Hope Becomes Reality: Arc Raiders Launching This October

Sure thing, let’s dive right into it—hang on, where was I? Oh yes, the Summer Game Fest! If you’re into Arc Raiders, like seriously into it, today was like Christmas morning. I mean, after the second Tech Test wrapped up in May, folks were literally itching—and I mean scratching-to-keep-playing kind of itch—for more.

I guess when you see a game that polished from the get-go, you kinda just want it out already. Some even shouted, “Just drop it now, already!” But no, that didn’t happen. What actually did happen? They teased us with a release date. Mark your calendars for October 30, 2025. Yeah, I know, it’s like checking your watch every ten minutes waiting for lunch.

People were on pins and needles for another beta—kinda like waiting for your favorite band to do an encore that isn’t scripted—but nope, they’re asking us to hold that thought a little longer. And if you missed out on Test 2 like millions did (seriously, it was like trying to snag a PS5 back in the day, remember that craze?), you probably spent time glued to streams and videos of others diving into it.

But hey, everyone gets a little hype gift today. Embark just dropped the bombshell release date: October 30, 2025, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. This ain’t just a repackaged Tech Test 2, though. Seems like they’re adding a bit more meat to the bones—whether that’s adding gravy or not, we’ll have to wait and see.

And you know? It doesn’t even need a big makeover. Arc Raiders feels like an old buddy who knows how to have a good time. Solid gameplay, cool characters—it gives that warm, fuzzy throwback to when PUBG was the talk of the town.

Oh, and speaking of old pals, Embark and Geoff Keighley seem tight. Remember 2021? Arc Raiders made its first splash at The Game Awards, back when it was just a co-op shooter trying to find its footing. And don’t even get me started on their first game, The Finals. It pretty much popped up out of nowhere in December 2023. So yeah, folks were kinda expecting some Arc Raiders gossip at this year’s Summer Game Fest.

Anyway, if you’re a fan, keep those pumpkins ready for the end of October ’25. It’s gonna be quite the treat—or trick? We’ll see.