ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition Roars Past 3 Million Downloads in Three Weeks

ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition, the free-to-play mobile spin-off of the popular ARK: Survival Evolved franchise, has achieved remarkable success, surpassing three million downloads within its first three weeks of release on December 18, 2024. This impressive figure significantly outperforms the original mobile port's 2018 launch, demonstrating a substantial increase in player interest.

Despite receiving mixed reviews upon its initial release, the game's popularity continues to climb on both iOS and Android platforms. Currently, it holds a respectable position in the adventure game rankings of both app stores, further solidifying its success. The App Store shows a 3.9 out of 5 rating (412 reviews), while the Play Store boasts a 3.6 out of 5 rating (over 52.5K user scores).

Developed by Grove Street Games, ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition offers players a familiar experience, allowing them to gather resources, craft weapons, construct bases, and tame dinosaurs within the established ARK universe. The publisher, Snail Games, has confirmed that Grove Street Games is actively developing new content, including maps like Ragnarok, Extinction, and both Genesis parts, to further expand the game's already extensive world.

This successful launch marks another significant achievement for Grove Street Games, following their work on the enhanced Nintendo Switch port of ARK: Survival Evolved in 2022. The game's availability will soon expand beyond the iOS and Android app stores, with a planned release on the Epic Games Store in 2025. This broader accessibility will likely further contribute to the game's continued growth and popularity. The future of the ARK franchise remains bright, with this mobile title's strong performance adding to the anticipation surrounding the upcoming release of ARK 2.