Is Ark 2 Going to be Single Player Only?

Ark 2 is fully multiplayer, allowing players to form tribes and survive together in a vast and immersive world, and it’s not going to be single player only. The game will feature cross-platform multiplayer, enabling players to join forces with others across different gaming platforms, and will support public online multiplayer for up to 70 players, private-session multiplayer for up to 8 players, and local split-screen for 2 – 4 players.

Understanding Ark 2 and Its Features

To better understand the multiplayer aspect of Ark 2, let’s delve into some frequently asked questions about the game.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What will happen to Ark when ARK 2 comes out? Ark 2 won’t be out for at least a year, but players will get a month of closed beta access sometime in 2024, and official servers for Ark: Survival Evolved will be switched off when Survival Ascended launched, although singleplayers and unofficial servers will remain available.
2. Will ARK 2 not have first person? Yes, it looks like the combat system for ARK 2 requires a 3rd person camera, so a 1st person camera will not be included.
3. Is ARK 2 just a story game? ARK 2 promises an epic story, and although details are sparse right now, the broad premise is intriguing, with Vin Diesel portraying Santiago, a lore character familiar to seasoned ARK players.
4. Will ARK 2 be free for Ark owners? The only way to play Survival Ascended, and therefore any currently existing version of Ark, is to buy a $50 bundle that packages the remaster with the now-delayed sequel, as there is no free upgrade path from the original game to the remaster for current owners.
5. Are Ark servers ending? Ark: Survival Evolved’s official servers will switch off, and the closure is part of paving the way for the piecemeal remake Ark: Survival Ascended.
6. Can I still play Ark 1? Unofficial servers, singleplayer, and nondedicated will remain playable, and only the official servers are going away.
7. Is ARK 2 delayed to 2024? Yes, ARK 2, the sequel to 2017’s Ark: Survival Evolved, is getting delayed a second time into 2024, but in the meantime, a next-gen version of the original game is coming out to keep players busy.
8. Will ARK 2 replace Ark 1? Yes, ARK 2 is delayed to the end of 2024, and Ark 1 will be replaced by UE5 remaster, Survival Ascended.
9. What will be the difference between Ark 1 and 2? ARK 2 will include an entire opposing AI force called the Aratai, who hunt and attack players while riding their own tamed creatures, as they seek to drive human interlopers from their world.
10. Will ARK 2 be Xbox only? ARK 2 is an Xbox Series X/S console exclusive, but will also be playable on PC, and could be a timed-exclusive on the Xbox and eventually find its way onto the PS5.
11. What is Vin Diesel’s role in Ark 2? Vin Diesel will be portraying Santiago, the hero protagonist and freedom fighter, along with Moana star Auli’i Cravalho as the character’s daughter Meeka.
12. Does anyone play Ark single player? Yes, many players enjoy ARK: SE Singleplayer, as it’s a great way to learn the game without worrying about fighting other players while trying to survive.
13. Is Ark 2 going to have PvP? Yes, Ark 2 will have PvP, with a focus on primitive-era combat, drawing heavily from Souls-like action for its human-scale combat, emphasizing dodges, blocks, light and heavy attacks, combos, and player-reflex skill.
14. Are Ark 1 servers shutting down? Yes, the game’s latest newsletter heralds the end for official servers of the dino survival sandbox, reaffirming the closure date and time.
15. Is Ark permanent? Yes, ARK Survival Evolved is free on Steam and is permanent to keep, allowing players to enjoy the game without any restrictions.