Arc Raiders Queue Times Explained

What to know

• At launch, thousands of players caused heavy server congestion in Arc Raiders.
• Queue times average 10-15 minutes but vary by time and connection.
• Peak hours mean longer waits; off-hours are smoother for logging in.
• Developers are scaling server capacity to reduce queue times.

Launched globally on October 30, 2025, Arc Raiders faced massive server congestion due to a flood of players attempting to log in simultaneously, resulting in queueing and login delays. Players report waiting about 10 to 15 minutes on average to get past the queue and into the game, with some experiencing shorter or longer waits depending on their connection and the time they try logging in.

Factors affecting queue duration

Queue times fluctuate throughout the day. Peak evening hours generally experience longer queues, while early mornings or off-peak times reduce wait times. Individual internet speed and connection quality also impact how quickly players get through the queue.

Embark Studios is actively scaling server capacity in real time to accommodate demand and reduce queue times. Server stability is expected to improve, and times should shorten once the initial wave subsides. However, occasional errors and connection issues persist as the developers address crashes and server load.

How to manage queue wait time

• Avoid peak hours where possible to reduce wait time.
• Be patient and allow the queue to progress rather than retrying excessively.
• Update the game fully after patches and server fixes to improve stability.
• Trying alternative platforms (like Epic Games Store) may offer smoother access.

Within minutes of launch, concurrent user numbers surged past 45,000 and even 100,000, far exceeding server capacity initially. Ok, definitely way more!

The login system throttles requests to manage this overload, so queues are inevitable.