Calling all Raiders! The long and winding road for one of the most highly anticipated multiplayer adventures in recent memory has finally reached its destination.
ARC Raiders, the lethal yet vibrant extraction adventure from Embark Studios, is here. This high-tension world of risk and reward is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation, and PC for £30.99.
This is not the free-to-play game that was first announced, but a full-blown premium experience where you must survive against rival Raiders and the ever-present threat of the dangerous, mechanized enemies known as ARC.
A Long and Winding Road to Launch
The journey for ARC Raiders has been a fascinating one to watch. We first reported on the game way back in 2021, when it was revealed as a free-to-play co-op shooter.
After years in development, the game has evolved significantly, re-emerging as a high-stakes, premium extraction adventure that pits players not only against giant robots, but against each other.
“We’ve been so encouraged by the response from the community to the world we’ve been building for the last six years,” said Stefan Strandberg, Chief Creative Officer at Embark Studios. “…we can’t wait to continue the journey with our players and see how they make this world their own as we continue to grow and evolve.”
Scavenge, Survive, Thrive
In ARC Raiders, you are a Raider, a rogue gunslinger navigating a crumbling future Earth. The gameplay flows between two distinct areas: the dangerous surface, ruled by lethal machines, and the vibrant underground society of Speranza.
You’ll venture topside to scavenge the remnants of a devastated but beautiful world, sifting through the remnants for valuable loot and piecing together the past.
The surface is ruled by lethal machines known as ARC, ranging from unrelenting drone swarms to mechanical giants that will obliterate everything in their path. But the ARC aren’t your only threat. You must navigate the unpredictable choices of fellow survivors and rival Raiders, who may be listening for the noise of battle, eager to claim what you leave behind.
Forge Your Own Path
This is a game of deep progression. The loot you scavenge can be sold for coin or crafted into all-new weapons, gadgets, and gear. You can upgrade your workshop, learn new blueprints, and spend skill points in three paths: Survival, Mobility, and Conditioning.
You’ll also take on quests for various Traders, each with their own motives, as you uncover the friction and comradery of a community under constant threat.
Your Ticket to Speranza: Editions Explained
You can start your new life as a Raider today with two different digital editions:
- Standard Edition (£30.99): Includes the full base game.
- Deluxe Edition (£49.99): Includes the full game and The Wanderer Set (an outfit, backpack, and backpack attachment), plus a Lip Scar cosmetic, Finger Gun emote, Cowboy Scrappy outfit, and 2,400 Raider Tokens.
Your Raider’s Handbook
Here’s what you can expect from this new extraction adventure:
- A High-Stakes Multiplayer Extraction Adventure: Survive against rival Raiders and deadly ARC machines.
- Explore an Immersive World: Scavenge four distinct maps at launch, including the never-before-seen Blue Gate.
- Stake Your Claim: Scavenge loot, craft new gear, and upgrade your workshop in the underground hub of Speranza.
- Deep Progression: Level up your Raider and spend skill points in three unique trees: Survival, Mobility,, and Conditioning.
- A Full Premium Experience: The long-awaited title has evolved from its free-to-play origins.
The surface is hostile, but the spoils are sweet. If you’re a fan of high-stakes extraction shooters and are ready to carve your own path, ARC Raiders is ready for your deployment on the Xbox Store right now, playable on Xbox Series X|S, PC and Play Anywhere. It’s also on PlayStation 5.
Further, there are a few DLC packs worth considering, coming in the form of Raider Tokens. The cheapest is £7.79 for 1150 Raider Tokens, but that fast ramps up to 13,000 Tokens for £77.49.
Game Description
In ARC Raiders, gameplay flows between the surface ruled by lethal machines, and the vibrant underground society of Speranza.
