ARC Raiders – All you need to know about the new playtest (Tech Test 2)

We have compiled all the information you need about the next ARC Raiders playtest – Tech Test 2 – below.
Among other things, we answer when and for how long the test will run, how and on which platforms you can participate and what ARC Raiders actually is!

What is ARC Raiders anyway?

ARC Raiders is an extraction shooter in the third-person perspective with PvE and PvP elements.

In a post-apocalyptic sci-fi world, you fight together with other players against the mysterious ARCs, robots that hunt humans.
Your task is to collect resources, upgrade equipment and return to the Speranza safe zone.

Quests, traders, a crafting and character progression system await you there.

How long does the ARC Raiders Playtest run for?

The Tech Test 2 for ARC Raiders runs from April 30, 2025 to May 4, 2025.

Which platforms is the playtest running on?

Tech Test 2 is running on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store as well as on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5.
Crossplay is also enabled in the test.

How to access the ARC Raiders Playtest?

If you have already taken part in a previous test, you should already have access to the Tech Test 2.

If you have never tested the game before, you can request access to the test as a PC player on Steam or via the website in the Epic Games Store.
As a console player, you will need to visit the official website, create an Embark account and then link it to your Xbox or PlayStation account and request access.

• ARC Raiders on Steam
• ARC Raiders Website