Overview
- Preloads are live on all platforms, with downloads around 16 GB on PS5 and roughly 27–29 GB on PC and Xbox.
- The game releases globally on October 30 with no early access, though the exact minute varies by platform as Embark says it hasn’t announced a specific time; Nexon lists 9:30 AM UTC and PlayStation shows 10:00 AM GMT/3:00 AM PT.
- Arc Raiders is a premium PvPvE extraction shooter priced at $39.99/£32.99 for the Standard edition and $59.99/£49.99 for the Deluxe edition with cosmetic bonuses.
- Cross-platform play and cross-progression are supported across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Embark ID.
- Post-test adjustments include nerfs to Flying ARCs and an ongoing look at visual/optimization changes, and CEO Patrick Söderlund frames launch as the start of a multi‑year journey.