Yes, ARC Raiders fully supports crossplay.
Yes, ARC Raiders supports full crossplay across PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5. This means you can play with friends regardless of their platform. All the available platforms can play together. However, there is no console-only crossplay option - turning crossplay off restricts you to your specific platform only. Luckily, cross-progression is enabled, keeping your unlocks synced everywhere.
ARC Raiders is available on the following platforms:
ARC Raiders features mandatory full crossplay across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC through Embark ID. PvPvE extraction shooter with up to 3-player squads. No console-only option - all platforms in one pool or platform-specific only. Voice chat through in-game system.
ARC Raiders can be played solo in extraction missions, though it's designed for squads. An internet connection is required - there is no offline mode.
ARC Raiders does not support local split-screen co-op. All multiplayer is online through Embark ID.
No console-only crossplay option - either full crossplay or platform-specific only. Console players forced to face PC players with mouse/keyboard and potential cheaters. Disabling crossplay results in extremely long queue times. Full-loot extraction means losing gear permanently.
Yes, but only with crossplay fully enabled, which includes PC players. There is no console-only crossplay option. With crossplay on, PS5, Xbox, and PC all play together. With crossplay off, you only match with your specific platform.
Yes, ARC Raiders supports full cross-progression through your Embark ID account. Your loot, quests, levels, cosmetics, and Battle Pass progress sync automatically across all platforms. However, you must purchase the game separately for each platform you want to play on.
No, ARC Raiders is not free-to-play. The game costs $39.99 for the Standard Edition and $59.99 for the Deluxe Edition. You must purchase it on each platform you want to play on, though progress carries over.
Yes, ARC Raiders fully supports solo play. You can venture topside alone to scavenge resources and fight the ARC machines. While playing in a team of 2-3 is generally safer, solo play is completely viable and some players prefer the stealth and resource advantages of going alone.
Yes, with crossplay enabled (the default and recommended setting), you will be in the same matchmaking pool as PC players. The only way to avoid PC players is to disable crossplay entirely, which restricts you to only other players on your exact platform and results in very long queue times.
Keeping crossplay on provides a larger player pool, resulting in shorter queue times and the possibility of playing with friends scattered across different platforms. Disabling crossplay limits you to your specific platform, which may lead to longer wait times and fewer available matches, but those few matches will probably feel more balanced as you'll only face players using the same type of controls.
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