ARK Survival Ascended (ASA) supports crossplay, letting players on different platforms play together. Here is exactly which platforms are compatible and how it works.
Which Platforms Support Crossplay?
ARK Survival Ascended supports crossplay between:
- PC (Steam)
- PC (Windows Store / Xbox app)
- Xbox Series X|S
- PlayStation 5
Players on these platforms can share the same servers, both official and unofficial.
How Crossplay Works
Crossplay is enabled by default on most servers. When you browse the server list, you will see players from all supported platforms on the same maps. There is no extra setup for players, just join a crossplay server.
Finding Crossplay Servers
- Open the server browser
- Filter by map, mods, or game mode
- Crossplay servers list players from all platforms
- Join and play together
For a private group, rent a dedicated ASA server that has crossplay enabled so friends on PC and console can all connect.
Disabling Crossplay (Server Owners)
Some server owners disable crossplay to limit cheating or for platform-specific communities. On a dedicated server you can restrict which platforms connect using launch parameters that exclude certain crossplay clients (for example, PC-only or console-only setups).
This is configured in the server startup options. PC-only servers are sometimes preferred for tighter anti-cheat control.
Crossplay Limitations
- Mods: Modded servers may limit crossplay depending on mod compatibility across platforms
- Performance: All platforms share the same world, so server hardware matters for everyone
- Anti-cheat: Mixed-platform servers rely on the server's protection
FAQ
Is ARK Survival Ascended crossplay? Yes. PC (Steam and Windows Store), Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 can play together.
Can PC and Xbox play ARK Ascended together? Yes, on crossplay-enabled servers.
Can server owners disable crossplay? Yes, dedicated server owners can restrict platforms via launch settings.
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