Enable crossplay in ARK

Often different platforms meet and you still want to play with your friends on the same server. This is where Crossplay!

Written on Aug 31, 2021

What is Crossplay?

Crossplay allows you to play with different platforms (PC or console; Steam/Epic Games) on the same server with your friends.

Activate Crossplay

Note: Most hosts offer the option to enable crossplay with one click in the web interface.

  1. Check the settings of your hoster for the option Crossplay and activate it
  2. (!) For crossplay you have to deactivate all mods.
  3. In the server overview switch to `show in global server list
  4. Now you can connect from any platform to your server

Crossplay on my self hosted server

  1. Add the -crossplay parameter to the commandline
  2. (!) For crossplay you have to deactivate all mods
  3. In the server overview switch to `show in global server list
  4. Now you can connect to your server from any platform
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Overview

Developer

Studio Wildcard

Studio

Studio Wildcard

Release

Aug 29, 2017

Genres

Adventure, Survival

Platforms

Xbox One, Linux, Mac OS X, Windows, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4

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