Is ARC Raiders down? How to check server status

If you’re unable to join raids in ARC Raiders due to recurring matchmaking, online services, or internal errors, it’s likely that the servers hosting the extraction shooter are down—and we’re here to help you confirm it.

Here’s how to know if ARC Raiders’ servers are down and check its server status.

ARC Raiders server status

According to recent player reports and our experience, ARC Raiders is up and running at the time of writing. So, you should be able to jump into action without running into any kind of errors or hiccups at the moment.

ARC Raiders launched into massive success on Oct. 30, drawing thousands of competitive fans into its cutthroat ARC-infested battlefield. As much as it’s a good thing, that level of popularity also comes with its caveats. On Nov. 2, players took to social media platforms like Reddit, Steam Community, and X (formerly Twitter) to report a massive server outage and rampant voice chat and party issues in ARC Raiders. 

While the developers acknowledged the situation with a simple “We know, fix on the way” message, it didn’t take the fandom long to conclude that the servers gave up due to massive player traffic. In fact, according to Steam Charts, the game had hit its peak traffic of 337,000+ players when the servers went down.

As an online game, ARC Raiders will continue to remain susceptible to server outages. You can expect such issues to pop up during planned server maintenance or when a new update drops. So, knowing how to check ARC Raiders’ server status can save you from wasting your time trying to fix what’s out of your control.

How to check ARC Raiders server status

There’s no official platform that you can visit to know ARC Raiders’ server situation, but there are other ways to check it.

For starters, you can keep an eye on ARC Raiders’ official X page for updates on server maintenance or other ongoing issues. If you want regular official updates from the developers, however, we suggest joining the Discord server of ARC Raiders and tracking the #game-announcements channel. You can also connect with other Raiders on the server to know if they’re facing the same issue as you are and report it directly to the dev team (feedback section).

At the same time, make sure your internet connection is working fine. If not, you can try troubleshooting the connection: Reboot your router, switch your DNS, disable VPN, check ping, and if nothing helps, talk to your ISP for a resolution. While it’s rare, a network issue on your side can mimic a server outage situation, so it’s important you rule out this possibility. Also, make sure your device’s anti-virus (Windows Defender or other third-party programs) and its firewall settings isn’t blocking the multiplayer functionality. All you need to do is add the game to the firewall’s “Allowed” list to fix this inconvenience.