Snail, Inc. develops and publishes interactive digital entertainment through Snail Games, with games distributed across platforms such as PC, consoles and mobile devices. Company news commonly covers the ARK franchise, including ARK: Survival Evolved and ARK: Survival Ascended, as well as catalog promotions, downloadable content, player-community updates and financial results.
Recurring updates also include publishing activity under the Wandering Wizard indie label, new releases such as Above The Snow, portfolio additions such as Dead Party, and internally developed projects including For The Stars. The company’s announcements emphasize a broader game pipeline that combines established franchises, indie titles, multiplayer experiences and premium intellectual property.
Snail Games (NASDAQ: SNAL) announces major expansions for the ARK franchise with three significant launches. ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition achieved 1 million downloads within 24 hours of release and was featured on Apple store's 'New Games We Love'. This free mobile adaptation includes content from PC and console versions, featuring over 150 dinosaurs and multiple expansion packs.
ARK: Extinction Ascended, the final chapter in the ARK storyline, launched for PC and console players, introducing the community-voted Dreadnoughtus creature. The release of Bob's Tall Tales: Wasteland War brings modular BattleRigs with 10,000+ customization options. The launch weekend saw a 62% surge in Daily Active Users on Steam, supported by a 40% discount during Steam's Winter Sale running until January 2, 2025.
Snail Games (NASDAQ: SNAL) has announced a strategic partnership with Loric Games to acquire publishing rights for Echoes of Elysium, an airship survival RPG. The game combines open-world exploration, co-op gameplay, RPG mechanics, and airship building in a procedurally generated world.
The game features customizable airships that serve multiple purposes, including combat and resource collection, supporting 1-6 players in cooperative gameplay. Players can choose from three character archetypes, craft items, and uncover an epic narrative while exploring floating islands. The game will be released through Early Access, incorporating community feedback in its development process.
Snail Games (NASDAQ: SNAL) has acquired publishing rights for Robots at Midnight, a retro-futuristic action-RPG set to release in mid-2025. The game features a protagonist named Zoe who wields The MITT, a powerful gauntlet, in a dystopian world called Yob.
The game offers multiple difficulty modes, including Hero mode for accessibility and Master mode for increased challenge. Key features include fluid combat mechanics, rich exploration elements, and a detailed narrative structure. The game has already gained attention through appearances at the Golden Joystick Awards and PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted, and is currently available to demo during Xbox's Demo Fest until December 31st.
Snail Games (NASDAQ: SNAL) has released the first Developer Diary for 'For The Stars', their upcoming AAA space survival title announced this summer. The game, set to launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, showcases pre-alpha gameplay featuring innovative mechanics like planet terraforming and destruction, procedurally-generated biomes, and a persistent multiplayer universe.
The Dev Diary highlights include emergent storytelling mechanics where player choices impact the galaxy, striking visual designs with procedurally-generated planets, and comprehensive terraforming systems. Lead Designers Matt Kohl and Calix Reneau, along with Art Director Andrew Swihart, detail the game's features, emphasizing its unique approach to the open-world survival genre.
Snail Games (Nasdaq: SNAL) has acquired publishing rights for Zombie Rollerz: The Last Ship through its indie publishing branch Wandering Wizard. The game, developed by Zing Games, combines roguelike and tower defense gameplay where players command a customizable ship against zombie hordes. The Zombie Rollerz franchise has already achieved over 10 million downloads globally.
The game has received multiple accolades, including Gold Winner at NYX Game Awards 2023 for Best Design and Best in Play at GDC 2023. Features include zombie horde battles, customizable turrets, ship management, and high replayability. The game is scheduled for Early Access launch in 2025 and will participate in Steam Bullet Heaven Fest.
Snail Games (Nasdaq: SNAL) announces participation in the 2024 Steam Autumn Sale from November 27 to December 4, offering significant discounts across its game portfolio. Key discounts include ARK: Survival Ascended (33% off), Bellwright (10% off), PixARK (75% off), Survivor Mercs (38% off), and West Hunt (50% off). The company is also launching content updates, including the Villages 2.0 update for Bellwright and Bob's Tall Tales DLC for ARK: Survival Ascended, combining discounts with new content to attract new players and maintain existing player engagement.
Snail Games (Nasdaq: SNAL) has announced its participation in the NobleCon20 conference, Noble Capital Markets' Twentieth Annual Emerging Growth Equity Conference. The company's Co-CEO Tony Tian and CFO Heidy Chow will present on December 3rd at 1:00 PM EST at Florida Atlantic University.
The presentation will be available via webcast on the company's investor relations website, Noble Capital Markets' Conference website, and Channelchek portal the following day. The webcast recording will remain accessible for 90 days across these platforms.
Snail Games USA announces Studio Wildcard's achievement of surpassing $1 million in lifetime donations to Children's Miracle Network through Extra Life charity events. The 10th annual livestream raised over $130,000 while showcasing upcoming content including ARK: Bob's Tall Tales - Wasteland Wars, ARK: The Animated Series Part 2, and ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition.
The 24-hour livestream featured exclusive previews of upcoming titles, demonstrating strong community engagement and brand loyalty. ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition, a free-to-play mobile game, is scheduled for launch in December, aiming to expand the franchise's reach into mobile-first markets and new demographics.
Snail (NASDAQ: SNAL) reported strong Q3 2024 financial results with net revenue of $22.5 million, up 150.9% year-over-year. The company achieved net income of $0.2 million, compared to a $4.4 million loss in Q3 2023. The improvement was driven by new releases including Aberration and Bobs Tall Tales Part II. ARK: Survival Ascended sold 0.4 million units in Q3, maintaining 210,000 daily active users. Bookings increased 53.6% to $16.1 million, while EBITDA improved to $0.5 million from a $5.1 million loss. The company's cash position stands at $10.6 million, with significant debt reduction achieved during the period.
Snail Games (Nasdaq: SNAL), a global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment, has announced it will release its financial results for Q3 2024 on November 13, 2024. The company will host a conference call and webcast with management at 4:30 p.m. ET on the same day to discuss the quarterly results. Investors can access the live webcast and replay through the company's investor relations website.