ARC Raiders Reviews

ARC Raiders is ranked in the 98th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
The Games Machine
Emanuele Feronato
Top Critic
8.8 / 10.0
Nov 7, 2025

ARC Raiders successfully combines the punishing gameplay of extraction looter shooters with the setting, graphic detail, and storyline of the best single-player shooters. Fighting against machines is exciting, and the game encourages cooperation even if you don't have friends to form a party with. The physics of the firearms are very well implemented and give a good feeling of impact. Although you can buy assets with real money, there is no shadow of pay-to-win. Servers that guarantee almost instant access and good lag-proof netcode complete the offer.

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9 / 10
Oct 31, 2025

ARC Raiders has well and truly been worth the wait. This is a phenomenal showcase of what immersive multiplayer can be. Every run is different, and your squad will come out with stories to tell each time. It can be tougher on those planning to play solo, and the extraction loop won't be for everyone. But as far as extraction shooters go, this is one of the most accessible, and it respects your time, giving you a fun experience from your first match. We can easily say that ARC Raiders is one of the best multiplayer games this generation.

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9.5 / 10.0
Nov 10, 2025

ARC Raiders is a massive achievement, bringing the extraction shooter to a mainstream audience with immaculate gunplay, sound design, gameplay systems, and world-building. Embark Studios has planted a flag as one of the best, if not the best, multiplayer shooter developers in the industry.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 14, 2025

Arc Raiders is a love child of a developer that genuinely cares about quality and player enjoyment. The simple attention to detail, the fantastic graphics, and the phenomenal soundstage work together with core player systems in a way that, honestly, not many other games come close to.

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Everyeye.it
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Nov 4, 2025

After The Finals, Embark Studios hits the mark again, releasing not only one of the best extraction shooters on the market, but also one of the most interesting games of the year. With robotic enemies as bad as ever, gorgeous maps, and a remarkably accessible loot system, ARC Raiders manages to be the first entry in the genre truly accessible to everyone, even running flawlessly on consoles. The only unknown remains post-launch support, but the roadmap published by the developers is promising, with an additional map already arriving in the next few days. In the meantime, see you above ground.

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Gameblog
Top Critic
9 / 10
Nov 15, 2025

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9.5 / 10.0
Nov 13, 2025

ARC Raiders' ability to evoke an unprecedented amount of tension and exaltation is the stuff any live service game dreams of siphoning from its players. Time will only tell if Embark's extraction shooter is a flash in the pan but for now, it sets the precedent for the genre.

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Nov 5, 2025

ARC Raiders has taken the world by storm, redifining what an extraction shooter is with a brilliant blend of PvP and PvE gameplay. It's risk vs reward loop won't be for everyone but for those it captures, it sets a new standard for extraction shooters. We'd still love the option of a PvE only mode!

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9.5 / 10.0
Nov 5, 2025

Arc Raiders combines deep yet accessible mechanics with S-tier sci-fi world-building to deliver the best extraction shooter yet.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 4, 2025

ARC Raiders' inherent value lies in its execution of the extraction shooter formula, and it's a roaring success. Even beyond that, however, it's a masterfully crafted shooter that must be experienced.

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Spaziogames
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Nov 11, 2025

ARC Raiders is a one-of-a-kind project, able of redefining the extraction shooter genre through a deep yet accessible structure, designed for both veterans and newcomers. It's a title that not only promises rich, ongoing support over time, but also proves remarkably solid and diverse in content right from launch. As we wait to see how far it can expand in the future, if you're wondering when the right time to play it is, the answer can only be: now.

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7.9 / 10.0
Nov 10, 2025

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LevelUp
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Nov 26, 2025

Arc Raiders delivers one of the most refreshing multiplayer experiences in recent years, combining excellent art direction with stellar sound design to create a tense extraction shooter where every match feels unique. Despite inconsistent hit registration and AI-generated voices that clash with the game's otherwise high production values, Arc Raiders succeeds in creating a paranoia-inducing experience that keeps you coming back for more loot and memorable encounters.

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9 / 10
Nov 20, 2025

Arc Raiders proves that even in the most saturated markets, smart design and genuine respect for players can still shine. It goes head-to-head with giants like Battlefield 6 and Black Ops 7, and often comes out on top, thanks to its sharp core mechanics, punchy sound design, and nonstop excitement. For old-school shooter fans, Arc Raiders sure feels like an early Christmas gift.

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90 / 100
Nov 19, 2025

ARC Raiders may not be extremely innovative, but it's almost perfectly executed for the multiplayer environment. It has an interesting and fun premise, full of action and tension, and it serves as a benchmark, shaping part of what games of this style should be like in the future.

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Oyungezer Online
Çağdaş Erdem Nemlioğlu
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Nov 14, 2025

Arc Raiders’ success is definitely no accident. Embark, driven by genuine passion, has really nailed the PvP aspect - the single most critical element an extraction shooter needs. In this game where you shouldn’t trust anyone, it could have been an almost flawless experience if not for a few critical missteps.

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3DNews
Мила Пономарева
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Nov 15, 2025

ARC Raiders offers one of the best and definitely the most comfortable extraction genre experience.

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Saudi Gamer
Top Critic
10 / 10
Nov 11, 2025

Arc Raiders delivers a fresh, innovative take on extraction shooters, with stunning visuals and audio that reflect its ex-DICE pedigree. If you crave deep systems and thrilling challenges, this one's for you.

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95 / 100
Nov 9, 2025

I can’t believe I’m saying this in the same year we’ve had Expedition 33, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and The Alters, but ARC Raiders is a real contender for Game of the Year.

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SECTOR.sk
Branislav Koh�t
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Nov 5, 2025

The extraction game offers a striking vision of what the Earth could become if we continue to wage wars and allow machines to dominate. However, if you want to survive, you must be inconspicuous. It's a shame that some things are not explained well enough and that the quests are so trivial.

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