Saucycarpdog Member Oct 25, 2017 20,119 View: https://youtu.be/W-NUcKbwVb8?si=P3TFR3eP9CK5HqqY Every Raider has a story. Make yours count! Enlist now for Tech Test 2. Sign up for a chance to play: http://www.arcraiders.com Our upcoming title, ARC Raiders—an extraction adventure set on a lethal future Earth—is in full development. In a world ravaged by a mysterious mechanized threat known as ARC, you'll step into the role of an ARC Raider, scavenging the dangerous surface for valuable loot and unraveling the secrets of the world and the machines ruling the surface. We're excited to announce our second tech test running from April 30 to May 4 —and you're invited. Be among the first to experience ARC Raiders, share your insights, and help shape the game's future as we prepare for launch. The test will be available on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Sign up here: https://arcraiders.com/   GlorpShitto Member Feb 6, 2024 913 I played in the last test and thought it was fucking awesome. I hate Tarkov but Arc Raiders was very fun.   Broadbandit Member Oct 29, 2017 1,043 Really looking forward to this and Marathon.   Klyka Member Oct 25, 2017 21,337 Germany still can't believe they think a third person extraction shooter is a good idea the corner peaking was INSANE in the previous test edit: huh according to Steam I am just in this test already. interesting to try it out again at least  RoboPlato Member Oct 25, 2017 8,262 I somehow didn't realize that there had been a first tech test. Any detailed impressions from it?   Arklite Member Oct 27, 2017 3,961 They've been rather secretive since the change to extraction, barely any footage available from the previous test, very sparse impressions. With Marathon looming maybe they'll start amping up visibility.   OP OP Saucycarpdog Member Oct 25, 2017 20,119 RoboPlato said: I somehow didn't realize that there had been a first tech test. Any detailed impressions from it? Click to expand... Click to shrink... This guy has some good impressions: View: https://youtu.be/6zxChtQxR_M?si=EF9gEr_cZcm-hsZj   Dringus Member Oct 27, 2017 2,148 Amusing to mash this right up against Marathon. I participated in previous tests, this game is definitely on my radar as well. Marathon has a slight edge simply due to me preferring first person games over 3rd person but Arc Raiders has insane potential. I'd say as far as upcoming extraction games are concerned, Arc Raiders and Marathon are the ones to keep an eye on for sure.  Bookoo Member Nov 3, 2017 1,187 I am not a extraction shooter guy, but I am a big fan of The Finals and Embark so I gave it a shot in the first tech test and probably will try this one out. It seemed alright but fighting the PVE enemies seemed so brutal. They are hard to hit and take so much ammo that I felt like a sitting duck. I would basically load in, scavenge for a bit and then leave just trying to build up an inventory. I did manage to get some kills including a 1v2 which was exciting, but I imagine as people learn the game I will get completely stomped.  thetrin Member Oct 26, 2017 10,446 Grand Junction, CO Just a heads up, if you were in the last Steam tech test, you're automatically in this one, so no need to sign up (you won't be notified, though).   Conkerkid11 Avenger Oct 25, 2017 14,842 I've been signed up on Steam since day 1 and never been invited :/   Native_Vel Member Jun 5, 2022 1,994 Embark just nails it with the music.   PLASTICA-MAN Member Oct 26, 2017 28,817 Hopefully they select more this time.   Last edited: Apr 15, 2025 OutofMana Member Oct 25, 2017 8,123 California Really tried to get into it during the first one, but found myself not really enjoying it. I'm willing to give it another shot and see if anything has changed.   Serene Community Resettler Member Oct 25, 2017 52,957 wonder if they try to rush this out the door before Marathon drops (they might be on schedule for that anyway but idk)   thetrin Member Oct 26, 2017 10,446 Grand Junction, CO Serene said: wonder if they try to rush this out the door before Marathon drops (they might be on schedule for that anyway but idk) Click to expand... Click to shrink... it would be smart for them to undercut Marathon with an earlier release. This tech teat might be a sign that they're close.  taco543 ▲ Legend ▲ Member Oct 25, 2017 2,849 Fresno CA NICE! Ive been signed up for steam test, but just signed up for psn test too! Looking forward to this!   BloodHound Member Oct 27, 2017 11,103 Excited to try this out on console.   Triggerhappytel Member Oct 27, 2017 16,398 Loving the sci-fi shooters on the horizon... I just wish they had campaign components too.   texhnolyze Shinra Employee Member Oct 25, 2017 26,134 Indonesia Sure, going to give it a go this time.   Shoot Member Oct 25, 2017 5,842 Conkerkid11 said: I've been signed up on Steam since day 1 and never been invited :/ Click to expand... Click to shrink... Same. If I don't get into this one I'm going full hater Marathon shill.   Nyandeyanen Member Apr 16, 2024 769 Saucycarpdog said: This guy has some good impressions: View: https://youtu.be/6zxChtQxR_M?si=EF9gEr_cZcm-hsZj Click to expand... Click to shrink... Didn't this game used to have like a retro-futuristic look to it? This just looks like PUBG which is very much not what I expected.  Native_Vel Member Jun 5, 2022 1,994 Nyandeyanen said: Didn't this game used to have like a retro-futuristic look to it? This just looks like PUBG which is very much not what I expected. Click to expand... Click to shrink... The initial trailer (Back when it was PvE only) was sick. Cassette-Reto-futurism, Robyn's 'Dancing on My Own' going in the background, cool narration. It had it all.  thetrin Member Oct 26, 2017 10,446 Grand Junction, CO Nyandeyanen said: Didn't this game used to have like a retro-futuristic look to it? This just looks like PUBG which is very much not what I expected. Click to expand... Click to shrink... The game still has retro futurism vibe. I played the last test. The vibe is strong.  Dringus Member Oct 27, 2017 2,148 Nyandeyanen said: Didn't this game used to have like a retro-futuristic look to it? This just looks like PUBG which is very much not what I expected. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Look hasn't changed since the reveal really, only the type of game (going from pve only to extraction pve and pvp)   pink The Fallen Oct 27, 2017 8,471 GlorpShitto said: I played in the last test and thought it was fucking awesome. I hate Tarkov but Arc Raiders was very fun. Click to expand... Click to shrink... this is the general sentiment I've heard from testers im v excited  Ahti Unshakable Resolve Member Nov 6, 2017 11,023 Nice! I liked what I played in the first test and can't wait to see more.   Akronis Prophet of Regret - Lizard Daddy Member Oct 25, 2017 5,790 Native_Vel said: The initial trailer (Back when it was PvE only) was sick. Cassette-Reto-futurism, Robyn's 'Dancing on My Own' going in the background, cool narration. It had it all. Click to expand... Click to shrink... yeah really bummed this turned into another extraction shooter... game looks great but I will probably pass because of it.  Salty AF Member Oct 30, 2017 7,397 This looks incredible. That's some of the best sound design I've ever heard in a game. On my air pod pros it sounds ridiculous. Graphically it's beautiful. I can't believe Embark is banging this level of quality out so fast.  Moodz Member Oct 28, 2017 423 The last tech test already had so much polish, and was in a better state than some games that are out or in early access. I confirm that the sound design is remarkable. The world and lore are cool. The maps are extremely well designed, maybe not on Tarkov level but still on the upper echelon. And it looks amazing. On the bad side, the AI were very brutal especially at the start, but I think it can get better with progression and better guns. The way the extracts work could be problematic and frustrating with some camping and grifting. The gunplay is mid. Not enough oomph, weight and feedback. I'm convinced this would be better as FPS, but it's cool to have a good extraction shooter in 3rd person too. Especially with Marathon on its way. TLDR: Can't wait for the tech test, especially with real controller support. Embark is a good addition to this industry.  goflyakite Member Jul 21, 2023 1,428 Yay consoles. Signed up. These devs have earned at least a try out of me after The Finals, even if the genre swap has me less interested.  Ahti Unshakable Resolve Member Nov 6, 2017 11,023 Saucycarpdog said: This guy has some good impressions: View: https://youtu.be/6zxChtQxR_M?si=EF9gEr_cZcm-hsZj Click to expand... Click to shrink... Damn, this sounds really good and much more impressive than that cel-shaded worm game.  Salty AF Member Oct 30, 2017 7,397 This gameplay video. Watch it with headphones. Sound design is like ASMR level of detail. Looks so damn good.  Nateo Member Oct 27, 2017 8,922 Salty AF said: This gameplay video. Watch it with headphones. Sound design is like ASMR level of detail. Looks so damn good. Click to expand... Click to shrink... It sounds like a worse version of BC2 sound, this time around its far too tinny.  Salty AF Member Oct 30, 2017 7,397 Nateo said: It sounds like a worse version of BC2 sound, this time around its far too tinny. Click to expand... Click to shrink... It's depth. The bullets sound like they're far away and reverbed out. Also the game is in third person not from the point of view that the gun is right in front of your face like a FPS. It's not tinny at all.  Ahti Unshakable Resolve Member Nov 6, 2017 11,023 Salty AF said: This gameplay video. Watch it with headphones. Sound design is like ASMR level of detail. Looks so damn good. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Masters of their craft. Can't wait to finally play more.  Nateo Member Oct 27, 2017 8,922 Salty AF said: It's depth. The bullets sound like they're far away and reverbed out. Also the game is in third person not from the point of view that the gun is right in front of your face like a FPS. It's not tinny at all. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Except its happening with guns right in front of you. Its understandable for the far away stuff. BC2 had the same shit but not the issue when you fire your own gun or someone next to you does.   Salty AF Member Oct 30, 2017 7,397 Nateo said: Except its happening with guns right in front of you. Its understandable for the far away stuff. BC2 had the same shit but not the issue when you fire your own gun or someone next to you does. Click to expand... Click to shrink... How is a pistol supposed to sound in a game universe where everything is scrapped together like this? It's not going to be BC2 or whatever. It's scrappy and almost "jank" sounding which makes it more dope. It's intentional. Edit: Also the sound design is EVERYTHING in the game not just the sound of the guns (which I think sound perfect). The sound of the arc machines, the footstep noises the sound of jumping on top of a crate, etc...Arc Raiders sounds really good,  Salty AF Member Oct 30, 2017 7,397 Ahti said: Masters of their craft. Can't wait to finally play more. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Probably the most underrated devs out there imo. And I think their day is 100% coming after The Finals and now this. Both stellar games -- The Finals was completely overlooked.  Potterson Member Oct 28, 2017 7,180 Salty AF said: Probably the most underrated devs out there imo. And I think their day is 100% coming after The Finals and now this. Both stellar games -- The Finals was completely overlooked. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Nah, The Finals is amazing and it's doing exactly how an amazing shooter that is so competetive can be doing I think. It's not Battlefield, Fortnite or Call of Duty, it's not as accessible to more casual audience. So the fact that it has 12k people playing right now (2 PM CET) just on Steam, is a really good thing.  Salty AF Member Oct 30, 2017 7,397 Potterson said: Nah, The Finals is amazing and it's doing exactly how an amazing shooter that is so competetive can be doing I think. It's not Battlefield, Fortnite or Call of Duty, it's not as accessible to more casual audience. So the fact that it has 12k people playing right now (2 PM CET) just on Steam, is a really good thing. Click to expand... Click to shrink... The Finals is fantastic - but I've realized most people can't get past sensory overload and The Finals with the destructible environments really gets crazy with finding your way in a team fight. You have to be very aware of your surroundings and then watch for everyone's abilities in addition to that. So I think it's like sensory overload for alot of casual FPS fans. Same thing happened in Titanfall 1 which is my favorite game. It's sensory overload....in the best way possible.  SevenInchScrew Member Jun 9, 2023 698 Not trying to stir the pot negatively here, just trying to get up to speed. I vaguely remember Embark got some heat back after Finals came out about their AI usage. I know that's obviously a hot topic in creative industries like this. What ever came of that? The reason I ask is that voiceover in the gameplay trailer, and the character voices, just sounds off to me. I'm very interested in the game, and signed up for TT2, but I'm just trying to fully understand their position on this.   OP OP Saucycarpdog Member Oct 25, 2017 20,119   FullMetalTech The Fallen Oct 25, 2017 2,546 Brooklyn, New York Saucycarpdog said: I like that you have some different options towards the BP. Seems similar to HD2 BP.   texhnolyze Shinra Employee Member Oct 25, 2017 26,134 Indonesia Man.. Marathon and Arc Raiders are really going head-to-head this year, even from the alpha/beta tests. It would be interesting to see who'd prevail in the end.   Salty AF Member Oct 30, 2017 7,397 Signed up for tech test. Really hoping I get in.   Salty AF Member Oct 30, 2017 7,397 texhnolyze said: Man.. Marathon and Arc Raiders are really going head-to-head this year, even from the alpha/beta tests. It would be interesting to see who'd prevail in the end. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Before the gameplay videos surfaced of Marathon I would've said Marathon would take it easily. But after seeing both gameplay previews -- there's no question in my mind which looks like a better extraction shooter. Arc Raiders just looks like such an immersive vibe, imo.  OP OP Saucycarpdog Member Oct 25, 2017 20,119 texhnolyze said: Man.. Marathon and Arc Raiders are really going head-to-head this year, even from the alpha/beta tests. It would be interesting to see who'd prevail in the end. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Delta Force too if it can hit consoles before either (which is seeming likely)   Salty AF Member Oct 30, 2017 7,397 Randomly found this gameplay video - I will never understand how this game isn't being hyped to hell and back with this kind of gameplay footage.....It looks like Helldivers meets extraction shooter. I really think if they nail this it could be a huge thing. Gameplay starts around 3 minutes. View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTv6S50fb-c   BloodHound Member Oct 27, 2017 11,103 Salty AF said: Randomly found this gameplay video - I will never understand how this game isn't being hyped to hell and back with this kind of gameplay footage.....It looks like Helldivers meets extraction shooter. I really think if they nail this it could be a huge thing. Gameplay starts around 3 minutes. View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTv6S50fb-c Click to expand... Click to shrink... That video is over a year old, featuring footage of the game before the pivot to extraction shooter. It was a PvE helldiver's like, that's why they look similar. The gameplay loop today is nothing like that.