Arc Raiders Will Have a 'Server Slam' Playtest Before Official Launch

The most highly anticipated third-person extraction shooter Arc Raiders will have one last playtest before launch after all. Developer Embark Studios broke their silence to announce a ‘Server Slam’ playtest for the game to stress test servers and give the public one last chance to try out the game when it launches on October 30.

They also released a new trailer revealing the game’s pre-order details, officially opening the game for sale.

Arc Raiders Server Slam Playtest Details

The last playtest before launch will happen on October 17- 19 and will be open to all players. Meaning, no requirements required beyond downloading the playtest version of the game and showing up for that weekend.

Arc Raiders Pre-orders

Pre-orders are upfor the extraction shooter as Embark is pricing this at $40 for the base game and $60 for the deluxe edition.

Pre-order bonus depends on the edition you plan to get:

Standard Edition

  • Hatckling Backpack

  • Golden Rubber Duck Backpack Charm

Deluxe Editon

  • Hatckling Backpack

  • Golden Rubber Duck Backpack Charm

  • G-Suit Legendary Outfit

  • Salvager Backpack

  • Spaceship Souvenir Backpack Attachment

Deluxe Edition Contents

Those interested in the Deluxe Edition, the package will contain:

  • Valente Legendary Outfit

  • Pathfinder backpack

  • Blanket Roll Backpack attachment

  • Lip Scar face cosmetic

  • Cowboy Scrappy skin

  • Finger Gun: Rapid Fire emote

  • 2,400 Raider Tokens

The game is set to launch on PlayStation


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