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

Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition, the latest mobile iteration of the popular open-world survival game, has achieved a remarkable milestone, surpassing three million downloads. This significant achievement represents a 100% increase over its predecessor and signifies a positive outcome for Snail Games, Grove Street Games, and Studio Wildcard.

Ark: Survival Evolved, for the uninitiated, is a multiplayer survival game set on a prehistoric island teeming with dinosaurs. Players must gather resources, craft weapons, and build shelters to survive against both the island's inhabitants and other players.

Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition replaces the previous, less optimized version with enhanced graphics and performance improvements. Grove Street Games is also committed to a long-term roadmap, promising the addition of popular maps in future updates.

A Roaring Success

The progress made in less than five years is noteworthy. The original mobile version of Ark struggled with longevity and support. However, Grove Street Games' contribution to this latest release marks a significant turnaround following the challenges faced with the GTA Definitive Trilogy.

The game's popularity likely stems from advancements in both mobile hardware capabilities and optimization techniques. The key question now is whether this success can be sustained long-term.

For newcomers to the island, our guide on top survival tips for Ark: Survival Evolved offers valuable insights to aid in your survival journey.