Arc Raiders is one of the most anticipated games of the year, and fans have been eagerly waiting for its release. First announced during The Game Awards 2021, it’s currently the third most-wishlisted game on Steam, showing just how much hype and excitement it has generated among players. And after years of development, the wait is finally over, as the game officially launches today.

With so little time left until launch, we can now count down the final hours and minutes before the game goes live. Do keep in mind that the release time will vary depending on your location.

When does Arc Raiders launch today?

According to Embark Studios, Arc Raiders will release at 2:30 AM PDT. However, as mentioned earlier, the exact time will differ across regions due to time zone differences. To make things easier, we’ve listed the release times for different regions below so you can find out when it goes live in your area.

• San Francisco – 2:30 AM PDT
• New York – 5:30 AM EDT
• Sao Paulo – 6:30 AM BRT
• London – 9:30 AM GMT
• Berlin – 10:30 AM CET
• Moscow – 12:30 PM GMT+3
• Tokyo  – 18:30 PM JST
• Sydney – 20:30 PM AEDT

To make things easier for you, we’ve also added a countdown clock below, which will help you track the exact hours and minutes left until launch. If you can not see the clock, it means the game has already been released, and you can dive into it now. 

For those planning to get the game, there are two editions available: Standard and Deluxe. The Standard Edition includes only the base game, while the Deluxe Edition comes with extra content such as the Valente Outfit, Pathfinder Backpack, 2,400 Raider Tokens, Lip Scar Face cosmetic, and more. Unfortunately, there’s no early access option, so everyone will be able to jump into the game at the same time.

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Abdul Haddi

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