This video captures gameplay from the "Server Slam" playtest for the upcoming extraction shooter, ARC Raiders. The streamer and his friends gain early access due to participation in a previous tech test and play several matches as a squad. The session showcases a mix of PvE combat against various robotic AI and tense, tactical PvP engagements against other player teams. Key moments include strategic 2v3 and 3v3 victories, narrow escapes from powerful AI enemies, and a climactic extraction where the team crawls into the elevator just before bleeding out. Throughout the gameplay, the players praise the game's immersive atmosphere and sound design while discussing changes from previous versions, such as slower ziplines, improved shield mechanics, and the welcome removal of weapon durability. The streamer ultimately concludes the session to avoid burnout on the single map available in the playtest before the game's full launch.
ARC Raiders 'Server Slam' Gameplay: First Impressions and Highlights
00:00:06 Early Access to Server Slam: The streamer gets into the ARC Raiders "Server Slam" playtest early because he participated in a previous tech test. He nearly dies in the tutorial after forgetting how to heal.
04:48 Teaming Up and First Match: The group forms a squad and begins their first match, praising the game's cinematic visuals and high performance (around 200 FPS).
12:12 Quality-of-Life Changes: The players notice several changes from the last playtest, including significantly slower ziplines and a new shield recharger mechanic that fully replenishes shields over time.
13:21 First PvP Victory: The squad engages in their first PvP fight inside a building. They successfully coordinate to eliminate a two-player team and secure their loot.
21:27 Winning a 3v3 Firefight: While exploring the map, the team spots another squad at a campsite and engages them, quickly winning the 3v3 firefight and looting their gear, which includes a rare shotgun.
30:44 A Tense AI Encounter and Escape: The squad is chased by a large, dangerous AI robot. They make a desperate run for an extraction elevator and barely escape, with one player comically rolling out of the elevator as the doors close.
35:08 Post-Match Debrief: After a successful extraction, the players upgrade their skill trees, focusing on stamina. They praise the developers for removing the weapon durability system that was present in the last test.
1:22:52 A Strategic 2v3 Win: Now playing as a duo, the team holds up inside a building and successfully defends against a three-player squad, crediting their upgraded medium shields for their survival.
2:09:11 A Chaotic Three-Way Battle: A third player joins the squad for a new match that descends into chaos. They find themselves in a prolonged battle against multiple player teams and swarms of aggressive AI, highlighting the game's unpredictable nature.
4:03:59 The Climactic Extraction: The video culminates in a "Hollywood" extraction. Chased by a powerful rocket-wielding AI, the team calls the elevator. Players are downed and forced to crawl inside just seconds before bleeding out, making a successful and thrilling escape.
4:06:49 Final Thoughts: The streamer ends his ARC Raiders session, stating that while the game is fun, he doesn't want to burn out on the single available map before the full launch and plans to stream Battlefield 6 next.