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

by Simon Jan 24,2025

Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition, a mobile port of the popular open-world survival game, has achieved over three million downloads, marking a significant 100% increase over its predecessor. This success is a testament to the collaborative efforts of Snail Games, Grove Street Games, and Studio Wildcard.

The game, set on a prehistoric dinosaur-inhabited island, challenges players to gather resources, craft weapons, and build bases to survive against both the environment and other players. Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition surpasses its previous iteration with enhanced graphics and optimized performance. Grove Street Games has also committed to a long-term roadmap, promising the addition of popular maps in future updates.

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A Roaring Success

The transformation from the original, under-supported mobile version to the current success of Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition is remarkable. Grove Street Games, following the less-than-stellar reception of the GTA Definitive Trilogy, has demonstrated a significant turnaround with this release.

The game's popularity is likely due to a combination of improved hardware capabilities and optimized game performance. However, the long-term sustainability of this success remains to be seen.

For newcomers to the island, our comprehensive guide on top survival tips for Ark: Survival Evolved offers valuable assistance in navigating the challenges of this immersive world.