Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition available now, with a whole new trailer alongside it

Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition is now available on iOS and Android! This release includes a free-to-play core experience featuring single-player island gameplay. For access to all expansions (also purchasable individually), plus additional perks, the Ark Subscription Pass is available for $4.99/month or $49.99/year.

The game's arrival was officially confirmed just hours after initial speculation, accompanied by a new trailer and details. While this article won't reiterate the core Ark experience (refer to previous articles for that), it's worth noting that Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition is launching on Google Play, the iOS App Store, and the Epic Games Mobile Store, expanding accessibility.

The free core game offers the base Ark experience. Expansions are available as individual purchases, or bundled within the Ark Pass Subscription. This subscription grants access to 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 point of contention for some players who prefer one-time purchases. However, the option to buy expansions separately mitigates this somewhat. The nature of server access, however, remains a potential sticking point, given the importance of multiplayer in the original Ark: Survival Evolved.

Despite the subscription element, the core gameplay remains true to the original Ark experience. For newcomers, our beginner's guide to Ark: Survival Evolved remains a valuable resource for navigating the dino-filled world.