Although many of the PS5 demos that make their way to the PS Store are there permanently, some developers make their demo builds available for a limited time. This is particularly true with online multiplayer games, which is exactly the genre of this upcoming demo of a highly anticipated shooter.

Developer Embark Studios announced it is releasing a limited-time demo for its upcoming multiplayer extraction shooter, Arc Raiders. Formally known as the “Server Slam Open Test,” this will give players a chance to try out the game before its launch date of October 30.

How do you participate in the limited time Arc Raiders Server Slam Open Test?

From October 17 to 19, interested PS5 players will be able to participate in the limited-time Arc Raiders Server Slam Open Test for free. Unlike previous tests of the game, players are not required to input a code to get access to the play test. They can simply go to the PS Store, download the app, and begin playing.

However, there is one requirement for PS5 players. Like many online multiplayer experiences on PlayStation consoles, players will need to be a PS Plus subscriber to play Arc Raiders. So, while the demo is free, interested players who are not currently subscribed to Sony’s video game online service will need to do so if they want to play the game at all.

It should also be noted that progress made during the Arc Raiders demo will not carry over to the launch version of the game. However, those who do participate will receive a Server Slam Exclusive Backpack for use in the full game at launch.

In order to receive the backpack, Arc Raiders players will need to confirm their email address after their Embark ID is created when they launch the game. Email confirmation is not required to actually play the game.

For those who end up enjoying their time with Arc Raiders during the demo, they can preorder the game on the PS Store right now for $39.99.

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