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ARC Raiders is a new PvPvE third-person extraction shooter developed and published by Embark Studios. Read on to learn more about the release date, platforms it’s releasing on, and announcement history.
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ARC Raiders Release Date and Time
Released This October 30, 2025 at 3:00 A.M. PT / 6:00 A.M. ET on PC and Consoles
ARC Raiders was released on October 30, 2025, available on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, as revealed during the Summer Games Fest 2025.
The game had simultaneous global release on all platforms at 3:00 A.M. PT / 6:00 A.M. ET. You can check out the timetable below to find out what time the game was released in your region:
| Region | Local Release Time |
|---|---|
| United States (ET) | Thursday, October 30, 2025, 6:00 a.m. |
| United States (PT) | Thursday, October 30, 2025, 3:00 a.m. |
| United Kingdom | Thursday, October 30, 2025, 10:00 a.m. |
| Central Europe | Thursday, October 30, 2025, 11:00 a.m. |
| New Zealand | Thursday, October 30, 2025, 11:00 p.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Thursday, October 30, 2025, 8:00 p.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Thursday, October 30, 2025, 6:00 p.m. |
| Japan | Thursday, October 30, 2025, 7:00 p.m. |
| Philippines | Thursday, October 30, 2025, 6:00 p.m. |
| South Africa | Thursday, October 30, 2025, 12:00 p.m. |
| Brazil | Thursday, October 30, 2025, 7:00 a.m. |
| Universal Time (UTC) | Thursday, October 30, 2025, 10:00 a.m. |
| Digital Storefronts | |||
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 Steam |
 Epic |
 Playstation |
 Xbox |
| $39.99 | |||
Is ARC Raiders on Xbox Game Pass?
ARC Raiders has not been announced for Xbox Game Pass.
Is ARC Raiders on PS Plus?
ARC Raiders has not been announced for PS Plus.
Is ARC Raiders on Nintendo Switch Online?
ARC Raiders has not been announced for Nintendo Switch Online.
Announcement History
June 6, 2025 | Release Date Announcement
ARC Raiders received an October 30, 2025 release date during Summer Game Fest 2025.
Second Technical Test Opening On April 30, 2025
A new playtest phase is taking place starting April 30th and will last until May 8th. Players can sign up through the official website for a chance to try it out on PC (Steam, Epic Games), PlayStation, or Xbox.
First Gameplay Reveal Trailer Released November 2024
A gameplay reveal trailer was dropped on November 13, 2024, featuring a squad of three Raiders on a quest to obtain valuable items from within the Buried City of Southern Calabretta, trying not to get caught by ARC or other rival Raiders.
First Technical Test Held From October 24-27, 2024
It was announced last October 22 that the game will have an open Tech Test where interested players can sign up to playtest the game on their Steam page.
To Be Released in 2025 as Announced in gamescom 2024
After a long time of radio silence, ARC Raiders was announced to be tentatively releasing in 2025 during gamescom Opening Night Live 2024.
Shifting from Free-to-Play to Paid Premium Title
Embark Studios also announced that ARC Raiders will no longer be a free-to-play title like it was initially announced. The reason behind the $40 price tag was so that Embark Studios could "create an engaging, balanced, and replayable action survival experience."
Delayed Indefinitely By Embark Studios
Embark Studios delays ARC Raiders after the success of The Finals. This was done so that the developers could focus on updates on The Finals.
Initially Announced on December 10, 2021
ARC Raiders was initially revealed as Embark Studio’s upcoming title to be released in 2022.
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