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ARC Raiders release date: Price & platforms for new extraction shooter

by jummy84 October 28, 2025

written by jummy84

We’ve had technical tests, we’ve had the Server Slam open beta, and now, the ARC Raiders release date is almost upon us.

Set in a post-apocalyptic world wherein humanity has been forced underground by ruthless, sky-borne robots, ARC Raiders is an extraction shooter truly unlike any other.

It’s from Swedish developer Embark Studios, creators of fellow innovative shooter The Finals, and looks like it’s going to be another hit for the team.

So, when is the ARC Raiders release date, is it free-to-play and what actually is it? For the answers to all those questions and more, read on.

What is ARC Raiders?

The player taking on a Bastion. Embark Studios

ARC Raiders is an upcoming extraction shooter from Embark Studios, the developer of multiplayer FPS The Finals.

The game is set in a future version of Earth that has been “ravaged by a mysterious mechanised threat known as ARC”.

Players take the role of a Raider living in the underground settlement of Speranza, who ventures out to the planet’s surface to complete quests and scavenge for loot.

Anything found on the surface can be traded for new gear and upgrades to your base, giving you a means of progression over time.

ARC Raiders release date

ARC Raiders is currently scheduled to release 30th October 2025.

This was confirmed during Summer Games Fest 2025, which showed off some cinematic footage of the game’s world.

With there now being a big GTA 6 release date-sized hole in autumn, we can most likely expect to see more and more games rush to fill this vacuum.

There are already some big hitters dropping in the spookiest of months, such as Pokémon Z-A, Ninja Gaiden 4 and The Outer Worlds 2.

To better plan your gaming, be sure to check out all the upcoming video games in 2025 and beyond!

Is ARC Raiders free-to-play?

A screenshot of ARC Raiders showing a player taking cover behind a destroyed car with a giant robot in the distance. — All ARCreatures Great and Small. Embark Studios

No, ARC Raiders is not free to play.

Developers Embark Studios announced as much in a blog post on Steam, stating that “ARC Raiders will be released as a $40 premium title”.

For those of us in the UK, that equates to roughly £30 at the time of writing.

Embark Studios’ previous title, The Finals, is free-to-play, which led many to believe that the same would be true for ARC Raiders, but in the blog post, Embark Studios says that “a premium business model is a better fit for the type of game we’re building”, adding that a “premium model allows us to create a more focused, balanced, and engaging action-survival experience”.

Given the positive reception of ARC Raiders, it should hopefully avoid a similar fate to that of Concord, another $40 multiplayer game.

What platforms is ARC Raiders on?

A screenshot of ARC Raiders showing a player high up in a building looking down at other players in the street — PvPvE means you’ll do battle with players too. Embark Studios

ARC Raiders is coming to PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Now that the Nintendo Switch 2 is out, many are wondering if the game could come to the shiny new hybrid console. While there has been no official announcement of this, nor one at Summer Game Fest 2025, we wouldn’t entirely rule this out.

The Switch 2 is a much more capable device than the OG Switch, with faster memory, storage and power powerful graphics.

Given the game is to be released on the Xbox Series S and it has fairly humble minimal requirements on PC, there may be wiggle room yet for developer Embark Studios to optimise the game further for the Switch 2.

If such a feat is possible, it could be announced during a Nintendo Direct. This is all speculation on our part, however, but one can dream!

Is ARC Raiders crossplay?

A screenshot of ARC Raiders showing two players looking at each other in a forest. — Don’t let others get the drop on you! Embark Studios

Yes, ARC Raiders is crossplay!

On the official website, Embark Studios states that “ARC Raiders supports seamless social play across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC”.

You can always disable crossplay if you would rather not mingle with those not on your platform of choice. As it is a competitive game, you may not want to deal with PC players and their pesky mouse aim, or on the other hand, have to live with any sort of aim-assist.

But if you have friends on the other side, you will be able to enjoy the game together!

Is there another ARC Raiders beta?

A screenshot of ARC Raiders showing two players looking at each other in an industrial setting. — Friend or foe? Embark Studios

ARC Raiders no longer has an ongoing beta.

The last beta ran from 17th-19th October 2025.

Is there an ARC Raiders trailer?

Yes, there are a few trailers, actually!

We’ve already included the release date reveal trailer further up the page, but just above is a six-minute gameplay trailer Embark released in November 2024, showing off everything the game has to offer.

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October 28, 2025 0 comments

Celebrity News

Who Is the Michigan LDS Church Shooter? Updates on the Situation – Hollywood Life

by jummy84 September 29, 2025

written by jummy84

Image Credit: Getty Images

A fire and a shooting took place at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan, on Sunday, September 28, 2025. At the time of publication, two people were confirmed to have died, with multiple others injured. The suspected shooter is also deceased, and his identity was revealed later that day.

Doug Andersen, spokesperson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a statement on the tragedy.

“A tragic act of violence occurred today at a chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan,” Andersen’s statement began. “During Sunday worship services, a gunman opened fire, and early reports indicate that multiple individuals were injured. We ask for cooperation with local authorities as details become available. The Church is in communication with local law enforcement as the investigation continues and as we receive updates on the condition of those affected. We offer thanks to the emergency responders who are assisting victims and families.”

The statement concluded, “We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of prayers and concern from so many people around the world. In moments of sorrow and uncertainty, we find strength and comfort through our faith in Jesus Christ. Places of worship are meant to be sanctuaries of peacemaking, prayer and connection. We pray for peace and healing for all involved.”

Get updates on the situation in Grand Blanc, Michigan, below.

A tragic act of violence occurred today at a chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan. During Sunday worship services a gunman opened fire, and early reports indicate that multiple individuals were injured. We ask for cooperation with…
— The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (@Ch_JesusChrist) September 28, 2025

What Is the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints?

Those associated with the LDS community are also known as Mormons. It is a non-trinitarian restorationist Christian denomination headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.

What Happened at the LDS Church in Grand Blanc, Michigan?

A fire was set at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc before a gunman rammed a truck into the church, then opened fire the morning on Sunday, September 28, 2025. A plume of black smoke was visible in the distance, and about eight people so far have been injured. Two people were declared dead at the scene.

The fire was finally contained that afternoon. It is believed the gunman started it, and multiple improvised devices were uncovered at the crime scene, according to NBC News.

The shooting took place one day after the oldest president of the LDS church, Russell M. Nelson, died. He was 101.

Who Is the Michigan Church Shooter?

The identity of the church shooter is Thomas Jacob Sanford, a U.S. Marine veteran, The New York Post reported. He is a 40-year-old from Burton, Michigan. Sanford served in Iraq from 204 to 2008, according to the NYP.

September 29, 2025 0 comments

Music

ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel Live for Charlie Kirk Shooter Comment

by jummy84 September 18, 2025

written by jummy84

Jimmy Kimmel Live! has been pulled off the air by ABC indefinitely following comments made by Kimmel about the death of Charlie Kirk.

The network’s decision followed a series of dramatic developments on Wednesday, including a stern warning from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr directed at ABC, and a subsequent announcement from Nexstar, one of the nation’s largest owners of local TV stations, that it would preempt Jimmy Kimmel Live!

The uproar stems from comments Kimmel made during his monologues earlier in the week. “We had some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and with everything they can to score political points from it,” Kimmel said during Monday’s monologue.

He followed that up on Tuesday by criticizing JD Vance and “many in Maga-land [who] are working very hard to capitalize on the murder of Charlie Kirk.” After dismissing Vance’s claim that “most of the lunatics in American politics today are proud members of the far left,” Kimmel countered by asking, “Who wanted to hang the guy who was vice president before you? Was that the liberal left? Or the toothless army who stormed the Capitol on January 6?”

During a podcast appearance on Wednesday, Carr called on Kimmel to apologize and threatened the FCC licenses of ABC affiliates. “What people don’t understand is that the broadcasters … have a license granted by us at the FCC, and that comes with it an obligation to operate in the public interest,” Carr said. “When we see stuff like this, look, we can do this the easy way or the hard way. These companies can find ways to change conduct, on Kimmel, or there’s going to be additional work for the FCC ahead.”

Nexstar, which is also amid a multi-billion merger that requires FCC approval, promptly announced that it would preempt Jimmy Kimmel Live! “for the foreseeable future.” “Mr. Kimmel’s comments about the death of Mr. Kirk are oﬀensive and insensitive at a critical time in our national political discourse, and we do not believe they reflect the spectrum of opinions, views, or values of the local communities in which we are located,” Andrew Alford, president of Nexstar’s broadcasting division, said in a statement. “Continuing to give Mr. Kimmel a broadcast platform in the communities we serve is simply not in the public interest at the current time, and we have made the diﬃcult decision to preempt his show in an eﬀort to let cooler heads prevail as we move toward the resumption of respectful, constructive dialogue.”

ABC itself soon followed suit, announcing that Kimmel’s show would be suspended indefinitely.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Kimmel had planned to address the controversy on tonight’s episode, but has no plans to apologize.

With the Late Show with Stephen Colbert set to end in May 2026, only NBC’s late-night shows remain unaffected by the current political climate at this time. What happens next remains to be seen, but Kimmel’s current contract at ABC expires in 2026, and he told People magazine in February 2024 that it could be his last. He also recently obtained Italian citizenship.