Ark - Survival Evolved won't start - it could be because of that

In Game Ark - Survival Evolved you fight for survival. However, if the game does not start, various causes can be responsible. Find out in this practical tip what you can do about it.

Ark - Survival Evolved doesn't start - what to do?

• First, make sure your PC fully meets the Ark system requirements.
• Try to fix the game in Steam. To do this, right-click on the entry in Steam and select "Settings"> "Check game files for errors" and wait for the process to finish.
• In many cases the game cannot be started because important updates for your PC are missing. So start Windows Update and check for available updates.
• In order for the game to start, DirectX must be up to date.
• Note that your graphics card driver is also up to date so you can start the game. To do this, go to the manufacturer's website to get the latest updates.
• The game may also be blocked by the firewall or the antivirus. Disable these two services, and then try again.
• If the game can then be started, we will show you how you can add an exception in your antivirus and firewall.
• If these tips don't help, reinstall the game. After uninstalling, manually delete the remaining files and folders before starting the reinstallation.

In the next practical tip, we have summarized the most important Ark - Survival Evolved console commands for you.