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Arc Raiders Launches October 30: No First-Person Mode

10/22/2025

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Arc Raiders will launch on October 30 without a first-person mode, Virgil Watkins of Embark Studios says.
The game is designed for third-person play to maximize immersion via animation.
Watkins notes that switching to first-person would complicate design and diminish experience.
The Server Slam playtest was successful, though some players reported downgraded graphics.
The full game will not be free-to-play, and pre-orders are available at reduced prices in some regions.

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Arc Raiders will launch on October 30 without a first-person mode, Virgil Watkins of Embark Studios says.
The game is designed for third-person play to maximize immersion via animation.
Watkins notes that switching to first-person would complicate design and diminish experience.
The Server Slam playtest was successful, though some players reported downgraded graphics.
The full game will not be free-to-play, and pre-orders are available at reduced prices in some regions.