Does ARK: Survival Ascended support crossplay?
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Q.Does ARK: Survival Ascended support crossplay?
A.ARK: Survival Ascended does support crossplay, but with platform- and server-type caveats. Crossplay works between PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on official crossplay-enabled servers, with PC-to-console crossplay on official PvP servers temporarily restricted in the past and still selective today. For full cross-platform play, use dedicated/unofficial crossplay-enabled servers; cross-progression and cross-mod support are also part of ASA.
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Yes, ARK: Survival Ascended supports crossplay, but it's not universally available across all platforms or modes. Crossplay is available between PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on official crossplay-enabled servers, allowing players from those consoles to join the same online worlds. PC-to-console crossplay on official PvP servers has been limited in the past due to anti-cheat work, and as of 2025 the cross-play path between Windows and consoles on official PvP surfaces remains restricted, with dedicated/unofficial servers serving as the more reliable route for cross‑platform play. For players looking to team up across platforms, the recommended path is to join a crossplay-enabled server (official or rented/private) where crossplay is supported by the host. You can see these crossplay options reflected in the Xbox listing for ARK: Survival Ascended and in industry coverage of ASA’s crossplay landscape. official Xbox listing Gematsu coverage .
