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ARC Raiders
Early AccessA third-person co-op extraction shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world invaded by robotic drones called ARC. Teams of 1-3 drop into large maps to scavenge gear, fight AI enemies, and extract alive. From the studio behind The Finals.
- Developer
- Embark Studios
- Release Year
- 2026
- Coverage
- 18 articles
Why It Matters
Embark Studios is one of the most-watched indie studios after The Finals. ARC Raiders is their next major title and one of the most anticipated extraction shooters of 2026.
ARC Raiders Guides
14 guides
Biomes & World
ARC Raiders Dam Guide: Loot, Patrols & Extractions
ARC Raiders Dam guide: Alcantara Power Plant loot, patrol routes, close-quarters tips, and which extractions to use in this toxic waterlogged zone.
9 min read
ARC Raiders Maps Guide: All 6 Zones and Extractions
ARC Raiders maps guide covering all 6 zones with extraction points, key POIs, difficulty ratings, and what sets Stella Montis apart as the endgame map.
10 min readCombat & Builds
ARC Raiders Augments Guide: Best Frames Ranked 2026
ARC Raiders augments guide: Combat, Looting, and Tactical frames explained, the best Mark III picks, and how backpack, weight, and shield trade off.
9 min read
ARC Raiders Armor Guide: Tiers, Noise & Zone Choices
ARC Raiders armor guide: all three armor tiers compared by noise penalty, protection, and zone fit. Includes head vs chest trade-offs and upgrade priority.
9 min read
ARC Raiders Best Squad Loadouts: Roles, Builds & Tips
ARC Raiders best squad loadouts: how to build three-player teams around distinct roles, which weapons pair well across slots, and how to avoid redundancy.
10 min read
ARC Raiders Best Solo Loadouts: Weapons, Gear & Tips
ARC Raiders best solo loadouts: ranked weapon, armor, and gadget picks for surviving White, Orange, and Red zones as a solo Raider with no backup.
9 min readResources & Crafting
ARC Raiders Crafting Guide: Workbenches, Recipes, Materials
ARC raiders crafting guide: workbench recipes, the Ferro stack, how to level vendor relationships, and which materials to hoard for the next session.
11 min read
ARC Raiders Loot Guide: What to Keep, Sell, or Scrap
ARC Raiders loot guide: which materials to keep for crafting, which to sell for vendor XP, and which to scrap for components. Safe Pocket priority.
7 min readGuides
ARC Raiders Endgame Guide: Trials, Expeditions & Season 4
ARC Raiders endgame starts at purple loadout: Trials scoring thresholds, Season 4 challenge breakdowns, Expeditions, and Cantina Legend rank explained.
10 min read
ARC Raiders Other Raiders: Survive Player Encounters
ARC Raiders other Raiders guide: how to avoid, outmaneuver, and survive contested extractions. Extraction types ranked by silence and run behavior.
9 min read
ARC Raiders Extraction Guide: All 4 Types Explained
ARC Raiders extraction guide: how to use all 4 extraction types, what each alarm radius covers, when to use a Raider Hatch Key, and how not to waste one.
9 min read
ARC Raiders Enemy Types Guide: ARC Units Ranked by Threat
ARC Raiders enemy types guide: ARC machine classes ranked by threat, with audio cues, detection behavior, and the best counters by zone tier.
10 min readARC Raiders News & Reviews
Guides
ARC Raiders Electromagnetic Storm: What It Does and When
ARC Raiders electromagnetic storm: what the modifier does, which extractions it disables, and how to survive a lightning strike for 1,800 Trial points.
Guides
ARC Raiders Contracts Guide: Rewards, Reset & Stacking Tips
ARC Raiders contracts guide: where to find missions in Speranza, how to stack them across raids, which types pay best, and exactly how the reset works.
Guides
ARC Raiders Skill Tree Tier List: Best Upgrades Ranked
ARC Raiders skill tree tier list for 2026: all three branches ranked by impact. Which upgrades to prioritize first and what to save for endgame.
Guides
ARC Raiders Weapons Tier List: Top Guns Ranked 2026
ARC Raiders weapons tier list for April 2026: all 22 guns ranked S to D tier for PvP and PvE. Best picks for every loadout budget and playstyle.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is ARC Raiders?
- A third-person co-op extraction shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world invaded by robotic drones called ARC. Teams of 1-3 drop into large maps to scavenge gear, fight AI enemies, and extract alive. From the studio behind The Finals.
- What platforms is ARC Raiders on?
- ARC Raiders is available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series.
- Who developed ARC Raiders?
- ARC Raiders was developed by Embark Studios.