Questions, answered
Crossplay, maps, Trials, weapons, quests, and progression.
- Is ARC Raiders crossplay?
- Yes — crossplay spans PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and it's on by default, so squads can mix platforms freely.Crossplay guide →
- Does ARC Raiders have cross-progression?
- Yes. Progress is tied to your Embark account rather than a storefront, so linking it carries unlocks, loadouts, blueprints, and cosmetics across platforms.Crossplay guide →
- How many maps does ARC Raiders have?
- Six raid maps: Dam Battlegrounds, Spaceport, Buried City, The Blue Gate, Stella Montis, Riven Tides. Each is surveyed on our interactive maps with extraction points, named locations, and loot areas.Survey maps →
- When do map events happen in ARC Raiders?
- Map conditions rotate in one-hour blocks on a server-wide schedule. Our event timers read Embark's official tracker and show what's active on every map and what's next, in your timezone.Event timers →
- What are Trials in ARC Raiders?
- Trials are weekly score challenges — a rotating set of objectives that award stars toward seasonal reward tracks. The current week's set (5 objectives) and scoring live on our Trials page.This week's Trials →
- How does the skill tree work?
- The tree has 45 nodes across three branches — Conditioning, Mobility, and Survival — with multi-rank nodes and prerequisites gating deeper tiers. Plan a build in the interactive skill builder, or browse every node in the skills database.Skill builder →
- Which weapons penetrate ARC armor best?
- ARC armor penetration is a weapon rating. The armory groups weapons by rating and lets you compare two side by side.Weapons armory →
- How many quests are there?
- Browse 101 quests with objectives, rewards, and prerequisites. Track progress and use the quest tree to plan your next chain.Quest board →
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