Embark Studios has confirmed there will be no further public playtests for Arc Raiders before launch. The team says it’s now fully focused on polishing the game for release and will skip Gamescom 2025 while it prepares for launch on October 30, 2025 for PC (Steam/Epic), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Why there are no more tests
After running multiple large-scale tests—including a spring 2025 tech test that added console players—Embark says it has the feedback it needs and is shifting to bug fixes, balancing, and performance work to hit the October date. An internal update reiterated: no additional public tests and no Gamescom appearance ahead of launch.
Release details
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Release date: October 30, 2025
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Platforms: PC (Steam & Epic), PS5, Xbox Series X|S
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Store pages / official info: Steam and the official site both list the Oct 30 date.
Arc Raiders is a multiplayer extraction shooter set on a post-post-apocalyptic Earth, with cross-platform social playand a mix of PvE and PvP threats in its high-stakes raids.
What to do next
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Wishlist / follow on your platform of choice for launch updates.
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Watch for pre-launch news from Embark as marketing ramps up closer to October.
Bottom line: If you were hoping for another hands-on, it’s not happening—but the Oct 30, 2025 launch is locked in, and the team is heads-down on final polish.
