Ark survival ascended Xbox only online multiplayer checked and greyed out

Hi again.

Unfortunately, manually updating the Windows version of ARK: Survival Evolved is not officially supported by the developers. There is no built-in option within the game or Steam client to manually update the game files.

However, there are a few workarounds you can try, but they require caution and modifying game files, so proceed at your own risk:

Downloading the Update Manually:

You can attempt to download the update files manually from a reliable source.
Search online for "ARK: Survival Evolved Windows update version [version number]" and ensure the source is trustworthy.
Download the necessary files and replace the existing ones in your ARK installation directory.
This method can be risky and lead to errors if the files are corrupted or incompatible.

Using Steam Beta:

You can try joining the Steam beta branch for ARK: Survival Evolved.
This will allow you to access the latest updates before they are officially released.

However, beta versions can be unstable and might contain bugs.
To access the beta branch, right-click on ARK: Survival Evolved in your Steam library, select Properties > Betas, and choose the appropriate beta branch.

Reinstalling the Game:

This is a more drastic option, but it can sometimes resolve issues with updates not installing properly.
Back up your saved data before proceeding.

Uninstall ARK: Survival Evolved completely from your system.
Download and install the latest version of the game from Steam.

Best regards. Oskayra

how do you manually update the windows version?

Hi again, allright you have the windows version but the problem is with that version of the game you will need update it to a recent version to fix that, i put the steam forum for what you see than the information i provide to you is not fake and to see that some players have the same problem like you.

i dont have the steam version i have the windows version

Hello, A3qui745 my name is Oskayra I am an independent advisor and player like you I hope I can help solve your problem today

Unfortunately, the issue you're facing with the greyed-out "Xbox Only Online Multiplayer" checkbox in Ark: Survival Evolved on PC is a known bug with version 32.9. This bug prevents you from joining servers other than Xbox servers, even though you're on a PC.

Here are some possible solutions and workarounds you can try:

1. Update your game:

While version 32.9 has the bug, newer versions have fixed it.
Check for updates in the game launcher or Steam library.

Update the game to the latest version (currently 335.13) and check if the checkbox is no longer greyed out.

2. Use the server filter:

Even with the checkbox issue, you can still find and join non-Xbox servers.
In the server browser, use the filters to search for servers based on platform.
Select "PC" in the platform filter and browse the available servers.

3. Verify game files:

Corrupted game files can sometimes cause unexpected behavior.
Verify the integrity of your game files through the Steam library.
Right-click on Ark: Survival Evolved in your library, select Properties, and go to the Local Files tab.
Click on "Verify integrity of game files..." and Steam will check for and fix any corrupted files.

4. Reinstall the game:

If none of the above solutions work, consider reinstalling the game.
This will ensure a fresh installation and eliminate any potential corruption issues.
Back up your save files before uninstalling the game.

You can check more information by following this link from an steam forum where users presents the same problem as you

https://steamcommunity.com/app/346110/discussions/0/3053986690333088312/

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

I hope the information I gave you has been useful, have a happy day.