Critical: Twin Bad News for Those Waiting for It
Bruno Pferd 
Key Takeaways
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- Arc Raiders is set to launch directly on October 30th without any additional testing or demos before release, as announced by Embark Studios via X.com.
- The game will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC simultaneously at its launch.
- Unlike the usual approach for highly anticipated games, Arc Raiders will not be showcased at Gamescom.
- Players will have the opportunity to experience the game in its entirety upon its release, with no playable demos or gameplay trailers being released prior to launch.
Twin Shock for Anticipated Arc Raiders’ Strategy Shift
Arc Raiders, a highly anticipated shooter, generated significant excitement upon its initial announcement. Following a period of silence, the game re-emerged with a large-scale testing phase, which proved successful with thousands of players. While such attention often precedes further testing and updates, Embark Studios, the developer, has now revealed a different strategy.
Game Launching Directly on October 30th for Arc Raiders – No Further Testing or Demos Before Release
Embark Studios announced via X.com that Arc Raiders will remain under wraps following its initial test sessions. This approach means no further testing phases will occur, nor will the game be featured at Gamescom. Additionally, no playable demos or gameplay trailers will be released prior to its launch. The game is slated for release on October 30th, simultaneously for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Players will experience the game in its entirety upon its release.
In Case You Missed It
If you’re curious about the latest developments in the gaming world, especially regarding Embark Studios’ highly anticipated third-person shooter game ARC Raiders, be sure to check out our recent post titled “ARC Raiders Studio Forgoes New Tests and Gamescom” by Bruno Pferd (published on 2025-08-11). In this piece, we delve into why the studio has decided against public testing phases and gamescom attendance as they focus on refining ARC Raiders ahead of its October release. Don’t miss out on the inside scoop—read more ARC Raiders Studio Forgoes New Tests and Gamescom.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | ARC Raiders |
| Brief Summary | You play as one of the Raiders, a rogue group of resistance fighters. With the help of a patchwork early warning system, you fight to protect our home against enemies dropping from orbit. ARC is faceless and unfeeling, but no one could accuse ARC of being unresponsive. In fact, ARC responds to resistance with ever-increasing destruction.
ARC Raiders is an upcoming multiplayer, extraction adventure, set in a lethal future earth, ravaged by a mysterious mechanized threat known as ARC. |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S |
| Released | October 30, 2025 |
| Genre | Shooter |
| Play Modes | Multiplayer, Co-operative |
| Content Rating | RP |
| Languages | Chinese (Simplified), English, Korean |
| Genre | Embark Studios |
| Genre | Embark Studios |
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