Can I Play ARC Raiders on Xbox?

The ARC Raiders Xbox question is simple until you own an older Xbox, or you see Xbox Cloud Gaming on the store page and wonder if that counts as an Xbox version.

This matters for Xbox One owners, Series X|S owners who want to buy the right version, and anyone who needs online access to even queue matchmaking.

This guide confirms which Xbox models can run ARC Raiders, what subscriptions you may need, and the fastest way to check before you spend money. It does not cover crossplay setup, performance settings, or controller tuning.

Before You Start

ARC Raiders Xbox Answer

Yes, you can play ARC Raiders on Xbox Series X|S. ARC Raiders is not listed as a local install for Xbox One. ARC Raiders also has an Xbox Cloud Gaming page, so streaming can be an option in supported cases.

• Yes: Xbox Series X|S via the Xbox Store listing.
• No: Xbox One for local install (not listed as playable on Xbox One on the store listing).
• Maybe: Xbox Cloud Gaming via the Xbox Cloud Gaming page.

ARC Raiders Xbox Series X|S

This is the normal path. If you have Xbox Series X or Series S, you can buy and install ARC Raiders locally.

Use this path if you have Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S and want a normal local install.

1. Open the ARC Raiders Xbox Store listing.
2. Confirm the page shows Optimized for Xbox Series X|S.
3. Buy ARC Raiders on the same Xbox account you use on your console.
4. Install ARC Raiders on your Xbox Series X|S.
5. Launch ARC Raiders and reach the main menu.

If you need to back out

1. Highlight ARC Raiders on your Home screen.
2. Open the context menu.
3. Select Uninstall.

ARC Raiders Xbox One

If you are on Xbox One, do not assume you can install ARC Raiders locally. The Xbox Store listing highlights Xbox Series X|S as the console target.

Check the store listing before buying if you only own an Xbox One.

1. Open the ARC Raiders Xbox Store listing.
2. Scroll to the section that lists where you can play.
3. Confirm it lists Xbox Series X|S, not Xbox One, for console play.
4. If you only own an Xbox One, do not buy expecting a local install.

ARC Raiders Xbox Multiplayer Subscription

ARC Raiders is an online multiplayer game. The Xbox Store listing states the game requires an online multiplayer subscription to play on console, with Game Pass Core or Ultimate listed as options.

Confirm the online multiplayer subscription before troubleshooting the game install.

1. Open the ARC Raiders Xbox Store listing.
2. Read the line that states an online multiplayer subscription is required on console.
3. Confirm you have an active online multiplayer subscription on your Xbox account.
4. If you do not, get Game Pass Core or Game Pass Ultimate on the same Xbox account.
5. Launch ARC Raiders again.

If you need to back out

1. Open your Microsoft account subscriptions page.
2. Turn off recurring billing for the subscription you added.

ARC Raiders Xbox Cloud Gaming

If you cannot install locally, Xbox Cloud Gaming can be the legit fallback when it is available to your account. The ARC Raiders cloud page states the game is cloud playable, and it also states game purchase is required.

1. Open the ARC Raiders Xbox Cloud Gaming page.
2. Sign in with the Xbox account that owns ARC Raiders.
3. Select Play.
4. Use a controller when prompted.
5. Confirm the game launches as a streamed session.

If you need to back out

1. Exit the cloud session.
2. Close the browser tab or app you used for cloud play.

ARC Raiders Xbox Crossplay

ARC Raiders supports crossplay between Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, so buying on Xbox does not lock you to Xbox-only friends.

1. Launch ARC Raiders.
2. Open Settings.
3. Find the setting named Crossplay.
4. Set Crossplay to On if you want cross-platform matchmaking.
5. Queue again.

If you need to back out

1. Open Settings.
2. Set Crossplay back to Off.

ARC Raiders Xbox Quick Checks

• If you have Xbox Series X|S: go to ARC Raiders Xbox Series X|S.
• If you only have Xbox One: go to ARC Raiders Xbox Cloud Gaming.
• If you can install but cannot queue matchmaking: go to ARC Raiders Xbox Multiplayer Subscription.
• If you are trying to play with friends on other platforms: go to ARC Raiders Xbox Crossplay.

ARC Raiders Xbox FAQs

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