ARC Raiders will have its free final playtest ahead of its launch. Read on to learn more about what the open test will have for its players and details regarding the game’s pre-orders.
ARC Raiders Server Slam Open Test and Pre-Order Details
Starts October 17
ARC Raiders will be having its final open beta test from October 17 to October 19. Developer and publisher Embark Studios announced the Server Slam Open Test on Twitter (X) on October 11, 2025, and followed it up with the Server Slam trailer.
This will be ARC Raiders’ last playtest ahead of the game’s launch on October 30. Players will be introduced to the Dam Battlegrounds, where they will "experience elements of progression and crafting while completing a set of quests," allowing them to witness a glimpse of the upcoming third-person shooter.
Access for the playtest will be available once the Server Slam Open Test opens on October 17 on its respective platforms. Unlike previous tests of the game, which required codes and invites for players to join, this final and largest playtest will be open to everyone, as it will act as a stress test to check the capability of the game's servers.
Progress during the Server Slam will not carry over to the base game. However, those who participate in the playtest and purchase the game will receive a Server Slam Exclusive backpack in-game cosmetic.
Furthermore, Embark Studios will be holding a livestream of the game during the Server Slam at TwitchCon 2025 in San Diego, California, USA. Attendees of the event are urged to visit the game’s booth to try it out and take home exclusive prizes.
There will also be a panel where fans can join in person or online, where developers from Embark Studios will discuss more details about the game.
Pre-Orders Are Now Open
Alongside the announcement of the Server Slam details, ARC Raiders have also opened pre-orders for the game. Those who pre-order the Standard or Deluxe Edition will receive the Lucky Duck Bundle, which includes the Hatchling backpack and Golden Rubber Duck charm.
Meanwhile, Deluxe Edition pre-orders will include additional bonuses with the Astro Bundle, which contains the G-Suit outfit and color variants, Salvager Backpack, and Spaceship Souvenir Backpack Attachment. The Deluxe Edition will also have the following:
● Valente Outfit and color variants
● Pathfinder Backpack
● Blanket Roll Backpack Attachment
● Lip Scar Face Cosmetic
● Finger Gun
● Rapid Fire Emote
● Cowboy Scrappy Skin
● 2,400 Raider Tokens
The Standard Edition will cost $40, while the Deluxe Edition will be priced at $60. Following the recent controversy regarding CoD Black Ops 7 censoring the term "ARC Raiders" in their in-game chat, Embark Studios continues to focus on their impending launch, entering the fray of the crowded shooter genre.
ARC Raiders is set to be released on October 30, 2025, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games. To stay up to date with the latest information about the game, check out our article below.
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ARC Raiders Twitter (X) post on Server Slam Open Test
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