Good evening ARKaholics! Tonight we bring you issue #9 of Popular FAQs Answered. Expect this to be added to our ARK FAQs page on the website shortly after this is posted. If you are a new follower to ARK: Survival Evolved, that is a great resource to have to get caught up on everything to expect in the game that’s been asked by the community.

General Questions:

Will there be forums on the main playark.com website?

For the time being no, they will continue to use the Steam forums. Though this could change later on.

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Server Donations?

You’ll be able to monetize your server any way that you please as the team at ARK does not see this as an issue.

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Do we have to own the game to host a server?

No you do not have to own the game. The server files will be posted for the public to use via anonymous Steam package download.

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Early Access Launch Time?

They can’t say for certain but it’s often 10am Pacific, 1pm Eastern time according to Drake. They will be sure to keep everyone up to date as much as possible.

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When will we see new footage?

On Monday 12pm PST / 3pm EST the NDA will be lifted and you’ll begin seeing streams of the game.

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Will there be multi-packs available for the game?

Yes there will be, a single copy will cost $25, while a 2-pack will cost $40, and a 4-pack will cost $70.

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Will the game be available on Windows 10 for early access?

Yes it will be, it is actually what the team develops on, along with Windows 8 and Windows 7.

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Game Related Questions:

Natural Death?

There is no natural death as this game is not a simulator, it’s a fantasy game. Though, the community could produce a mod for this.

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Will there be a “Battle Royal” mode?

No, it will not be officially supported. Though, the community will likely create a mod for this.

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Will there be any sort of natural disasters?

Currently there is not, though it could be a possibility later down the road.

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Lack of feathers on dinosaurs?

The team at ARK decided to go with this decision as they’ve worked on all the dinosaurs from the ground up and decided to go with a more fantasy approach in the game and hope to make the dinosaurs more interesting this way. Though there will be more dinosaurs that are more factually accurate than some that have already been displayed.

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Will there be helmets and masks?

Yes there will, you’ll also be able to paint them.

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Will we be able to manipulate untamed dinosaurs to our advantage?

They plan on working more on this over time, but for now just keep in mind that dinosaurs do not like having their eggs stolen according to Drake.

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Will we be able to name our characters?

You’ll be able to name your characters whatever you want in-game, though people will be able to see your Steam name and your current survivor’s name.

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Will dinosaurs hear us if we talk in-game?

Currently no, though this could be a possibility as they progress with the game.

Will there be instruments and horns?

They will be implementing instruments and horns, though their functionality is still being worked on.

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Is it really that scary in the jungle at night?

According to Drake, it is extremely scary. The jungle at night is pitch black and you have to navigate completely off of the audio (unless you have your own light source). If you do bring a light source, it’ll have a very limited range and will give you position away to other survivors and creatures.

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Do buildings decay or last forever?

Currently structure decay will exist in PvE, though in PvP it will be disabled. When enabled if a structure is left alone for a certain duration with no interaction such as your team being near it, then it’ll gradually lose health. In PvP players seem to enjoy destroying abandoned bases or taking them over.

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What is the max level and player and/or a dinosaur reach?

At June 2nd launch, 60 will be the level cap. Though, it will be increased as more boss creatures and tributes are continually added, along with the ascension progression loop.

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Character Options: Tattoos, Piercings, Jewelry?

Accessories such as jewelry are very likely. Tattoos will likely be just be possible via the warpaint system, which will follow the banner, flag, and sign painting system that they intend to roll out in June.

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How many people will be needed to cover all of the skills from the tech tree?

It will require 2-3 which could cover the entire tree with overlap, at-least in early access.

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How often do you need to feed your pets?

You only need to feed them once every 1-2 weeks.

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Updated FAQs

Will we be able to track people’s footprints?

Currently no, but they do anticipate on adding them in-game this summer.

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