ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition's Impressive Debut: 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 just three weeks of its December 18, 2024 launch on iOS and Android.

This launch significantly outperforms the original mobile port of ARK: Survival Evolved, boasting a 100% increase in downloads. While initial critical reception was mixed, the game's popularity continues to climb, currently holding a respectable position in app store rankings. It sits at #24 among iOS adventure games and #9 in the top-grossing Android adventure games category. User reviews reflect this mixed reception, with App Store ratings averaging 3.9 out of 5 (412 ratings) and Play Store ratings at 3.6 out of 5 (over 52,500 ratings).

Developer Grove Street Games, known for their work on the improved Nintendo Switch port of ARK: Survival Evolved (2022), plans to expand the mobile game's content. Future updates will introduce new maps, including Ragnarok, Extinction, Genesis Part 1, and Genesis Part 2, further enriching the dinosaur-filled world.

The game's availability will also expand beyond mobile platforms. A release on the Epic Games Store is slated for 2025, offering players greater platform choice. This success follows Studio Wildcard's recent roadmap update for ARK: Survival Ascended and precedes anticipated news regarding the status of the much-anticipated ARK 2, which missed its projected 2024 release. The continued success of ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition highlights the enduring appeal of the ARK franchise and the developer's ability to deliver engaging experiences across multiple platforms.