Dying in video games is never fun, but in some games, it can be more punishing than others. Arc Raiders is one of those games where death has consequences. When you die in Arc Raiders, you lose all the items you were carrying, including your weapons, gear, and any loot you collected during the raid.

The short answer is that when you die in Arc Raiders, you lose your stuff. This includes both your equipped gear and any loot you've gathered. The game is an extraction shooter, so the main gameplay loop is to loot and extract, or die and lose everything.

What Happens When You Die in Arc Raiders?

As mentioned, the biggest consequence of dying in Arc Raiders is losing your loot. My first time playing, I was so focused on taking down a massive ARC robot that I didn't realize how low my health was. When I finally went down, I was devastated to see all the cool gear I had spent the last 20 minutes collecting disappear. It was a tough lesson, but it taught me to be more careful and strategic in my approach.

Here's a breakdown of what you can expect when you die in Arc Raiders:

• Loss of Items: You will lose all items you are carrying, including weapons, armor, and any materials you have gathered.
• Return to Base: After you die, you will be sent back to your underground base.
• Safe Pocket: There is a "safe pocket" where you can store a limited amount of loot that you won't lose upon death. It's a good idea to put your most valuable items in this pocket.
• Crafting: Even though you lose your items, you can craft more as long as you have the necessary raw materials. This is why it's so important to focus on gathering resources during your raids. You can learn more about this in our guide on how to craft in Arc Raiders.

I remember one time I was on a particularly good run and had a backpack full of rare materials. I was just about to extract when I got ambushed by a group of smaller robots. I tried to fight them off, but there were too many of them. I died just a few feet away from the extraction point. I was so frustrated that I almost rage-quit. But then I remembered that I had stored some of my best materials in my safe pocket, so it wasn't a total loss.

The Trials System

In addition to the regular raids, Arc Raiders also has a "Trials System." This is a mode where you have to complete certain objectives to earn a high score. If you die during a trial, you will lose your score for that raid. This adds an extra layer of challenge to the game and makes it even more important to stay alive.

Reviving

Even if you are "fully dead," it is possible for other players to resurrect you. This is a great feature that encourages teamwork and cooperation. If you see a teammate go down, be sure to revive them if you can. It could be the difference between a successful raid and a complete failure.

If you're looking for a way to get some extra in-game currency for Arc Raiders, you can use Playstorm to earn gift cards for platforms like Steam and PayPal. That way, you can buy new gear and items without having to spend your own money.