Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition Arrives Unveiling New Trailer

Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition is now available on iOS and Android! This release includes a free single-player island experience. For access to all expansions (also purchasable individually), plus additional perks, consider the Ark Subscription Pass.

Our earlier prediction of today's launch was correct! We've received official confirmation and a new trailer. For those unfamiliar with Ark, please see my previous article.

Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition is launching on Google Play, the iOS App Store, and the Epic Games Mobile Store, offering wider accessibility than ever before.

The core Ark experience is free-to-play. Expansions can be purchased individually, or players can opt for the Ark Pass Subscription ($4.99/month or $49.99/year). The subscription includes all current and future expansions, single-player console commands, bonus XP, free key drops, and exclusive server access.

Subscription Concerns

The subscription model might be a concern for some players who prefer one-time purchases. However, the option to buy expansions separately mitigates this somewhat. The nature of server access will be a key factor, especially given the importance of multiplayer in the original Ark: Survival Evolved.

Despite the "Ultimate" edition being a streamlined version of the original Ark experience, many of our existing guides remain relevant. New players should consult our beginner's guide to Ark: Survival Evolved for a smooth start to their dino-survival adventure.