Extraction shooter Arc Raiders sells 2.5 Million copies, grossing over $100 Million as it cements itself as a GOTY contender

Arc Raiders Sells 2.5 Million Copies, Grossing Over $100 Million

Embark Studios’ Arc Raiders has become one of 2025’s best-selling extraction shooters, achieving impressive success since its release on October 30, 2025. The game has sold an estimated 2.5 million copies across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, and PC via Steam and Epic Games.

Sales and Revenue Breakdown

Priced at $39.99, Arc Raiders has generated over $100 million in revenue. According to Alinea Analytics, Steam dominates distribution with 69.2% of all copies sold—equal to nearly 1.7 million units. PlayStation follows with 17.3% (around 400,000 copies), while Xbox accounts for 13.5% (roughly 300,000 copies).

Player Activity and Reception

The title’s pivot from a free-to-play model to a full-priced release paid off, drawing remarkable player engagement. At launch, it reached 253,486 concurrent players, climbing to an all-time peak of 354,836 on November 2, temporarily overwhelming servers with heavy traffic.

Since then, Arc Raiders has sustained a robust community, averaging more than 300,000 active daily players on Steam and maintaining player counts above 90,000.

Gamers have rewarded Arc Raiders with a 90% “Very Positive” rating based on 56,000 reviews.

Author’s Summary

Embark Studios' Arc Raiders has delivered a breakout commercial and critical success, proving that its shift to a paid model resonated with both players and the market alike.

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