As part of today’s Summer Game Fest — and I mean, seriously, who expected this? — Arc Raiders fans got the news they’d been itching for. You know when you just can’t let go? Like, when you leave a band mid-concert for “just one more song?” That was folks at the end of Tech Test 2 back in May. They loved it. Didn’t want it to end. Anyway, today wasn’t the day to unleash it officially, but hey, a release date’s something, right?
So, no, they didn’t get another go at the beta (bummer for sure), but mark your calendars: Arc Raiders is dropping October 30, 2025. That’s on PC, PS5, and the shiny new Xbox Series X/S — if you’re counting. Millions just watched from the sidelines last time, not in the game but living through streams and tweets. I mean, not ideal, but who hasn’t been there?
Sure, the game was already tight during the first tests—it’s got this vibe that pings those nostalgic PUBG nights. Characters with oomph, gameplay that just clicks, you know? Yet, there’s always room for something more.
Now, here’s a thing: Embark and Geoff Keighley seem like best buds. Remember The Game Awards in 2021? Arc Raiders first turned heads as a co-op game before it morphed into what we see now. It’s been a journey. And the whole Finals thing in December 2023—came out of nowhere, right? So yeah, Summer Game Fest was just ripe for some good news.
And here we are, waiting with an impatient foot-tap until October 30th. What’s next? Well, we wait. Or maybe don’t. Grab a pizza or something. Something to pass the time, right?
Anyway, where was I?
