The Arc Raiders Server Slam starts on Friday, October 17, 2025. The official start time varies slightly by region but is generally around 6am PDT / 9am EDT / 2pm BST. The event runs through Sunday, October 19, 2025, ending around 8am PDT / 11am EDT / 4pm BST. During this weekend-long playtest, players can download and play Arc Raiders for free on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S to help stress test the servers ahead of the game's full launch on October 30, 2025. No sign-ups or codes are required; just download the game when the event begins. The Server Slam will primarily feature the Dam Battlegrounds map with initial player progression and some special conditions like electromagnetic storms and night raids. Progress made during this test will not carry over to the full game, but participants can earn an exclusive cosmetic backpack reward. This is a final public test before the full release, focused on system stability and giving players hands-on experience
