Arc Raiders

Arc Raiders is a third-person co-op extraction shooter developed by Embark Studios. Players take on the role of Raiders — scavengers living underground who venture to the surface to loot resources while fighting off waves of autonomous ARC machines and other players. The game blends PvE combat against robotic enemies with PvP tension during extraction.

Yes. Arc Raiders is free to play on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. It features optional cosmetic purchases but no pay-to-win mechanics.

Yes. Arc Raiders supports solo play, duos, and trios. Solo is harder but very viable with the right loadout and extraction strategy. Focus on early extraction timing and avoiding the final 5 minutes when PvP peaks.

Unlock Marathon Runner in the Mobility skill tree first, then build toward the Il Toro shotgun + Ferro rifle combo. Keep your kit under 5,000 coins until you understand the maps. Extract early and consistently rather than going for big loot runs.

ARC machines are the autonomous robotic enemies that dominate the surface world. They range from light units like Leapers and Hornets to heavy threats like Bastions and Bombardiers, up to boss-tier enemies like the Matriarch. Each has specific weak points and requires different tactics to defeat efficiently.

Crafting is done through 7 workstations in your underground base — Workbench, Gunsmith, Explosives Station, Gear Bench, Medical Lab, Utility Station, and Refiner. You need blueprints and materials looted from raids. Upgrade workstations to unlock higher-tier gear.