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Is Arc Raiders Server Slam on Steam? How to Download It

The playtest runs from October 17-19 and has drawn a peak of 182,188 concurrent players on Steam, letting users test early cross-platform gameplay.

  • On October 17-19, Embark is holding the Server Slam playtest, accessible on PS5, Xbox Series consoles, Epic Games Store, and Steam.
  • Embark is staging the Server Slam playtest to give players early access to Arc Raiders and test cross-platform gameplay on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC.
  • Steam's rollout lagged, requiring hotfixes, and Embark issued a full redownload, advising players to search for 'Arc Raiders — Playtest' or use the Play Now option.
  • Steam metrics show a peak concurrent player count of 182,188 during the Server Slam playtest, with writers saying Arc Raiders might have captured something special and will threaten free time.
  • With launch slated for October 30, 2025, the Server Slam offers a pre-launch test for Arc Raiders, with solid PC and at least one positive Steam Deck report supporting ongoing popularity expectation.
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In his server slam test Arc Raiders has set the record as the most played Extraction shooter on Steam. In addition, the many possibilities of the graphical options and the menu created for them are especially praised.

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Eurogamer.de broke the news in on Friday, October 17, 2025.
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