Wondering if there's a new ARC Raiders beta? Embark Studios can be pretty crafty in its games, leaving breadcrumbs behind for players to agonize over. ARC Raiders appears to be no different. Whether it's in-game clues or Summer Game Fest hype, Embark Studios' extraction shooter is driving the hype scale through the roof. So, here's what you need to know.
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ARC Raiders beta release date window
Embark Studios has confirmed that another ARC Raiders beta isn't coming before the game's launch. In a recent Discord post, community manager Dusty Gustaffson confirms Embark Studios' plans to keep tweaking the game ahead of release, while skipping over an appearance at Gamescom.
"The team here in Stockholm is in full gear, getting ready for release on October 30! Our focus is now on polishing and expanding the experience, and putting all the learnings from TT2 into action ahead of release. Just so you know, we're not planning additional public tests before launch," the developer says.
We had hopes that the game would shadow drop similarly to Embark's highly underrated FPS game The Finals. However, we'll just have to wait for the ARC Raiders release date instead.
Another beta could have been a great chance to reveal new features and capitalize on the exceptionally positive Tech Test reception, one that exceeded Embark's expectations. If you missed your chance to play, then our ARC Raiders preview has what you need to know, especially if you're keen to find out how well it runs on portable gaming consoles like the ROG Ally.
What is ARC Raiders?
ARC Raiders is an extraction shooter from The Finals developer Embark Studios, set in a post-apocalyptic future where sentient cyborgs known as ARCs dominate the Earth's surface. Shifting the action to third-person, ARC Raiders is a PVEVP game, where you can fight or befriend other Raiders, as you scavenge for loot, weapons, and useful items to use in the game's hub world. There are multiple maps to explore, such as Buried City and Spaceport, all of them crawling with various ARCs to avoid or defeat.
ARC Raiders beta trailer
If you want to relive the glory of past playtests, then this awesome trailer for the ARC Raiders Tech Test has what you need. Bask in the awesomeness of its battles, world-building, and atmosphere.
Will my Test Test progress carry over to the ARC Raiders Tech Test?
No, your progress from the ARC Raiders Tech Test won't carry over into the ARC Raiders beta. Embark Studios confirmed that progress in the Tech Test would be wiped at its conclusion, leaving all your weapons, items, and character progress behind.
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