Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition has a new name, and is set to release tomorrow

If you're craving a survival adventure on a dinosaur-filled island and feel like you've exhausted Ark: Survival Evolved, you're in for a treat. The highly anticipated Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition is set to launch on mobile devices tomorrow, December 18th, for iOS and, hopefully, Android. This new version promises to bring the excitement of the original game to your fingertips with a fresh twist.

For those unfamiliar, Ark: Survival Evolved was a trailblazer in the open-world survival genre, following in the footsteps of games like Minecraft. It introduced a unique twist by asking, "What if we added dinosaurs?" Now, with Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition, you'll find yourself stranded on a tropical island teeming with dinosaurs, battling both the local wildlife and other players. As you progress from primitive tools to advanced futuristic weaponry and command your own trained dinosaurs, the fight for dominance over this lush paradise intensifies.

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 porting developer Studio Wildcard, this adds up to thousands of hours of fresh gameplay, a claim that seems quite plausible given the scope of the expansions. However, the performance on older devices remains a question mark.

Assuming no major changes, if you're new to the Ark universe, there are plenty of resources to help you get started. Check out Dave Aubrey's essential tips for surviving the island in Ark: Survival Evolved to avoid becoming a dinosaur's next meal!