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Arena Breakout: Infinite is a surprisingly good middle ground in its genre, offering more accessibility through its intuitive mechanics and free-to-play price point. It has noticeable flaws in terms of audio and gunplay but is otherwise a great entry to PvEvP extraction shooters.
Arena Breakout Infinite Review Overview
What is Arena Breakout Infinite?
Arena Breakout: Infinite is a hyper-realistic extraction shooter developed by Morefun Studios. Initially launched on June 26, 2023, for Android and iOS under the title Arena Breakout: Realistic FPS, the game expanded to PC via the studio's proprietary launcher on August 13, 2024. The official mobile release and the start of the game’s first competitive season followed shortly thereafter on November 20, 2024.
The game features next-generation graphics paired with intense, fast-paced gameplay. Players must scavenge for valuable loot while battling NPC scavengers and competing players, all striving to reach the extraction point. Success requires strategy, skill, and resourcefulness, as every encounter and decision impacts the outcome of their mission.
Arena Breakout Infinite features:
⚫︎ FPS Extraction Shooter Gameplay
⚫︎ PvEvP Game Modes
⚫︎ Gun Customization
⚫︎ In-Game Marketplace to Sell Plundered Loot
⚫︎ Tiered Progression
⚫︎ Live-Service Model
For more gameplay details, read everything we know about Arena Breakout Infinite’s gameplay and story.
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 Epic Games |
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Arena Breakout Infinite Pros & Cons
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 Varied Gun Customization Intuitive Inventory Management High Tier Modes Carry Risk Free-to-Play |
Random Matchmaking Spatial Audio is Misleading Fairly Grindy Not as Immersive |
Arena Breakout Infinite Story - 6/10
The lack of narrative feels like a missed opportunity to shed some light on why multiple militant groups contest the island of Kamona. However, it’s commendable that they at least add flavor text from the missions, loading screens, in-game descriptions, and the short introduction they have when starting from a fresh account. But it could’ve been so much more.
Arena Breakout Infinite Gameplay - 8/10
In terms of its gameplay, it’s a good alternative to some of the more popular extraction shooters due to its intuitive mechanics and arcade-y
style. Its gunplay, movement, and matchmaking system can use a bit of work, as the line between a bullet sponge and one-shot kills is unclear. However, the rest of its shooting and looting mechanics, as well as its tiered progression and challenge, make it a good game to dip into the genre.
Arena Breakout Infinite Visuals - 8/10
The graphics of the game are pretty good. The combination of urban areas, countryside houses, and factories in such small maps can be a little jarring, but it’s still pretty easy to distinguish enemies from the different backgrounds. The cosmetics also look good for the most part, but certain cosmetics offer an advantage due to their color scheme blending with the foliage and other greenery.
Arena Breakout Infinite Audio - 6/10
The overall audio design of the game is decent, but it has a major flaw that affects the gameplay: the spatial audio. Given that it’s important to be able to determine noises from various directions in a PvP extraction shooter, this makes the game unnecessarily hard when you’re not used to it yet.
Arena Breakout Infinite Value for Money - 10/10
Since Arena Breakout Infinite is free-to-play, you lose nothing but time when playing the game. It is fairly grindy still, and building up to the top-tier equipment will take a bit of time, but that’s the process with almost all extraction shooters nowadays. While the game does have advantages in progression for those who are willing to shell out some cash, it’s still just enough not to be considered completely pay-to-win.
Arena Breakout Infinite Overall - 76/100
Arena Breakout Infinite is a surprisingly great entrance to the brutal genre of extraction shooters. Both newcomers and veterans to the genre will easily be able to understand its mechanics after a few games. It’s not the perfect game, nor is it as immersive or realistic as its contemporaries, but it’s a great alternative for those looking to dip their toes into the world of extraction shooters, especially since it’s free-to-play.
Arena Breakout Infinite Review: A Surprisingly Great Intro to Extraction Shooters
Extraction shooters are some of the most daunting games to get into, and there could be a ton of different reasons. For some, it could be because of losing progress when you die in a random game, while others might just find the mechanics convoluted and complicated. This is especially true of the PvP-centered extraction shooters, since they can be very punishing and unwelcoming to new players.
Arena Breakout: Infinite is an FPS extraction shooter that’s something like a fusion between a traditional team shooter and an extraction shooter, making it a more accessible experience compared to other games in the genre.
It’s been quite some time since the game was launched, as it has already been out on its official launcher for about a year. As a casual enjoyer of games like Dark and Darker, Hunt: Showdown, and the ever-popular Escape From Tarkov (EFT), I knew I had to try Arena Breakout: Infinite because it had all the makings to solve the problems that new players have when trying out the genre.
Welcome to Kamona
Set on the island of Kamona, you play as an operative who’s looking to make money from the valuable loot that can be found in various hotspots around the island. However, you’re not the only one trying to look for loot, as a hostile militant group has moved in to take control of the different areas as well. On top of that, the hostility extends to other players as well, as you’re only one of many operators trying to build up their arsenal using the money they get.
There are 5 different maps in the game that you can play in: Farm, Valley, Armory, TV Station, and Northridge, each gated by specific player levels. Armory and TV Station can only be accessed by playing game modes like Lockdown and Forbidden Zone, and they also have a loadout requirement and entry cost upon entering. Each area has different challenges and unique loot for players to accomplish and find. Lastly, at a low chance of spawning, a militant Boss can also appear in that map, sporting high-tier equipment, ripe for the taking.
With the hard-earned cash that you obtained through various questionable means, you get to spend it on upgrading your base of operations or, more importantly, upgrading your gear to make sure that you can outgun anyone who stands in your way. In terms of a narrative, it definitely could’ve been so much more and would probably shed more light on the different factions that are vying for power in Kamona, but at least the in-game descriptions lend some context as to the events and the characters in the game.
Intuitive Mechanics Make It Easier to Understand
One of the main advantages that Arena Breakout: Infinite has over other extraction shooters is that it’s much easier to understand right from the get-go. If you’ve played something like PUBG or Warzone, then you already know most of the controls, save for a couple of things like checking magazine capacity, altering the zeroing distance, and the like. Sure, some might take issue that it’s not the most immersive experience out there, but it can be argued that it’s the most accessible one.
Extraction shooters always emphasize the importance of inventory management, and Arena Breakout: Infinite does have that, but it’s more approachable than the rest. I can simply describe it as an easier version of EFT’s inventory management. Even without tutorials, fitting things into your inventory is convenient and easy to understand.
The only thing that really needs to be explained is optimizing the number of things you carry and balancing the risk-reward of the loot you’re willing to carry. For context, you’ll need to bring supplies with you, like magazines, ammo boxes, med kits, boosters, food, drink, etc. While it seems like a lot of things to consider, it’s also worth noting that you can actually survive living off the things you scavenge from.
The gameplay loop is also very easy to understand. Outside of the missions that will require you to find and do certain things, the gameplay is a cycle of looting items from the different locations, potentially getting into firefights with other players, and extracting when you feel like it. Rinse and repeat.
The loot you take from your runs can be sold in the in-game marketplace, which can then net you more cash to buy better gear and other items. While there’s a weekly limit of items to be sold in the marketplace, it’s actually fairly generous since you can opt to just sell items immediately without waiting if you want immediate value.
Free-to-Compete Against Whales
But how’s the progression compared to other games? For starters, players get access to a full basic loadout immediately, as well as having a surprisingly large storage for items you collect throughout your runs. Of course, to get the best gear, you’ll have to level up and buy it using the in-game currency, but they give you so much cash that all you really need to do is level up.
The main issue with most free-to-play live service games is that the game is pay-to-win, but I would disagree that it’s 100% pay-to-win. You can pay to progress faster, especially with access to stronger gear early on, as well as more storage space, but it doesn’t reward you if you don’t play the game enough. You’ll still need to have some skill to back it up, as having the stronger gear doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ll win all the time.
Spatial Audio Can Be Misleading
One problem with the game lies in its audio, specifically the spatial audio design. A very important aspect in any competitive first-person shooter is being able to hear footsteps when they’re close. This is done so that you can get the drop on them, or you can pinpoint their location without using a map or radar.
As it stands, the current spatial audio design of the game makes it hard to locate where they are, especially if they’re in front or behind you. This makes gameplay a lot more difficult and awkward since it does seem like your ears are betraying you.
Shooting Mechanics are a Mixed Bag
That being said, the shooting in the game can be weird to deal with. Most shooters nowadays would probably take two headshots to take someone down or kill them. In Arena Breakout: Infinite, it can take up to 4-5 headshots depending on the ammunition used by the shooter and the helmet worn by the receiving player.
To make things worse, several items can be used to heal and buff themselves so they tank even more damage. This is probably going to be the warning for newer players when starting out, as higher-level players can simply join their lobbies and steamroll them with higher-tier gear. It’s not impossible, but it’s definitely an uphill battle when using tier 2-3 gear against someone who’s fully kitted out.
Is Arena Breakout Infinite Worth It?
Definitely. You Don’t Lose Anything But Time.
Given that the game is free, there’s no reason for you not to try Arena Breakout Infinite, unless you’re not into shooters. The inventory management system and easier controls make it an accessible game for newcomers, especially for those who have never played a mil-sim or an extraction shooter. It’s not the most immersive or the most realistic, but it’s a good game to get a feel for the genre.
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Arena Breakout Infinite FAQ
Does Arena Breakout Infinite have a PvE-only mode?
No. Most of the game modes are strictly PvEvP, with no dedicated mode for PvE.
Will Arena Breakout Infinite be released on consoles?
As of writing, Morefun Studios has not announced any plans for a console release.
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Arena Breakout Infinite Product Information
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| Title | ARENA BREAKOUT: INFINITE |
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| Release Date | September 16, 2025 |
| Developer | Morefun Studios |
| Publisher | Morefun Studios |
| Supported Platforms | PC (Steam, Epic Games) |
| Genre | Action, Survival, Shooter |
| Number of Players | 1-4 (Online PvEvP) |
| ESRB Rating | M 17+ |
| Official Website | Arena Breakout Infinite Official Website |
