What Is ARC Raiders? Beginner Guide! (2025)
353Arc Raiders launches on October 30th, 2025 — and in this video, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know before jumping in. This complete beginner guide covers how to gear up your Raider, craft weapons and consumables, complete missions, fight enemies, and extract successfully — whether you played the open playtest or you’re diving in fresh at launch.
Arc Raiders is a third-person extraction shooter from Embark Studios, set in a retro-futuristic world under siege by mechanical invaders known as the Arc. Every mission starts in Speranza, the main hub, where you’ll craft new items, upgrade your workstations, manage your stash, and pick up quests from the traders. From there, you’ll drop into massive open environments where survival, strategy, and smart looting decide whether you make it out alive.
In this guide, I’ll explain how the core gameplay loop works — from scavenging materials and upgrading your Raider with augments and skill points, to taking on missions, fighting AI enemies, and securing your loot through the extraction system. You’ll learn how to use crafting benches effectively, recycle gear for valuable components, and manage your weight and inventory to avoid being over-encumbered in the middle of a fight.
We’ll also break down the key mechanics that define Arc Raiders gameplay: switching shoulder view in third person, using consumables through the radial wheel, pinging enemies for your team, and understanding how to position yourself in PvE and PvP encounters. I’ll go over all the main Arc enemy types — from Wasps and Snitches to Rocketeers and the massive Queen near the Harvester event — and how to deal with them efficiently.
If you’re wondering how to set up your Raider for success, I’ll show you how augments and shields work, how to optimize your ammo and weapon loadout, and what consumables you should always bring into a mission — including shield rechargers, bandages, and grenades. We’ll also cover how Free Loadout runs work, how to use Augment Tokens, and why upgrading your stash early can make a huge difference long-term.
By the end of this guide, you’ll have a full understanding of how Arc Raiders works — from crafting and traders to combat, extraction, and progression. Whether you’re planning to squad up with friends or go solo, this beginner guide will give you all the knowledge you need to start strong when the game officially launches.
Arc Raiders Beginner Guide 2025 — your all-in-one overview of Embark Studios’ new extraction shooter, featuring gameplay tips, loot and crafting explanations, and early strategies to help you survive longer and extract richer.
00:00 Intro
00:41 Getting Started
02:02 Missions, Free Runs & Augments
03:31 Core Gameplay Loop
04:51 Combat & Controls
05:26 Arc Enemy Types
06:56 Weapons, Ammo & Modding
07:39 Grenades & Consumables
08:35 Inventory & Resources
09:29 Beginner Tips & Tricks
11:18: Outro
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