ARC Raiders open beta: Start date, launch time and how to sign up

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The full game isn’t out yet, but you’ll soon have a chance to play ARC Raiders with the upcoming open beta – a final preview before the official launch.

Embark Studios is letting everyone try out their new game, called the Server Slam Test, for free.

Wondering when you can play the ARC Raiders open beta and how to get access? Here’s everything you need to know.

When is the ARC Raiders open beta start date?

The ARC Raiders open beta begins on 17th October 2025 at 2pm BST.

For all you readers in other parts of the world, here’s what time the Server Slam begins for you:

  • US West Coast (PDT) – 6am
  • US Mountain (MDT) – 7am
  • US Central (CDT) – 8am
  • US East Coast (EDT) – 9am
  • Central Europe (CEST) – 3pm
  • Singapore (SGT) – 9pm
  • Japan (JST) – 10pm
  • Australia East Coast (AEDT) – 12am, 18th October
  • New Zealand (NZDT) – 2am, 18th October

The open beta is available until October 19th, giving you the entire weekend to play and experience the game.

How to get access to the ARC Raiders open beta

The ARC Raiders open beta is available to all players – you don’t need to sign up or do anything special to play.

Whether you’re a longtime fan who signed up for updates, someone who pre-ordered, or just learning about it now, everyone can experience it.

You can download ARC Raiders for PC from Steam or the Epic Games Store, and for PlayStation or Xbox consoles from their respective stores.

Just a heads-up: this game is only playable on the newest PlayStation and Xbox consoles. Unfortunately, if you have a Switch, PS4, or Xbox One, you won’t be able to play it.

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2025-10-16 18:39