Man, where do I even start? Today was a big one for folks into Arc Raiders. Summer Game Fest did this kick-off thing, and let me tell you, the fans were buzzing. Seriously, after that second Tech Test wrapped in May, people were practically losing their minds hoping to keep the play going. The game felt so smooth even back then — why wouldn’t they want more?
Okay, so about today, right? No, they didn’t just drop the game on us (that would’ve been sweet), but they did give us something to chew on — a release date. Better than nothing, I guess.
There was this anticipation for another beta round, but nah, not today. All those poor souls who missed out on that Tech Test 2? Yeah, they had to settle for watching others spill their guts on how awesome it was. Sounds frustrating, doesn’t it?
But hey, some good news. Embark spilled the beans — mark your calendars: October 30, 2025. Arc Raiders hits PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S then. They say this version will build on Tech Test 2. I’m curious if it’s a major overhaul or just a shiny upgrade. Guess we’ll find out, right?
Honestly, they didn’t need to mess with the formula much. The game’s got flair, the gameplay’s engaging, and it kinda reminds me of those golden PUBG days. You know, when gaming just felt… different.
There’s this whole vibe between Arc Raiders’ folks and Geoff Keighley, too. The game first popped up at The Game Awards in 2021, back when it was a co-op shooter — can you believe how it’s changed?
Oh, and if you saw The Finals just drop outta nowhere in December 2023, you know this studio likes their surprises. Guess we were all kinda expecting Arc Raiders news today. Anyway — wait, was that everything? Uh, yeah, I think that’s the gist. Enjoy the ride, folks!