ARC Raiders’ Server Slam Is Here — And It’s Already Getting Wild
- Fatty Daddy
- Oct 17
- 2 min read
If you’re into extraction shooters and chaos, ARC Raiders just opened the floodgates with its Server Slam — a fancy way of saying, “let’s break the servers and see what survives.” No codes, no invites, no paywalls. Just you, your squad, and a ton of falling robots.
The test runs from October 17 to 19, and it’s the last big public playtest before the full launch on October 30. Basically, Embark Studios is stress-testing everything — matchmaking, progression, and probably your patience too. Click here to download.
Server Meltdown? Kind Of — But That’s the Point
The player turnout’s been massive. Within hours, ARC Raiders jumped up the Steam charts, with thousands flooding in like it was a Black Friday drop. A Server Slam is meant to stress the servers. The goal isn’t perfection — it’s pressure. So far, the game’s holding up surprisingly well for the beating it’s taking.
Gameplay So Far
The test drops you into the Dam Battlegrounds, and it’s a strong first impression. You drop in, scavenge what you can, and quickly realize someone else already has been there and has you in their sights. The combat’s meaty and unique, you’ll be fighting the swarms of drones one second and then sneaking your way through an old lab the next. I live for the extraction moments, which are pure adrenaline.
The content’s limited — you’ve got early and mid-tier gear, basic crafting, and a stripped-down “Raider” system. No Trials, some Quest though, no Expeditions, and no endgame crafting trees yet. But for a beta weekend, there’s plenty here to keep you hooked.
Final Thoughts
The mix of teamwork, scavenging, and panic during extractions gives it a perfect blend of Tarkov intensity and Destiny polish. And hey — anyone who joins this weekend gets a free “Server Slammer” backpack cosmetic when the full game drops later this month.
So grab your squad, sync your shots, and don’t get greedy on the extract — ARC Raiders is officially in the wild, and it’s already got players hooked.
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