Snail Games launches Bellwright on consoles after 1M Steam sales, unveils ARK tools
SNAL•Bellwright, Snail Games' open-world survival RPG with over 1 million units sold and 46.4 million play hours on Steam, launched on PlayStation and Xbox with console-optimized enhancements and streamlined controls. At IGN Live 2026 the company unveiled ARK Maker content tools and detailed ARK: The Animated Series roadmap.
1. Bellwright Console Release
Bellwright, previously a Steam Early Access success, debuted on PlayStation and Xbox with platform-specific optimizations such as streamlined controls and display adjustments to enhance console gameplay.
2. Steam Success Metrics
Since its Steam Early Access debut, Bellwright has sold over 1 million copies, logged 46.4 million play hours, and earned a 'Very Positive' rating from more than 18,000 user reviews.
3. ARK Franchise Showcase
At IGN Live 2026, Snail Games showcased Bellwright through developer sessions and experiential activations, and unveiled ARK Maker, a community-content creation tool, along with new information on ARK: The Animated Series roadmap ahead of its Part 2 release.
