ARK 2 system requirements prediction

To run the Ark 2 system requirements, we predict you will need an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 GPU, an Intel Core i5-6600K CPU, 8GB of RAM, and about 40GB of HD space. 

There are no official ARK 2 system requirements yet, but here's our predictions. 

The minimum graphics card required will likely be an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980, and the recommended will probably be an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060. To play ARK 2 you may need a minimum CPU equivalent to an Intel Core i5-6600K, and an Intel Core i7-6700K for the recommended specs. The ARK 2 PC requirements will likely need at least 8GB RAM, but you may need up to 16GB of RAM in order to play the game at its best.

Ark 2 size

We estimate that the Ark 2 download size on PC will be around 40GB of HDD or SSD space. There is a chance that an SSD won't be required, but we would recommend installing the game on an SSD anyway to benefit from faster loading times. 

So, if you need more space or want to make an upgrade, check the PCGamesN buyers guide for the best SSD for gaming or just check the latest, best prices for SSDs.

ARK 2 release date

When ARK 2 was announced during the Game Awards no release date was given, and no official word has been given since. However, it seems likely that the ARK 2 release date will see a late 2025 window.

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ARK 2 will run on PC system with Windows 7 and upwards.

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ARK 2 FPS - what frame rate can you expect?

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