ARK: The Survival Of The Fittest (2017)

**Special Offer: ARK: The Survival Of The Fittest (2017)** This is a special offer for ARK: The Survival Of The Fittest (2017), which is now bundled with ARK: Survival Evolved. To play ARK: The Survival Of The Fittest, you need to purchase ARK: Survival Evolved. ARK: The Survival of the Fittest is a prototype spin-off of ARK: Survival Evolved, designed as a competitive battle royale experience for up to 60 players. It distinguishes itself by focusing on large-scale creature-army confrontations, combined with a real-time strategy (RTS) overlay. Players must strategically assemble armies of primeval creatures to dominate the battlefield and ultimately face off in an epic showdown. The game emphasizes fast-paced action, with survivors starting in a sky lobby before being deployed to an island. They can choose to engage in immediate combat, build their dino armies through taming, or strategize using a bird's-eye view Commander Mode to control their forces and even continue participating after death. This version is a prototype focused on testing new gameplay and features, with a streamlined experience that removes complex crafting and offers faster progression for quick dino army formation and creature action. It boasts 88 dinosaurs, simplified mechanics, a looting-focused design, a new taming system, and an overhauled UI. While ARK: The Survival of the Fittest is presented here as a prototype and not a fully-featured competitive game, its inclusion on a list of "Best games by Studio Wildcard" is justifiable due to several reasons. As a prototype, it demonstrates Studio Wildcard's ongoing commitment to innovation and player feedback within the ARK universe. The game's unique blend of battle royale and RTS mechanics, focusing on commanding vast dinosaur armies, showcases a creative expansion of the core ARK gameplay. The introduction of Commander Mode, allowing for strategic oversight and continued engagement even after player death, represents a significant and potentially influential design choice for the genre. Furthermore, the game's emphasis on fast-paced action, streamlined progression, and a massive roster of creatures aligns with the core appeal of ARK: Survival Evolved, suggesting that even in its prototype form, TSOTF offers a compelling experience that highlights Studio Wildcard's strengths in creature design, survival mechanics, and ambitious gameplay concepts. Its development is a testament to their willingness to experiment and push boundaries within their established IP.