Ark: Survival Ascended
Ark: Survival Ascended: co-op with split screen, on Series X|S, PC and PS5, came out 25 October 2023.
How it plays together
Fun with friends building and taming, but lag and crashes can ruin a session
Pros
- Building bases and taming dinosaurs together is a lot of fun
- Local co-op on one screen is enjoyable with a partner
Cons
- Lag, crashes and bugs can spoil shared sessions
- Split-screen second player loses several features
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Quick answers
Is Ark: Survival Ascended co-op?
Yes, Ark: Survival Ascended has a co-op mode, and split screen too.
How many players?
The catalogue does not list a player count yet.
Split screen?
Yes, it can be played split screen.
When did it come out?
25 October 2023.
Which platforms?
Series X|S, PC and PS5.
Can you play it online?
Yes, according to its Steam page.
Crossplay?
Yes, according to its Steam page.
What kind of game is it?
Shooter, RPG, Simulator, Adventure, Indie
Who makes it?
Studio Wildcard
From its Steam page: co-op, split screen, online play, crossplay.
About Ark: Survival Ascended
Ark: Survival Ascended is a next-generation remaster of our beloved ARK: Survival Evolved, harnessing the power of Unreal Engine 5. The base game will include SOTF and all the Ark: Survival Evolved DLC maps (which will be added to ASA over time).