ARC Raiders goes live on Thursday, October 30, 2025, with a synchronized global rollout across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Find your local unlock time below and plan your first drop accordingly.

ARC Raiders release times (local unlocks)

Region Time zone Local unlock on Oct 30
United States (West) PDT 3:00 AM
United States (Mountain) MDT 4:00 AM
United States (Central) CDT 5:00 AM
United States (East) EDT 6:00 AM
United Kingdom & Ireland GMT 10:00 AM
Central Europe CET 11:00 AM
Eastern Europe EET 12:00 PM
Japan JST 7:00 PM
Western Australia AWST 6:00 PM
Australia (East) AEDT 9:00 PM

Tip: If your city isn’t listed, match to one of the time zones above to convert your local unlock.

Early access availability

There is no early access period. Regardless of edition, the game becomes playable at the times listed above.

Platforms, price, and editions

ARC Raiders launches on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It is not free-to-play. The base game is priced at £32.99 / $39.99. A Deluxe Edition is available for £49.99 / $59.99 and includes:

  • The Wanderer Cosmetic Pack
  • Additional character cosmetic
  • Bonus emote
  • Scrappy skin
  • 2,400 Raider Tokens

If you plan to buy on PC, you can pre-purchase through the official Steam store page.

Preload and download planning

Preload timing hasn’t been formally announced. If you want to jump in right at unlock, keep an eye on your platform’s store listing ahead of launch day and prepare storage space in advance.

The key takeaway: set your local alarm for the time above—there’s no way to start earlier—and choose the edition that fits what you want on day one.