Those subscribed to Xbox Game Pass can download it for free too. The Ark: Survival Ascended free weekend starts today, lasting until 10 AM PST on Monday, April 8.

Solution 2: Check your internet connection In order to download ARK Survival Evolved from the Steam store app your computer should have a good internet connection.

Ark: Survival Ascended, as the UE5 version is known, will cost $50, and will be the only version with official server support when it launches.