ARC Raiders honeymoon period is winding down as some players lament that there’s ‘nothing to chase’

Just over a month since ARC Raiders launched on PC and console, some players are claiming that they have run out of things to do.

The extraction shooter took over Steam, Twitch, and other platforms as one of the first in the genre since Escape From Tarkov to really resonate with people, and the first to become so popular with casual players.

But now, players with dozens of in-game hours behind them are feeling exhausted with what’s available so far, which is over 60 quests, endless opportunities for PvP, and randomly dropped blueprints that allow you to craft endgame weapons and gear.

“I was convinced this would be one of those games I could pour 100-plus hours into without even thinking about it,” one upset Redditor said. “But after clearing everything that is currently available, I am stuck. There is no meaningful endgame loop, nothing to chase, no evolving difficulty, and no long term system that keeps you invested once you reach the mid to late game stretch. I want to keep going and I am absolutely the type of player who can grind a game for hundreds of hours, but right now I am running into a wall with nothing waiting on the other side.”

This particular gamer said that they have over 75 hours logged in ARC Raiders, which works out to be around two and a half hours of game time per day since it launched at the end of October. I’m not sure where that lies in the average play time for those who enjoy the game, but plenty of others feel like they’re still getting their money’s worth, especially for a $40 game.

“I’m around 180 hours and still having a great time,” another raider replied. “Solo runs are mostly chill looking for loot or fighting some ARC with occasional PvP moments. Playing duos and squads is PvP chaos for the entire run pretty much and I absolutely love it.”

In a few weeks, the first Expedition Project window opens up, meaning players can reset their progress to start anew in exchange for new rewards and XP opportunities. But for now, those who’ve already sunk several dozen hours into the game may have to make due with what they have.

For most players, though, I feel like there’s still plenty to do if they haven’t played as many hours or are simply taking their time through quests and PvP adventures. The most dedicated players with hours played approaching triple digits are likely outliers in all of this.

ARC Raiders will continue to get new content for the foreseeable future, with the 2025 roadmap teasing new updates like more quests and a new Raider Deck in December, with a full calendar of potential just around the corner.