Is Arc Raiders down? Server status explained

What's the Arc Raiders server status right now? There's nothing worse than settling down at your PC to enjoy an evening of your new favorite game and finding you can't get online. And there's no time more likely to suffer that fate than at a game's launch or during a beta test.

As we get ever closer to the Arc Raiders release date, Embark Studios is preparing for a busy launch with an open server slam, taking place this weekend. If you're trying to get into the multiplayer game, here's the latest on the Arc Raiders server slam dates and times, and the current server status.

Arc Raiders Server Slam start time

The Arc Raiders Server Slam takes place between Friday, October 17, 2025, at 6am PDT / 9am EDT / 2pm BST and Sunday, October 19, at  8am PDT / 11am EDT / 4pm BST.

During this time, you can download and play Arc Raiders for free to help stress test the game's servers ahead of launch, and check out the chaotic PvPvE extraction gameplay for yourself.

Arc Raider servers are currently offline ahead of the server slam. All going well, servers should open on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 6am PDT / 9am EDT / 2pm BST.

Of course, the servers could be overwhelmed by players, and we'll update this guide when the Server Slam starts, keeping you up-to-date on the current Arc Raiders server status.

If you're looking to participate in the Server Slam or the FPS game's full launch, make sure you've had a look at the Arc Raiders system requirements first. While you wait for Arc Raiders servers to go online, why not wishlist some of the other upcoming PC games we're looking forward to most.