No. ARC Raiders launches as a paid game on Xbox. The base Standard Edition is listed at $39.99 and a Deluxe Edition is priced at $59.99 on the official Xbox Store. You can view both editions and pricing on the ARC Raiders product page on Xbox: Buy ARC Raiders | Xbox.

ARC Raiders price on Xbox (editions)

Edition Price (USD) Pre-order bonus
Standard Edition $39.99 Lucky Duck Bundle (Hatchling Backpack, Golden Rubber Duck Charm)
Deluxe Edition $59.99 Lucky Duck Bundle (same cosmetic items at launch)

Both editions include the same pre-order cosmetic bundle at launch. Content beyond this cosmetic bonus isn’t detailed in the materials provided here, so expect the Deluxe tier primarily for players who want more than the base package.

Do you need Xbox Game Pass to play online?

ARC Raiders is sold separately; it is not a free-to-play title. For online console multiplayer, Xbox requires an active online subscription. The game’s store listing notes that online play on console requires Xbox Game Pass Essential, Premium, or Ultimate (subscriptions sold separately). This subscription is for online access; it does not replace the need to purchase the game.

Platforms and core features

  • Platforms: Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC.
  • Xbox Play Anywhere: a single digital purchase lets you play on Xbox Series X|S and PC with shared progress.
  • Modes: online co-op and online multiplayer are supported.
  • Cross‑gen multiplayer: players on Series X|S can play together.
  • Social play: the game supports seamless social play across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
  • Monetization and rating: in-game purchases are available; rated TEEN for Violence and Blood.

Release timing and access

ARC Raiders is slated to go live on October 30, 2025 for Xbox Series X|S and PC. There is no early access period; pre-orders do not unlock playtime ahead of the full release. Pre-ordering secures the cosmetic Lucky Duck Bundle at launch and allows you to preload when available.

What kind of game is ARC Raiders?

This is a multiplayer extraction adventure built around tense raids, loot, and risk‑reward decisions. Play loops between the hostile surface — patrolled by lethal ARC machines — and Speranza, an underground hub where you prepare, upgrade, and plan your next run. Progression allows you to specialize through survival, mobility, and conditioning perks, and you’ll build a loadout from conventional firearms to railguns and energy weapons, plus tools like grenades, traps, ziplines, and deployables.

Bottom line: ARC Raiders isn’t free on Xbox. If you’re planning to squad up on console, budget for the $39.99 Standard Edition (or $59.99 Deluxe) and an online multiplayer subscription to play.