Everything you need to know about Arc Raiders and the world you're fighting to reclaim.
Arc Raiders is a free-to-play cooperative action shooter from Embark Studios. Set in a brutal sci-fi future, you play as a Raider — a scavenger fighting to survive in a world ravaged by a mysterious mechanical threat known as the ARC.
The game blends intense PvE combat against relentless AI machines with PvPvE extraction mechanics. Squad up with friends or run solo as you infiltrate dangerous zones, grab valuable loot, and fight your way to extraction before the ARC overwhelms you... or other players steal your haul.
Team up in squads of three to raid dangerous zones, grab loot, and extract alive. Communication and tactics are key.
The AI isn't just shooting back — it's hunting you. Dynamic enemy behavior keeps every raid unpredictable.
Die and lose your gear. The high stakes make every decision matter. Play it safe or push your luck?
Build your perfect loadout with dozens of weapons, attachments, gadgets, and character upgrades.
Your stash grows between raids. Unlock new gear, base upgrades, and cosmetic options as you play.
No pay-to-win. Premium cosmetics only. Everyone starts on equal footing.
The Collapse changed everything. When the ARC descended from orbit, civilization crumbled. Now, decades later, humanity survives in scattered settlements, fighting over the scraps of the old world while the machines patrol the wastelands.
As a Raider, you're not a hero — you're a survivor. You venture into the Red Zones where the ARC is thickest, scavenging pre-Collapse tech, weapons, and supplies. Get in, get the goods, get out. That's the only rule that matters.
But you're not alone out there. Other Raiders want what you have. The ARC wants you dead. And somewhere in the ruins, something worse might be watching...
Embark Studios is a Stockholm-based game development studio founded by industry veterans. Built on the foundation of creating player-focused experiences, they're committed to transparent development and community-driven updates.
Arc Raiders represents their vision for the next generation of cooperative shooters — challenging, rewarding, and endlessly replayable.
Download Arc Raiders free on Steam and join the GOOP community. We'll see you in the Red Zone, Raider.