Q1: What time does the ARC Raiders free weekend access go live on October 8?
A1: Embark Studios will open matchmaking globally at 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM BST on October 8, 2026, across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S platforms.
Q2: Does progress from the October free trial carry over to the final release?
A2: Account levels and earned weapon cosmetics will persist through your linked Embark ID, though raw currency and consumable inventory will undergo a standard balance wipe prior to the official competitive launch.
Q3: How many extraction zones are active on the Frozen Trail map simultaneously?
A3: Each match populates three standard conditional extractions and one dynamic emergency extraction that unlocks only during the final five minutes of the raid.
