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Form a strike team, descend onto Calyx, and rip precious arc-tech from the grip of relentless machines before enemy patrols collapse on your position.
- Steam Concurrent82,430+24h peak across all regions
- Season 01 ProgressWeek 6 / 10Orbital Uprising contract rotation
- Meta Loadouts12 CuratedUpdated daily with balance hotfixes
What is ARC Raiders?
ARC Raiders is a cooperative extraction shooter where rival squads and aggressive ARC automatons collide across sprawling combat zones.
Recon & Scavenge
Fan out to scan drop sites, track supply meteors, and secure rare salvage before the ARC redirects drones to the area.
Stash the Loot
Stack your rig with weapons, gadgets, and resources needed to keep the fight going and your crew supplied.
Survive & Extract
Navigate extraction zones, manage your inventory, and escape before ARC patrols overwhelm your position.
Endure the ARC
Adapt to randomized patrols, elite ARC machines, and rival raider crews who all want the same prizes.
Season 01 · Orbital Uprising
Push ARC back into orbit with weekly operations, limited-time events, and premium pass rewards.
Weekly Resistance Missions
Complete strike assignments across Calyx to unlock rank points, rare schematics, and reputation caches.
Orbital Artillery Alerts
Respond to sudden ARC artillery barrages; stabilize zones to earn unique cosmetics and lore drops.
Season Pass Reward Track
Earn premium arc-tech cores to craft exotic gear or trade for the latest cosmetic modules.
Battlegrounds
Scout extraction pads, meteor impacts, and ARC relay towers before you drop.
30 MinutesDam Battlegrounds
The Alcantara Power Plant, or 'The Dam', once served as a crucial Raider stronghold during the bitter closing battles of the First Wave. Even now, these toxic, waterlogged lands remain a hotspot for ARC skirmishes.
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30 MinutesBuried City
Amidst the sand dunes in this arid wasteland, Buried City is a remnant of the old world quite unlike the cold steel spires of the Exodus age. Walk these narrow streets and empty plazas, and know that people once lived here.
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30 MinutesSpaceport
Acerra Spaceport is a majestic testament to humanity's past ambitions. This is where the Exodus shuttles, vessels of hope and desperation, once roared into the heavens, leaving a beleaguered Earth behind.
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30 MinutesThe Blue Gate
Blue Gate rises high in the mountains with open ridgelines, compact towns, tunnel networks, and underground complexes in tight succession.
ARC Raiders Wiki contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0Evolve Your Crew
Upgrade your hangar, craft experimental hardware, and refine each Raider’s role to stay ahead of the escalating ARC threat.
Battlefields on Calyx
Each zone mixes verticality, orbital wreckage, and ARC fortifications to keep every extraction fresh.
Open Zones
Traverse canyon ridgelines, industrial ruins, and crashed carrier hulks in search of high-value tech.
Dynamic Threats
Weather fronts, orbital bombardments, and ARC escalations reshape objectives mid-mission.
Endless Runs
Seasonal contracts and rotating modifiers ensure no two drops play the same.
Start With These Guides
Plan winning drops in ARC Raiders with curated guides, weapon breakdowns, map intel, quest trackers, and extraction strategies.
ARC Raiders Beginner's Guide
Learn how to prepare your squad, gear up, and extract safely during your first deployments on Calyx.
ARC Raiders Combat Fundamentals
Master stagger windows, shield breaks, and squad synergy to dismantle ARC warforms and rival Raiders.
ARC Raiders Extraction Playbook
Plan optimal routes, extraction windows, and contingency tactics to secure every drop's haul.
Featured Resources
Jump straight into the most requested builds, season intel, and farming strategies.
Top ARC Raiders Loadouts
See the curated loadouts dominating Orbital Uprising with perks, weapons, and gadgets.
Explore→Season GuideOrbital Uprising Roadmap
Track weekly contract rotations, event timers, and premium reward milestones.
Explore→Loot RoutesHigh-Value Farming Guide
Farm Sentinel Cores, arc-tech components, and rare drops efficiently across Calyx.
Explore→Built for Squad Play
Coordinate abilities, share intel, and chain gadgets to overwhelm ARC warforms and rival Raiders. Cross-play enabled at launch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ARC Raiders an extraction shooter?
Yes. Each operation has you drop, gather salvage, complete objectives, and extract before ARC reinforcements overwhelm your squad.
What is the long-term goal?
Grow your Raider crew, unlock higher danger zones, and push back ARC control by completing seasonal contracts.
How many players can squad up?
ARC Raiders supports three-player squads at launch, with drop-in matchmaking and full cross-play support.
How does progression work?
Earn credits and salvage to craft gear, upgrade your hangar, and unlock specialist perks that persist between extractions.