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Arc Raiders Dated for October 30 Launch Following Final Technical Test

Embark Studios will apply insights from a closed technical test to refine gameplay balance, onboarding and performance ahead of the $40 launch.

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Overview

  • Embark Studios confirmed at Summer Game Fest that Arc Raiders will launch on October 30, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
  • A closed technical test held last month has highlighted bugs, balance issues and onboarding improvements for final development.
  • The title has shifted from its original free-to-play PvE design to a $40 premium PvPvE extraction shooter based on player feedback.
  • Set in a post-apocalyptic world, players will scavenge resources on the surface while competing against machines known as Arcs and rival teams.
  • Embark Studios, co-founded by Battlefield veteran Patrick Soderlund, plans to expand locations and features after launch and support ongoing balance updates.