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ARC Raiders Opens Server Slam Playtest Ahead of Launch

10/17/2025

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Embark Studios launched the ARC Raiders Server Slam, an open playtest October 17–19, 2025, on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
It serves as a server stress test ahead of the official release on October 30.
The event features the Dam Battlegrounds map and early quests, with most weapons available but top-tier gear and upgrades unavailable, and participants will receive a Server Slammer backpack at launch.

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Story summary

Embark Studios launched the ARC Raiders Server Slam, an open playtest October 17–19, 2025, on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
It serves as a server stress test ahead of the official release on October 30.
The event features the Dam Battlegrounds map and early quests, with most weapons available but top-tier gear and upgrades unavailable, and participants will receive a Server Slammer backpack at launch.