ARC Raiders
ARC Raiders first look
ARC Raiders is a PvPvE extraction from Embark Studios. This page covers how a normal session feels on topside raids against ARC machines and other raiders.
How a session starts
Open with one job, not five. ARC Raiders punishes players who sprint into extraction timers before they know the route.
Easy Anti-Cheat and live patches change the feel of a night. Keep the first hour simple: spawn, learn one loop, leave with something useful.
What to watch on the map
Machine patrols and loot value decide most early deaths. Mark those spots before you chase a fight.
The map is built around topside raids against ARC machines and other raiders. If you cannot name the next extract or safe room, you are not ready to third-party.
A simple close
End the session when the loop is clean. One good run around third parties beats three messy wipes.
Write down what failed. ARC Raiders repeats the same mistake until you change the plan.
If you want a wider set of notes after this page, you can also explore extra context.