Navigating Arc Raiders' Launch: A Guide to Server Issues

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04/11/2025

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The new extraction shooter Arc Raiders launched on Steam and drew more than 337 000 players at the same time. The sudden rush overloaded the servers - many people now fail to log in or find a match. If you have trouble entering a game, the information below explains what is happening.

The Problem - Server Overload

Because far more people logged in than the servers were built for, the hardware reached its limit during the launch weekend. Developer Embark Studios recognizes the trouble and is building a lasting fix to keep the service stable.

The Temporary Solution - What to Expect

The studio has applied a short term measure to ease the load plus to repair party creation and voice chat.

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Login Queue: A queue now spaces out player entry.
Longer Matchmaking: Expect searches for opponents to need more time than normal.

Your Best Strategy - Patience

Wait calmly. The team includes designers who previously shipped Battlefield besides Star Wars - Battlefront titles - they have handled big online launches before. The current limitations keep the game running while permanent upgrades arrive.

While you wait, note that Embark Studios plans a new Stella Montis map, more quests and a new battle pass, all outlined in the published content road map.

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