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- by Ben Kerry
ARC Raiders is a highly awaited extraction FPS that has gained considerable interest for quite a while, and in anticipation of its upcoming release at the end of October, developer Embark Studios has just introduced a ‘Server Slam’ open beta across all platforms – including Xbox.
Before this event went live, we noticed numerous inquiries regarding the downloading process – but the encouraging news is that a distinct Server Slam application is now accessible and free to download from the Xbox Store.
We will share a link to that below:
Concerning the significant dates and times to remember, this ARC Raiders Server Slam is available now until 8am PT / 11am ET / 4pm BST on Sunday, October 19th – and it’s free on all supported platforms, including Xbox!
Before we conclude, earlier this week, Embark elaborated on all the content you’ll be able to engage with in this ARC Raiders open beta, so we’ll compile all of the essential details below so you know precisely what to anticipate from this Server Slam trial.
ARC Raiders Server Slam: Open Beta Content
Server Slam content
- The map
- The Dam Battlegrounds spans a fragmented landscape of submerged lowlands and neglected structures. You will traverse through shadowy forests and dilapidated research facilities, navigating swamps dense with fog and remnants of a long-forgotten civilization.
- Weapons and Gear
- Initial and mid-level gear will be available for you to tinker with, although certain items will remain locked until launch.
- Blueprints
- Blueprints enhance your Raider’s capability to create and alter weapons and equipment. All blueprints can be found, but those of the highest tier will not be craftable during the Server Slam.
- Raider Deck
- You will have the opportunity to try out the Raider Deck feature with one page of items available for unlocking.
- Workshop
- Basic crafting stations (Weapon, Equipment, and Medical) are accessible, but upgrades aren’t feasible within this limited trial.
The ARC machines
The Rust Belt is teeming with machines that disregard your identity or the number of confrontations you’ve endured. Each one pursues differently. They are referred to as ARC.
Here are a few adversaries you’ll encounter:
- Wasps
- Swarming flyers, shooting with precision
- Ticks
- Small skitters in the shadows, lying in wait for you to approach
- Bastions
- Slow-moving behemoths that obliterate anything within their sight
- Leapers
- Nimble jumpers that will close the distance before you can respond
Their noises may betray them. Listen attentively for a low buzz, a metallic scurry, the alarm hum of a weapon winding up. Utilize that awareness to survive.
Survival tips for new Raiders
- Plan your loadout. Bring only the tools necessary for the mission, not every item you possess.
- Breaching is loud. You might gain loot, but it also attracts the attention of ARC and other Raiders.
- Stay vigilant. Extraction points fade away over time. The longer you linger, the higher the danger.
- Be wise. Know when to extract, or you risk losing everything.
Are you playing ARC Raiders this weekend? Share your thoughts on the Server Slam open beta below.
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Ben is a News Writer at Pure Xbox, and he enjoys action, racing, and straightforward shooting in any Xbox game he can play. When he’s not gripping an Xbox controller as if his life relies on it, Ben spends his time enjoying music that’s far too old for him, watching football on TV, and likely dining somewhere.