ARC Raiders leans into a cohesive, retro‑futurist scavenger aesthetic. That shows up immediately in character creation and in how outfits work. If you’re trying to understand what you can change, what is locked to full sets, and how pre‑order cosmetics fit in, here’s the current picture.

Character creator: body, faces, and hair

The creator supports male and female body options with a set of faces and hairstyles. In recent tests, those options have been fairly limited compared to deep RPG sliders, which is part of why many early characters look similar. That restraint dovetails with the game’s grounded visual direction rather than a fashion‑show approach.

Expect to define:

  • Body type: male or female
  • Head presets: a small pool of faces
  • Hair: a limited set of hairstyles

Beyond those choices, visual identity is driven mainly by the outfit system and other cosmetics.

Outfits in ARC Raiders: full sets, not a mix‑and‑match wardrobe

As of recent tests, outfits are equipped as single pieces that cover your full look rather than individual slots for jacket, pants, boots, and so on. That means you pick a set and wear it as a whole, which helps the game maintain its consistent, utilitarian style on the surface.

If you’re coming from games that let you combine dozens of parts, this will feel stricter. The tradeoff is a clearer silhouette language in the world, with Raiders reading as practical scavengers first and foremost.

Cosmetic categories and currency

Cosmetics span more than just player outfits. The game supports multiple cosmetic types, and there’s a dedicated in‑game currency for them.

  • Cosmetic categories: outfits, backpacks, charms, emotes, and “Scrappy” outfits
  • Currency: Raider Tokens, used to obtain cosmetic items and bundles

These items are positioned as visual customization, separate from your build and mechanics.

Pre‑order cosmetic bundles (what you get and where)

Pre‑orders add themed cosmetic bundles to your account at launch. Availability is the same window across platforms, and the contents differ by edition.

Edition Included bundles Pre‑order window Notes
Standard Edition Bruiser Bundle, Lucky Duck Bundle Until launch Bonuses may also be granted via eligible NVIDIA offers
Deluxe Edition Astro Bundle, Bruiser Bundle, Lucky Duck Bundle Until launch Includes all three cosmetic bundles

You can pre‑order through platform stores; for PC, the Steam listing is the most direct path to purchase and entitlement at launch: ARC Raiders on Steam.

Note: After launch, these specific pre‑order bonuses won’t be available, except possibly through any remaining eligible NVIDIA bundles.

How the aesthetic ties it together

ARC Raiders frames its world as a vibrant but lethal “post‑post‑apocalypse,” and the wardrobe follows suit: weathered materials, muted palettes, and gear that looks found and repurposed. The full‑set outfit model supports that cohesion. Even when more cosmetics roll in, the baseline is meant to read as practical equipment first, ornament second.

What to expect on day one

  • A focused character creator with male/female body choices and a small pool of faces and hairstyles.
  • Outfits that equip as full sets rather than separate clothing parts.
  • Cosmetic categories that include player outfits, backpacks, charms, emotes, and cosmetics for Scrappy.
  • Optional pre‑order bundles that add themed cosmetics to your account at launch.

If you want those bundles, locking in a pre‑order on your platform of choice before release is the only straightforward way to get them. Otherwise, Raider Tokens cover ongoing cosmetic items in‑game.