Ark Survival corrupt install?

Anyone? Still cannot get this to work, and it's annoying because it's always trying to update even though I have deleted the game

Hi again.

Unfortunately, manually updating the Windows version of ARK: Survival Evolved is not officially supported by the developers. There is no built-in option within the game or Steam client to manually update the game files.

However, there are a few workarounds you can try, but they require caution and modifying game files, so proceed at your own risk:

Downloading the Update Manually:

You can attempt to download the update files manually from a reliable source.
Search online for "ARK: Survival Evolved Windows update version [version number]" and ensure the source is trustworthy.
Download the necessary files and replace the existing ones in your ARK installation directory.
This method can be risky and lead to errors if the files are corrupted or incompatible.

Using Steam Beta:

You can try joining the Steam beta branch for ARK: Survival Evolved.
This will allow you to access the latest updates before they are officially released.

However, beta versions can be unstable and might contain bugs.
To access the beta branch, right-click on ARK: Survival Evolved in your Steam library, select Properties > Betas, and choose the appropriate beta branch.

Reinstalling the Game:

This is a more drastic option, but it can sometimes resolve issues with updates not installing properly.
Back up your saved data before proceeding.

Uninstall ARK: Survival Evolved completely from your system.
Download and install the latest version of the game from Steam.

Best regards. Oskayra

Hi， xDDKxmalcolm

Welcome to Microsoft Community.



According to your description, you cannot install your DLC content in Ark Survival Ascended.



This is a hot issue, and the community has received a lot of feedback from players with the same problem.

Ark Survival Ascended - "DLC not installed" - Microsoft Community

You may need to wait for an official update to install the DLC content normally.

And you can try to uninstall and install it on the Microsoft Store/Xbox different programs to see if it works.



Best Regards,

Logan | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

Even though the version was removed from the store, those who bought it before can install it without any problems.

Log in with your account at this link and see if it will give you the option to install, please.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/ark-survival-...

Ark Survival Evolved is a full game, and Ark Extinction is an add-on. Your title and description are contrary to each other and so I'm confused.

If you purchased Ark Survival Evolved then you should be just able to play it. However, if you purchased Ark Extinction then you must also purchase Ark
Survival Evolved.