Arc Raiders Pre-Order Bonus

The wait is finally over, Raiders! Embark Studios has officially opened Arc Raiders Pre-order for its highly anticipated sci-fi extraction shooter ahead of its October 30th launch. Two Founder’s Packs have been announced, giving players a chance to jump in with exclusive gear.

Even more exciting, players will have one last chance to go Topside before launch in a three-day Server Slam Open Test from October 17th-19th. All the details you need are below.

Join the Server Slam: October 17-19

Get your squad ready for one final fight before launch. The Server Slam is a free, open test available to everyone on PC (Steam, Epic Games), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S—no codes required.

During the event, players will drop into the Dam Battlegrounds for a taste of the full Arc Raiders experience, including progression, crafting, and a unique set of quests. The main goal is to stress-test the servers, so Embark is encouraging everyone to invite their friends and push the limits.

While progress made during the Server Slam will not carry over to the launch version, all participants who confirm their email with their Embark ID will receive an exclusive Server Slam backpack in the full game as a badge of honor.

Founder’s Packs & Pre-Order Bonuses

Arc Raiders pre-orders are available now for the Standard and Deluxe editions.

• Standard Edition ($40 USD): Includes the base game.
• Deluxe Edition ($60 USD): Includes the base game plus the Deluxe Pre-Order exclusive Astro Bundle, the Scrappy Cowboy skin, 2,400 Raider Tokens, and more.

All pre-orders (both Standard and Deluxe) will also receive the Lucky Duck Bundle, which contains the exclusive Hatchling Backpack and a Golden Rubber Duck Backpack Charm!

You can pre-order now on Steam, Epic Games Store, and PlayStation 5. The Standard Edition will be available for pre-order on Xbox Series X|S soon.

Business Model and Post-Launch Plans

Embark Studios is taking a transparent, buy-to-play approach with Arc Raiders, supported by a purely cosmetic post-launch monetization strategy. The game requires a one-time purchase, with the Standard Edition priced at $40 USD.

To fund ongoing development and free content like new missions and enemies, the game will most likely feature a seasonal structure. Each season should introduce three battle pass “routes” with distinct rewards for players to choose from: each “route” will feature a variety of character skins as well as resources that are also available to loot in-game.

In addition to the battle pass, an in-game store will offer players the ability to purchase individual cosmetic items, with a rotating stock of unique seasonal and event-based skins for armor and weapons. Embark has confirmed that all paid content will be strictly cosmetic, ensuring gameplay remains fair and balanced for everyone.

PC System Requirements

Embark Studios has also revealed the final PC system requirements across three performance targets:

Minimum (1080p @ 60fps, Low Settings)

• OS: Windows 10 or later 64-bit
• CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen R5 1600
• RAM: 12GB
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 580 / Intel Arc A380
• Other: DirectX 12; Broadband connection

Recommended (1440p @ 60fps, High Settings)

• OS: Windows 10 or later 64-bit
• CPU: Intel Core i5-9600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
• RAM: 16GB
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A570
• Other: DirectX 12; Broadband connection

Epic (1440p @ 90fps, Epic Settings)

• OS: Windows 10 or later 64-bit
• CPU: Intel i7-9700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
• RAM: 16GB
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
• Other: DirectX 12; Broadband connection

Now that Arc Raiders Pre-orders are finally here, we are keeping a close eye on the game and are busy developing helpful tools to assist you with your raids, topside, as well as creating and updating our Arc Raiders maps.
If you are like us and can’t wait to dive in, check our Arc Raiders Ultimate Beginners Guide to find many useful tips and tricks helping you survive the harsh but gorgeous environments of Arc Raiders, or check the main Arc Raiders section for other game-related news. Good luck and many safe returns to Speranza!