Join the Fight in ARC Raiders
Embark Studios is bringing players back to a dangerous, futuristic Earth with ARC Raiders, its upcoming extraction adventure. To prepare for the game’s full release on October 30, the studio is hosting a limited-time Server Slam from October 17 to 19. This global event will run on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, and no pre-registration is required.
The Server Slam offers a chance to experience ARC Raiders’ expansive PvPvE sandbox before launch. Players can squad up with friends, gear up, and dive into high-stakes battles on the Dam Battlegrounds map. The event will showcase key elements like progression, crafting, and quest systems, giving participants a preview of the full game.
As a special thank you, anyone who takes part will receive an exclusive Backpack cosmetic. It will unlock at launch for those who purchase the full game. However, progress made during the Server Slam will not carry over. This means that whether you are returning from previous tests or playing ARC Raiders for the first time, you will start fresh when the servers officially go live.
Pre-orders for ARC Raiders are already open, giving eager fans the chance to secure their copy ahead of time. A new Server Slam trailer is also available on YouTube, offering a glimpse of the action that awaits.
Aleksander Grøndal, the Executive Producer of Embark Studios, said, “We’re excited to welcome Raiders to the Server Slam — this is where we’ll really put ARC Raiders through its paces ahead of full launch. Our goal is simple: make sure that on October 30, when the servers go live, every player experiences the game exactly as we’ve intended — polished, balanced, and ready for action. Thanks for joining us — let’s prepare to go topside.”