Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition passes three million downloads, a 100% increase on previous release

Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition achieves remarkable success, surpassing three million downloads. This optimized mobile port of the popular open-world survival game represents a significant upgrade from its predecessor, boasting enhanced graphics and performance. The achievement signifies a 100% increase over the previous mobile version, a testament to the collaborative efforts of Snail Games, Grove Street Games, and Studio Wildcard.

Ark: Survival Evolved, for the uninitiated, is a multiplayer survival experience set on a prehistoric island teeming with dinosaurs. Players must gather resources, craft weapons, and construct bases to withstand both the island's dangers and other players.

Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition replaces the earlier, less polished version with a greatly improved experience. This includes significantly enhanced graphics and optimization, along with a promised roadmap of popular maps to be added by Grove Street Games.

A Roaring Success

The progress made in less than five years is noteworthy. The original mobile Ark struggled with a lack of long-term support. However, Grove Street Games has impressively rebounded from the challenges of the GTA Definitive Trilogy to contribute significantly to this latest release's success.

This popularity likely stems from advancements in both mobile hardware capabilities and game optimization. The crucial question now is whether this momentum can be sustained long-term.

For newcomers to the island, our comprehensive guide on Ark: Survival Evolved survival tips offers invaluable advice to ensure a successful start.