Hopium Becomes Reality: Arc Raiders Launch This October

Exciting news for fans of the extraction shooter Arc Raiders as developer Embark Studios has announced that the game will officially launch on October 30, 2025, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. This announcement comes after the positive reception of the second Tech Test held in early May, where players experienced a polished gameplay mechanics and engaging character designs reminiscent of classic PUBG. While players anticipated another beta opportunity, they instead received a firm release date, building anticipation for the evolving gameplay and mechanics that emerged from the testing phases.

Arc Raiders will officially release on October 30, 2025, on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, following its successful second Tech Test earlier this year.

Arc Raiders, which was first unveiled at The Game Awards in 2021, transitioned from a co-op shooter to an extraction shooter format under the guidance of veterans from the gaming industry. The developers, including former EA staff, are aiming to deliver an immersive gameplay experience that combines cooperative play with strategic extraction, similar to the dynamics seen in popular battle royale titles. The game has generated significant interest within the gaming community, given the unique mechanics and the polished feel demonstrated in previous testing stages.