ARC Raiders · Jun 3, 2026
ARC Raiders: A Tactical Deep Dive Into the Year's Most Squad-Friendly Shooter
ARC Raiders rewards calm comms and patient extracts more than raw aim. Here's the TGH breakdown — loadouts, roles, and why this is the new home for tactical squads.
Why ARC Raiders Hit Different
ARC Raiders punishes the lone wolf and rewards the squad. The mechs are too dangerous for solo aggression, the loot economy demands shared decisions, and extracts force the team to move as one body. For tactical players burned out on respawn-based shooters, this is the closest thing to a modern SOCOM moment — every fight matters, every extract is earned.
Squad Composition That Actually Works
A 3-stack runs cleanest: one Anchor (heavy weapons, holds ground), one Scout (mobility, info, flanks), one Support (medical, utility, revive). The mistake most squads make is stacking damage. ARC fights are won by surviving long enough to outlast — not outshooting — the threat. Build your kit around teammate revives and area denial, not solo kills.
Loadout Priorities
Run a mid-range rifle as your primary and a shotgun or SMG for indoor sweeps. The grenade economy is real — frags clear corner-campers and EMPs disable mechs at choke points. Always carry two medical items per player: one for self-revive and one to top off a squadmate mid-engage. Don't overload on ammo; you'll trade carry weight for the loot you're trying to extract with.
Map Awareness and Patience
ARC Raiders rewards rotational discipline. Sprint less, listen more. The audio cues from mechs and other raiders are your primary intel source — quiet movement and proper comms beat the fastest aim almost every time. Officer-led TGH squads use a 'three callouts before action' rule: contact, direction, distance. If you don't have all three, hold.
Why TGH Plays ARC Raiders
The game's design philosophy mirrors what TGH teaches in every squad session: communication is the weapon, the squad is the unit, and patience compounds. We run ARC nights weekly with mixed-skill squads so newer members get to play with experienced operators. That cross-pollination is where the real growth happens.
FAQ: ARC Raiders for Tactical Squads
Is ARC Raiders worth it for solo players? It's playable solo but designed for squads. You'll get 80% more out of it with a regular team.
What platform should I play on? Crossplay works well; pick the platform your squad is on. Audio fidelity is slightly better on PC for footstep detection.
Does TGH run regular ARC Raiders sessions? Yes — check the Events page for the next ARC night and join the Discord to get pinged when squads form.