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ARK: Survival Evolved
AppID: 346110Current Price
$14.99
Estimated Owners
26.1M
Total Reviews
744.7K
Est. lifetime net (USD)
$140,796,800
Overview
Revenue Breakdown
| Gross Revenue (Est.) | $390,725,742 |
| Regional Pricing (15%) | -$58,608,861 |
| Discounts (25%) | -$83,029,220 |
| Est. Refunds (5%) | -$12,454,383 |
| Steam Fee (30%) | -$70,989,983 |
| VAT & Taxes (15%) | -$24,846,494 |
| Net Revenue (Est.) | $140,796,800 |
This is the stored import snapshot. Its model version, input observation dates and confidence score were not recorded. Actual revenue may vary significantly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much revenue has ARK: Survival Evolved generated?
Since its release, ARK: Survival Evolved is estimated to have generated approximately $390,725,742 in gross revenue on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $140,796,800.
How many copies has ARK: Survival Evolved sold?
We estimate ARK: Survival Evolved has sold approximately 26.1M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $390,725,742 in gross revenue.
What game engine does ARK: Survival Evolved use?
ARK: Survival Evolved was developed using the Unreal Engine 4 game engine.
How much did it cost to develop ARK: Survival Evolved?
The estimated development cost for ARK: Survival Evolved was around $2 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.
How many developers worked on ARK: Survival Evolved?
The development team size for ARK: Survival Evolved varied throughout development:
- Small team (under 20 developers) - 2015 (Early Access Launch)
- Approximately 40-50 developers - 2017 (Full Release)
- Over 100 developers - 2020 (Expansion Development)
- Larger team (exact size undisclosed) - 2023 (ARK: Survival Ascended Development)
Review Statistics
Positive
621.4K
Negative
123.4K
Game Information
Game Engine
Unreal Engine 4
Production Cost
ARK: Survival Evolved (2015-2017)
$2 million
Team Size
2015 (Early Access Launch)
Small team (under 20 developers)
2017 (Full Release)
Approximately 40-50 developers
2020 (Expansion Development)
Over 100 developers
2023 (ARK: Survival Ascended Development)
Larger team (exact size undisclosed)
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Game Details
Full Name
ARK: Survival Evolved
Steam App ID
346110
Type
Game
Developers
Studio Wildcard, Instinct Games, Efecto Studios, Virtual Basement LLC
Publishers
Studio Wildcard, Snail Games USA
Release Date
Aug 27, 2017
Additional Details
Game Engine
Unreal Engine 4
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