Embark Studios introduced the ARC Raiders Server Slam to give you a preview of the extraction shooter’s features before it fully launches on Oct. 30, 2025.
The primary focus of this free playtest was testing the core systems, such as matchmaking, server stability, and performance, with a level cap set at 15. The game will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Participation in this playtest also had exclusive cosmetic unlocks for you to unlock at launch. However, similar to other playtests, all progress you made during the Server Slam is wiped, which means you have to start afresh at release. Having said that, here’s when the ARC Raiders Server Slam ends.
ARC Raiders Server Slam end date and times
While the Server Slam was initally supposed to end on Oct. 19, the devs extended the time during the weekend, with the playtest now ending on Oct. 20.
The time was extended for 15 hours, as announced by devs via their official post on X (previously Twitter). Here’s the ending time across several time zones:
- 9am CEST
- 3am EDT
- 12am PST
- 4pm KST
- 7am UTC
- 8am BST
- 12:30pm IST
- 4pm JST
- 6pm AEDT
What happens after the Server Slam ends?
Once the event concludes, all test servers will be taken down, and progress from the playtest will not transfer to the full game. If you have participated in the Server Slam, you will receive an exclusive backpack cosmetic when ARC Raiders officially launches on Oct. 30.
The playtest played a pivotal role in stress-testing game systems at scale to surface bugs and network issues ahead of launch. Community involvement ensured ARC Raiders devs are better prepared for its official release.
Published: Oct 19, 2025 11:35 pm