Arc Raiders — Chronicles of a Survivor

Arc Raiders is a story set in a distant post apocalyptic future, where Earth has been reduced to ruins. Once thriving Italian cities now lie under the oppressive rule of mysterious ARC machines — super intelligent guardians of unknown origin. They are merciless and show no pity: any living creature that dares to step onto the surface is destroyed.
Humanity has been forced to hide in underground shelters, but even there hope refuses to die. The burden falls on the shoulders of the “Raiders” — brave survivors who risk their lives to venture above ground in search of resources, weapons, and technology essential for the survival of the underground communities. Every step onto the surface is a leap into the unknown, where death may lurk around every corner… or salvation.

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I appear in the game for the first time. The Raider steps out of the bunker at night — a leap into the unknown. Cold air crashes against my face, silence presses down, and every sound feels like a warning of danger.

On my path I find an old car. I break into it and discover a weapon inside. The metal is cold, but in my hands it becomes confidence. It’s not just a piece of iron — it’s a chance to survive, a chance to protect myself and those waiting in the shelter.

In the distance, I spot a mechanized spider. Its silhouette in the fog is a reminder that ARC is always near. I freeze, trying not to make a sound. These machines know no mercy, and a single wrong move could be my last.

I come across an abandoned pizzeria. Once full of life, now only silence remains, broken by the faint red glow of a neon sign that somehow still flickers

I search the building, hoping to find supplies. Every can, every box could mean survival. Inside is chaos: overturned tables, shattered dishes, weeds breaking through the tiles. Yet here, among the ruins, I might find something to keep me alive one more day.

I discover an old door. Rust and time have made it nearly impossible to open. I push against it, straining, hoping that behind it lies something valuable.

Suddenly, other Raiders shoot me. I collapse, my weapon slipping from my hands. They rob me, leaving me with almost nothing. The world above is cruel not only because of the machines, but because of people too. Here, everyone is on their own, and trust is a luxury.

I regain consciousness. My strength is nearly gone, the world blurs around me. My ears ring, my body refuses to obey. Yet the will to survive is stronger than the pain. I crawl, clutching at the walls, thinking only that I cannot stop.

I find a medkit. With effort I restore my strength, bandage my wounds. Every movement is painful, but slowly my breathing steadies. Time is still on my side — I am ready to move forward. The world above does not forgive weakness, but it is here that determination is born.

Conclusion

This is how my story in Arc Raiders begins. The first steps on the surface are a trial where every moment could be the last. But I refuse to stop.
👉 Stay tuned — soon I will share what awaits the Raider next.