Embark Studios is thrilled to invite players back to the Rust Belt with a new five-day public playtest of ARC Raiders, the studio’s highly anticipated multiplayer extraction adventure. Running from April 30 to May 4, Tech Test 2 offers players on PC and—for the first time—consoles (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S) the chance to explore the lethal wilderness, battle ARC machines, and scavenge for high-stakes loot in the game’s expansive PvPvE sandbox.
How to Participate
Playtest registration is now open directly on Steam, or via arcraiders.com for console players and those on the Epic Games Store. Players who participated in previous ARC Raiders playtests will automatically gain access to this test.
Watch the New Trailer
Check out the new Tech Test II trailer on YouTube to get a glimpse of the dynamic gameplay and strategic battles that await.
Developer Insights
“Over the past six months, we’ve worked hard to expand the core experience based on community feedback,” said Aleksander Grøndal, Executive Producer of ARC Raiders. “This is our chance to see how those changes perform at scale. We’re especially eager to gather feedback on progression, the combat experience, cross-platform performance, and how the experience feels now that it’s more expansive and layered.”
What’s New in Tech Test 2?
In addition to a range of tweaks and improvements, Tech Test 2 introduces:
- A Wider Range of ARC Enemies: Face new challenges with more diverse adversaries.
- More Weapons, Gear, and Gadgets: Equip yourself with an expanded arsenal.
- Deeper Player Progression and Crafting Systems: Enjoy enhanced customization and growth.
- Preview of the Upcoming Battle Pass: Get a sneak peek at what’s to come.
Game Overview
ARC Raiders blends high-risk surface scavenging with strategic survival and crafting elements underground. Players take on the role of Raiders—rogue gunslingers navigating a crumbling world filled with towering ARC machines, rival Raiders, and the ever-present threat of ambush. With solo and squad play (up to three players), each run is a gamble between what you risk and what you stand to gain.
Whether you’re a longtime fan of high-stakes extraction and survival games or new to the genre, ARC Raiders invites you to carve your own path, your own story, and your own fate—as a squad or a lone Raider.
Release Information
ARC Raiders is set to release in 2025 on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X | S, and on cloud streaming through Nvidia GeForce NOW. For more information, tune into https://arcraiders.com/, join the Discord, or follow the game via @arcraidersgame on X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube.
