Raiders!
On Thursday, October 24, we’re kicking off the ARC Raiders Tech Test, where invited Steam playtesters will be able to experience the Rust Belt and some of what it has to offer, for four full days.
The purpose of this test is to assess how the game plays in a live setting, get feedback, and evaluate the experience across several areas. It’s an important moment for us to get valuable input from players outside the studio, that will help inform our priorities and focus as we head into the last stretch of development before the game’s full release in 2025. This won’t be the last public test before release.
Now let’s go over some housekeeping!
How do I get a chance to play?
First, make sure you’re signed up for Playtesting on our Steam app, and check your email to see if you have an invite! You need to be at least 16 years of age to participate in the test.
While this is the largest external playtest of ARC Raiders to date, we will need to cap the maximum amount of players. Access is given randomly, and we will distribute invites gradually throughout the test — so if you don’t get an invite on day one, you may get one later!
Invited participants will also be able to invite two friends after completing four rounds, so if you have a pal with access, check with them!
Can I stream or share gameplay online?
Short answer: no.
This test is not intended as a public marketing beat for the game. We want to introduce ARC Raiders to the world when the game is polished and ready and we need your help to keep the mystery and excitement alive while we finish the game. This is why tech test participants are subject to non-disclosure obligations, to preserve the experience for everyone.
This means that testers are not allowed to talk about the playtest or share images, videos, or streams of gameplay.
What are the minimum / recommended PC specs?
Minimum
OS: Windows 10 64-bit (latest update)
CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen R5 1600 processor
RAM: 12GB RAM
Video: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 580
Recommended
OS: Windows 10 64-bit (latest update)
CPU: Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 processor
RAM: 16GB RAM
Video: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
Anything else I should know?
Here’s a link to a document we put together with some key details about ARC Raiders, the Tech Test, the experience of playing the game, an overview of some of the progression features, and more. You can also head over to our Discord for more info, troubleshooting, and bug reporting.
See you in the Rust Belt,
/Aleksander Grøndal, Executive Producer on ARC Raiders