ARK: Survival Evolved Free Download (v360.20)
Game Overview
Stranded naked, freezing, and starving on the shores of a mysterious island called ARK, you must use your survival instincts to hunt, gather resources, craft tools, grow crops, research technologies, and build shelters to endure the harsh environment. The island is inhabited by over 100 prehistoric creatures, including leviathan dinosaurs, which you can tame through a challenging process of weakening, knocking unconscious, and nursing back to health. Once tamed, these creatures can be commanded, ridden, and bred using a genetic trait system, allowing you to selectively raise offspring with enhanced abilities. Engage with a dynamic ecosystem where predator and prey vie for dominance, and cooperate or compete with hundreds of other players to survive, dominate, and ultimately escape the ARK. The game features a complex subsistence system requiring you to manage hunger, thirst, temperature, and inventory weight while crafting customizable clothing, armor, and structures that provide protection and security. Your constructions must be carefully reinforced to withstand attacks and environmental damage, and everything you build or craft can be personalized with paints and decorative items to express your style. Explore diverse biomes filled with rare resources, vegetation, and secrets while uncovering collectible Explorer Notes that reveal the island’s backstory and mysteries. You can cultivate crops using a detailed farming system involving seed planting, watering, and fertilizing, enabling peaceful or non-violent gameplay styles. Form Tribes with friends to share resources, command tames collectively, and respawn at shared home points, while advanced item crafting and leveling systems allow you to improve both your character and creatures. Face formidable end-game challenges by summoning god-like mythical beasts through rare sacrifices, requiring coordinated efforts to defeat and earn valuable progression rewards. The persistent world ensures your character, inventory, and creations remain even when offline, with the risk of theft and permanent death adding tension to survival. ARK offers extensive multiplayer options, mod support, and procedurally generated maps for infinite replayability, all brought to life with cutting-edge Unreal Engine 4 visuals, dynamic weather, and atmospheric audio composed by Gareth Coker. Whether playing solo or with others, every moment on the ARK is a test of survival, strategy, and exploration.
Installation Instructions
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
- Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to ARK: Survival Evolved.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.
Download Links
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Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for ARK: Survival Evolved (v360.20)?
After extracting ARK: Survival Evolved (v360.20), navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 72.16 GB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Why should I run the game as administrator?
Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
This game requires Version 10. Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.
System Requirements
- OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 60 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Requires broadband internet connection for multiplayer
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