Embark Studios and Nvidia have teamed up to give Arc Raiders players a free cosmetic. The Electrician Backpack: Emerald Wave Variant goes live December 11, 2025, available through the Nvidia app.
The offer runs on a first-come, first-served basis with limited quantities. Despite being a digital item, Embark is treating it like limited stock, so players who want it shouldn't wait.
What You're Getting
The Electrician Backpack: Emerald Wave Variant features a large green paintjob concentrated at the top. It keeps the scrappy, weathered look that most Arc Raiders cosmetics have.
As a cosmetic in an extraction shooter, the backpack can't be stolen by other players. That's a nice change from the equipment and resources players lose during failed raids.
How to Claim It
Arc Raiders supports crossplay, so PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S players can all grab the cosmetic. The process works through Nvidia's app regardless of platform.
Players need to create an Nvidia account first if they don't have one. Then download the free Nvidia app and open it. Select "Redeem" from the left-side menu, and the Arc Raiders tab should appear with the backpack reward.
After claiming it, the cosmetic goes straight to the player's Embark profile for use in-game.
Rollout Details
This giveaway drops right before next week's Cold Snap update. Embark is also ditching weekly patches going forward, shifting how they'll handle updates and content delivery.
Arc Raiders Gameplay Breakdown
Arc Raiders splits gameplay between two environments. The surface is a devastated world ruled by lethal machines called ARCs. Below ground sits Speranza, a vibrant underground society that acts as the safe zone.
Players craft, repair, and upgrade gear in personal workshops before heading topside. Scavenging runs involve collecting resources from the ruined surface while dodging ARC machines.
The game supports solo play or squads up to three players. Beyond mechanical threats, other survivors add unpredictability since their intentions vary from run to run.
Embark's Track Record with Free Cosmetics
This isn't Embark's first rodeo with promotional giveaways. The Finals, their previous game, got tons of free cosmetic bundles after release.
Arc Raiders is blowing up right now as one of the most popular multiplayer games around. That popularity makes it attractive for brand partnerships like this Nvidia deal, and more collaborations will probably follow.
The studio pulls inspiration from weird places too. Scrappy the Chicken in-game came from a real-life rooster.
Arc Raiders' Position in 2025
2025 brought a packed release calendar with Ghost of Y?tei, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Silent Hill f competing for attention. Arc Raiders carved out space anyway, blending surface-underground gameplay with persistent crafting systems that set it apart from other shooters.
The game started development as free-to-play before Embark pivoted to a premium paid model. It's caught attention outside gaming circles too. AEW wrestler Ricochet has publicly praised it.
What Players Need to Know
The cosmetic launches December 11, 2025, but the limited quantity means it won't stick around forever. Players need an Nvidia account to claim it, which takes a few minutes to set up for anyone who doesn't have one yet.
Crossplay means no platform gets locked out. For players building their cosmetic collection, this is a free exclusive that distinguishes their character from standard options.
