Summary
- ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition surpassed 3 million downloads in just 3 weeks after its launch.
- The game faces mixed reviews but continues to rise in popularity on iOS and Android.
- Grove Street Games plans to add new maps and content to the dinosaur-infested world in the future.
ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition, the latest free-to-play survival game from the ARK universe, has achieved a remarkable milestone by reaching three million downloads within three weeks of its launch on December 18, 2024. Developed by Grove Street Games and published by Snail Games, this mobile spin-off invites players to immerse themselves in a world filled with dinosaurs, where they can gather resources, craft weapons, build settlements, and tame prehistoric creatures.
Despite receiving mixed reviews at launch, ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition has quickly outpaced the initial performance of ARK: Survival Evolved's 2018 mobile port, boasting a 100% increase in player downloads. This impressive launch has solidified ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition's presence on both iOS and Android platforms, where it continues to climb the popularity rankings. Currently, it ranks 24th among adventure games on the iOS App Store and 9th among top-grossing adventure games on the Android Play Store. The game has earned a 3.9 out of 5 rating from 412 reviews on the App Store and a 3.6 out of 5 rating from over 52.5K user scores on the Play Store.
Grove Street Games, known for their work on the improved Nintendo Switch port of ARK: Survival Evolved in 2022, is not resting on their laurels. They are actively developing new content for ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition, including exciting new maps such as Ragnarok, Extinction, Genesis Part 1, and Genesis Part 2. This commitment to expanding the game's universe promises to keep players engaged and excited about what's to come.
Looking ahead, ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition is set to expand its reach by becoming available on the Epic Games Store in 2025, offering players more options for where they can enjoy the game. Meanwhile, Studio Wildcard, the owner of the ARK IP, has shared an updated roadmap for ARK: Survival Ascended, hinting at a robust content pipeline for the coming months. Fans are also eagerly awaiting news on ARK 2, which unfortunately missed its anticipated late 2024 release window.
