The world you once knew is gone. Earth has fallen to a silent, robotic menace known as ARC. Humanity has retreated to the underground colony of Speranza, a last bastion of survival. From here, brave scavengers known as Raiders rise to the surface to fight back and reclaim what was lost.

Your missions take you to X-Isle, a desolate but resource-rich ruin from the world before. This isn't just a battlefield; it's a treasure trove of parts, tools, and remnants of old-world technology. Everything you find is a piece of the puzzle to humanity's survival.

ARC Raiders is an extraction shooter. This means every mission follows a core loop: drop in, complete objectives, and get out with your loot. You and your squad will deploy to X-Isle with a specific goal, but the primary objective is always to survive long enough to extract.

You'll scavenge for resources, hunt for valuable gear, and fight to reach an extraction point. Success isn't just about winning firefights; it's about making it back to Speranza with a full pack. Every successful run makes you stronger for the next one.

The surface is a dangerous place. Your main threat is ARC, the robotic force that occupies X-Isle. These AI-controlled machines come in various forms, from small drones to hulking mechanical behemoths. They guard the most valuable locations and will hunt you down relentlessly.

But the robots aren't your only problem. Other squads of Raiders are on the island, all competing for the same limited resources. Some may be willing to cooperate, but most will see you as an obstacle. Be prepared to face other players who want your loot as much as you do.

On X-Isle, you are what you can carry. Scavenging is the heart of the game. You'll need to search abandoned buildings, hidden caches, and fallen enemies for resources, weapons, and gear. Resource management is critical; you have to decide what's worth keeping and what to leave behind.

These materials are used back in Speranza to craft new weapons, upgrade your equipment, and prepare you for more dangerous missions. The better you scavenge, the better your chances of survival in the long run. Every piece of scrap metal or electronic component is a step toward victory.

Let's check your understanding of the mission.

Now that you know the basics of the world and your objectives, you're better prepared for your first drop onto X-Isle.