Is ARK: Survival Evolved Crossplay? Split Screen and Player Count
Yes, ARK: Survival Evolved is crossplay between PC, Xbox One and Mac. Online it takes 2 to 10 players, and up to 2 can play on one screen.
You wake up on an island full of dinosaurs, gather resources, build bases and level up. Nearly every creature can be tamed to ride, fight alongside you or gather resources.
2–10 online · 2 on one screenCrossplay
- Players
- 2–10 online · 2 on one screen
- Crossplay
- PC + Xbox One + Mac
- Split screen
- Yes · 2
- Free to play
- No
- One copy for the group
- Yes
- Typical session
- 3h+
- Genre
- Survival
- Platforms
- PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch and Mac
ARK: Survival Evolved crossplay by platform
- Xbox + PC
- Yes
- Switch + PC
- No
- Xbox + Switch
- No
- PC + PS4
- No
- PS4 + Xbox
- No
- PS4 + Switch
- No
Frequently asked questions
Is ARK: Survival Evolved crossplay?
Yes, crossplay works between PC, Xbox One and Mac.
Does ARK: Survival Evolved have split screen?
Yes, up to 2 players on one screen.
How many players can play ARK: Survival Evolved?
Online, 2 to 10 friends can play together, and up to 2 on one screen.
Is ARK: Survival Evolved free?
No, it's paid, although one copy is enough for the group.
What platforms is ARK: Survival Evolved on?
PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch and Mac.
Is ARK: Survival Evolved crossplay between Xbox and PC?
Yes, players on Xbox and PC can play ARK: Survival Evolved together.
Is ARK: Survival Evolved crossplay between Switch and PC?
No, players on Switch and PC can't play ARK: Survival Evolved together.
Is ARK: Survival Evolved co-op?
Yes, you play on the same team against the game, online or on one screen.
What games are like ARK: Survival Evolved?
V Rising, Dune: Awakening, Unturned, Once Human and Subnautica 2.
Games like ARK: Survival Evolved
V Rising
As newly awakened vampires, you gather resources, build a castle and hunt bosses to drink their blood and unlock powers. Sunlight burns you, so daytime travel means staying in the shade.
2–40 online
Dune: Awakening
In the desert of Arrakis, you survive by collecting water, building a base, crafting vehicles like ornithopters and harvesting spice. Sandworms attack anyone crossing open sand, and if one swallows you, you lose your gear.
2–4 online
Unturned
Surviving the zombie outbreak means looting towns and military bases for food and weapons, crafting tools and building a base. You can face only zombies on your own server or join PvP servers.
2–24 onlineFree
Once Human
In a post-apocalyptic world overrun by mutated creatures, you survive by shooting, gathering resources and building a base. You capture Deviations, creatures that fight alongside you or work at the base.
2–4 onlineCrossplayFree
Subnautica 2
You explore the ocean of an alien planet, crafting gear and a submersible, building underwater bases and managing oxygen, food and water. Biomods add abilities built from the DNA of the planet's species.
2–4 onlineCrossplay
Abiotic Factor
Scientists are trapped in an underground lab overrun by creatures from other dimensions and soldiers. You build your base and weapons from office furniture and equipment, and each of you picks a scientific specialty.
2–6 onlineCrossplay
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