Ark Mobile Renamed, Arrives Tomorrow

Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition, a new iteration of the popular survival game, is launching on mobile devices! The release date is set for December 18th, hitting iOS and hopefully Android.

This isn't just a port; Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition boasts the original game's map plus five expansion packs: Scorched Earth, Aberration, Extinction, and Genesis Parts 1 & 2. That's a massive amount of content, promising thousands of hours of gameplay according to developer Studio Wildcard.

For those unfamiliar, Ark: Survival Evolved helped define the open-world survival genre by adding dinosaurs to the mix. In Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition, you'll be stranded on a dinosaur-infested island, battling both wildlife and other players. Your journey will take you from primitive tools to advanced weaponry and a trained dinosaur army, all in a bid to conquer this tropical paradise.

The inclusion of five expansion packs sets this mobile edition apart. While the performance on older devices remains to be seen, the sheer volume of content is undeniable. If this is your first Ark experience, numerous guides are available to help you survive the island and avoid becoming dinosaur fodder. Check out Dave Aubrey's essential survival tips for Ark: Survival Evolved to get started!