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ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

Embark Studios·Released Oct 30, 2025·Multiplayer

Platforms
Xbox Series XPCPS5
Genres
Shooter
Critic82/100
Across 7 reviews
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ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure, set in a lethal future earth, ravaged by a mysterious mechanized threat known as ARC. Enlist as a Raider and scavenge the surface to thrive in a desolate world. But beware of the machines. Beware of Raiders preying on others. ARC Raiders blends the tension from extraction shooters with atmospheric settings from the adventure genre. Lurking threats—from deadly machines to other Raiders—create a constant ebb and flow of intensity, where every moment is charged with the thrill of high stakes. Extract valuable loot and explore the unfolding mysteries of a vibrant, lethal world. ARC Raiders supports seamless social play across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. Play with your squad and thrive as a team, or rise in the ranks as a lone ranger.

Reviews

8 reviews
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IGN
Travis Northup·Nov 12, 2025
Critic90/100
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With polished gunplay and an irresistible grind, this is the new standard for extraction shooters.

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Eurogamer
Rick Lane·Nov 10, 2025
Critic40/100
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Rich combat and an unusually friendly community make Arc Raiders an cracking extraction shooter, but Embark Studios' continued use of AI voices is inexcusable.

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Rock Paper Shotgun
Samuel Horti·Nov 4, 2025
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Ten hours into Arc Raiders, I felt betrayal's sharp sting for the first time. The round began with generosity. I met a fellow raider who had dropped me a rare shotgun as well as a damaged heat sink to upgrade my workbench. They asked nothing in return. It was one of many…

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GameSpot
Mark Delaney·Nov 4, 2025
Critic90/100
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Arc Raiders is an extraction shooter unlike any other, a totally unpredictable, immersive, thrilling story generator directed by the community.

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Push Square
Aaron Bayne·Oct 31, 2025
Critic90/100
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ARC Raiders has well and truly been worth the wait. This is a phenomenal showcase of what immersive multiplayer can be. Every run is different, and your squad will come out with stories to tell each time. It can be tougher on those planning to play solo, and the extraction loop won't be for everyone. But as far as extraction shooters go, this is one of the most accessible, and it respects your time, giving you a fun experience from your first match. We can easily say that ARC Raiders is one of the best multiplayer games this generation.

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