Epic Games Launcher – Activate on Your ARK: Survival Evolved Server

Epic Games Launcher – Crossplay

While playing in ARK, players experience unforgettable worlds, creatures, and encounters with others. Many of the fondest experiences in ARK come from playing together, leading to the enjoyment of playing multiplayer on ARK servers. When it comes to playing with friends on PC, ARK can be purchased and played on Steam and Epic Games Launcher.

Due to ARK for PC being on two platforms, it’s important to be able to play together regardless of where you or your friends have purchased ARK. With ARK server hosting at Nitrado, it is possible to enable cross-platform to allow players on both platforms to join. In this guide, we will cover the Epic Games Launcher and how to activate the use of Steam and Epic Games Launcher on your ARK: Survival Evolved game server!

How to Use the Epic Games Launcher

To get started, you’ll need to have the Epic Games launcher installed. If you do not already, you can install the launcher by following the steps below!

Installing the Epic Games Launcher

• Head to the Epic Games website and download the EG Launcher.
• Run and install the program on your computer.
• Next, open the launcher and log in.
• You’re now ready to use the launcher to play ARK.

How to Use the Epic Games Launcher

• In the EG Launcher, you can view the “Store” tab to find and purchase games.

• Once a game has been purchased, you’ll be able to find the game in the “Library” tab.

• To install a game, click on that game and select install. For example, above we’re installing ARK for the launcher.
• After ARK is installed, you’ll be able to see the game on the left-hand side of the launcher.

   

• Lastly, click on that game to start ARK on the EG Launcher!

How to Use Crossplay on Your ARK PC Server

Activating EG Launcher Support on ARK Servers

• Firstly, go on your Nitrado ARK server.
• Next, select the “General” option on the left to edit your ARK server settings.

 

• In your ARK settings, scroll down to the bottom of the “Base settings” section until you see the “Allow platforms” option.
• Using the dropdown, you can now select between “Allow players from Epic Games Launcher and Steam” or, if you would only like Epic Games players, you can select “Allow only players from Epic Games Launcher”.

   

• After making that selection, lastly, press “Save Changes” and then restart your server.
• The players on those selected platforms will now be able to join your ARK server!

Other ARK Crossplay Support

Did you know that Steam and EG Launcher are not the only cross-compatible versions of ARK: Survival Evolved? ARK supports crossplay for numerous different versions and consoles including Andriod with IOS and Xbox with Windows 10 Edition. You can use this guide to learn more about ARK’s supported crossplay options and how you can use crossplay on your Nitrado ARK: SE server!

How to Join ARK Using Epic Games Launcher

When you’re hosting an ARK server, you and your friends need to be able to join. Steam and EG Launcher include different methods of joining ARK servers. To ensure you and other fellow ARK players can join, you can use this detailed guide on how to join your ARK server!

Ride Dinosaurs on Any Platform with an ARK Server

Now that you have crossplay enabled on your ARK server for Epic Games Launcher, are you ready to begin your ARK adventure? ARK will take you and your friends to worlds beyond, from mysteriously corrupted spaceships to worlds filled with biome domes and dangerous bosses. That fun never ends when your friends are with you, helping to gather materials, tame dinosaurs, and battle the bosses together. No matter which platform you and your friends play on, Steam or EG Launcher, bring them along and prepare for an epic journey on an ARK: Survival Evolved server!

 

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