In a surprise twist of events, Arc Raiders is having one more stress test before launch. Only this time, this stress test is open to everyone. From October 17th to 19th, anyone can sign up to play before its official launch on October 30th, 2025.
Arc Raiders Final Open Test
That’s right. Unlike previous tests, this final Server Slam will be open to everyone. It’s your final opportunity to get your hands on Arc Raiders before its October release.
This event will take you to the Dam Battlegrounds, where you can get a glimpse of the ARC Raiders experience by testing elements such as progression, crafting, and the quest system. The main objective of this test is to stress-test the servers during the event, ensuring everything runs smoothly before the official launch on October 30th. The developers are inviting everyone to come and play to see how well the servers perform.
The Rust Belt is Calling
Along with announcing the final open test for Arc Raiders, the developers have also finally confirmed the game’s price. The Standard Edition will set you back 40$ while the Deluxe Edition will cost you 60$. The Deluxe Edition comes with the Deluxe Pre-Order exclusive Astro Bundle, the Scrappy Cowboy skin, and 2400 Raider Tokens. All pre-orders will receive the Lucky Duck Bundle, which contains the exclusive Hatchling Backpack and Golden Rubber Duck Backpack Charm as well.
While keeping the Standard Edition at 40$ is a good move with the current state of game pricing continuing to skyrocket, will the low price tag make players interested enough? Arc Raiders’ initial competition was Bungie’s Marathon. However, since Marathon has been delayed, the only real competitor that could overshadow them is Escape from Tarkov, which is set to launch on November 15th.
Are you interested in Arc Raiders? Will this free playtest draw in more than the previous playtest? Be sure to let us know and keep an eye on our latest news as the story develops.
