Server Slam Open Test: October 17-19

Raiders, the Rust Belt is calling one final time before launch! From October 17th-19th, Embark Studios is running a three-day Server Slam Open Test – your last opportunity to get your hands on ARC Raiders before the official October 30th launch. Get your Squad together and mark your calendars because this time, everyone's welcome!

This isn't just another test – it's our final scuffle on the surface before the real battle begins. Embark has decided to give us one more chance to hop in and experience the game, providing a taste of what's to come while stress-testing their servers for the grand launch.

What's New: Dam Battlegrounds Await

This Server Slam will bring Raiders to the Dam Battlegrounds – a fresh location where you'll experience elements of progression and crafting while completing a set of quests. It's designed to give you a genuine taste of the ARC Raiders experience while keeping some surprises reserved for the full launch.

Key Features of the Server Slam

• New Location: Explore the Dam Battlegrounds
• Progression System: Experience character advancement mechanics
• Crafting Elements: Get hands-on with item creation
• Quest System: Complete structured objectives
• Core Gameplay: Scavenge for loot, encounter other Raiders, and thin the ARC numbers

No Codes, No Barriers - Everyone's Welcome

Unlike previous tests, this Server Slam requires no access codes. The event will be live on all platforms – Steam, Epic Games, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S – with access rolling out gradually on the first day to ensure server stability.

Embark Studios is using this event to stress-test their servers and get everything running smoothly before launch, so they're encouraging everyone to invite their friends and give those servers a proper challenge!

Exclusive Server Slam Backpack Reward

While progress from the Server Slam won't carry over to the launch version, participating Raiders will receive an exclusive Server Slam backpack to commemorate this historic moment. This reward will be delivered after you purchase the full game at launch, serving as a permanent badge of honor for early supporters.

Getting Ready: Embark ID Setup

If you've been in Speranza before during previous tests, it's time to return and bring your whole crew. For first-time Raiders, an Embark ID will be created automatically when you launch ARC Raiders. You'll also be prompted to enter and confirm your email address during the process.

Want to get a head start? You can create a new Embark ID or link to an existing one ahead of time at the Embark Portal.

What This Means for ARCRaiders.build Community

This Server Slam presents an incredible opportunity for our community to gather real-world experience with ARC Raiders systems. While the Dam Battlegrounds might be a new location, the core mechanics you'll experience during these three days will inform the builds and strategies we develop here on ARCRaiders.build.

Gathering Intelligence

Use this time to experiment with different playstyles, test weapon combinations, and observe how progression and crafting systems work. Every piece of information you gather will be valuable when creating optimized builds for launch.

Community Preparation

We'll be closely monitoring community feedback and experiences during the Server Slam to ensure our platform is ready to support the meta-game discussions and build sharing that will emerge from this testing period.

The world above is waiting, Raider. See you on the 17th in the Dam Battlegrounds!