In 2025, Arc Raiders is set to be a strong competitor to popular shooters like Battlefield 6 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. Developed by the creators of The Finals, Arc Raiders has consistently improved with each beta test, building excitement for its official launch. This guide details the exact release times and answers the question: when will you be able to play?
Arc Raiders Release Times: When Can You Start Playing?
Arc Raiders will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC starting Thursday, October 30th, 2025. Here are the release times:
- North America: 3am PDT / 4am MDT / 5am CDT / 6am EDT
- UK/Ire: 10am GMT
- Europe: 11am CET / 12pm EET
- Asia/Oceania: 7pm JST / 6pm AWST / 9pm AEDT
Can You Get Arc Raiders Early Access?
Arc Raiders won’t have early access. The game will be playable for everyone at the same time, regardless of which version you purchase. This means you can’t play before the official launch on October 30th.
Is Arc Raiders Free?
Arc Raiders isn’t free to play. You can pre-order it now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The standard version costs £32.99 or $39.99, and a Deluxe Edition is available for £49.99 / $59.99 which includes:
- The Wanderer Cosmetic Pack
- Character Cosmetic
- Bonus emote
- Scrappy skin
- 2,400 Raider Tokens
Is Arc Raiders Cross Platform and Crossplay?
Arc Raiders lets players on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC play together online, whether they want to team up or compete. Plus, with Embark ID, you can carry your progress and items with you, switching between platforms without losing anything.
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