When does ARC Raiders Server Slam end?

ARC Raiders Server Slam is the last playtest for Embark Studios' extraction shooter. Set for an official release in October, ARC Raiders will be available for playtesting on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S from October 17 to 19, 2025. Since the initial testing phase involved keys, many users reported not being able to access them. This led Embark Studios to make the last playtest available globally for free.

This article will go over the ARC Raiders Server Slam and what players can expect.

ARC Raiders Server Slam is live this weekend

The initial playtest received an overall positive feedback, resulting in users eagerly anticipating the game's official release. Graphical fidelity, ARC AI, and various other in-game elements were praised, which is impressive considering this is the early version.

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With Server Slam now live, numerous gamers have the opportunity to head to Speranza and explore the world above, where hostile robots have taken over. Scheduled to be the last test session for gamers, ARC Raiders Server Slam aims to stress-test its core segments.

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This includes matchmaking systems and backend elements. Additionally, the free access is intended to welcome those who couldn't try the game during the initial testing phase.

As a Raider, players will get to experience a preview of the initial character progression. Although the Server Slam lacks the entire feature set of ARC Raiders, one can participate in ARC boss fights, witness Electromagnetic Storms, and more.

Signing up for the Server Slam

Accessing the game is as easy as opening your Steam, Epic Games Launcher, Xbox X/S, or PlayStation 5 and downloading the playtest. You will witness the entire prologue, which provides a brief walkthrough of all the game elements.

You can also report bugs by signing up for the official ARC Raiders Discord.

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Sankalpa is a gaming journalist at Sportskeeda who specializes in role-playing games (RPGs) and first-person shooters (FPS). A trained IT engineer, he switched his career to combine his passion for computer hardware and video games. Having done early build testing for Redstorm Entertainment, Sankalpa brings a wealth of insight into his role at Sportskeeda. He actively plays the games he is tasked to cover and then writes unbiased, thoughtful, and accurate features.

Delta Force 1 was the first title Sankalpa played, and it ignited in him a lifelong love for the FPS genre. Currently, he prefers to play multiplayer games on his PC. That said, he would love to explore the majestic landscapes of Far Cry 4's Kyrat in person if he ever finds himself in a Jumanji-type scenario.

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In his spare time, Sankalpa can be found listening to lossless music or editing YouTube videos. He also loves binge-watching anime.

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