ARC Raiders is a cooperative third-person shooter where you and your squad of Raiders unite to resist the onslaught of ARC – a ruthless, mechanized threat descending from space.

In ARC Raiders you enter a vast and lethal world.

People have fled to the underground colony of Speranza, seeking supplies to survive, and shelter from ARC machines on the surface. Demand for resources is at an all-time high, but venturing the surface to get them is a risky job. 

You enlist as a Raider, fighting for your own survival and that of your neighborhood in the underground colony — scavenging and hunting for resources that must be extracted back safely from the surface.  Standing in your way are ARC machines — a mysterious, deadly foe — as well as other players — Raiders — who are also competing for loot and their own survival. 

To grow as a Raider, you must make it back down to the colony alive. There, you get to meet the traders of Speranza to trade your loot and valuables, embark on quests, upgrade and improve and expand your chambers, and grow your character to suit your playstyle — to become the Raider that you want to be.

Whether teaming up or going solo, it’s a game that rewards thinking ahead and carefully observing the world around you, rather than running into action guns blazing. The gameplay is tactile, visceral, and grounded, with a rich and playful sandbox of gadgets and tools, beyond just guns and ammo. 

Embark Studios is calling all Raiders back to a lethal future Earth in the upcoming extraction adventure ARC Raiders for a limited-time Server Slam, running October 17-19. Ahead of the game’s October 30 launch, players can jump in, gear up, and battle for  high-stakes loot in the expansive PvPvE sandbox on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Epic Games Store and Steam, with pre-orders open now. For more information on pre-ordering the game, please visit the ARC Raiders’ Pre-Order Page HERE.

ARC Raiders’ Server Slam will be available globally on October 17 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and Epic Game Store with no pre-registration required. ARC Raiders invites players back topside to raid once more on the map Dam Battlegrounds, and to experience elements of progression, crafting, and quest systems ahead of launch. As a thank-you for joining the fun, participants will receive an exclusive Backpack cosmetic reward, unlocked at launch with full game purchase. Whether you’re a returning player or missed out on Tech Test 2, this is a chance for everyone to bring their friends, squad up, and earn a unique in-game keepsake to remember it by. Please note that progress made during the Server Slam will not carry over when the game launches.

“We’re excited to welcome Raiders to the Server Slam — this is where we’ll really put ARC Raiders through its paces ahead of full launch. Our goal is simple: make sure that on October 30, when the servers go live, every player experiences the game exactly as we’ve intended — polished, balanced, and ready for action. Thanks for joining us — let's prepare to go topside,” said Embark Studios Executive Producer Aleksander Grøndal.

enlist. resist.

Players can now pre-order ARC Raiders ahead of launch to be ready on day one. Pre-orders of both the Standard and Deluxe Edition unlock the Lucky Duck Bundle at launch. The Lucky Duck bundle contains the pre-order exclusive items Hatchling Backpack, and Golden Rubber Duck Backpack Charm. Pre-orders of the Deluxe Edition include the Astro Bundle bonus along with all base game content. The Astro Bundle includes the exclusive Legendary G-Suit outfit plus color variants, along with additional exclusive backpack and attachment, giving Raiders a fashionable start as they prepare to take on mechanized threats or opposing Raiders. The Deluxe Edition offers players even more ways to customize their Raider, featuring additional launch content like the Valente Legendary Outfit, an exclusive backpack, attachment, and additional cosmetic items. 

Full List of Pre-Order and Deluxe Edition Items:

• Deluxe Edition Content
  • Legendary Outfit: Valente Legendary + color variants
  • Backpack: Pathfinder
  • Backpack Attachment: Blanket Roll
  • Face Cosmetic: Lip Scar
  • Skin: Cowboy Scrappy
  • Emote: Finger Gun: Rapid Fire
  • 2,400 Raider Tokens
  • + Lucky Duck Bundle Pre-Order Bonus
  • + Astro Bundle Pre-Order Bonus
• Deluxe Edition Pre-Order Bonus: Astro Bundle
  • Legendary Outfit: G-Suit + color variants
  • Backpack: Salvager
  • Backpack Attachment: Spaceship Souvenir 
• Standard & Deluxe Edition Pre-Order Bonus: Lucky Duck Bundle
  • Backpack: Hatchling 
  • Backpack Charm: Golden Rubber Duck

Both the Standard and Deluxe Editions are available to pre-order starting today through the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Steam, and Epic Games Store. 

 

Scavenge the ruins of the past. Wield tools and gadgets to outsmart the enemy. Use on-the-fly tactics, your surroundings, and physics to your advantage. Defeating ARC requires more than simply pointing and shooting a gun, and more than one person trying to be a hero. It’s a game that both emphasizes and rewards teamwork at every turn. If you and your squad play well together, one day the stars may again become beacons of hope, instead of omens of oblivion.

Loot your fallen foes, and scavenge the ruins of the past for tools and gadgets to outsmart the enemy. Come prepared and plan ahead, but remember that sometimes you just have to wing it.

ARC Raiders is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Epic Games Store, Steam, Nvidia GeForce NOW) on October 30, 2025 at $40.