What a way to go.

In Arc Raiders, players must be quick on their feet to avoid severe penalties for not reaching extraction points in a timely manner. Being late means facing the wrath of a descending meteor, as captured by a Reddit user, Aone, who shared their experience:

“Not sure how many of you have actually seen it, so here’s what happens when the timer runs out.”

The game’s mechanics ramp up the tension as players race against the clock while also managing threats from both in-game enemies and other players. When the extraction timer runs out, a massive meteor dubbed the Arc orbiter crashes down, knocking players unconscious and disconnecting them from the server if they linger too long.

To avoid this fate, players must call for extraction promptly before the countdown hits zero to benefit from a small grace period, allowing for potential last-minute evacuations.

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For those who like taking risks, the game offers a venue for players to test their limits, but as with any extraction shooter, timing is everything.