Ark Survival Evolved takes on the survival genre with a unique blend of emergent multiplayer cooperation and competition Players awake naked and starving on the beach of a mysterious island among a herd of other confused humans On ARK they must then hunt harvest craft research technology and build shelters to protect against scorching days freezing nights volatile weather systems dangerous wildlife and potential enemies Use cunning strategy and tactics to tame and ride the many dinosaurs and other primeval creatures roaming the dynamic persistent ecosystems across land sea air and even underground Build your characters strengths and gain items skills and pet creatures using indepth roleplaying systems Start a tribe with hundreds of other players to survive and dominate competing tribesand ultimately discover the ARKs true purpose