If you're craving a survival experience on a dinosaur-filled island and feel like you've exhausted Ark: Survival Evolved, then you're in for a treat. The highly anticipated Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition is set to launch on mobile devices tomorrow, December 18th. This new version will be available on iOS and, fingers crossed, on Android as well.
For those unfamiliar with the series, Ark: Survival Evolved played a pivotal role in popularizing the open-world survival genre, following in the footsteps of games like Minecraft. Its unique twist? Dinosaurs. Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition continues this tradition, stranding you on a tropical island teeming with prehistoric creatures. Your journey will see you evolve from using primitive stone-age tools to wielding advanced futuristic weapons and commanding your own squad of tamed dinosaurs, all in a fierce battle to dominate the island.
But what sets Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition apart? It's not just the original Ark: Survival Evolved experience; it includes five expansion packs: Scorched Earth, Aberration, Extinction, and Genesis Parts 1 & 2. According to the porting developer Studio Wildcard, this equates to thousands of hours of new gameplay—a claim that seems quite plausible given the extensive content.
While we're excited about the launch, questions linger about how this new version will perform, especially on older devices. Only time will tell. If you're new to the world of Ark, don't worry—we've got you covered. Check out Dave Aubrey's essential survival tips for Ark: Survival Evolved to make sure you don't end up as a dinosaur's next meal!
