Have you heard about ARC Raiders? It's a new game that many people are excited about. If you've seen the name but are still wondering what it's all about, you're in the right place.

So, what is ARC Raiders about? In short, it's a multiplayer game where you play as a Raider in a dangerous future. Your main goal is to go to the surface of a ruined Earth, find valuable resources, and get out safely, all while fighting off killer robots and other players.

What's the Story?

The game is set in a future where the Earth has been destroyed by a mysterious army of robots called ARC. Humans now live underground to survive. You are one of the brave few, a Raider, who goes back to the surface to scavenge for things that can help your underground community. It’s a dangerous job, but someone has to do it. The world is described as a "post-post-apocalypse," which means it's not just a dead wasteland; there's a unique and vibrant look to the destroyed world. I remember the first time I played a similar game, my heart was pounding as I tried to get back to my base with a backpack full of loot. It's that feeling of risk and reward that makes these games so addictive.

How Do You Play?

ARC Raiders is what's called an "extraction shooter." This means each time you play, you go on a raid to the surface. Here’s what you can expect:

• Go on Raids: You can go alone or with a team of up to three players.
• Find Loot: Your main goal is to find valuable resources and equipment.
• Fight Enemies: You'll have to fight against the ARC robots, which come in different shapes and sizes.
• Watch out for Other Players: Not everyone you meet will be friendly. Other players might try to steal your loot.
• Extract Safely: The most important part is to get back to your base alive. If you die, you lose everything you collected on that raid, except for a few items you can keep in a safe pocket.

I learned the hard way in a similar game how important it is to be aware of other players. I was so focused on gathering resources that I didn't notice another team sneaking up on me. They took all my hard-earned loot, and I had to start over. It was a tough lesson, but it made me a much smarter player.

When you're back at your base, you can use the resources you've gathered to get better gear. If you're wondering about the specifics of making new items, you can check out our post on how to craft in ARC Raiders.

ARC Raiders is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. If you're planning on making any in-game purchases to customize your Raider, remember you can use Playstorm to earn gift cards for the PlayStation Store and Xbox, or get PayPal cash to use on PC.