ARC Raiders Xbox Preload File Hints At Imminent Release

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Summary

  • User discovery hints at imminent Xbox Series X|S release.
  • Alpha client evidence suggests ARC Raiders release is near.
  • Potential announcement at Summer Game Fest on June 6.

Last week, we shared news about speculations among some members of the ARC Raiders community that they may have discovered the game’s launch date based on clues found in the alpha client. Although developer Embark Studios has not confirmed anything as of yet, mounting evidence hints at an imminent release.

This time around, the upcoming launch of the game seems imminent for the Xbox Series X|S, according to a recent finding.

Embark Looks To Be Preparing ARC Raiders’ Release

On Twitter or X, user Scrappy has pointed out that the game ARC Raiders can be downloaded on Xbox through the Xbox app. Currently, users can download a relatively small file which is probably a pre-installation placeholder, indicating a full preload will be available in the near future.

currently, users from the ARC Raiders community are reporting that they can’t access a preload file for the game on PlayStation 5 at the moment.

Although players can’t currently play the game (as the servers are not operational either), this suggests that development is progressing smoothly, and we might hear an announcement soon. It’s likely that the release date announcement will take place during Summer Game Fest, starting on June 6 (just a week away!), with the first day promising a flurry of announcements and revelations.

Considering the stage of our alpha testing, it seems plausible that the game might unexpectedly launch on the exact day its release date is disclosed, an event that would undoubtedly delight the gaming community.

If you haven’t come across ARC Raiders yet, it’s an action-packed shooter about extracting resources that was developed by the same studio behind the popular free-to-play game The Finals. Unlike traditional models, ARC Raiders won’t be a full-price game, making it more accessible to many players.

We praised ARC Raiders, commenting that it has the potential to show that extraction shooter games aren’t just copies of Escape From Tarkov. The key now is for Embark to release it and ensure its long-term business strategy resonates with players.

It’s official! ARC Raiders will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC later this year. Keep an eye out, as it may arrive sooner than you think!

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2025-05-31 00:40