"Embark Studio's "server slam" play test for Arc Raiders was a runaway success, with the extraction shooter putting up some huge player numbers on Steam ahead of its official release. The play test peaked at 189,668 concurrent players, and stayed in the top ten most played Steam games all weekend. The weekend's open play test was designed as a stress test for the game's servers ahead of its official release on October 30, and it looks like the studio got what it was looking for."
"While The Finals was released as a free-to-play title, Arc Raiders is following the premium model and will release with a $40 price tag. Arc Raiders is a PvPvE extraction shooter set in a post-apocalyptic future where humanity has been forced to shelter underground after deadly Arc robots have taken over the surface. The player takes on the role of the titular raider, venturing topside to collect valuable resources."
Embark Studios' open weekend play test for Arc Raiders acted as a server stress test and peaked at 189,668 concurrent Steam players, keeping the game in Steam's top ten all weekend. The test used a single map, Dam Battleground, and let players experience progression, crafting, and quest mechanics. Arc Raiders is a premium PvPvE extraction shooter set in a post-apocalyptic future where players surface to scavenge from deadly Arc robots. Embark previously developed The Finals; Arc Raiders will cost $40 and launches October 30 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox One amid heavy shooter competition.
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