Arc Raiders Server Slam open playtest now live

Embark Studios has been busy preparing for the launch of its next game, Arc Raiders. Today, a massive open playtest begins, giving everyone a chance to download and try out a slice of the game ahead of its full launch.

The Arc Raiders Server Slam is now officially live, running across PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S platforms. The game is playable on PC via both Steam and the Epic Games Store, with cross-play between all platforms.

This is not a beta test, but rather a server infrastructure test. By making the playtest open to all, Embark Studios wants to see how things run at mass scale, allowing them to tackle any glaring issues before the game's full release on October 30th.

During the playtest, you will have access to The Dam Battlegrounds, a sprawling map, much of which is flooded, with abandoned research centres, forests and swamps sprinkled throughout. You'll have access to most weapons, but the highest-tier gear in the game is being kept under wraps until launch.

Progression earned during the server slam will not carry over to the full game, but those who do take part will get an exclusive cosmetic reward when the game does fully launch.

While Embark Studios' previous release, The Finals, was a free to play game, ARC Raiders will have a £32.99 purchase price, so this may be one of your only chances to try the game out for free.

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