No, ARC Raiders is not part of Xbox Game Pass at launch. The Extraction shooter from Embark Studios will be a paid release, $39.99 for the standard edition and $59.99 for the deluxe edition, rather than being included in Microsoft’s subscription library.
The studio behind ARC Raiders previously released The Finals, a free-to-play game, so this paid approach is a noticeable departure. ARC Raiders also launches with a battle pass and microtransactions, meaning the upfront purchase won’t be the only way players can spend money in the game.
As for whether it might arrive on Game Pass later, there will be no sign. Embark doesn’t have a track record of placing full releases into Xbox Game Pass, and with the game now available in stores, the studio has little incentive to offer it through a subscription right away. That doesn’t rule out a future deal years down the road, but it’s not something to count on at launch.
For more context on the release, the site provides a breakdown of pre-order bonuses and pricing, as well as an overview of the deluxe edition content. You can also visit the official ARC Raiders site for more details from Embark. Want to argue whether this paid route is brighter than the free-to-play option?
