Free to Play ARK Spinoff Hits Major Player Milestone

ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition's Impressive Debut: 3 Million Downloads in Three Weeks

ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition, a free-to-play mobile game launched on December 18, 2024, has achieved a remarkable milestone, surpassing three million downloads within its first three weeks. This spin-off of the popular 2017 title, ARK: Survival Evolved, has quickly gained traction on iOS and Android platforms.

Despite receiving mixed reviews upon release, the game's performance echoes the success of its predecessor, ARK: Survival Evolved, which also saw significant sales even before its official launch. This success led to a remastered version, ARK: Survival Ascended, released in early access in 2023. The ARK franchise, owned by Studio Wildcard, has consistently spawned successful spin-offs, with Grove Street Games developing the latest mobile iteration. ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition offers players a familiar experience, allowing them to gather resources, craft weapons, build settlements, and tame dinosaurs.

Publisher Snail Games announced on January 10, 2025, that the game's three-week download count significantly outperformed the 2018 mobile port of ARK: Survival Evolved, boasting a 100% increase in downloads. Grove Street Games is actively developing new content, including maps like Ragnarok, Extinction, and both Genesis parts, to further enrich the game's dinosaur-filled world.

Strong Performance and Future Plans

The game's popularity continues to grow, currently holding a respectable position in the adventure game charts on both app stores. While user reviews are mixed (3.9/5 on the App Store and 3.6/5 on the Play Store), the download numbers clearly indicate strong player interest. This launch marks another successful endeavor for Grove Street Games, who previously delivered a well-received Nintendo Switch port of ARK: Survival Evolved in 2022.

Expanding Accessibility and Future of the Franchise

ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition will soon be available on the Epic Games Store in 2025, providing players with an additional platform to access the game. While Studio Wildcard recently unveiled a roadmap for ARK: Survival Ascended, the status of the highly anticipated ARK 2, which missed its 2024 release window, remains to be seen.

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