Arc Raiders is a new, free-to-play extraction shooter that has been making waves in the gaming community. One of the first questions gamers ask when a new squad-based game comes out is, "how many players can I team up with?". In Arc Raiders, the squad size is capped at a maximum of three players. This means you can venture into the desolate, post-apocalyptic world solo, as a duo, or as a full trio.

The decision to limit squads to three players has been a topic of discussion among gamers. Some players, especially those with larger groups of friends, have expressed their disappointment. I get it, my regular gaming group is a foursome, and it's always a bummer when one of us has to sit out. However, the developers have designed the game's balance around this trio system, and it creates a unique dynamic in the game. You’ll often encounter other squads, leading to tense and exciting firefights.

Gearing Up for the Wasteland

In Arc Raiders, you're a Raider, scavenging for resources and fighting against ARC, a mysterious mechanized threat. It’s not just the robots you need to worry about, though. Other players are also out there, and they can be just as dangerous. This is where the extraction shooter element comes into play. If you die, you lose your gear, so every encounter is a high-stakes gamble.

I remember my first few raids. I went in solo, thinking I could handle it. I quickly learned my lesson after being ambushed by a well-coordinated trio. It was a tough lesson, but it taught me the importance of teamwork in this game. After that, I teamed up with a couple of friends, and the experience was completely different. We were able to communicate, strategize, and watch each other's backs. We still died, a lot, but we also had some epic victories and managed to extract with some sweet loot.

Arc Raiders is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, so you can squad up with your friends regardless of their platform. The game is still in its early stages, so we may see changes and additions in the future, but for now, the trio system is here to stay. So, grab a couple of friends, gear up, and get ready to take on the wasteland.

If you’re looking to make some in-app purchases to customize your Raider, consider using Playstorm. You can play free games on the Playstorm app, earn points, and redeem them for Xbox, Steam and Playstation gift cards. It's a great way to get some extra in-game currency without breaking the bank.