How to Play ARK Survival Evolved with Friends

You can play Ark: Survival Evolved online with friends if you have the official version installed. To do this, you will need to create and configure your own server. When you start the game, a list of available servers appears, where you need to select your own and start playing. If you do now want to create your own server, then you can play on one of the official ones. In this guide below, we will tell you how to play ARK Survival Evolved with friends.

How to Play ARK Survival Evolved with Friends via Steam

You need to be logged into your Steam account. Launch the game through the executable file in the game folder or through a shortcut on the desktop. After that, you should do the following:

1. You need to launch Steam and log into your account.
2. You need to launch the game through a shortcut on the desktop or through the ARKLauncher.exe file, which is located in the game folder.
3. Using the “Browse” button, you should specify the path where the game is located. Next, click the “Start Client” button.
4. To connect to the server, the UnOfficial filter is applied and the desired server is selected. Also, through Steam, you can accept an invitation from friends and join the game.

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LAN / (LAN simulator)

1. You need to launch Steam and log into your account.
2. You need to run the Evolve / Tunngle tool and enter the room / network with the players (you can play in the same room with your friends).
3. You need to launch the game through a shortcut on the desktop or through the ARKLauncher.exe file, which is located in the game folder.
4. Using the “Browse” button, you should specify the path where the game is located. Next, click the “Start Client” button.
5. To connect to the server, the LAN filter is applied and the desired server is selected.

This concludes our guide on how to play Ark: Survival Evolved online with friends. Do you have some other questions? Write them in the comments below.