The long-awaited open test for ARC Raiders has officially launched, giving players worldwide a chance to experience Embark Studios’ extraction shooter before its global release. Available now on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, this open test serves as a final systems check ahead of the full release later this month.
The Open Test at a Glance
The servers are live through October 19, with gradual access rollout.
The download size is around 30 GB, and — as confirmed by the developers — player progress won’t carry over to launch day.
All participants linking their Embark ID will receive an exclusive Server Slam backpack once the game goes live.
What’s Inside the Build
The open test features:
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A new combat zone — The Dam Battlegrounds
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Starter weapons and early equipment tiers
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Opening questlines and limited daily missions
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Full-scale performance stress across server nodes
Embark’s team will use this period to monitor live performance, optimize matchmaking, and balance weapon feedback based on community data.
Why It Matters
This phase isn’t just about stability — it’s an opportunity for players to explore the core mechanics and feel the rhythm of ARC Raiders’ high-risk extraction gameplay.
Every session blends PvE, PvP, and environmental threats, echoing elements from Escape from Tarkov and The Division’s Dark Zone — but with ARC’s unique robotic interference mechanic that dynamically alters encounters.
For those planning to dive deep at launch, this open test is the best way to build tactical awareness before the full deployment.
How to Join
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Access ARC Raiders via Steam, Epic Games, or your console store.
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Link your account to Embark ID.
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Launch the test client and jump in.
Access is granted gradually, so if the download isn’t available yet — check back later.
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Summary
The ARC Raiders open test offers a first full-scale look at Embark’s ambitious extraction-based shooter.
With its hybrid PvPvE format and high-tension escape mechanics, it’s shaping up to be one of the most distinctive multiplayer launches this year.
Participate, test, and prepare — because once ARC Raiders fully deploys, every second and every bullet will count.
