Launch of the Ultimate Ark mobile game, Ark: Rise of Extinction, and Bob's Curious Tales: The Wasteland War
Over 1 million downloads in 24 hours, the number of daily active users (DAU) of the Steam platform increased 62% over the weekend when the Extinction version was launched
CULVER CITY, Calif., December 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Snail, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNAL) (“Snail Games” or the “Company”), a leading global independent developer and publisher focused on interactive digital entertainment, today announced that its subsidiary Snail Games America has partnered with Studio Wildcard and Grove Street Games to launch a series of major expansions for the Ark series, including on the App Store and ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition (ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition) is available worldwide on the Google Play Store, and two major updates to ARK: Extinction Ascended (ARK: Extinction Ascended) and Bob's Tall Tales: Wasteland War (Bob's Tall Tales: Wasteland War). These launches mark an important moment for Snail Games to expand the Ark ecosystem and provide new engagement opportunities for a growing global audience.
ARK: The Ultimate Mobile Game
Now available on the App Store and Google Play Store, the Ark: Ultimate mobile game offers a complete dinosaur survival experience for mobile devices. This new free version includes ARK: Survival Evolved (ARK: Survival Evolved) for PC and console, and its acclaimed expansions, including Scorched Earth (Scorched Earth), Aberration (Aberration), Extinction (Extinction), Genesis Part 1 (Genesis Part 1), and Genesis Part 2 (Genesis Part 2), as well as fan-favorite maps such as Ragnarok (Ragnarok). Players can explore a huge world, tame and train over 150 types of dinosaurs, and build and craft items in a vast multiplayer environment. Additionally, the game launched ARK Pass, a subscription-based service that includes monthly rewards, exclusive access to expanded game content, and the ability to unlock all current and future expansions. Within just 24 hours of release, Ark: Ultimate Mobile Game surpassed 1 million downloads and was recommended as a “new favorite game” by the Apple App Store. The goal of launching this mobile game is to make the Ark series easier to experience for players around the world.
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Ark: Extinction Soars
For PC and console players, ARK: Survival Soar has ushered in a major update — Extinction Soar, which is the final chapter in the Ark storyline. The update takes players back to Earth and challenge themselves to defeat the giant Wandering Titan and unravel the mystery of Ark's origin. The addition of the community-voted creature, Dreadnoughtus (Dreadnoughtus), brings players a new strategic gaming experience with its massive size, great power, and destructive abilities. By adding tameable creatures, unique structures, and new game mechanics, Extinction Ascend has further enriched the long-term appeal of Ark: Ascend for Survival.
The highly anticipated final chapter of Bob's Strange Tales trilogy is also officially live, bringing players a story-driven adventure and innovative game mechanics. The update introduces a modular battle platform (BattleRigs) with over 10,000 customization options, as well as the addition of loyal companion Armadoggo (Armadoggo) and new wasteland-themed weapons and buildings, adding depth and replay value to the game. To celebrate the launch of ARK: Extinction Skyrocket and Bob's Strange Tales: Wasteland Warfare, ARK: Survival Soar launched the biggest discount campaign ever — cutting prices by 40% for a limited time during the Steam Winter Sale, driving a 62% increase in daily active users on the Steam platform! The promotion will run until January 2, 2025.
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By entering mobile games to further expand the coverage of the Ark series, and at the same time advancing the development of Ark: Survival and Soaring through major updates, the Ark series is still one of the cornerstones of the snail game growth strategy.
In addition to these important launches, Snail Games also participated in the Steam Winter Sale. This sale is a great opportunity for long-time fans to complete the Ark series collection, as well as a great time for new players to explore the Ark series and other snail game titles. During the sale, enjoy 75% off PixARK (PixARK), 10% off Bellwright (Bellwright), and 50% off Survivor Mercs and West Hunt (West Hunt). These discounts will last until January 2, 2025.
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About snail games
Snail Games is a leading global independent digital entertainment developer and publisher. The company has always been committed to using technology and innovation to create high-quality, immersive gaming experiences for players. With a diverse product portfolio and ongoing commitment to high quality, Snail Games has become a reliable partner and industry pioneer within the entertainment industry.
About Studio WILDCARD
Since launching the flagship game Ark: Survival Evolved in 2015, Wildcard Studios has been dedicated to bringing dinosaur-filled visions to the public. With the support of millions of players around the world, the team delivered tons of new content and used cutting-edge technology to keep fans engaged. Through a cross-media universe, Ark stories can not only be discovered on all gaming platforms, but also experienced through spin-off games and their animated series on Paramount+.
About GROVE STREET GAMES
Located in Gainesville, Florida, Grove Street Games has been an influential game developer since 2007. They have surprised players around the world with their bold interpretations on the new platform and launched fresh, original games to millions of players. They have grown into industry leaders because of their commitment to creating incredible gaming experiences. Their games are available on all major gaming devices around the world, including consoles, PCs, and mobile phones.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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