If you've been craving a fresh survival experience on a dinosaur-filled island and feel like you've exhausted all possibilities with Ark: Survival Evolved, then you're in for a treat. The highly anticipated Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition is set to launch tomorrow, December 18th, on iOS and, fingers crossed, on Android as well.
For those new to the series, Ark: Survival Evolved is a cornerstone of the open-world survival genre, pioneered in the shadow of games like Minecraft. It introduced a groundbreaking twist by asking, "What if we added dinosaurs?" This question transformed the survival landscape, and now, Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition continues that legacy.
In this new mobile edition, you'll find yourself stranded on a tropical island teeming with dinosaurs. Your journey begins with primitive tools, but as you progress, you'll harness powerful futuristic weapons and command your own team of trained dinosaurs. It's an all-out battle for supremacy in this lush, dangerous paradise.
You might wonder, "What sets this version apart?" Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition isn't just a rehash of the original. It includes five expansive new content packs: Scorched Earth, Aberration, Extinction, and Genesis Parts 1 & 2. According to the developers at Studio Wildcard, this equates to thousands of hours of gameplay, offering a substantial amount of new content to explore.
While the performance on older devices remains a question mark, the promise of such extensive content is exciting. If you're new to Ark, or need a refresher, don't worry—we have plenty of guides to help you navigate this prehistoric world. Check out Dave Aubrey's essential tips for surviving the island in Ark: Survival Evolved to avoid becoming a dinosaur's next meal!
