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Arc Raiders Enters Second Tech Test Ahead of 2025 Release

The PvPvE extraction shooter from Embark Studios refines progression systems and gameplay as it prepares for a full launch later this year.

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Overview

  • Arc Raiders' second public tech test runs from April 30 to May 4, offering players a chance to experience its PvPvE mechanics and persistent progression system.
  • The game combines high-risk looting with permanent skill tree upgrades, addressing traditional extraction shooter frustrations like total loss upon death.
  • Players navigate a post-apocalyptic Earth, facing threats from both rival players and AI-driven Arc machines across expansive, dynamic maps.
  • Originally announced as a free-to-play cooperative shooter, Arc Raiders shifted to a paid premium model, reflecting challenges in the live-service market.
  • Embark Studios leverages its expertise from The Finals to position Arc Raiders in a crowded extraction shooter market, competing with titles like Marathon and Exoborne.