ARC Raiders is an online-only game, and that naturally comes with some issues when the network falters. If you’re trying to get into ARC Raiders but are being met with a server queue, or if you’re being forced out of the game by a network error, you might want to know what’s happening and what the ARC Raiders server status looks like.
That’s natural – after all, you’ve paid to get the game, and it’s only fair for you to want your money’s worth! In this guide, I’ll help you understand whether ARC Raiders is down now, and if it’s not undergoing a severe outage, what you can do to figure out your ARC Raiders error or concern.
How to Check ARC Raiders Server Status
Embark Studios has developed and published ARC Raiders in-house, but the team hasn’t provided a way to check the game’s server status. There are no official methods to check if ARC Raiders is having network issues.
That doesn’t mean you’re out of luck. Here are a few ways you can check the server status of ARC Raiders:
Use a Network Checker Service
If you use a service like DownDetector or GameBezz, you can see if other users are pinging an error in ARC Raiders. If there’s a widespread issue preventing connections to the game, other gamers will go online to the sites and paint a perfect picture of where they’re having their problems.
Use Social Media
If you’re on social media platforms like Reddit, Twitter (X), Instagram, or even in an ARC Raiders-related Discord server, you can run a search for the game’s server status or for any like-minded players sharing information about outages. It’s a little loose, but it works, as people often take to social media immediately when an ARC Raiders server issue starts.
Use Player Count Trackers
This is a very unreliable method to check the ARC Raiders server status, but you can use a real-time player count tracker service like SteamDB. If the player count in the last few minutes has plummeted, it’s a clear sign that something might be wrong and that thousands of people are being kicked from the game or are failing to connect.
How to Fix ARC Raiders Network Error—Is ARC Raiders Down?
If you’re stuck in an ARC Raiders queue or suffering under the weight of an error code, you don’t have to panic.
There are some general network fixes you can apply to try ‘working around’ the core problem impacting the ARC Raiders servers.
- Restart your router or modem to refresh your internet connection
- Power cycle or restart your console or PC, and reopen the game
- Verify your game’s integrity or reinstall it entirely (it’s only a small game; it won’t take long)
- Disable any VPN or proxy services you have live
If you’re wondering how long the ARC Raiders queue is, well, you’re also out of luck. Embark Studios has implemented a server queue feature in ARC Raiders, but hasn’t given any indication as to how long the queue is when you’re in it.
If you’re suffering from any ARC Raiders server errors on any platform, let us know about it on the Insider Gaming Discord server.
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Grant has been gaming for 30+ years and in the industry for 10+. You'll probably find him playing a post-apocalyptic game or an extraction shooter somewhere.
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