Embark Studios announced that ARC Raiders will officially launch across the globe on October 30, 2025 during the 2025 Summer Games Fest.
It will be available on PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), Xbox Series X and S, and PlayStation 5. While some were disappointed after rumors circulating around a potential shadow launch ended up being squashed by the Stockholm-based studio during Summer Game Fest, Embark has promised they are hard at work to ensure players have a smooth and enjoyable day-one experience.
What is ARC Raiders?
ARC Raiders is a multiplayer PvPvE extraction shooter, set in a futuristic and hostile earth that is being overtaken by a mysterious mechanized threat known as ARC. As an ARC Raider, fight your way through both machine and other raiders to secure the best loot for you and your team take on humanity’s last major battle for survival.
How do you play ARC Raiders?
You can play solo, duo, or a three-player squad. After landing on a random spot across the map, you will have 30 minutes to find as much loot, weapons, and gear as you can before heading to one of the extraction points to extract everything you were able to collect. Of course, all while avoiding the ARC mech’s and other player squads as well.
Is ARC Raiders cross-platform?
Yes. ARC Raiders supports cross-platform play across PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.
How much will ARC Raiders cost?
ARC Raiders will cost $39.99 at launch. Currently, Embark has not revealed if there will be multiple tiered-versions of the game to purchase.
Will ARC Raiders have micro-transactions or a battlepass?
Yes. ARC Raiders is confirmed to have a Battle Pass that you can purchase with 500 Raider Tokens (purchasable via playing the game or using real-life money).
Will there be another ARC Raiders playtest?
Currently there has not been any confirmation of another playtest for ARC Raiders. There have been 2 playtests so far, and with the game nearing launch, it’s not certain if we will see another.
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