{"id":4452,"date":"2025-11-03T22:31:52","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T17:01:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/blog\/is-ark-cross-platform\/"},"modified":"2025-11-03T22:31:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T17:01:52","slug":"is-ark-cross-platform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/is-ark-cross-platform\/","title":{"rendered":"Is ARK Cross Platform in 2025 [PS5, PS4, Xbox &amp; PC]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we will give you the answer to the most frequently asked question by ARK Fans, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/is-ark-cross-platform\/\" data-lasso-id=\"10453\">Is ARK Cross Platform<\/a><\/strong>or not?&nbsp; If yes, then how you can play it with your friends?&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_36948\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36948\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Is-ARK-Cross-Platform-How-to-Play-Ark-With-Friends.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"56295\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36948 size-full\" title=\"Is ARK Cross Platform? How to Play Ark With Friends\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Is-ARK-Cross-Platform-How-to-Play-Ark-With-Friends.jpg\" alt=\"Is ARK Cross Platform? How to Play Ark With Friends\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36948\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Is ARK Cross Platform? How to Play Ark With Friends<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The world of gaming is dynamic and ever-evolving. There are many options available for gamers, and one of the most popular games amongst them is <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/ark-2-release-date-system-requirements-trailer-rumors\/\" data-lasso-id=\"11200\">Ark<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not in any way being partial towards one; there are countless games out there. In most cases, Ark is everyone&#8217;s first preference. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since this game was launched it has been every gamer&#8217;s favorite, and we see no reason why it shouldn&#8217;t be<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">let us talk a bit about Ark.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/is-ark-cross-platform\/#About_Ark_Survival_Evolved\" >About Ark: Survival Evolved<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/is-ark-cross-platform\/#Ark_Survival-Evolved_Platforms\" >Ark: Survival-Evolved Platforms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/is-ark-cross-platform\/#Is_Ark_Cross_Platform_Available\" >Is Ark Cross Platform Available?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/is-ark-cross-platform\/#Is_Ark_Cross_Platform_Android_and_iOS\" >Is Ark Cross Platform: Android and iOS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/is-ark-cross-platform\/#Is_Ark_Cross_Platform_PS4_PC\" >Is Ark Cross Platform: PS4 &amp; PC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/is-ark-cross-platform\/#Is_Ark_Cross_Platform_PS4_and_Xbox_One\" >Is Ark Cross Platform: PS4 and Xbox One?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/is-ark-cross-platform\/#Is_Ark_Cross_Platform_PS4_and_Nintendo_Switch\" >Is Ark Cross Platform: PS4 and Nintendo Switch?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/is-ark-cross-platform\/#Is_Ark_Cross_Platform_Xbox_and_PC\" >Is Ark Cross Platform: Xbox and PC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/is-ark-cross-platform\/#Is_Ark_Cross_Platform_Xbox_Mobile\" >Is Ark Cross Platform: Xbox &amp; Mobile?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/is-ark-cross-platform\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Ark_Survival_Evolved\"><\/span><b>About Ark: Survival Evolved<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Ark: Survival Evolved<\/strong> is a thrill-seeking survival game launched in 2017 by Studio Wildcard.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The player can play it from a third-person or first-person perspective while navigating on foot or by riding on a prehistoric creature. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the beginning of this game, your character will have nothing but a pair of clothes and a light. Here, the aim is to survive, but it is not as easy as it might seem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To survive, you will have to make firearms or weapons to safeguard yourself from enemies, dinosaurs, and other threats. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not just that, you will experience different challenges in different locations. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best part about this game is that it has provisions for the players to do as they please.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/is-gta-5-cross-platform-ps4-ps5-pc-xbox\/\" data-lasso-id=\"10454\">Is GTA 5 Cross Platform in 2025? [PS4, PS5, PC &amp; Xbox]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The players have the liberty to chase, tame, kill or ride the mighty creatures that come their way. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The players usually need water and food to survive, and they can do so by eating the creatures killed in the game. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, all of that sounds very interesting, right? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us take a look at the platforms on which you can play Ark: Survival Evolved.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_36949\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36949\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/About-Ark-Survival-Evolved.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"56296\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36949 size-full\" title=\"About Ark Survival Evolved\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/About-Ark-Survival-Evolved.jpg\" alt=\"About Ark Survival Evolved\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36949\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">About Ark Survival Evolved<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ark_Survival-Evolved_Platforms\"><\/span><b>Ark: Survival-Evolved Platforms<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ark: Survival Evolved can be played on a multitude of platforms. These platforms include the following list which is mentioned below in the table.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-1118\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-1118\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">PlayStation 4<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">PlayStation 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Nintendo Switch <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Microsoft Windows<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Xbox One<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">macOS<br \/>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Xbox Series X and Series S <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Android<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Google Stadia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">iOS <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Linux<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-1118 from cache -->\n<figure id=\"attachment_36950\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36950\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ark-Survival-Evolved-Platforms.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"56297\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36950 size-full\" title=\"Ark Survival Evolved Platforms\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ark-Survival-Evolved-Platforms.jpg\" alt=\"Ark Survival Evolved Platforms\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36950\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ark Survival Evolved Platforms<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Ark_Cross_Platform_Available\"><\/span><b>Is Ark Cross Platform Available?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cross-platform games easily make it to the list of favorites for most gamers. This is mainly because of the practical advantage they have. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gamers worldwide use different platforms as per their inclination, and cross-platform games make it possible for several games to participate in a game. That is when cross-platform support becomes necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/top-10-flight-simulator-ps5-ps4-xbox-windows\/\" data-lasso-id=\"10456\">Top 10 Flight Simulator in 2025 | PS5, PS4, Xbox &amp; Windows<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many ARK fans are wondering <\/span><b>Is Ark Cross-Platform is Available or not. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luckily, Ark cross-platform is available, but the feature is not available for all <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/best-cross-platform-games\/\" data-lasso-id=\"57295\">gaming platforms<\/a>. Gamers with PC, <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/gaming-chair-for-xbox-one\/\" data-lasso-id=\"10455\">Xbox<\/a>, Android, and iOS devices can relish this feature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/is-elden-ring-cross-platform\/\" data-lasso-id=\"10482\">Is Elden Ring Cross Platform in 2025 [Everything To Know]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Xbox players who wish to use the cross-platform feature, you will have to purchase Ark from the Microsoft Store. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have bought the game from Steam or Epic Games Store on your PC, you would not be able to make the most out of this feature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gamers with Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/best-ps4-rpg\/\" data-lasso-id=\"11201\">PlayStation 4<\/a>, and PlayStation 5 might also not be able to use the cross-platform feature. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To understand all of it in a better manner, we have explained it all in a much more detailed way in the next section.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_36951\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36951\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Is-Ark-Cross-Platform-Available.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"56298\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36951 size-full\" title=\"Is Ark Cross Platform Available\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Is-Ark-Cross-Platform-Available.jpg\" alt=\"Is Ark Cross Platform Available\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36951\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Is Ark Cross Platform Available<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Ark_Cross_Platform_Android_and_iOS\"><\/span><b>Is Ark Cross Platform: Android and iOS?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Android and iOS users are in for a treat because of Ark has cross-platform support between the two platforms. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It implies that if you are using an iOS device and your friend is using an Android device, both of you can still play ARK: Survival Evolved together. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, you can also launch the game using your Facebook or Google account, <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-playstation-network-sign-in-failed\/\" data-lasso-id=\"11202\">PlayStation Network<\/a>, or Epic account.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_36952\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36952\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Is-Ark-Cross-Platform-Android-and-iOS.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"56299\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36952 size-full\" title=\"Is Ark Cross Platform Android and iOS\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Is-Ark-Cross-Platform-Android-and-iOS.jpg\" alt=\"Is Ark Cross Platform Android and iOS\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36952\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Is Ark Cross Platform Android and iOS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Ark_Cross_Platform_PS4_PC\"><\/span><b>Is Ark Cross Platform: PS4 &amp; PC?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earlier, PlayStation 4 and PC users couldn&#8217;t play across platforms. However, times have changed. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per the latest update, you and your friends can still play together if you use a Steam-based server. You have to pick the &#8220;Selected&#8221; hosting available from Studio Wildcard on your PlayStation 4 and PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_36954\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36954\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Is-Ark-Cross-Platform-PS4-PC.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"56300\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36954 size-full\" title=\"Is Ark Cross Platform PS4 &amp; PC\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Is-Ark-Cross-Platform-PS4-PC.jpg\" alt=\"Is Ark Cross Platform PS4 &amp; PC\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36954\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Is Ark Cross Platform PS4 &amp; PC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Ark_Cross_Platform_PS4_and_Xbox_One\"><\/span><b>Is Ark Cross Platform: PS4 and Xbox One?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, for now, you might not be able to cross-play with your friend if you have an Xbox and the other one has a PlayStation 4 or vice-versa. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No updates or rumors are floating around about such a possibility where <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/xbox-one-wireless-headsets\/\" data-lasso-id=\"11203\">Xbox<\/a>&nbsp;and PlayStation 4 users might be able to cherish the cross-platform feature of Ark.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_36955\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36955\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Is-Ark-Cross-Platform-PS4-and-Xbox-One.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"56301\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36955 size-full\" title=\"Is Ark Cross Platform PS4 and Xbox One\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Is-Ark-Cross-Platform-PS4-and-Xbox-One.jpg\" alt=\"Is Ark Cross Platform PS4 and Xbox One\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36955\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Is Ark Cross Platform PS4 and Xbox One<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Ark_Cross_Platform_PS4_and_Nintendo_Switch\"><\/span><b>Is Ark Cross Platform: PS4 and Nintendo Switch?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PlayStation 4 and <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/nintendo-switch-games-for-5-year-old-kids\/\" data-lasso-id=\"11204\">Nintendo Switch<\/a> are the two most famous gaming platforms. Unfortunately, one might not be able to make the most out of the cross-platform feature of Ark if one of the users is using PlayStation 4 and the other one is using Nintendo Switch. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both of these gaming platforms have different architectures, consoles, and graphics and do not match each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_36956\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36956\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Is-Ark-Cross-Platform-PS4-and-Nintendo-Switch.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"56302\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36956 size-full\" title=\"Is Ark Cross-Platform PS4 and Nintendo Switch\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Is-Ark-Cross-Platform-PS4-and-Nintendo-Switch.jpg\" alt=\"Is Ark Cross-Platform PS4 and Nintendo Switch\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36956\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Is Ark Cross-Platform PS4 and Nintendo Switch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Ark_Cross_Platform_Xbox_and_PC\"><\/span><b>Is Ark Cross Platform: Xbox and PC?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xbox and PC users hoping to use Ark&#8217;s cross-platform feature on Xbox and PC are in. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you get the game from the Microsoft Store instead of Steam or Epic Games Store, you will be able to use this feature with absolutely no hassle at all.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_36957\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36957\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Is-Ark-Cross-Platform-Xbox-and-PC.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"56303\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36957 size-full\" title=\"Is Ark Cross Platform Xbox and PC\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Is-Ark-Cross-Platform-Xbox-and-PC.jpg\" alt=\"Is Ark Cross Platform Xbox and PC\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36957\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Is Ark Cross Platform Xbox and PC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Ark_Cross_Platform_Xbox_Mobile\"><\/span><b>Is Ark Cross Platform: Xbox &amp; Mobile?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this is your case, you could get disappointed because you cannot use the cross-platform feature if one user has an Xbox and the other one has a mobile phone to play Ark.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You would not be able to <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/vr-games-play-without-a-controller\/\" data-lasso-id=\"57296\">play the game<\/a> together in this case. The only way to solve this issue is by opting for the multi-player gaming option on your preferred gaming platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_36958\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36958\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Is-Ark-Cross-Platform-Xbox-Mobile.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"56304\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36958 size-full\" title=\"Is Ark Cross Platform Xbox &amp; Mobile\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Is-Ark-Cross-Platform-Xbox-Mobile.jpg\" alt=\"Is Ark Cross Platform Xbox &amp; Mobile\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36958\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Is Ark Cross Platform Xbox &amp; Mobile<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>FAQ 1: How do you play Ark with friends on a private server?<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Answer: <\/strong>Ark: Survival Evolved can be played with friends on a private server in a few easy steps. To play that, first<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Go to the game, and in the main menu, click on the \u201cHost Local\u201d option. Then&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the last option on your screen for hosting a Non-Dedicated Session. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pop-up window appears. In the window, type the name of your session, select a password, and a private starting box. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the map opens, type the name of your friends and share the server&#8217;s name.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That&#8217;s all you need to do to play Ark on a private server with your friends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>FAQ 2: What&#8217;s the difference between dedicated and non-dedicated servers?<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Answer: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A dedicated Ark server implies that the user has a unique IP address and a server serving just you. Whereas in a non-dedicated server, a lot of people will benefit from it. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, if you are using a non-dedicated server, you might not be able to make the most out of Ark&#8217;s features.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>FAQ 3: How do you invite people to a non-dedicated server in Ark?<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong> To invite your friends to a non-dedicated server in Ark here is all that you need to do to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the host\/local option and then fix the mods and stats of your server. Then <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the non-dedicated server option and set a name and password for your server. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you are done with it, press Ark and then the session filter. Then, select your non-dedicated session and enter your server name. =<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, invite your friends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/is-borderlands-3-cross-platform\/\" data-lasso-id=\"10481\">Is Borderlands 3 Cross Platform in 2025 [PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is pretty much it for now. We hope our guide helped you know better about Ark and <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/is-ark-cross-platform\/\" data-lasso-id=\"10483\"><strong>ARK cross platform<\/strong><\/a> features. If you want to ask anything on ARK Cross Platform feature then comment down below. If you visit <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/\" data-lasso-id=\"10457\">omggamer.com<\/a> for the first time then bookmark the link because you will get everything here related to <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/gaming\/\" data-lasso-id=\"10464\">gaming<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/game-release-dates\/\" data-lasso-id=\"10465\">upcoming games<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/builds\/\" data-lasso-id=\"10466\">gaming builds<\/a>, and much more.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this article, we will give you the answer to the most frequently asked question by ARK Fans, Is ARK Cross Platformor not?&nbsp; If yes, then how you can play it with your friends?&nbsp; The world of gaming is dynamic and ever-evolving. There are many options available for gamers, and one of the most popular&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":4453,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[442],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[494],"class_list":["post-4452","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cross-platform-games"],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":442,"label":"Cross Platform Games"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Is-ARK-Cross-Platform-How-to-Play-Ark-With-Friends-1024x576.jpg",1024,576,true],"author_info":{"display_name":"Khushi Jain","author_link":"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/author\/khushi-jain\/"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":442,"name":"Cross Platform Games","slug":"cross-platform-games","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":442,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":31,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":442,"category_count":31,"category_description":"","cat_name":"Cross Platform Games","category_nicename":"cross-platform-games","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":false,"authors":[{"term_id":494,"user_id":16,"is_guest":0,"slug":"khushi-jain","display_name":"Khushi Jain","avatar_url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/91418b5e256e4d137106cbd7c810c457ce82fb2ffc76591b90db19c947359968?s=96&d=mm&r=g","author_category":"","user_url":"","last_name":"Jain","first_name":"Khushi","job_title":"","youtube":"","linkedin":"","instagram":"","twitter":"","facebook":"","description":"Khushi loves include quirky simulators, expansive RPGs, and artistic indies. 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