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How to use Console Commands in ARK Survival Ascended

Do you want to fly? Use your console.
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Published: Oct 26, 2023 05:16 am

ARK: Survival Ascended has improved in many ways, so you'll use the in-game command console more than ever. By editing the game, you can create a unique experience and improve your chances of survival. For that, you'll need to learn how to use console commands in ARK: Survival Ascended.

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How to activate console commands in ARK Survival Ascended

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How to activate console commands in ARK: Survival Ascended depends on what platform you're playing the game. To type in cheats in the console, you must enable them in Settings > Advanced. Follow the instructions below to activate cheats and get all the items and dinosaurs you need on PC, PS5, and Xbox.

Related: Differences Between ARK Survival Ascended (ASA) and ARK Survival Evolved

How to use console commands on PC - ARK Survival Ascended

To open the admin console on your PC (that is strong enough to run the game), you need to press the ~ button on the keyboard. If you press the ~ button again, you'll open the console command across the whole screen. If you press Tab while in the admin console, you'll get the last command you typed. This way, it's easier to read commands and input new ones.

How to use console commands on PS5 - ARK Survival Ascended

To activate ARK: Survival Ascended console commands on PS5, pause the game and press the controller's L1, R1, triangle, and square buttons. All console commands that work on PC also work on the ARK PlayStation 5 version.

How to use console commands on Xbox - ARK Survival Ascended

Use console commands for ARK: Survival Ascended on Xbox by pausing the game and pressing the LB, RB, Y, and X buttons on your controller. Ensure you're not in danger while you type in commands, as you may die while you're focused on entering cheats.

For more information on ARK: Survival Ascended, check out How to Craftraft in ARK Survival Ascended on Pro Game Guides.

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Nebojša Prijić is a Managing Editor at Pro Game Guides with over 25 years of experience in journalism, screenwriting, and copywriting. He previously worked as Editor-in-Chief of Maxim Serbia magazine and the IGN Adria website. Nebojša is an old-school gamer who loves real-time strategies, shooters, and RPGs, but most of all, he plays Roblox and mobile games with his son. He remembers the first Diablo, PC games on a single floppy disk, and playing Mortal Kombat on the keyboard.
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