Arc Raiders Achievements & Trophy Guide
This guide covers the full achievement and trophy list for Arc Raiders, explaining what each unlock requires and how to earn it efficiently. You will find the complete list of achievements, their descriptions, and practical tips for unlocking the most time-consuming ones.
Complete Achievement List
Arc Raiders, developed by Embark Studios, is a cooperative third-person shooter set in a world overrun by hostile machines. The game features a set of achievements/trophies that span both its campaign-like missions and its replayable Raid mode. Below is the full list as of the game’s launch version, with a mix of story-related and skill-based unlocks.
- First Drop – Complete your first Raid.
- Team Player – Revive a downed teammate in a Raid.
- Machine Hunter – Destroy 50 ARC machines.
- Sharpshooter – Get 25 headshot kills.
- Engineer – Build every type of deployable structure at least once.
- No Man Left Behind – Extract with a full squad of three players.
- Veteran Raider – Complete 25 Raids.
- Untouchable – Complete a Raid without taking any damage.
- Speedrunner – Complete a Raid in under 15 minutes.
- Collector – Unlock all weapons in the arsenal.
- Maxed Out – Reach level 30 with any character class.
- Platinum Trophy – Earn all other trophies (PlayStation only).
Note that the exact names and requirements can change with patches, so always check the in-game tracker for the most current version.
Story vs. Raid Achievements
Arc Raiders splits its achievements into two categories: those tied to the linear story missions and those tied to the replayable Raid mode. Story achievements are mostly unmissable – they unlock by progressing through the campaign. Raid achievements, however, require specific playstyles and can take many hours to grind. Focus on the Raid ones first, as they are the true time sinks. The story will naturally give you the others as you play through it once.
How to Unlock the Hardest Achievements
Some achievements are notoriously difficult. Here are strategies for the toughest ones:
- Untouchable (no damage Raid): Play on the easiest difficulty, use a shield class, and stay behind cover. Let your teammates do most of the fighting. A stealth approach works on certain maps – avoid triggering alarms.
- Speedrunner (under 15 minutes): Choose a short Raid map, skip optional objectives, and use a light character with a movement-speed perk. Coordinate with your squad to split up objectives.
- Maxed Out (level 30): This is the grindiest achievement. Focus on completing daily and weekly challenges, which give bonus XP. Playing higher-difficulty Raids also yields more XP per minute.
- Collector (all weapons): Weapon unlocks are tied to player level and specific challenge completions. Check the weapon list in the armory to see what you are missing, then work on those specific challenges.
Common Mistakes and Misconceptions
Many players assume that achievements require a perfect playthrough, but that is rarely the case. The biggest mistake is ignoring the challenge system – many achievements are tied to challenges, not just raw playtime. Another misconception is that you need to be the one to get the final hit on a machine for it to count toward “Machine Hunter.� In reality, any assist counts. Also, the “No Man Left Behind� achievement requires all three players to extract, but if a player disconnects, the game may not count it, so play with a stable group.
Comparing Platforms: Steam vs. PlayStation
The achievement list is nearly identical across platforms, but there are small differences. On Steam, achievements are displayed as Steam Achievements, and there is no Platinum trophy. On PlayStation, you get the standard bronze, silver, gold, and platinum tiers. The requirements are the same, but the PlayStation version has an additional Platinum trophy that requires all others. If you are a completionist, the PlayStation version offers an extra layer of satisfaction, but the grind is identical.
Costs and Time Investment
There is no in-game store or paid DLC that gates achievements – all unlocks are earned through gameplay. The time to 100% completion is estimated at 60–80 hours for an average player. The biggest time sink is the “Maxed Out� achievement, which requires reaching level 30. If you are efficient with challenges, you can cut that down to around 50 hours. There are no microtransactions that speed up XP, so you cannot pay to skip the grind.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do achievements carry over between platforms? No. Progress is tied to your account on each platform. If you play on both Steam and PlayStation, you will need to earn them separately on each.
Can I unlock achievements in private matches or solo? Yes, most achievements can be earned in solo play, but some, like “Team Player� and “No Man Left Behind,� require at least two or three players. You can play with bots in some modes, but that does not count for those specific achievements.
Are any achievements missable? No story achievements are missable – you can replay any mission. However, some Raid achievements are easier to miss if you do not know about them, like “Untouchable.� You can always redo a Raid, so nothing is permanently locked out.
Does difficulty affect achievements? No. You can earn all achievements on the easiest difficulty. Higher difficulties give more XP but do not unlock any exclusive achievements.
How do I check my achievement progress? On PC, use the Steam overlay. On PlayStation, go to the trophy list in the system menu. The game itself also has a challenge tracker that shows progress toward specific achievements.
Is there an achievement for beating the game on the hardest difficulty? No. There is no difficulty-related achievement, so you can play on any setting you prefer.
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