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

The game, set on a prehistoric island teeming with dinosaurs, challenges players to gather resources, craft weapons, and build bases to survive against both the environment and other players.

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

A Roaring Success

The progress made in mobile gaming over the past few years is remarkable. The original mobile Ark struggled, lacking the sustained support needed for a game of its type. However, Grove Street Games' involvement in this latest release marks a significant turnaround, especially considering their previous challenges.

The game's popularity likely stems from improvements in both mobile hardware capabilities and game optimization. The key question now is the longevity of this success and the developers' ability to maintain momentum.

For newcomers, our guide to survival tips for Ark: Survival Evolved provides a helpful starting point for navigating the island's challenges.