted servers. Join up to 64 players to acquire allies or enemies in a massive, persistent online world.

How do I redeem my digital code? Once you acquire your key, go to the Nintendo eShop, select "Redeem Code," and enter your digits to unlock the download and get started on your survival journey.

How to Survive Your First Night

1. Punch Trees: Immediately acquire wood and thatch to craft your first pickaxe.

2. Gather Berries: Pick plants to obtain food and narcoberries for future taming.

3. Build a Hut: Use thatch or wood to unlock a basic shelter and get protection from predators.

4. Craft a Bed: Use hide to obtain a permanent respawn point so you don't lose your progress.

5. Tame a Dilophosaurus: Acquire a small guard dog to get some protection while you explore.