split screen, Ark: Survival Evolved, Ascended, two players, cooperative gameplay, side-by-side view, console gaming, shared screen, multiplayer, in-game characters, dinosaurs, survival mechanics, crafting, building, exploring, PvE environment, split-screen mode enabled, couch co-op, local multiplayer, action-adventure, immersive graphics, dynamic weather, day-night cycle, realistic textures, high-resolution, 3D models, split HUD, game interface, split inventory access.