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Arc Raiders was delayed so much because of a surprisingly simple reason: not even its devs thought it was fun


Remember how the upcoming extraction shooter Arc Raiders was meant to launch in 2022? Good times! And quite different times, because back then the game was PvE, seeing you and a few friends take on some nasty bots. Three years on, the game has shifted into a PvPvE experience, and the reason for 1. such a lengthy delay, and 2. a complete change in what players actually do is a simple one: the game was "not fun."

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Arc Raiders' devs would you like you to slam its servers with one last, open to all tech test next month


With Marathon having received an indefinite delay back in June, that just leaves one game to test whether extraction shooters can make it mainstream: Arc Raiders. While this one has been cooking for a while now, it actually has a release date, October 30th. There's been a few tests along the way, and it turns out the devs have one last one in them!

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Arc Raiders is actually coming back for one last test before launch, and this time anyone can join

April feels like a lifetime ago, but that’s when Arc Raiders, the extraction shooter from ex-DICE developers at Embark, was last available to play. The game’s second tech testbegan and ended in April, and remained invite-only throughout its runtime.

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News from the Rust Belt!

[p]From October 17th-19th, we’re running a three-day Server Slam Open Test. It’s one final opportunity to get your hands on ARC Raiders before launch. Get your Squad together and mark your calendars. The Rust Belt is calling! [/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p] We’ve decided to give you another scuffle on the surface and a chance to hop in and experience the game one more time before launch! Scavenge for loot, take a chance on an encounter with another Raider, and try to thin the ARC numbers a little. [/p][p]This event will bring you to the Dam Battlegrounds where you’ll experience elements of progression and crafting while completing a set of quests to provide you with a little taste of the ARC Raiders experience, while saving some surprises for the full launch. We’ll be stress-testing the servers during the event to get everything running smoothly before it all kicks off on October 30, so please invite your friends and give those servers a challenge! [/p][p]No codes this time. Everyone’s welcome. The Server Slam will be live on all platforms (Steam, Epic Games, PS5, Xbox X|S) and access will roll out slowly on day one. Progress made during the Slam will not carry over to the launch version of the game. Participating Raiders will, however, get a Server Slam Exclusive backpack to always signify that they were part of this historic moment, delivered to you after purchasing the full game at launch. [/p][p][/p][p]Be on the lookout for more info as we get closer to October 17. Watch our socials and join the Official Discord for more information! Rally your crew, grab your gear, and get ready to go Topside and scavenge! [/p][p]If you’ve been in Speranza before, it’s time to return and bring your whole crew. If you’re a first-time Raider, an Embark ID will be created for you automatically when you launch ARC Raiders. You’ll also be prompted to enter and confirm your email address. While email confirmation isn’t required to play, you’ll need to confirm it in order to claim your exclusive Server Slam backpack reward at launch. You need to be 16+ to participate in Server Slam, terms apply.[/p][p]Want to get a head start? You can create a new Embark ID or link to an existing one ahead of time at the Embark Portal. [/p][p]The world above is waiting, Raider. See you on the 17th. [/p][p][/p][h3]Come and see us at TwitchCon San Diego! [/h3][p]During the Server Slam, we’ll be pulling double duty at TwitchCon 2025 in San Diego.[/p][p]Take a break from shooting & looting in the Server Slam, and catch the team on the show floor at San Diego Convention Center, October 17-19! [/p][p]Play the game in the booth, pick up some swag (while supplies last), and meet some of the talented people behind ARC Raiders. We’ll also conduct a panel that you can attend in person or watch online! Whether you show up in the flesh or join us digitally, watch our socials for more details!  [/p][p][/p][h3]Pre-Orders are Open! [/h3][p]Saving the best for last, we’re opening up the Pre-orders right now! [/p][p]Secure your copy of the game as the Standard or Deluxe Edition! The Deluxe Edition comes with the Deluxe Pre-Order exclusive Astro Bundle*, the Scrappy Cowboy skin, 2400 Raider Tokens, and more to start your Raider off right!  [/p][p][/p][p]Get your Standard Edition ($40USD) or the Deluxe Edition ($60USD) Pre-order copy now. You’ll be able to take the shuttle to the surface on October 30 on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S (The Standard Edition will be available for pre-order on Xbox soon). [/p][p]All pre-orders will receive the Lucky Duck Bundle, which contains the exclusive Hatchling Backpack and Golden Rubber Duck Backpack Charm![/p][p]Your story is about to begin, make it a good one.[/p]

Arc Raiders prepares to stake its claim in making extraction shooters popular with an October release date


Arc Raiders! It's an extraction shooter! A fact that will leave many with the question, "is this the one that'll push the genre to the mainstream?" Personally I haven't the foggiest, and I don't have a horse in that race either. That kind of nonsense matters more to shareholders than it does to little old me. Still, we've not got a huge amount of time to wait to find out if Arc Raiders is the one to make extraction shooters big, as during Geoff's Livestream of Questionable Quality and Orbs, it got a release date.


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