ARC Raiders drops final playtest ahead of launch

Even though we weren't supposed to get another beta, Embark Studios is getting the gang back together for another run. For the purpose of testing their servers before ARC Raiders release, this "server slam" will be open to all: no registration required. ARC Raiders pre-orders are open as well, priced at $40. Check out the news below.

STOCKHOLM - September 22, 2025 – 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 PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and Epic Game Store, with pre-orders open now. For more information on pre-ordering the game, please visit the ARC Raiders’ Pre-Order Page HERE.

Watch the new ARC Raiders Server Slam trailer via YouTube 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.”

– Aleksander Grøndal, Executive Producer, Embark Studios.

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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. 

In ARC Raiders, players take on the role of Raiders—rogue gunslingers who navigate a crumbling world filled with lethal ARC machines, rival Raiders, and the ever-present threat of ambush. With high-tension combat and an expansive world filled with mystery and opportunity, players scavenge the lethal surface to build their home in the underground neighborhood of Speranza.

Whether you’re a longtime fan of high-stakes extraction and survival games, or new to the genre, ARC Raiders invites you to carve your own path, your own story, and your own fate—as a squad or a lone Raider. Download ARC Raiders on your platform of choice and brave the surface.

ARC Raiders releases on October 30, 2025 on PC via the Epic Games Store and Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and on cloud streaming through Nvidia GeForce NOW. Add ARC Raiders to your wishlist today. For more information, tune into https://arcraiders.com/, join the Discord, or follow the game via @arcraidersgame on X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube. 

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