Arc Raiders Cost – Pricing & Editions
Arc Raiders Cost
Arc Raiders costs $39.99 USD for the Standard Edition and $59.99 USD for the Deluxe Edition. It is a paid release, not free-to-play. The game launched on October 30, 2025 from Embark Studios on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Pricing by Edition
| Edition | USD | GBP | What You Get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $39.99 | £32.99 | The full base game, all gameplay content |
| Deluxe | $59.99 | £49.99 | Standard game plus Deluxe-edition cosmetic content |
You buy it once and own it — there is no subscription gate on the base game itself. The Standard Edition is the same gameplay experience as Deluxe; the difference is cosmetic.
F2P History
Arc Raiders was originally announced as a free-to-play game in 2021. Embark Studios changed direction before launch and shipped it as a paid title in October 2025. If you’ve seen older articles or videos calling it free-to-play, they’re referencing the old announcement, not the current product.
Online Subscription Requirements
Arc Raiders is an online-only extraction shooter. Console players need an active online subscription to play multiplayer:
- PlayStation 5: PlayStation Plus (any tier) required for online.
- Xbox Series X|S: Xbox Game Pass Core required for online.
- PC (Steam): No additional subscription needed.
These are the same baseline online-play requirements that apply to every paid online game on those platforms — not unique to Arc Raiders.
Game Pass Status
Arc Raiders is not on Xbox Game Pass at launch. There is no announced Game Pass deal. If that changes, we’ll update our Game Pass status page.
Download Size
Approximately 29 GB on Xbox Series X|S, similar on PS5 and PC. Make sure you have that much free space before downloading.
Quick Answers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is Arc Raiders free? | No |
| Standard Edition price? | $39.99 |
| Deluxe Edition price? | $59.99 |
| On Game Pass? | No (at launch) |
| Download size? | ~29 GB |
| Available on? | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S |
| Crossplay? | Yes — all platforms |
For the full Xbox-side breakdown including controller setup and performance notes, see Is Arc Raiders on Xbox?