Community Cross-Play Support
Ark: Survival Evolved (ASE) supports cross-play between the Steam and Epic Games Store versions of the game. Enabling this feature allows you to unite your community across different PC platforms. However, before activating cross-play, it is important to understand the significant restrictions it introduces regarding server modifications and accessibility.Difficulty
Beginner Friendly
Time
5 Minutes
The Modding Limitation
The primary challenge with cross-platform play in Ark is how each store handles game modifications.- Steam Workshop
- Epic Games Store
Steam users benefit from the integrated Steam Workshop, which automatically downloads and updates mod files when joining a server.
Implementation Steps
Follow these steps to activate cross-play on your FREAKHOSTING server.Access Startup Settings
Log in to your Game Panel and navigate to the Startup tab.
Disable Mods
Ensure the
ActiveMods field is completely empty. If there are any mod IDs listed, Epic players will be unable to connect.Troubleshooting: The Epic Password Bug
The Epic Games client has a known technical issue where the password entry prompt often fails to appear when joining a server.Manual Connection Fix
If your players encounter this bug, they can bypass the UI by using the console:- Press TAB to open the in-game console.
- Type:
open [Server_IP]:[Port]?password=YourPassword - Press Enter to join directly.
Need Extra Help?
If you encounter any issues, our support team is ready to assist:- Live Chat: Quick assistance via our website.
- Support Ticket: Open a Ticket
- Discord: Join our Community
- Email: [email protected]
Last Updated: January 2026 | Crossplay: Connecting communities.