ARC Raiders Server Slam crashing on PC: Possible fixes and reasons

The ARC Raiders Server Slam playtest is now live, and the response from players has been great so far. The game quickly crossed 100,000 concurrent players on Steam within just a few hours. For those unfamiliar, this is the final free playtest before the title launches on October 30, 2025. Unfortunately, some PC players have reported crashes and stutters while playing the game.

While there’s no guaranteed fix for these issues, several workarounds are available for you to try. On that note, here's how to possibly troubleshoot ARC Raiders Server Slam crashes on PC.

Note: The fixes mentioned here are workarounds and are not guaranteed to work in every case.

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How to potentially fix crashes in ARC Raiders Server Slam

There could be many reasons behind the game crashes and stutters, including corrupted game files, outdated graphics drivers, and incompatible hardware. Do keep in mind that this is a playtest, and facing such issues is not uncommon.

The developers at Embark Studios have acknowledged the problem and shared an update on the official X account. According to the post, they will be pushing a hotfix soon that aims to fix the crashes and other errors players are currently facing. Players will be required to redownload the full game for this update.

Below are some steps you can try on your own to improve the stability of ARC Raiders:

Verify game files

One of the most common reasons behind a game crashing is corrupted game files. Here's how to verify the ARC Raiders Server Slam game files on Steam:

Open your Steam Library.
Right-click on ARC Raiders and go to Properties.
Go to the Local Files tab and click on Verify Integrity of Game Files.
Wait for the process to finish.

Update graphics drivers

Outdated graphics card drivers can also cause problems. Here's how to update your GPU drivers:

NVIDIA

Launch Geforce Experience.
Go to the Drivers tab.
Click on Check for Updates and install the latest version.

AMD

Launch AMD Software.
Go to Settings from the top right corner.
Click on Check for Update and install any available updates.

Once you update your GPU driver, make sure to restart your PC and then launch the game.

Check for compatible hardware

Some crashes may occur if your PC doesn't meet the system requirements. Here are the official system requirements for ARC Raiders Server Slam:

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 or later (64-bit)
Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen R5 1600 processor
Memory: 12 GB RAM
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 580 or Intel Arc A380

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