Game reviews / ARC Raiders
ARC Raiders
2025 · PC · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series X|S · Third-person shooter · Extraction shooter · Action · Tactical · PvPvE
9 scored sources · 3 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
ARC Raiders is a distinctive extraction shooter that softens the genre’s usual brutality without removing its tension. Its intelligent ARC machines make PvE encounters consistently demanding, while varied maps, polished gunplay, useful gadgets, and a satisfying loot-and-crafting loop give every run meaningful stakes. The standout feature is its emergent social play: proximity chat and shared threats often encourage strangers to cooperate, creating memorable stories alongside unpredictable betrayals. Critics found the character creator sparse and Speranza’s menu-based hub underdeveloped, but the game’s hopeful NASA-punk world, excellent audio, and accessible risk-reward design make it an unusually welcoming entry in the genre.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-13
Pros
- Intelligent and varied ARC enemies create compelling PvE pressure
- Emergent cooperation and proximity chat produce memorable player stories
- Polished gunplay, diverse maps, and satisfying loot progression
- Distinctive NASA-punk art direction and excellent audio design
Cons
- Limited character-creation options
- Speranza hub is largely menu-based and lacks social presence
- Long-term balance and gear-power gaps may concern competitive players
Review sources
9 sources found across 3 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- CGMagazine · Canada · 95/100
- COGconnected · Canada · 90/100
- GamesRadar+ · United Kingdom · 90/100
- PC Gamer · United Kingdom · 86/100
- Push Square · United Kingdom · 90/100
- Destructoid · United States · 90/100
- Game Informer · United States · 90/100
- GameSpot · United States · 90/100
- Shacknews · United States · 90/100