Fans eagerly awaiting news on the co-op shooter ARC Raiders will need to temper their expectations for Gamescom later this month. Official confirmation has come directly from the ARC Raiders development team: the game will not be present at Gamescom 2025.
This news comes via a succinct but clear message posted on the game's official Twitter account. The statement effectively dashes hopes for any significant reveals, playable demos, or surprise announcements related to the Embark Studios title at the massive Cologne event.
Adding to the disappointment for those hoping to get hands-on time soon, the statement also included a significant update regarding testing phases: "We also don’t have a beta planned for the near future." This confirmation aligns with recent reports suggesting the project is still deep in development following its significant pivot from a PvPvE extraction shooter to a dedicated PvE experience.
[Embedded Tweet: The official ARC Raiders Twitter post stating: "Hey Raiders, we won't be at Gamescom this year. We also don't have a beta planned for the near future. We're focused on development and will share more when we're ready."]
This absence and lack of imminent beta news mark another chapter in ARC Raiders' protracted and turbulent development journey. Initially announced with much fanfare in 2021, the game captivated audiences with its stylish visuals and sci-fi premise of fighting overwhelming robotic invaders. However, significant delays, the fundamental shift in core gameplay design (from extraction-focused to purely PvE), and the broader restructuring within its parent company, Embracer Group, have kept the title largely under wraps for years.
As reported by Infinity Area, this double confirmation of missing Gamescom and no upcoming beta underscores the extended radio silence surrounding the project since its delay out of its initial 2023 release window. While Embark Studios has previously stated development is progressing well on the new PvE-focused vision, the lack of public milestones like a Gamescom presence or beta testing fuels uncertainty about its final release timeframe, currently still broadly slated for 2025.
The focus, as stated by the developers, remains firmly on internal development. While this suggests a commitment to getting the revised vision right, it leaves the passionate community waiting longer for tangible updates or the chance to experience the game themselves. The question now shifts to when Embark Studios will break this silence and offer the next substantial look at the future of ARC Raiders.
Source: Infinity Area - ARC Raiders : pas de beta et absence à la Gamescom
The team here in Stockholm is in full gear, getting ready for release on October 30! Our focus is now on polishing and expanding the experience, and putting all the learnings from TT2 into action ahead of release. Just so you know, we're not planning additional public tests… pic.twitter.com/P9MLuNBWk4
— ARC Raiders (@ARCRaidersGame) August 11, 2025
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