Embark Studios Announces Closed Alpha for ARC Raiders

Embark Studios’ highly anticipated game, ARC Raiders, will be available for players to test in a closed alpha later this month. This PvPvE extraction shooter is set to bring a unique gameplay experience to the genre. If you want to be one of the first to try it out, make sure to sign up on Steam for the alpha. To give fans a taste of what’s to come, a new trailer showcasing some thrilling pre-alpha gameplay clips has been released.

From Co-op PvE to PvP Extraction

Originally revealed at The Game Awards in 2021, ARC Raiders was initially presented as a cooperative PvE experience where players work together to fight off invading alien machines. However, the game underwent significant changes during development. Embark Studios decided to shift the focus to player versus player action with an extraction twist. In this new iteration, teams of players not only battle enemy machines but also compete against each other to retrieve valuable resources.

Alpha Date and Future Launch

The closed alpha for ARC Raiders will commence on June 29, granting players a first-hand look at what the game has to offer. While Embark Studios has not provided a specific release window, they have confirmed that the game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC when it officially launches.