ARC Raiders is coming this week. We summarize important information that you should know before purchasing.
When is ARC Raiders releasing? The release of ARC Raiders is on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 10:30 AM. The preload of the game has been available since around 11:15 AM on October 28, 2025.
What kind of game is it? ARC Raiders is a third-person Extraction Shooter (PvPvE) from Embark Studios (The Finals), where Earth is threatened by malicious machines. The last remaining humans fight against the machines and other humans (players) for survival and the remaining resources.
On which platforms is ARC Raiders releasing?
- PC
- Steam
- Epic Games Store
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X|S
How much does ARC Raiders cost?
The Standard Edition costs 39.99 euros for PC and consoles.
The Deluxe Edition costs 59.99 euros for PC and consoles.
Are there pre-order bonuses? Yes, if you pre-order ARC Raiders before the release, you will receive the “Lucky Duck Bundle”, which includes the Hatchling backpack and a “Golden Rubber Duck” backpack charm.
Are there server wipes?
No! The developers emphasize that they currently do not plan to conduct mandatory wipes in ARC Raiders. However, there should be a mechanic that allows players to manually reset their progress voluntarily.
What is a wipe? In a wipe, games like Escape from Tarkov reset all player progress and force players to start the game anew. Collected equipment, completed missions, and a player’s level are lost afterward.
Is there crossplay and cross-progression?
Yes, there is crossplay, but you should also be able to turn it off. For example, with crossplay disabled, PS5 players play only against other PS5 players.
Additionally, there is also cross-progression. You can play ARC Raiders on PS5 and PC. However, you must purchase the shooter on each platform where you want to play.
Is PS Plus or Xbox Game Pass required to play?
Yes, you need a PS Plus or Game Pass subscription to play ARC Raiders on console (PS5, Xbox Series X|S).
Are there in-game purchases and pay-to-win?
There are in-game purchases, but according to the developers, there will be no pay-to-win.
Besides the Raider Deck, a type of battle pass with cosmetic content, there will also be the so-called Raider Tokens. This is the premium currency of ARC Raiders that you can spend on cosmetic items and premium Raider Decks.
What are the system requirements for ARC Raiders?
Minimum
- Operating System: Windows 10 or newer
- CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen R5 1600
- RAM: 12 GB
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 580 / Intel Arc A380
- DirectX 12
- Broadband internet connection
- Performance target: low graphics settings, resolution scaling “balanced”, 1080p, 60 fps
Recommended
- Operating System: Windows 10 or newer
- CPU: Intel Core i5-9600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- RAM: 16 GB
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc B570
- DirectX 12
- Broadband internet connection
- Performance target: high graphics settings, resolution scaling “quality”, 1440p, 60 fps
Epic
- Operating System: Windows 10 or later 64-bit (latest update)
- CPU: Intel i7-9700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
- RAM: 16 GB
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- DirectX 12
- Broadband internet connection
- Performance target: epic graphics settings, resolution scaling “quality”, 1440p, 90 fps
Comparison of PS5 vs. PS5 Pro
- PS5: Scalability settings – High quality; dynamic resolution range – 720p–1600p
- PS5 Pro: Scalability settings – Epic quality; dynamic resolution range – 720–2160p
- The scalability settings affect the rendering quality in areas such as Global Illumination, Shadows, Reflections, Post-Processing, Texture Resolution and Filtering, VFX, Draw Distance, etc.
Extraction shooters present a certain challenge, as you can lose your carried equipment at any time. Therefore, if you want to play ARC Raiders at release, it is worth starting the post-apocalyptic world of the shooter well-prepared. MyMMO author Christos has gathered some useful tips for you: ARC Raiders: 8 beginner tips you should know before the release
