ARC Raiders Set to Launch: Everything You Need to Know
Embark Studios has revealed that its highly anticipated third-person extraction shooter, ARC Raiders, will officially launch on October 30. Gamers can access the game on various platforms, including PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, as well as on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X. To help ensure the game is ready for launch, Embark Studios will host a final public testing phase dubbed ‘Server Slam’, scheduled from Friday, October 17, to Sunday, October 19.
Participate in the Server Slam
During the Server Slam event, players will explore the Dam Battlegrounds map, and those who participate will earn an exclusive cosmetic item, a Backpack, which will be unlocked once the game officially launches. This test serves as a crucial opportunity for the developers to gauge server performance and overall gameplay quality.
Insights from the Executive Producer
Aleksander Grøndal, the Executive Producer at Embark Studios, expressed his enthusiasm:
“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.”
Pre-Order Options and Bonuses
Players eager to dive into the action can pre-order ARC Raiders now. The Standard Edition is available at $39.99 and includes the Lucky Duck Bundle as a pre-order bonus. This bundle features:
- Backpack: Hatchling
- Backpack Charm: Golden Rubber Duck
For those seeking additional content, the Deluxe Edition is priced at $59.99, offering a more expansive pre-order bonus known as the Astro Bundle. This edition includes:
- Legendary Outfit with color variants (G-Suit)
- Backpack: Salvager
- Backpack Attachment: Spaceship Souvenir
- Legendary Outfit: Valente with color variants
- Backpack: Pathfinder
- Backpack Attachment: Blanket Roll
- Face Cosmetic: Lip Scar
- Skin: Cowboy Scrappy
- Emote: Finger Gun: Rapid Fire
- 2, 400 Raider Tokens
Evolution of ARC Raiders
Initially unveiled at The Game Awards 2021 as a free-to-play cooperative shooter, ARC Raiders has undergone significant changes, pivoting to a PvPvE extraction shooter model. Despite delays and shifts in focus, it is set to enter a competitive genre landscape, one that is currently filled with various titles. However, early gameplay testing indicates that ARC Raiders may hold the potential to carve out its niche successfully.
Stay tuned for updates as we approach the launch date, and don’t miss your chance to be part of the Server Slam event!
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