ARC Raiders

Gameplay

ARC Raiders throws players into a tactical extraction shooter environment that demands more than just a quick trigger finger. Developed by Embark Studios, this game is all about balancing risk and reward. Whether you're scavenging for resources in the remains of Oslo or navigating the flooded streets of Shanghai, each mission becomes a high-stakes gamble. Players must coordinate with their squad to fend off the ARC machine network while also dealing with rival Raider teams. The gameplay hinges on making split-second decisions: do you push for the high-value loot or make a safer, earlier extraction?

Story & Setting

Set in a not-too-distant future where the world has crumbled under the relentless onslaught of the ARC machine network, ARC Raiders places you in the boots of a resistance fighter. This isn't your typical post-apocalyptic setting; it's a world where humanity is on the backfoot, desperately scavenging for survival amidst towering ruins and treacherous landscapes. Whether you're exploring the Oslo Ruins or the Shanghai Floodplains, the environments are as much a character as the Raiders themselves, offering both opportunities and threats.

Key Features

• Coordinate squad tactics using pinging, synchronized extractions, and role-specific abilities.
• Extract valuable salvage under pressure, balancing risk for higher-tier schematics.
• Outmaneuver the ARC network with EMPs, scramblers, and dynamic terrain interactions.
• Engage rival Raider teams in tense PvEvP skirmishes that reward timing and positioning.
• Scavenge region-specific resources across locations like Oslo Ruins and Shanghai Floodplains.
• Customize weapons and chassis with modular mods that change recoil, range, and utility.
• Track dynamic threat responses where ARC escalates based on your actions.
• Secure persistent progression with base upgrades, vendors, and research trees.

Platforms & Availability

ARC Raiders is set to release on October 30, 2025, and will be available on Windows, PlayStation, Epic Games, Steam, and Xbox platforms. While the exact pricing is yet to be announced, the cross-platform launch ensures that gamers everywhere can join the resistance against the ARC machine threat.