Let’s be real for a second sometimes, you just wanna play ARK: Survival Ascended without worrying about BattlEye throwing a fit over mods, tools, or, you know… other things.
If you’re trying to disable BattlEye in ARK: Survival Ascended (ASA), here’s how you do it, no BS, step-by-step.
Why Disable BattlEye Anyway?
BattlEye is ARK’s anti-cheat system. Great for fair multiplayer games not so great if you’re running a modded server, testing stuff offline, or using tools the devs would not exactly approve of. Disabling it lets you run certain scripts, mods, or third-party tools without getting flagged or blocked. It’s also super handy for developers and hobbyists who want to test in-game functions, debug systems, or try out new features in a controlled environment without interference from anti-cheat.
So yeah not everyone disabling BE is out here trying to cheat in PvP. Sometimes you’re just building or testing cool stuff in peace.
How to Disable BattlEye in ASA
Alright, let’s cut to the chase:
✅ For Singleplayer or Non-BE Servers:
Open Steam
- Right-click on ARK: Survival Ascended > Manage > Browse Local Files
- Find the game executable or launcher.
- Run the game using the shortcut that says “Play ARK: Survival Ascended (No BattlEye)”
- That’s literally it. Steam gives you this option when you launch the game. No hacking required.
For Dedicated Servers:
If you’re hosting your own server, here’s what to do:
- In your server config, look for the launch parameters.
Add this to your command line:
-NoBattlEye
Restart your server, and you’re good to go.
⚠️ Heads up: Disabling BattlEye will block any player trying to join with BE enabled. It’s either all in or all out.
But Be Smart About It…
If you’re planning to go a little extra and use stuff like ESPs or aimbots (yeah, we know what you’re up to), just remember public servers with BattlEye ON will detect that instantly. So either use it offline, or on private servers with BattlEye disabled.
Wanna make it smoother? You can get ARK: Survival Ascended cheats from Stern their stuff works cleanly when BE is off, and honestly, it makes the grind feel way less brutal.
Final Thoughts
Disabling BattlEye in ARK: Survival Ascended is dead simple, and sometimes, it’s exactly what you need to unlock the full potential of the game. Whether you’re testing mods, building your own server setup, or just looking to mess around without restrictions, turning off BE gives you more freedom.
Just be smart about it: don’t go hopping into official servers with shady tools you’ll get kicked out faster than a dodo in a boss fight. Stick to offline mode or BE-disabled servers if you’re planning to run cheats, scripts, or advanced tweaks.
