What is Arc Raiders? Full Beginner Guide 2025 – Extraction, PvPvE & Loot

• Multiplayer extraction shooter from Embark Studios (The Finals devs): Scavenge surface vs ARC robots + players, craft underground in Speranza.
• Launched Oct 30, 2025 – 289K+ concurrent Steam players NOW (#3 top charts), 305K 24h peak. Check live player count or SteamCharts.
• PC/Steam/Epic ($39.99), PS5/Xbox Series X|S – full crossplay. Very Positive reviews (154K+). Dominate with ESP in high-stakes extracts – see our blog.

Arc Raiders Story & Setting: Post-Apoc Earth 2180s

Humanity hides underground in Speranza city after ARC – mysterious killer robots – ravage the surface. Play as elite "Raiders": Venture topside for loot, fight machines/drones/giants + rival players. Italian ruins + brutalist space-tech vibes via Unreal Engine 5. Bold, vibrant, lethal world – choices have consequences.

Core Gameplay: The Extraction Loop Explained

• Drop In: Solo or squad (up to 3) on huge maps – loot remnants, kill ARC for parts.
• PvPvE Action: Fight AI machines (noise attracts more!) + ambush/backstab players.
• Extract or Die: Backpack loot to exfil points – lose it all if killed. Kitbash repairs on fly.
• Underground Hub: Speranza – craft/upgrade weapons, Trader quests for XP/rewards.

Arc Raiders Key Features & Editions

Feature	Details
4 Launch Maps	Evolving weather/enemies – Speranza Spaceport, more
Skill Trees	Survival (stealth/loot), Mobility (movement), Conditioning (tankiness)
Arsenal	SMGs, rifles, railguns, energy weapons + grenades/traps
Editions	Standard $39.99 | Deluxe $59.99 (cosmetics + 2400 Tokens)
Crossplay	Full PC/PS5/Xbox

Best Starter Loadouts for New Raiders

Primary: Matriarch SMG (close-range shred vs ARC)
Secondary: Shredder ARC Rifle (mid-range PvP)
Armor: Blue rarity (early survival)
Tactical: Zipline + Frag Grenade (escape extracts)
Focus: ARC parts for crafting – Trader quests first
  

Progression, Roadmap & Why Play in 2025

XP unlocks skills/blueprints – grind loot, quests, Trials leaderboards. 2025 roadmap: New maps (Stella Montis), Cold Snap event. 289K players = packed lobbies – perfect for ESP cheats.

Dominate Arc Raiders: Undetected Cheats Edge

• ESP/Wallhack: Spot Raiders/ARC thru walls – never third-partied.
• Aimbot: Headshot machines/players instantly.
• Undetectable EAC: Kernel-level bypass, weekly updates. Pair with HWID spoofer.
• Cold Snap Ready: See thru snow – max loot every raid.

Arc Raiders vs Tarkov: Quick Comparison

• Arc Raiders: 289K players, third-person, faster-paced PvPvE, $40 premium.
• Tarkov: 120K, first-person, hardcore sim. Try Tarkov cheats too.