If you’ve been watching the Arc Raiders betas and wondering when the servers finally open, here’s the simple version: Arc Raiders launches on Thursday, 30 October 2025 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and the studio has published staggered regional start times. Embark’s extraction shooter has been popping up in pre-release tests for months, and if you followed our earlier open beta coverage, you already know the release date was locked in. For a quick refresher, see our report on the open beta and release set for October 30.
Global launch times
Here are the confirmed regional times for the live release on 30 October 2025. Times reflect the moment the game becomes playable in each region.
- North America: 3am PDT / 4am MDT / 5am CDT / 6am EDT
- UK / Ireland: 10am GMT
- Europe: 11am CET / 12pm EET
- Asia / Oceania: 7pm JST / 6pm AWST / 9pm AEDT
Can you get Arc Raiders early?
No. There is no early access window that lets players jump in ahead of the listed times. Whatever edition you buy, the game becomes playable at the regional start times above.
Is Arc Raiders free and what do editions include?
Arc Raiders is not free-to-play. The base game is priced at £32.99 / $39.99, and there is a Deluxe Edition for £49.99 / $59.99. The Deluxe Edition includes the Wanderer Cosmetic Pack, a character cosmetic, a bonus emote, a Scrappy skin, and 2,400 Raider Tokens.
Crossplay and cross-save
Arc Raiders supports cross-platform play across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It also supports cross-save and cross-progression through Embark ID, so progression and loot follow you if you move between platforms. We also ran a hands-on playtest that covered the game loop and extraction focus, which might help if you want a quick sense of how matches feel before launch: Arc Raiders playtest. If you’re planning a launch-night session, check your platform store for any preload windows and verify that your install is up to date so you can jump in the second your region goes live. Share which platform you’ll be playing on in the comments and whether you plan to squad up or go solo.
