ARC Raiders experienced a significant server outage beginning around the evening hours in North America, preventing large numbers of players from accessing the game. Reports indicate that queues were not moving, login attempts failed, and many players were met with repeated service-unavailable errors.
Scale of the Issue
Player-reported outages surged rapidly, with tens of thousands noting identical symptoms across multiple regions. Social platforms saw a spike in complaints, all pointing to the same root problem: the game’s online services were unreachable, and login queues remained frozen for extended periods.
Common Symptoms
Players consistently reported:
- Being stuck in endless login queues
- The ARSB0003 error code, which indicates online services are unavailable
- Sudden disconnections or inability to join sessions
- Queue timers that never moved or reset
Recent Context
The outage arrives shortly after a surge in player activity, driven by recent high-attendance events and stronger overall engagement. While the studio previously strengthened backend stability following stress-tests, recurring pressure on the servers appears to have triggered new availability issues.
Developer Status
Embark Studios has not yet issued a confirmed fix or detailed explanation. Players are still waiting for an official statement regarding the cause of the outage or expected recovery time.
Current Situation
As of now, servers appear to be coming back online, but access remains unstable. Some players can log in, while others continue to experience queue locks, errors, and inconsistent session availability.
Practical Advice
- Expect lingering issues even if the game appears online
- Avoid restarting repeatedly, as it may worsen queue delays
- Keep an eye on official status updates for the latest information
- If planning group sessions, expect possible disruptions
