ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure, set in a lethal future earth, ravaged by a mysterious mechanized threat known as ARC. Enlist as a Raider. Scavenge the surface to thrive in a desolate world. But beware of the machines. Beware of Raiders preying on others. ARC Raiders blends the tension from extraction shooters with atmospheric settings from the adventure genre. Lurking threats—from deadly machines to other Raiders—create a constant ebb and flow of intensity, where every moment is charged with the thrill of high stakes. Extract valuable loot and explore the unfolding mysteries of a vibrant, lethal world. ARC Raiders supports seamless social play across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. Play with your squad and thrive as a team, or rise in the ranks as a lone ranger. Developed by Embark Studios and released in 2025.
Lethal machines known as ARC rule the surface, ranging from unrelenting drone swarms to mechanical giants that obliterate everything in their path. Their origins remain a mystery, but their ever-present danger is felt with every step you take. Raiders survive by kitbashing scavenged materials; using long-lost tech and looted ARC parts to craft weapons, gadgets, and gear. In Speranza, everyone has an agenda, and the Traders are no different. They’ll send you topside on missions in exchange for rewards, slowly revealing more about who they are and what they want for Speranza’s future.
ARC Raiders is a third-person multiplayer extraction shooter set on a future Earth ravaged by a hostile mechanized force called ARC. Players scavenge for loot, fight robotic enemies, and clash with other players before extracting back to safety.
ARC Raiders is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. It is built on Unreal Engine 5 and supports cross-platform play across all three.
Yes. ARC Raiders can be played solo or in teams of up to three, blending PvP and PvE — runs feature both hostile ARC robots and other human squads competing for the same loot.
ARC Raiders launched on October 30, 2025 after pivoting from its original PvE-focused design to an extraction-shooter format. It was developed and published by Embark Studios.
ARC Raiders sold over 4 million copies within its first weeks and crossed 14 million worldwide by February 2026. The success has funded two additional unannounced projects at Embark Studios.
Embark's 2026 "Escalation" roadmap covers January through April with monthly updates, capped by April's Riven Tides expedition that adds a new coastal map, a large-scale ARC boss, and escalating environmental hazards.
