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Michael Hoglund

Hands-on — why ARC Raiders' gameplay preview is the most fun I've had all year

ARC Raiders character standing next to the game logo.

ARC Raiders has been my most-hyped game of 2025 for quite some time, and I know I'm not alone. The general consensus is that Embark cooked with this one, and players have been clamouring to get their hands on the game ever since the play test this summer. Guess who got to play it early?

The version I played on October 23rd was the entire game. Nothing was locked, as I had access to all the gameplay systems, including the "prestige system" in place for player retention. I didn't get to complete it entirely (I mean, I'm good, but not that good).

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