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
Right now, Embark Studios hasn't confirmed when the next ARC Raiders beta will take place. However, the prevailing theory, based on the mysterious ARC Raiders countdown, is that Embark Studios is preparing to reveal a launch date or the next ARC Raiders playtest at Summer Game Fest. Although we think the former is more likely, wouldn't it be nice if Embark gave us a new beta to ease the wait?
Well, that could be the case, as ARC Raiders reporter 'RoosterScrappy' notes that the developer is retooling to Tech Test application to be known as the 'ARC Raiders beta' on the PlayStation and Xbox marketplaces. In a follow-up post, RoosterScrappy adds that "the Xbox TitleID (7E4295F1) confirms ARC [Raiders] is registered with Xbox's backend, needed for full release. It's also age-rated, meaning a feature-complete build is submitted."
We investigated this and can confirm that the Steam Deck game is bearing the new title on both storefronts. In a quick check on SteamDB, Embark is continuously tinkering with ARC Raiders' metadata, notably with how the game's listing appears. Although the developer is remaining tight-lipped, it isn't uncommon for these changes to surface ahead of a major announcement.
Embark's highly underrated FPS game The Finals shadow dropped during The Game Awards in 2023, with the shooter's launch slightly spoiled by sleuths noting the game's appearance on various marketplaces.
Another beta could be 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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