"Ark 1" has more players than "Ark ascended"

[Fdpulpe]

and I understand because on "ark ascended" it's the same gameplay without the dlc, playing ark ascended without "extinction, the center, valguero, Gen2 is just horrible

[Scheneighnay]

Oh wow you're telling me the game that was free for a while, $10 recently, has a more established server and mod community, and has been available for over 5 years with multiple other sales has more players?

Who could have predicted this?
Oh wait I did months ago

Edit: actually when I was talking about Ark 2 in January but still counts.
https://steamcommunity.com/app/2050420/discussions/0/3767858179332072433/#c3767858179332116544

[Solo Leveling]

Originally posted by Fdpulpe:

and I understand because on "ark ascended" it's the same gameplay without the dlc, playing ark ascended without "extinction, the center, valguero, Gen2 is just horrible

The reason ASE has more players atm is not all about the maps[dlc]
Its more about how bad the performance and crashes are on ASA.

As time goes by and they patch ASA more players will do the switch but that
won't stop many from playing ASE because lets be honest, not everyone will
upgrade their gaming rigs just to play ASA when ASE is running so smooth and
like you did point out, ASE has a lot of content to enjoy.

I for one wont give up on my ASE, its too good to give up

[Dracolisk]

This is expected, ASE performs over all better on most peoples computers. Most people don't blow wads on the latest video cards and other hardware. ASE is a solid game even with all the outstanding issues, and honestly the graphics are good in ASE and still very playable. Over time ASA may get more players as hardware ages...

[Eazy805]

Aside from graphics, ASE is superior in every way. ASA is a prettier but shallow version of ASE which only promises to one day offer as much as ASE.

Imagine waiting years for bug fixes, Dino’s, and maps that ASE already offers.

[𝓝𝓪𝓬𝓱𝓸𝓫𝓸𝓲]

With how ♥♥♥♥ the last few updates have been, well deserved.

ASE runs bad, but at least server browsing works, you dont need high/epic settings for things to render correctly, doesn't crash as often, has WAY more content, lower specs needed to play and the server software is more stable.

[retsam1]

Originally posted by Fdpulpe:

and I understand because on "ark ascended" it's the same gameplay without the dlc, playing ark ascended without "extinction, the center, valguero, Gen2 is just horrible

Comparative chart for ASE and ASA on steam charts for peak concurrencies:

https://steamcharts.com/cmp/2399830,346110#1m

If you look on the chart, ASE has been pretty consistently peaking above ASA during play peak times for AU/NZ/SE/Asia/Eastern CIS. EU carries the primary peak concurrency time for ASA with a secondary smaller bump during US peak play hours.

It is a telling situation but not in the manner that folks may be thinking necessarily.

[Sneezy]

Originally posted by Dracolisk:

This is expected, ASE performs over all better on most peoples computers. Most people don't blow wads on the latest video cards and other hardware. ASE is a solid game even with all the outstanding issues, and honestly the graphics are good in ASE and still very playable. Over time ASA may get more players as hardware ages...

“Ark survival ascended performs overall better on most people’s computers”….

Brilliant.
Absolutely brilliant…

[CaptMuffinman]

Originally posted by AbleElement922:

Originally posted by Fdpulpe:

and I understand because on "ark ascended" it's the same gameplay without the dlc, playing ark ascended without "extinction, the center, valguero, Gen2 is just horrible

The reason ASE has more players atm is not all about the maps[dlc]
Its more about how bad the performance and crashes are on ASA.

As time goes by and they patch ASA more players will do the switch but that
won't stop many from playing ASE because lets be honest, not everyone will
upgrade their gaming rigs just to play ASA when ASE is running so smooth and
like you did point out, ASE has a lot of content to enjoy.

I for one wont give up on my ASE, its too good to give up

Yeah for starters the recommended hardware for this game runs are 15fps. It isn't until I installed a 4090 was I able to run high settings and get above 40fps. Even then, my system is well above the recommended specs and its still called a potato for this game. Which it is not, this game is just poorly optimized is all.

[CaptMuffinman]

Originally posted by Dracolisk:

This is expected, ASE performs over all better on most peoples computers. Most people don't blow wads on the latest video cards and other hardware. ASE is a solid game even with all the outstanding issues, and honestly the graphics are good in ASE and still very playable. Over time ASA may get more players as hardware ages...

I've already said it but I'll say it again. The recommended needs to be changed to the lastest and greatest. Because the recommended hardward can only run this on the lowest possible settings and still only get 15fps. You say age as if that is right around the corner. You're talking about another 5 years out for this game to be playable on hardware dramatically above the recommended specs. The odd part is this game engine is used in several other games and there is zero problems with those games. Clearly there is some coding issues here and I don't think it's the engine. Don't get me wrong, ark is tremendously fun, love it, but this will only be the death of the company under current business models.

[FnDeadMan]

Originally posted by E-Harmony:

Aside from graphics, ASE is superior in every way. ASA is a prettier but shallow version of ASE which only promises to one day offer as much as ASE.

Imagine waiting years for bug fixes, Dino’s, and maps that ASE already offers.

LMAO "imagine".. ASE STILL has bugs and crashes 9 yrs later.. wait i didnt have to imagine that.. its REAL.. at this point we will be imagining a finished ASA... .. .

[Hocane]

Because most people don't have good pc's
I bet there are so many people actually still running with 1070 - 1080 gtx
So obvs they're not gonna wanna play a game at 20-30 fps

Me on a 4080 super there is no way in hell I'd switch back to evolved

[Hawk]

Well I still play ASE and gave up on ASA.
1) Thylaco still broken, just in a different way (continues to run after landing after a jump for instance)
2) The Center map is horrid. The same texture all over, areas with obvious patterning (walls next to large waterfalls), etc. I find the original Center map to be much more visually appealing and in the areas I have played, much more playable.
3) So far ASA is much more buggy. I have had dinos fall through the map when loading into the game for instance.
4) The marketing (Bobs whatever) puts me off. Payable DLC in the engrams? I do my best to avoid this sort of blatant in your face money grab.

[Migromul]

folks, the game is still early access...

[Darkdan777]

Probably because ASE runs on the most basic of computers and is supported with loads of mods. Each to their own play the one you like more

[Balls]

Originally posted by Migromul:

folks, the game is still early access...

Careful, you might get flamed by trolls for stating a fact.