ARC Raiders is a third-person shooter built around PvPvE extraction and crafted by Embark Studios. Set on a devastated future Earth ruled by ARC machines, you scavenge the surface then return to Speranza to handle crafting, progression, and trading. It’s available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with release on October 30, 2025. On PC, it’s available on our store as an official Steam key.

The loop blends risk-reward loot, reactive PvE threats, and tense encounters with rival Raiders. Art direction embraces a retro-future vibe of rust, neon, and big skies, while gunfeel and combat pacing benefit from the team’s work on THE FINALS. Recent public tests showcased strong servers and a buzzing community.

What to expect

✦ High-tension PvPvE: go solo or in trios, juggling ambushes, ARC patrols, and human squads.
✦ Evolving maps: shifting weather, rotating events, and ecosystems that keep runs fresh.
✦ Deep progression: a three-branch skill tree, merchant quests, and competitive trials.
✦ Modular arsenal: SMGs, rifles, railguns, grenades, traps, ziplines, and augments for tailored builds.
✦ Extract and exfil: secure the loot, weigh the risks, and escape before someone else does.

Gameplay deep dive

Every surface run is a puzzle of positioning, noise, and timing. ARC units range from drone swarms to giant walkers with distinct weak spots. Fights draw attention, potentially snowballing into new waves and opportunistic Raiders. Choosing when to press and when to vanish is everything.

Back in the hub, you sell, dismantle, and craft gear, upgrade your workbench, and invest points in Survival, Mobility, or Conditioning. Merchant quests remix objectives, while trials test efficiency with leaderboards and rewards. It all circles one blunt question: how much will you risk for better drops?

At launch, expect four distinct maps, new playlists, and seasonal expansions. The studio has reiterated long-term support with balance passes and content drops. The latest Server Slam stress-tested the network at scale, hit big numbers, and received a quick hotfix for early crashes.

Fun facts

✦ Project origins: revealed in 2021 as a free-to-play co-op shooter, later reimagined in 2023 as a premium extraction title with a $40 tag.
✦ Team pedigree: from the creators of THE FINALS, powered by Unreal Engine with an emphasis on physics and lighting.
✦ Sound as gameplay: gunfire and movement can expose your position to both ARC and other squads.

Editions available on indiegala

✦ ARC Raiders – official Steam key for PC: Buy on indiegala.com

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