ARK console commands PS5 players can run are supported, but the button combination depends on which game you play. ARK: Survival Ascended uses the Options buttons, while the older ARK: Survival Evolved uses the four-button combo that PS4 players know.
Steps and the command compatibility notes below were checked against the ARK Wiki console commands page, a Gfinity PS4 guide and general ASA guides from Prima Games and others. Not every PC command works on PlayStation, so this page also lists the ones the wiki marks as unsupported. Xbox players can find the matching steps in the ARK Xbox console commands guide, and the full PC list is in the ARK console commands list.
How to open the console on PS5
- Open the game settings and turn on Console Access. A Prima Games guide places it under the Advanced tab.
- Pause the game.
- In Survival Ascended, press Right Options and then Left Options, as shown in the lower left of the screen. In Survival Evolved, press L1 + R1 + Square + Triangle together on the pause screen.
- Type the command in the bar and confirm it. In Evolved, use the same button combination again to close the console.
Players using a keyboard and mouse on PS5 can press ~ in Ascended instead. In Evolved the key is Tab. The wiki also notes that a few commands, such as ListMyBuffs, are easier to run with a mouse and keyboard on console.
ARK Ascended PS5 console commands
In Survival Ascended the console opens with the Options buttons. One guide states that commands which work on PC also work on the PS5 version. The wiki compatibility table disagrees for some commands, so use the unsupported list further down as the safer guide.
Commands are not case sensitive. Chain them with a pipe, for example LeaveMeAlone | Fly | God. On multiplayer, each command needs its own cheat prefix.
ARK Survival Evolved on PlayStation
The Evolved console uses the L1, R1, Square and Triangle combination. Gfinity describes the same steps for the PS4 and says a bar appears at the bottom of the screen. Press the combination again to close it. In single-player, cheats work straight away. In multiplayer, the guide says to enter EnableCheats [Password] with the server’s admin password first, though the wiki marks EnableCheats as unsupported on consoles, so it may fail.
Commands that work on PS5
The Gfinity guide lists these commands for PlayStation. Commands on the wiki’s unsupported list are left out. They apply to Evolved, and most are standard ARK cheats.
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
fly |
Lets you fly. Use walk to go back to normal. |
ghost |
Lets you pass through walls and the ground. |
god |
Makes you invulnerable. |
infinitestats |
Gives unlimited stamina, food and water. |
ToggleInfiniteAmmo |
Toggles unlimited ammo. |
LeaveMeAlone |
Stops wild creatures from attacking you. |
DestroyAllEnemies |
Kills hostile creatures nearby. |
DestroyMyTarget |
Destroys the creature or structure you are aiming at. |
forcetame |
Tames the creature you are aiming at. |
kill |
Kills your character. |
settimeofday |
Sets the time of day. |
Stat fps |
Shows the FPS counter. |
The Gfinity page does not explain every argument, and it covers Evolved only. Check each one in your game. For spawn and give commands you need item data, so use our ARK item IDs list, and look up creatures in the creature spawn IDs page. Other tools live on our tools page.
Related reading: Atlas console commands and can you use console commands on Xbox. You can also browse all game cheat codes.
Multiplayer and server commands
On a multiplayer server, prefix the command with cheat, for example cheat ListPlayers. You must be allowed to use cheats on that server. In single-player and on a private server you host, console commands are open to you. The wiki’s BanPlayer line gives a console version, cheat BanPlayer <name>, which uses a player name instead of a numeric Steam ID.
Commands PlayStation does not support
The ARK Wiki compatibility table marks these as not working on Xbox and PlayStation. The icons are hard to read, so confirm on the wiki before you rely on one.
- EnableCheats, EnableSpectator, RequestSpectator
- GameCommand, ScriptCommand
- KickPlayer, UnbanPlayer, DisallowPlayerToJoinNoCheck
- SaveWorld, SetGlobalPause, DoExit
- ServerChat, ServerChatTo, ServerChatToPlayer, GetChat, GetGameLog
- ShowMyAdminManager, ClearPlayerInventory, GiveExpToTarget, PrintColors, RepairArea, r.shadowquality
The wiki’s BanPlayer example shows a console form, so BanPlayer is a mixed case. The entries above are the ones the wiki marks as unsupported.
ARK console commands not working on PS5
- Console does not open: enable Console Access in settings first, then use the right combination for your game. Ascended uses Right Options then Left Options. Evolved uses L1, R1, Square and Triangle.
- Wrong game combination: the Gfinity method is for Evolved only, and the Ascended method is different.
- Command rejected on a server: add the
cheatprefix and make sure you have admin rights. - EnableCheats fails: the wiki marks it as unsupported on consoles.
- Command in the unsupported list: no workaround is documented, so use a PC or a hosted server tool.
ARK console commands PS5 FAQ
How do I use ARK console commands on PS5?
Enable Console Access in the settings, pause the game, then open the console. In Survival Ascended press Right Options then Left Options. In Survival Evolved press L1, R1, Square and Triangle together.
Are there ARK Ascended PS5 console commands?
Yes. Ascended on PS5 has a console, opened with Right Options then Left Options after enabling Console Access. Some PC commands are marked unsupported on PlayStation, such as SaveWorld and GameCommand.
How do I enable cheats on PS5 ARK?
In single-player, no password is needed. On a multiplayer server you need admin rights and the cheat prefix. Gfinity says to run EnableCheats with the admin password, but the wiki marks it unsupported on consoles.
Can you use admin commands in ARK PS5 multiplayer?
Only with admin rights on the server, and every command needs the cheat prefix. Several server commands, such as KickPlayer and SaveWorld, are marked unsupported on PlayStation by the wiki.
What is the PS5 button combo for the ARK console?
It depends on the game. Ascended uses Right Options then Left Options on the pause screen. Evolved uses L1, R1, Square and Triangle at the same time.
Can I spawn items with console commands on PS5?
Item spawning needs item data. Use the commands from the item list guide in single-player, where cheats work without a password.
Do ARK cheats affect trophies on PS5?
No trophy rules for console commands are documented. Back up your world before using commands.
More cheat guides
Sources
- ARK Wiki (ark.wiki.gg) – Console commands
- Gfinity Esports – How to enable admin commands on ARK PS4
- Prima Games – How to use console commands in ARK: Survival Ascended
- ProGameGuides and other ASA console guides (search results)
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