The Server Slam is a separate, free listing on the PlayStation Store. On your PS5, open PlayStation Store, search for “ARC Raiders - Server Slam,” open the product page, choose Add to Library, then Download. You can also open the main ARC Raiders page on PS Store, select the “…” menu, and pick the Server Slam entry from there.

Prefer to grab it from a browser or the mobile app? Use the ARC Raiders - Server Slam product listing on the PlayStation Store to claim it, then queue the download to your console.

Open ARC Raiders - Server Slam on PlayStation Store

Server Slam dates and end times

The playtest is live now and runs through October 19. Here are the start and end times by region:

Region Start (Fri, Oct 17) End (Sun, Oct 19)
US West Coast 6:00 AM PDT 8:00 AM PDT
US East Coast 9:00 AM EDT 11:00 AM EDT
UK 2:00 PM BST 4:00 PM BST
Central Europe 3:00 PM CEST 5:00 PM CEST
Australia 12:00 AM AEDT (Oct 18) 2:00 AM AEDT (Oct 20)
New Zealand 2:00 AM NZDT (Oct 18) 4:00 AM NZDT (Oct 20)

What’s in this build

This is a limited playtest. You’ll be dropped into The Dam Battlegrounds map with early quests, weapons, and gear. High-tier blueprints and crafting station upgrades are not available in the Server Slam.

PS Plus, age, and other requirements

  • Open to everyone on PS5; no prior signup needed.
  • Online play is required.
  • You must be at least 16 years old to participate.
  • PlayStation Plus is not required for this playtest, except in Germany.

Progress carryover and the Server Slam backpack

Progress made during the Server Slam does not carry over to launch. Participation earns a one-time cosmetic: the Server Slam backpack, delivered to your account after you purchase the full game at launch.

Tip: If asked, sign in and verify your email on Embark ID so the reward can be attributed to your account.

Sign in to Embark ID

If you’re on PS5 and you don’t see the playtest, make sure you’re searching for the separate ARC Raiders - Server Slam listing. It’s free to claim and download during the event window.