ARC Raiders is a newly released extraction shooter that arrived on October 30, 2025, for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
It launched to strong reviews, with many praising its progression system and the way proximity chat adds natural interaction between players during matches. You can check out our full ARC Raiders review for more details on the game.
The list of Windows Central quizzes continues to grow. You might know your stuff when it comes to ARC Raiders, but how will you fare against our other tests?
The game has been breaking its own Steam peak player count every weekend since release. It currently sits at over 480,000 peak players on Steam alone, has sold more than 4 million copies across all platforms, and has reached over 700,000 concurrent players combined.
Its success has also led to a nomination for Best Multiplayer Game at this year's Game Awards.
That said, the launch has not been entirely smooth. The game drew scrutiny for its use of AI in text-to-speech, even though the voice actors involved gave consent. Embark Studios has since clarified that ARC Raiders does not use generative AI. Instead, it uses machine learning for enemy behaviour and procedural tools that are already common in game development.
Whether you're newer to the extraction shooter or have been playing it since day one, test your ARC Raiders knowledge with our quiz.
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ARC Raiders has been a fantastic surprise for me. I’ve been having a lot of fun with friends, and it reminds me of my old DayZ days. The core loop of finding loot, talking to players, fighting players, and dealing with roaming enemies gives the whole experience a varied pace.
It is easily my multiplayer game of the year and more than deserving of its nomination at Geoff Keighley’s event.
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FAQ
Is ARC Raiders free to play or paid?
No, ARC Raiders is not free to play. It is currently priced at:
• $39.99 USD
• £30.99 GBP
• €39.99 EUR
• $60.78 AUD
• $57.99 CAD
These prices are based off of the Microsoft store listings and should also be the same on PC and PlayStation.
Is ARC Raiders an Xbox Play Anywhere title?
Yes, ARC Raiders supports Xbox Play Anywhere. This means if you buy it through the Microsoft Store (Xbox Series X|S or Windows PC via the Xbox app), you'll own it on both platforms and your progress carries over.
What kind of game is ARC Raiders?
It is a cooperative extraction shooter where you explore zones, gather loot, complete objectives, and try to make it out safely before other players or ARC machines get the jump on you.
When did ARC Raiders release?
ARC Raiders launched on October 30, 2025 on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Did ARC Raiders really use AI in its development?
The game includes machine learning systems for things like enemy behaviour, and some text to speech tools were used with permission from the actors involved. The studio has stated that it does not use generative AI for finished content.
Can you play ARC Raiders solo?
You can explore the world alone, but the game is designed around squad play. Encounters are more manageable when you work with others.
How long does an average match take in ARC Raiders?
A match will last at most 30 minutes and you will die if you do not extract within that timeframe. However, most runs last anywhere from ten to twenty minutes depending on where you drop, how much you try to loot, and how quickly you extract.
Does ARC Raiders have a story or campaign?
It is mainly focused on multiplayer and repeatable activities, but there are ongoing narrative threads in the world, faction dialogue, cutscenes, and seasonal updates
Are there plans for future updates in ARC Raiders?
Yes. ARC Raiders has a full post-launch roadmap, with the next major update scheduled for December. The roadmap outlines new seasonal content, balance adjustments, fresh activities, and feature improvements aimed at expanding long-term replayability. The studio has also committed to frequent patches that refine enemy behaviour, progression pacing, and overall quality of life as the game grows.
If you're curious about how the game is doing, here's everything you need to know about ARC Raiders.
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