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Arc Raiders Server Slam Nears 190,000 Steam Players as Embark Issues Full-Redownload Hotfix

The free cross‑platform weekend trial serves as a final stress test before the October 30 launch.

An official screenshot for ARC Raiders.
Arc Raiders Server Slam open beta: Key art for the game showing a character wearing makeshift armour and helmet, walking forward with a gun by their side. There are two more characters in the background overlayed by an orange and blue hue on the left and right respectively.
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Overview

  • The open playtest runs October 17–19 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store with no codes required.
  • Embark said Steam access is rolling out in waves, advising players to look for the "ARC Raiders – Playtest" build.
  • A hotfix aimed at crashes and disconnect errors was deployed during the rollout and requires a full redownload of the test client.
  • Early participation pushed concurrent users to nearly 190,000 on Steam and lifted the game to the No. 2 top-seller spot.
  • This slice features the Dam Battlegrounds with early quests, basic crafting, and mid‑tier gear; progress will reset, but participants receive the Server Slammer backpack at launch.