After years of development and much anticipation, ARC Raiders is officially set to launch on October 30, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The announcement was made during Summer Game Fest 2025, ending months of speculation around the sci-fi extraction shooter’s release window.
Originally announced back in 2021 by Embark Studios—a team composed of ex-DICE developers—ARC Raiders was initially pitched as a free-to-play PvE shooter. However, the studio made a significant shift in both gameplay and monetization: the game is now a premium title priced at $39.99, and offers an intense PvPvE extraction shooter experience.
What Is ARC Raiders About?
Set in a post-apocalyptic sci-fi world, ARC Raiders drops players into a devastated Earth where humanity has retreated underground. As raiders, players must scavenge valuable resources on the surface and extract them safely before they’re eliminated by enemy squads or AI-controlled threats.
Following in the footsteps of genre-defining games like Escape from Tarkov, ARC Raiders promises a high-stakes, high-reward experience. The game blends tense firefights, tactical planning, and fast-paced decision-making in a world where losing means losing everything you’ve collected.
Gameplay and Features
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PvPvE Mechanics: Players face off against both AI enemies and other players.
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Solo or Squad-Based: Play alone or in a team of up to three players.
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Extraction Focus: Scavenge and survive in order to extract with your loot.
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Premium Model: Priced at $39.99, ditching the original free-to-play plan.
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Platforms: Launching on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X with full crossplay expected.
Why the Buzz Matters
Few extraction shooters have successfully broken into the mainstream since the genre was popularized by Escape from Tarkov, but ARC Raiders has consistently drawn attention with its cinematic style, AAA visuals, and tight mechanics. Its focus on accessibility and polish could make it one of the genre’s breakout titles.
Fans have waited since its original reveal in 2021, and with the October 30 release now locked in, expectations are high for ARC Raiders to deliver a thrilling and immersive shooter experience.
With its new premium model and confirmed release date, ARC Raiders is stepping into the spotlight as one of 2025’s most promising multiplayer titles. Whether you’re a solo survivalist or a tactical team player, October 30 is a date to mark on your calendar.