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How To Play Online With Friends Ark Survival Evolved 2024
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Key Quotes
« so the first way you can play with your friends is to host a non-dedicated session »
Explaining the first method to play with friends in Ark Survival Evolved.
« the other way they can do it is if they go on your profile on Xbox or on PC but you know if you have an Xbox you have to use an Xbox from PC and you're in the game you can go and hear on their profile more invite to game or join game »
Describing how to invite friends through their profile on PC or Xbox.
« the next way to play with your friends or not would just be to join the same official server »
Introducing the method of joining the same official server.
« another popular one is to play an unofficial service so unofficial PC sessions and these are servers that are hosted by a hosting company basically »
Discussing unofficial servers hosted by companies.
« if you're on Steam I suggest this one this is the cheapest and best one you can get two dollars per month or three dollars per month for a slightly better machine so it runs a bit smoother and stuff »
Recommending a specific hosting service for Steam users.
Resources mentioned in the video
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Nitrado
A server hosting company that works for consoles (PC, Xbox, Playstation, Mobile) for Ark Survival Evolved.
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Steam
A digital distribution platform for PC games, mentioned for its server hosting options and friend system.
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Microsoft Store
Mentioned as the version of Ark that allows crossplay with Xbox players on PC.
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Xbox
A gaming console mentioned for its multiplayer features and crossplay capabilities with the Microsoft Store version of Ark.
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Playstation
A gaming console mentioned in the context of server hosting options.
Glossary
Non-dedicated session
A small server hosted by a player, with limited slots and a host barrier that restricts the distance players can be from the host.
Dedicated session
A server that runs on a separate PC or console, offering more flexibility than a non-dedicated session, without a host barrier.
Official server
Servers run by the game developers, where players can join by matching the server number.
Unofficial server
Servers hosted by third-party companies, often offering more customization and mod support.
Crossplay
The ability for players on different gaming platforms (e.g., PC and Xbox) to play together in the same game.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can host a non-dedicated session, join the same official server, use dedicated sessions on a PC or spare console, or join unofficial servers hosted by companies.
You can invite friends through their profile by selecting 'Invite to game' or 'Join game'. On PC, they might receive an invite through notifications.
Yes, if players have the Microsoft Store version of the game on PC, they can crossplay with Xbox players.
A non-dedicated session has a host barrier limiting player distance, while a dedicated session runs independently without this restriction.
You can add the server's IP address to your favorites in the game's server browser and then join it through the favorites filter.
