In ARC Raiders, you're not a superhero; you're a survivor. As part of a rogue group of fighters, your job is to scavenge and fight back against the ARC, a faceless mechanized army that drops from orbit. The core loop revolves around tactical co-op missions where you drop in, complete objectives, and extract with your loot before being overwhelmed.
Strong Start and Community Praise
The launch comes on the heels of very positive feedback from the community during the game's early access period. Embark Studios acknowledged the warm reception, thanking players for their engagement. The developers highlighted everything from the thrill of 'loot-packed raids' and 'risky extractions' to more lighthearted moments, like players finding and looting rubber ducks amidst the chaos.
What is the core gameplay loop in ARC Raiders?
The game is an extraction shooter focused on PvE. You and your squad team up to fight against the AI-controlled ARC forces. A key mechanic is the enemy's response system; the more resistance you show, the more destructive the ARC becomes, escalating the threat and forcing your team to make tough decisions about when to push your luck and when to get out.
With its focus on cooperative survival and a reactive AI enemy, ARC Raiders is shaping up to be a compelling new entry in the extraction genre. Now that it's officially out, the real fight for Earth begins.