This article is about the game on iOS and Android. For the game on PC, Xbox One, and PS4, see ARK: Survival Evolved. For other apps related to ARK, see Apps.
ARK: Survival Evolved Mobile is a free-to-play mobile version of ARK: Survival Evolved released on June 14, 2018 for iOS and Android.
Ancient Amber is a premium currency that can be used to purchase instant-crafting structures, character buffs, other special consumables and to resurrect dead creatures (tamed or wild).
Primal Pass is a subscription available for $3.99 USD a month or $34.99 USD a year. It provides a permanent double XP buff, 20 additional tame slots, a monthly loot promo code, the removal of all ads (including those on Free Gifts), reserved slots on all servers, early access to news & upcoming special events, one additional Ancient Amber per ad watched and access to Primal Pass-exclusive servers that have Crafting Stations disabled (but not buffs and items).
Eerie Creatures are a special variant of Creatures that appear in Dungeons. Eerie Creatures have a special glow and provide a challenge for survivors who wander into Dungeons.
Developer Updates are a regular feature where the Community Manager at War Drum Studios, Jordan Kleeman, goes over some of the upcoming features coming to the game.
Upper South Cave, North East Cave, Caverns of Lost Hope, and Caverns of Lost Faith do not exist.
Anglerfish do not harvest Silica Pearls because Silica Pearls can be found on the beach. This is due to the fact that ARK: Mobile wasn't originally set to include Aquatic Creatures.
Taming limit currently only 40 animals in singleplayer or 12 for each tribe member (up to 120) on multiplayer.
Taming rate is set to 1.75.
Custom Consumable are not currently supported.
Royal Griffins spawn on Far's Peak. In order to tame or ride, the player must be respected. This can be achieved by being level 85+, wearing the Gold Crown cosmetic piece, or by sharing the same surname of the Griffin at level 40+.
Furthermore, it has been announced that the developers will not be making the game compatible for older devices, however, they will continue to make the game compatible for newer models as well as adding more stability for certain devices.
Displayed are the locations exclusive to ARK: Survival Evolved Mobile. For other locations, please see The Island, The Center, Scorched Earth, Aberration, Ragnarok or Extinction.