The wait is almost over. ARC Raiders®, the long-anticipated multiplayer extraction adventure, officially launches on October 30, 2025. Whether you’re on PC via Steam or the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, or using NVIDIA GeForce NOW for cloud streaming, you’ll be able to drop into the war-torn wastelands of the Rust Belt this fall.
The release date was announced live during this year’s Summer Game Fest at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, accompanied by a brand-new gameplay trailer that has already sparked excitement across the community.
In ARC Raiders, you step into the boots of a Raider—an outlaw surviving in a post-collapse world dominated by deadly ARC machines and rival scavengers. The game blends PvPvE gameplay in a massive, dynamic sandbox. Every mission is a high-stakes choice: go in solo, or team up in a three-player squad to scavenge surface resources while fending off threats from all sides. Meanwhile, the underground hub of Speranza offers safety, upgrades, and the promise of progression—but only if you make it back alive.
Players got their first hands-on experience with ARC Raiders during Tech Test 2 last month. Hundreds of thousands participated across PC and console platforms, providing critical feedback that’s shaping the final version of the game.
“The tech test was the best rehearsal we could get,” said Aleksander Grøndal, Executive Producer of ARC Raiders. “It’s clear that players recognize the passion, effort, and craftsmanship that’s been poured into this game.”
But there’s still work to do. Grøndal emphasized that the team is using the final stretch before launch to squash bugs, polish performance, fine-tune game balance and economy, and improve onboarding for newcomers to the genre. And there’s more content coming: expect additional locations, gear, and missions at launch and beyond.
ARC Raiders is built around risk-and-reward gameplay. Every drop to the surface is a tactical decision—what loot are you chasing, how deep do you go, and do you dare face off against other Raiders? With emergent encounters and a richly crafted world, no two runs are the same.
As October 30 approaches, excitement is building for what could be one of the year’s most compelling online multiplayer experiences. Be sure to add ARC Raiders to your wishlist on your platform of choice and get ready to carve your path through the chaos.
Gear up, Raiders. The Rust Belt awaits.
