"A tense, retro-futuristic extraction shooter where every raid creates a new story."
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About
ARC Raiders is a heart-pounding third-person extraction shooter set on a lethal, post-apocalyptic Earth. Players descend from the underground colony of Speranza to the surface, scavenging vital resources while battling ruthless mechanized ARC drones and rival raiders in a high-stakes struggle for survival.
Story
In the year 2180, humanity has been driven underground by a mysterious alien mechanized threat known as ARC. You are a Raider from the subterranean city of Toledo, venturing 'Topside' to reclaim the surface world's remnants and uncover the secrets behind the machine occupation.
Gameplay
The core loop involves intense 30-minute sessions where squads must loot, fight, and extract via elevators or metro stations. The game blends tactical third-person combat with physics-based destruction, offering a 'safe pocket' mechanic to mitigate the brutal risk of losing gear upon death.
Key Features
- 1PvPvE Extraction Loop
- 2Physics-based Destruction
- 3Seamless Drop-in Matchmaking
- 4Safe Pocket Loot Retention
- 5Dynamic Weather Systems
- 6Underground Base Building
- 7Emergent Narrative Generation
- 8Squad & Solo Modes
Highlights
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Accessible take on the hardcore extraction genre
- +Incredible graphical fidelity and art direction
- +Emergent gameplay creates unique stories every match
- +Smooth and responsive movement mechanics
Cons
- -High punishment for failure can be frustrating
- -Solo play is significantly harder than squad play
Game Ratings
Breathtaking UE5 environments and lighting
Heart-racing extraction moments
Punchy combat against machines and players
Requires stealth, gadgets, and planning
Easier to learn than Tarkov, but still punishing
Who Will Enjoy This?
Players who love looting and stealthy extraction
Those seeking high-stakes PvP encounters
Squads coordinating to take down massive ARC bosses
Similar To
Extraction Loop
Escape from Tarkov
match
Atmosphere
Hunt: Showdown
match
Destruction
The Finals
match
💡 Did You Know?
Originally announced as a Co-op PvE game before pivoting to PvPvE in 2023
Developed by former DICE veterans who worked on Battlefield
The underground hub 'Speranza' is located beneath the ruins of Italy
Matches are designed to be 'story generators' rather than scripted events
Latest Updates & Events
ARC Raiders - 20% OFF on Steam
ARC Raiders is currently featured on the Steam store!
“An extraction shooter unlike any other... a totally unpredictable, immersive, thrilling story generator.”— GameSpot
“Sands down the roughest edges of the genre for accessibility and drama.”— GamesRadar
Game Ratings
Breathtaking UE5 environments and lighting
Heart-racing extraction moments
Punchy combat against machines and players
Requires stealth, gadgets, and planning
Easier to learn than Tarkov, but still punishing
Who Will Enjoy This?
Players who love looting and stealthy extraction
Those seeking high-stakes PvP encounters
Squads coordinating to take down massive ARC bosses
Similar To
💡 Did You Know?
Originally announced as a Co-op PvE game before pivoting to PvPvE in 2023
Developed by former DICE veterans who worked on Battlefield
The underground hub 'Speranza' is located beneath the ruins of Italy
Matches are designed to be 'story generators' rather than scripted events
Latest Updates & Events
ARC Raiders - 20% OFF on Steam
ARC Raiders is currently featured on the Steam store!
Development Journey
The ARC Threat
- •**Drones:** Flying scouts that alert swarms
- •**Walkers:** Heavy combat units with explosive firepower
- •**Marauder Queens:** Massive boss-tier enemies requiring squad coordination
Game Details
- Developer
- Embark Studios
- Publisher
- Embark Studios
- Platforms
- PC
- Genres
- Extraction Shooter, Third-Person Shooter +1
- Atmosphere
- intense/retro-futuristic/mysterious