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ARC Raiders Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
| Genre | Third-person extraction shooter |
| Release Date | 2025-10-30 |
| Developer | Embark Studios AB |
| Publisher | Embark Studios AB |
| Setting | Post-Apocalyptic Earth (Italy) |
| Perspective | Third-Person |
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S |
| Multiplayer | PvPvE (Solo, Duo, or Trio Squads) |
| Unique Feature | A unique 'no one-shot kill' shield mechanic that disincentivizes camping, and a persistent progression system with no forced wipes. |
ARC Raiders System Requirements
1080p
tune Minimum – Low Preset, 1080p resolution.
tune Recommended – High Preset, 1080p resolution.
ARC Raiders Laptop Recommendations
memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435 HS
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 3050 75W
storage 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
799
Model: ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7435 HS (Score: 1655)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3050 (Score: 7220) @ 75W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution.).
memory AMD Ryzen 9 8940 HX
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 5060 115W
storage 32GB DDR5-5200MHz
1689
Model: HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX)
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 8940 HX (Score: 2225)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 5060 (Score: 9000) @ 115W TGP
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA / FHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution.).
memory AMD Ryzen 9 7845 HX
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4080
storage Up to 64GB DDR5
2799
Model: Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
memory CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7845 HX (Score: 2078)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4080 (Score: 12500)
storage RAM: Up to 64GB DDR5
save Storage: 4000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low Preset, 1080p resolution.).
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Core Requirements
- desktop_windowsOperating System: Windows 10 / 11 64-bit
A modern 64-bit OS would be a firm requirement.
- memoryDirectX: DirectX 12
DirectX 12 would likely be required for advanced features.
- save_altStorage Note: 80 GB available space (SSD Recommended)
A fast SSD is highly recommended to handle the streaming of the large, seamless open world.
ARC Raiders: Map Size and Regions
The game features a large, open-world map with four confirmed zones: Dam Battlegrounds (a large starting area with forests and a dam), Buried City (a metropolitan area covered in sand), Spaceport (a derelict industrial zone), and Blue Gate (a mountain area). A fifth map, Stella Montis, is rumored. Maps feature dynamic weather, time of day, and special events.
ARC Raiders: Post-Launch Content / DLC
The game is designed as a live service with a seasonal 'Raider Deck' (battle pass) that offers free and paid progression tracks. Developers have emphasized that monetization is cosmetic-only and not 'pay to win'. New maps, weapons, and features will be added over time based on community feedback.
ARC Raiders Skills & Upgrades Overview
Progression is persistent and does not wipe. Players earn XP to level up and gain skill points, which can be invested in three skill trees: Conditioning (stamina, breaching), Mobility (climbing, vaulting), and Survival (looting speed, stealth). A voluntary prestige system called the 'Expedition Project' allows players to reset their progress for exclusive rewards.
ARC Raiders: Game Editions
The game is available in a Standard Edition ($40) and a Deluxe Edition ($60). The Deluxe Edition includes the Astro, Bruiser, and Lucky Duck cosmetic bundles. Pre-ordering any edition also grants the Bruiser and Lucky Duck bundles.
ARC Raiders: Cross-Platform / Crossplay
The game supports full cross-platform play, allowing seamless social play and matchmaking between PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
ARC Raiders Specific Game Elements
ARC Raiders Weapons
- securityFirearms (Varies (Assault Rifles, SMGs, Snipers, Shotguns))
A diverse arsenal of 19 different firearms across multiple categories. Weapons use one of four simplified ammo types (Light, Medium, Heavy, Shotgun) and can be customized with attachments. Examples include the 'Rattler' AR and 'Osprey' sniper rifle.
- securityGadgets (Utility / Tactical)
A wide range of craftable items essential for survival and combat, including grenades, mines, door blockers, deployable barricades, and zip lines.
ARC Raiders Vehicles
- directions_carNone (N/A)
The game is focused on on-foot exploration and combat. Traversal is aided by zip lines and a rare 'Snap Hook' gadget, but there are no controllable player vehicles.
ARC Raiders Characters
- personCeleste - Key NPC
The charismatic raider leader in the Speranza hub who is responsible for providing the main story quests.
- personThe Raider - Playable Character (playable)
The player's customizable character. Players can choose their face, body type, and hair, and then define their playstyle through a classless skill tree system.
- personTion Wyn - Key NPC
The reclusive gun craftsman who runs the gun shop in Speranza.
Top 3 Characters:
Raider (Player): The customizable protagonist, a resident of the Speranza underground city who ventures 'topside' to scavenge resources. 2. The ARC: The primary AI antagonist faction, a horde of deadly machines ranging from small 'Ticks' and 'Snitch' drones to massive 'Bastions' and the 'Queen' world boss. 3. Scrappy the Rooster: A pet companion in the player's hub who provides a steady stream of basic materials after every raid, acting as a form of loss mitigation.
ARC Raiders Missions / Objectives
- flagTopside Expeditions
Objective: The main gameplay loop. Players deploy to one of the large open-world maps for a 30-minute session to scavenge for loot, complete quests for traders, and interact with dynamic events, with the ultimate goal of successfully extracting.
- flagWorld Boss Encounters
Objective: A dynamic, high-risk MMO-style objective to defeat massive ARC bosses like 'The Queen' at the Harvester. This requires cooperation between multiple squads and yields 'insane' loot.
Top 3 Missions/Objectives:
The primary objective of every run. Players must call in a loud, public elevator or train, or find a rare key to use a silent 'Raider Hatch' to escape with their loot. 2. World Bosses: A high-risk, high-reward MMO-style objective to defeat massive bosses like 'The Queen' at the Harvester, which requires large-scale player coordination. 3. Trader Quests: The main source of narrative and progression. Players complete tasks for various traders in the Speranza hub to unlock new items, skills, and lore from the 'Codex'.
ARC Raiders Companions / Summons
- groupScrappy the Rooster (Animal (Rooster))
Ability: A pet companion located in the player's hub. Scrappy provides a steady, passive stream of basic materials after every raid, ensuring players always have a baseline of resources, even after multiple failed runs.
- groupSquad Mates (Human (Player))
Ability: The game is designed for squads of 1-3 players. Teammates can be revived (without a special tool), share loot, and must coordinate to survive against ARC and other player squads.
ARC Raiders Collectibles
- collections_bookmarkCodex Entries
Location/Use: Unlocked by progressing. This is a growing repository of lore about the ARC, the world, and its inhabitants.
- collections_bookmarkKeys
Location/Use: Rare items found topside. 'Key Room' keys unlock high-value loot rooms on the map. 'Raider Hatch Keys' unlock rare, silent extraction points.
- collections_bookmarkRecipes
Location/Use: Found topside, these are one of the most valuable items. Successfully extracting a recipe permanently unlocks the ability to craft that item at the Workshop.
Top 3 Collectibles:
Permanently unlocked crafting blueprints. These are considered the most valuable loot and should be placed in the 'Safe Pocket'. 2. High-Rarity Gear: Epic (purple) and Legendary (gold) weapons and shields found in high-risk (red) POIs or by defeating bosses. 3. ARC Components: Valuable crafting materials, like ARC Power Cells, that are looted from destroyed ARC machines and are essential for crafting high-tier gear.
ARC Raiders Armor
- shieldRaider Augments
Focus/Stats: A special gear slot that allows players to fine-tune their build, affecting stats like backpack slots, weight limit, and the number of equippable weapons or quick-use items.
- shieldShields
Focus/Stats: The primary defensive item. Shields come in Light, Medium, and Heavy variants, providing a regenerating health pool. A fully-charged shield prevents a player from being one-shot. Shields degrade and must be repaired in the hub.
ARC Raiders Clothing / Appearance
- checkroomCosmetic Customization
Details: Players can fully customize their Raider's appearance with a wide array of outfits, backpacks, attachments, and charms. Cosmetics are unlocked via quests, Raider Decks, or the in-game store. The Deluxe Edition includes the 'Astro' and 'Bruiser' bundles.
ARC Raiders Other Features & Info
- labelMultiplayer Modes
The core mode is a persistent PvPvE extraction shooter where players can queue up solo, in duos, or in trios. The map is populated by other players and AI-controlled ARC machines. Proximity chat is enabled, allowing for emergent alliances or betrayals. There is no in-match squadding.
- labelStory and Setting
The game is set in a lethal, post-post-apocalyptic future Earth, in a region known as the Rust Belt, which is based on the remnants of Italy. Humanity lives in the underground city of Speranza. Players are 'Raiders' who venture to the 'topside' to scavenge resources, fighting both other players and the ARC, a faction of killer machines.
- labelTop 3 Gameplay Mechanics
- 1. PvPvE Extraction Loop: The core structure where players must enter a map, gather loot, and extract, all while contending with both deadly AI-controlled ARC machines (PvE) and other rival player squads (PvP). 2. Shield & Health System: A unique combat mechanic where players have a single health pool and a regenerating shield. With a charged shield, players cannot be one-shot, which disincentivizes camping and encourages more tactical, movement-based firefights. 3. Safe Pocket & Free Loadouts: Key accessibility features. The 'Safe Pocket' (2-3 slots) guarantees extraction of its contents, even on death. 'Free Loadouts' are basic, no-cost gear sets that allow players to enter a raid with zero risk, ensuring they can always play the game.
ARC Raiders Frequently Asked Questions
- help_outline What is ARC Raiders?ARC Raiders is a third-person, PvPvE extraction shooter from the developers of The Finals. Players (as 'Raiders') scavenge a post-apocalyptic Earth, fighting other players and a deadly army of AI robots called ARC, all while trying to extract with valuable loot.
- help_outline Is ARC Raiders free-to-play?No. The game was originally announced as free-to-play but has shifted to a premium model. The Standard Edition costs $40.
- help_outline Is it a 'one-shot' extraction shooter like Tarkov?No. A key feature is the shield system, which prevents players from being one-shot as long as their shield is charged. This encourages more movement and tactical, drawn-out fights rather than camping.
- help_outline Are there server wipes?No, the developers have stated there are no forced wipes. All progression is permanent. There is a voluntary prestige system called the 'Expedition Project' that players can opt-in to for exclusive rewards.