ARC Raiders: Embark Studios' Sci-Fi Extraction Shooter Launches October 2025
Embark Studios prepares to launch ARC Raiders on October 30, 2025—a premium extraction shooter set in a future Earth ravaged by mysterious mechanized threats.
Embark Studios is preparing to launch ARC Raiders, an ambitious sci-fi extraction shooter set in a ravaged future Earth overrun by mysterious mechanized threats known as the ARC. Built on Unreal Engine 5 and backed by Nexon, this PvPvE extraction adventure is set to release on October 30, 2025, with cross-play support across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
| Title (EN) | ARC Raiders |
| Developer | Embark Studios |
| Publisher | Nexon |
| Release Date | October 30, 2025 |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\ |
| Genre | Extraction Shooter, PvPvE, Action |
| Business Model | Premium ($40 USD) |
From Free-to-Play to Premium
In a significant shift from its original announcement, ARC Raiders pivoted from a free-to-play model to a $40 premium release. This change reflects Embark Studios' commitment to delivering a focused, quality experience without the constraints typically associated with free-to-play monetization. The studio, founded by former Battlefield developers, aims to create a more player-friendly ecosystem with this pricing approach.
The game is currently running its "Server Slam" beta test through October 19, 2025, giving players a chance to experience the extraction shooter mechanics and provide feedback ahead of the full launch.
Survive the ARC Invasion
ARC Raiders drops players into a hostile future where Earth has been devastated by the ARC—autonomous mechanized threats of unknown origin. Players take on the role of Raiders, survivors who must venture into dangerous zones to extract valuable resources while contending with both the ARC machines and rival Raider teams.
The game features both solo and team-based gameplay with full cross-play functionality, allowing friends to squad up regardless of their platform of choice. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, ARC Raiders showcases cutting-edge visuals and incorporates NVIDIA technologies including NVIDIA Reflex for reduced input latency and NVIDIA RTXGI for realistic ray-traced global illumination.
Pre-orders are now available with two editions: the Standard Edition ($40) and the Deluxe Edition featuring exclusive cosmetic items, including the Valente outfit with color variants, the Pathfinder backpack, and various character customization options.
With its October 30, 2025 release rapidly approaching, ARC Raiders represents Embark Studios' bold entry into the competitive extraction shooter genre, combining PvPvE mechanics with a compelling sci-fi setting and next-gen technical features.
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