ARK: Aquatica

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Title: ARK: Aquatica
Genre: Action , Adventure , Indie , Massively Multiplayer , RPG

Developer: Snail Games USA , Studio Sirens

Publisher: Snail Games USA

Franchise: Snail Games USA

Release Date: Jul 15, 2025

About This Content

Waking up on ‘Aquatica,’ an ARK submerged within a vast underwater biome system, survivors are thrust into exotic challenges never before encountered: extreme environmental hazards, crushing pressures, rapid currents, and a host of extraordinary creatures await within the mysterious depths. On Aquatica, survivors will uncover the potential source of Element and catch a glimpse of what the future holds for those bold enough to endure. Aquatica is the first official DLC to tell a non-canonical mythical story, expanding the ARK universe into new dimensions of survival.

Game Features:
Aquatica is the special 10-year anniversary DLC for ARK: Survival Evolved, initially releasing on PC.

• Fully Underwater Gameplay Experience: Explore a completely submerged ARK, introducing new mechanics and survival challenges.

• Family-Friendly Starting Biome: Begin your adventure in a more approachable biome designed for players of all ages.

• Reimagined ARK Universe: Experience a fresh perspective on the ARK world, pushing the boundaries of lore and exploration.

• Exclusive ASE Official Server Support: Limited-time support for official servers, enhancing the multiplayer experience.

TAME NEW CREATURES

Capture and tame 21 new creatures with extraordinary abilities! Traverse the depths on the mystical Monodon, fend off hostile threats with the protective Mudpuppy, and encounter mutated variants of familiar dinos, reimagined for life beneath the waves.

CRAFT UNIQUE AND REIMAGINED ITEMS

With 74 new Engrams, survivors gain access to gear designed for underwater survival. Utilize Lead Boots to walk along the ocean floor, adapt land-dwelling creatures with mutations for underwater breathing, and construct innovative TEK Air Pockets for submerged bases. Additionally, discover 10 new cooking recipes tailored to the aquatic ecosystem.

CONQUER NEW CHALLENGES

Survive in a fully submerged ARK, its malfunctioning systems transforming the environment into a vast, aquatic labyrinth. Navigate five expansive biomes, each with unique threats and breathtaking landscapes, while mastering the complexities of underwater survival.

AN INTRIGUING STORYLINE

Prepare to face the terrifying forces lurking in the abyss as you unravel the origin story of Element. Encounter two brand new characters and immerse yourself in a narrative that bridges multiple ARKs, expanding the lore of ARK: Survival Evolved like never before.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Mature Content, specifically violence, can occur against other players or creatures within the fantasy setting of our game at any time and is not gated. This would primarily be demonstrated when players use their fists, melee weapons, ranged weapons, or tamed creatures against other players and/or other creatures. Violence may also be demonstrated when wild npc creatures choose to attack player characters and/or other wild or tamed creatures within the game world. Depictions of and reactions to violence (by targeted player character or creature) are not realistically portrayed and the level of blood associated with these acts is mild and limited.

System Requirements

Windows

Minimum:

• 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

* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.

MacOS

Minimum:

• OS: OSX 10.9 or Higher
  
• Processor: 2 GHz Equivalent CPU
  
• Memory: 4000 MB RAM
  
• Graphics: OpenGL 3 Compatible GPU with 1GB Video RAM
  
• Storage: 20000 MB available space

* Starting February 15, 2024, the Steam Client will no longer support 32-bit games or macOS 10.14 or lower.

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