By Following weeks of server stress tests and beta evaluations, Arc Raiders has officially launched, garnering an exceptionally positive response. With accolades streaming in, the title currently holds the top position as the highest-rated multiplayer shooter on OpenCritic, surpassing popular titles like Counter-Strike and Overwatch.
As of this moment, Arc Raiders has achieved a score of 93 on OpenCritic from 21 evaluations. This positions it prominently on the aggregator and specifically secures it the number one rank among multiplayer shooters, regardless of whether they are first or third-person perspective.
Launch Trailer | ARC Raiders – YouTube
Expecation was elevated, as the developer’s previous game, The Finals, was also positively received and became a fixture in the Steam wishlist rankings. Those who had the chance to experience it early were captivated by the fluid mechanics and integration of cooperative features.
The environments are teeming with robotic foes, and some of these adversaries are colossal, necessitating Shadow of the Colossus-style moments to defeat them. It’s a concept that gives the experience a notably fresh appeal in a crowded gaming market, a fact not surprising considering the development team is comprised of former Battlefield creators.
Ironically, Arc Raiders has
fierce rivalry emerging now in both Battlefield 6 and the forthcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, yet it’s maintaining its stature, reaching over 350,000 players thus far. Provided that Embark delivers the appropriate support, this is one giant that ought to continue flourishing for years ahead.