Arc Raiders Price – Full Cost Breakdown
Arc Raiders Price
Arc Raiders is a paid release. Standard Edition is $39.99 USD, Deluxe Edition is $59.99 USD. The price is uniform across PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. It is not free-to-play and not on Xbox Game Pass at launch.
Full Pricing Table
| Item | USD | GBP | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition | $39.99 | £32.99 | Full game, all gameplay content |
| Deluxe Edition | $59.99 | £49.99 | Full game plus Deluxe cosmetics |
| PS Plus (PS5 online) | ~$9.99/mo | — | Platform-level requirement, not Arc Raiders specific |
| Game Pass Core (Xbox online) | ~$9.99/mo | — | Platform-level requirement, not Arc Raiders specific |
The $20 gap between Standard and Deluxe is cosmetic content only. Both editions get the same gameplay, the same maps, the same weapons, the same progression.
Is It Free-to-Play?
No. Arc Raiders was originally announced as a free-to-play title in 2021, but Embark Studios changed that direction before launch. It shipped on October 30, 2025 as a paid release at $39.99.
Standard vs Deluxe
| Standard ($39.99) | Deluxe ($59.99) | |
|---|---|---|
| Base game | Yes | Yes |
| All maps and missions | Yes | Yes |
| All weapons and gameplay content | Yes | Yes |
| Deluxe cosmetic content | No | Yes |
If you’re not buying Arc Raiders for cosmetics, Standard is the right purchase. Deluxe is a cosmetic upgrade, not a content upgrade.
Platform Costs
- PC (Steam): $39.99 one-time. No additional subscription required.
- PS5: $39.99 one-time plus an active PlayStation Plus subscription for online (any PS Plus tier works).
- Xbox Series X|S: $39.99 one-time plus an active Xbox Game Pass Core subscription for online.
Online subscription costs are not unique to Arc Raiders — they’re the standard requirement for any paid online multiplayer game on console.
Download Size
Approximately 29 GB on Xbox Series X|S. PS5 and PC sizes are in the same range. Plan for ongoing patch updates that may add a few GB over time.
Game Pass Status
Arc Raiders is not available on Xbox Game Pass at launch. No Game Pass deal has been announced. Tracker page for ongoing status.
Crossplay
Yes — Arc Raiders supports crossplay across PC, PS5, and Xbox. Buy on whichever platform you prefer; you can squad with friends on the others without restriction.
Bottom Line
If you’re shopping for Arc Raiders, the question is which edition, not whether to subscribe. Standard at $39.99 gets you the entire game. Deluxe at $59.99 adds cosmetics. Pick based on whether the cosmetics are worth $20 to you. For Xbox-specific setup details, see Is Arc Raiders on Xbox?