Setting Up an ARK: Survival Ascended Crossplay Server

ARK: Survival Ascended (ASA) introduces native cross-platform support, allowing your friends on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation to all play together on the same dedicated server.

1. Command Line Arguments

To enable crossplay, you need to add a specific argument to your server's startup line. In the GameSphere dashboard, go to the Startup Settings tab.

Find the Additional Arguments field and add the following:

-crossplay

2. Mod Compatibility

Crossplay introduces challenges with mods. If you are hosting a crossplay server, you must ensure that every mod you install is certified for cross-platform use via CurseForge. PC-only mods will prevent console players from joining your server.

To install crossplay-compatible mods:

• Find the Mod ID on the CurseForge ASA page.
• In your server settings, add the IDs to the ActiveMods= line in your GameUserSettings.ini.

3. BattlEye Anti-Cheat

Console players generally do not use BattlEye. If your server strictly requires BattlEye (-UseBattlEye), some console players may encounter connection issues. If you run a private server for friends, consider disabling BattlEye by removing that argument from the startup line.