Game detail
ARK: Survival Evolved
GoodLast verified 2026-05-22
A massive, server-heavy survival game that can support larger groups but absolutely needs a setup warning.
At a glance
The practical answer for a group deciding whether this is worth a download night.
Verification status
published
Confidence
high
Storefront count
1
Hosting summary
Host-owned save
Group fit summary
For Friday Night 5: this section keeps the answer short before you dig into the details.
Works for 5: Config. Setup difficulty: 4/5. Progression risk: Medium.
Multiplayer notes
A classic large-world server game whose 5+ support is practical but administratively heavy.
Hosting notes
Very much a server/admin game; groups should expect friction before play starts.
Progression notes
The world can move a lot while people are offline, so attendance consistency matters.
Multiplayer support
5+ support
Config
Main mode support
yes
Native online max
Unknown
Config online max
Unknown
Modded online max
Unknown
Drop-in / drop-out
limited
Cross-store play
unknown
Hosting / access model
Hosting summary
Host-owned save
Host-owned save
Yes
Dedicated server optional
Yes
Dedicated server required
No
Save shareable
Yes
Port forwarding likely
Yes
Drop-in / drop-out
Drop-in/out exists, but the group should expect friction or session boundaries.
Progression / fairness
Persistence model
Host world
Absent-player risk
Medium
Side play safe
no
Progression notes
The world can move a lot while people are offline, so attendance consistency matters.
Mod or config support
No player-count mod is seeded for this game.
Storefronts
Evidence links
Unknowns
Do not treat the unknown fields on this page as confirmed. Unknown stays unknown until admin review adds evidence, confidence, and a last-checked date.
Support model
5+ support and setup
This is the fastest way to understand whether the game needs config, mods, or extra moderation before your group can play.
Works for 5Config
Native maxUnknown
Config maxUnknown
Modded maxUnknown
Setup difficulty4/5
Verification statuspublished
Group action
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Store vs verified
Why the page separates them
Storefront data says what the store claims. The internal review layer is what the app trusts when deciding whether the game works for a 5-8 player group.