Embark Studios has an exciting proposition on its hands with ARC Raiders. The multiplayer shooter exudes all the qualities of a well-thought-out and handcrafted extraction game, so let’s check out its release date and potential start times to see when we can get you above the ground.
There’s been serious buzz around ARC Raiders since day one. Having Embark Studios behind the project—creators of the chaotic and addictive The Finals—has naturally generated hype. Sprinkle in some fun lore, angry machines, and the constant danger of encountering other real-life players, and ARC Raiders could be something.
Let’s check out its confirmed release date.
When is ARC Raiders Coming Out?
We have a fixed October 30 release date for ARC Raiders.
Once the initial ARC Raiders playtest finished, all anyone wanted was a release date. Players even thought they’d found one, only for this to be false. However, Summer Game Fest 2025 finally answered prayers and gave us a concrete release date.
It’s arriving in the middle of a competitive window. Battlefield 6 and Black Ops 7 will be waging war on either side of the Oct 30 date. If you’re after a competent, tactical extraction shooter instead of all-out multiplayer warfare, ARC Raiders might be what you need.
Do we Know ARC Raiders’ Start Times?
Unfortunately, it’s too early to give you exact start time for ARC Raiders, but we might be able to hazard a guess based on previous data.
I find that previous betas and playtests can be a good indicator of the final launch times. One particular ARC Raiders playtest started at 1:30 AM PT. Does this mean ARC Raiders will release at 1:30 AM on October 30? We’ll have to wait and see.
The only thing I can do is tell you we’ll be updating this article once we have the accurate start times. The confirmed release date is the crucial aspect for now, and you can see where the game falls in a crowded game calendar.
Based on the playtests and early footage, what is making ARC Raiders so desirable to you? Is there a standout feature, mechanic, or design choice swaying you harder than Escape From Tarkov or Gray Zone Warfare, for example? Share your thoughts with us through the Insider Gaming forum.
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