Arc Raiders release date: Price and platforms for new extraction shooter

There is also the question of what platforms to keep an eye on, and whilst it's very much a current-gen affair, we'll explore the possibilities of ARC Raiders coming to the newest console of all, the Nintendo Switch 2.

But there is much to get into, so let's get to it!

What is ARC Raiders?

ARC Raiders is an upcoming extraction shooter from Embark Studios, the developer of multiplayer FPS The Finals.

The game is set in a future version of Earth that has been "ravaged by a mysterious mechanised threat known as ARC".

Players take the role of a Raider living in the underground settlement of Speranza, who ventures out to the planet's surface to complete quests and scavenge for loot.

Anything found on the surface can be traded for new gear and upgrades to your base, giving you a means of progression over time.

ARC Raiders release date

ARC Raiders is currently scheduled to release 30th October 2025.

This was confirmed during Summer Games Fest 2025, which showed off some cinematic footage of the game's world.

With there now being a big GTA 6 release date-sized hole in autumn, we can most likely expect to see more and more games rush to fill this vacuum.

There are already some big hitters dropping in the spookiest of months, such as Pokémon Z-A, Ninja Gaiden 4 and The Outer Worlds 2.

To better plan your gaming, be sure to check out all the upcoming video games in 2025 and beyond!

Is ARC Raiders free-to-play?

No, ARC Raiders is not free to play.

Developers Embark Studios announced as much in a blog post on Steam, stating that "ARC Raiders will be released as a $40 premium title".

For those of us in the UK, that equates to roughly £30 at the time of writing.

Embark Studios' previous title, The Finals, is free-to-play, which led many to believe that the same would be true for ARC Raiders, but in the blog post, Embark Studios says that "a premium business model is a better fit for the type of game we’re building", adding that a "premium model allows us to create a more focused, balanced, and engaging action-survival experience".

Given the positive reception of ARC Raiders, it should hopefully avoid a similar fate to that of Concord, another $40 multiplayer game.

What platforms is ARC Raiders on?

ARC Raiders is coming to PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Now that the Nintendo Switch 2 is out, many are wondering if the game could come to the shiny new hybrid console. While there has been no official announcement of this, nor one at Summer Game Fest 2025, we wouldn't entirely rule this out.

The Switch 2 is a much more capable device than the OG Switch, with faster memory, storage and power powerful graphics.

Given the game is to be released on the Xbox Series S and it has fairly humble minimal requirements on PC, there may be wiggle room yet for developer Embark Studios to optimise the game further for the Switch 2.

If such a feat is possible, it could be announced during a Nintendo Direct. This is all speculation on our part, however, but one can dream!

Is ARC Raiders crossplay?

Yes, ARC Raiders is crossplay!

On the official website, Embark Studios states that "ARC Raiders supports seamless social play across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC".

You can always disable crossplay if you would rather not mingle with those not on your platform of choice. As it is a competitive game, you may not want to deal with PC players and their pesky mouse aim, or on the other hand, have to live with any sort of aim-assist.

But if you have friends on the other side, you will be able to enjoy the game together!

Is there another ARC Raiders beta?

ARC Raiders no longer has an ongoing beta.

The last beta ran from 30th April to 4th May 2025.

There's no indication at the moment that there will be another beta, but seeing as the game is some months away, we wouldn't be surprised to see another beta in order to drum up hype before ARC Raiders' full launch.

If there is a formal announcement or some juicy leaks, we will update you as soon as we can!

Is there an ARC Raiders trailer?

Yes, there are a few trailers, actually!

We've already included the release date reveal trailer further up the page, but just above is a six-minute gameplay trailer Embark released in November 2024, showing off everything the game has to offer.

As ARC Raiders approaches its release date, we'll no doubt get new trailers to sink our eye-teeth into, but until then, there are plenty of videos of YouTubers trying the game during the beta tests.

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