Will Arc Raiders Get South African Servers?

The Hype Around ARC Raiders

The ARC Raiders game is one of the most anticipated free-to-play PvE and PvP extraction shooters to hit the scene in 2024. Developed by Embark Studios and set in a retro-futuristic universe, the game blends co-op survival with strategic looting and large-scale battles against hostile machines. But for South African gamers, there’s one major question that trumps all:

Will ARC Raiders have local servers?

With competitive shooters and online co-op games being heavily dependent on latency, South Africans are right to be concerned about how the game will perform without nearby server support.

Why Does Server Location Matter for Gamers?

When it comes to online gaming, latency (or ping) is everything. The physical distance between a player and the game server determines how responsive the experience will be.

Low ping means faster reactions, smoother gameplay, and less frustration—especially critical in a game like ARC Raiders where enemy AI and enemy players are equally punishing.

Here’s how server location affects South African players:

• High ping (150ms+) leads to delayed reactions and game-breaking lag

• Local servers (under 50ms) offer competitive parity with global players

• Regional servers (Europe/Middle East) can be playable but not optimal

ARC Raiders' Server Infrastructure: What We Know

As of now, Embark Studios has not officially announced the full list of server regions for ARC Raiders. Based on their publisher Nexon’s historical server deployments and similar games, we can speculate that:

• North America, Europe, and Asia are guaranteed server regions

• Australia often gets dedicated servers due to its remote location

• South America and Africa are typically left out unless demand is exceptionally high

There is no confirmation yet of South African or broader African servers for ARC Raiders.

Past Trends: How Similar Games Handled African Servers

Many global online shooters, such as Call of Duty Warzone, Apex Legends, and The Finals (also developed by Embark), initially launched without South African servers, later adding them based on player feedback and regional demand.

Key takeaways from past launches:

• Community demand and engagement influence server rollout decisions

• High local player base improves the case for South African servers

• Social media, forums, and petitions can accelerate attention

So far, ARC Raiders seems to be following a similar path—starting with core regions and evaluating expansion later.

What South African Gamers Can Expect at Launch

If ARC Raiders does not launch with South African servers, local players can expect:

• Connection to EU or Middle East servers (typically 140–180ms latency)

• Possible lag spikes during peak times

• Unfair PvP scenarios against players with lower ping

• Co-op gameplay still viable but suboptimal

However, all hope is not lost. If the game gains traction in South Africa, and if players are vocal about their support, it’s not unheard of for developers to add local server support post-launch—especially for persistent online titles.

UrbanX's Role in Optimising the Experience

Whether or not ARC Raiders launches with local servers, your connection quality still matters. UrbanX, South Africa’s premier gaming-first ISP, has peering agreements in place with major international networks and optimises routing to reduce latency wherever possible.

• Low jitter, stable connections for smoother PvE and PvP

• Gaming-grade routers and WiFi 6 support

• Ongoing peering updates for new and popular games

If South African servers are added, UrbanX will be among the first to optimise routes for the fastest connection possible.

You can read more about how UrbanX enhances online gaming on our networking page.

What You Can Do: Help Bring ARC Raiders Servers to SA

If you want to see ARC Raiders get South African servers, the community needs to act. Here's how you can help:

• Join and support local gaming forums and discussions

• Tag @ARC_Raiders and @EmbarkStudios on social media

• Request local servers via official feedback channels

• Play the game actively at launch to show local interest

It’s Not a No—But It’s Not a Yes (Yet)

While ARC Raiders has not yet confirmed South African servers, the door isn't closed. Embark Studios is known to engage with its community and adapt to regional demand.

For now, South African players can prepare by ensuring their connection is gaming-ready and staying vocal about their need for local servers. And with providers like UrbanX at your side, you can still jump into the action with the best connection possible—even before official local servers arrive.

Let’s rally and make our voices heard—because every ping point counts.