Upgrade Your Rig and Raid for Free, NVIDIA’s Latest Bundle Is a Steal
If you’re eyeing a shiny new GeForce RTX 50 Series GPU or laptop to power through the next wave of PC gaming, NVIDIA just dropped a bundle that’s got extraction shooter fans salivating. To hype the October 30, 2025, launch of ARC Raiders, Embark Studios’ PvPvE multiplayer adventure from the makers of The Finals, NVIDIA is bundling a free copy of the ARC Raiders Deluxe Edition (normally €59.99 / $59.99) with purchases of qualifying RTX hardware. Throw in the Astro Cosmetic Pack and 2,400 Raider Tokens for in-game flair, and you’ve got a promotion that’s equal parts upgrade incentive and post-apocalyptic loot grab. But hurry, this “Raid Ready” deal runs only until November 4, 2025, with redemptions via the NVIDIA app due by December 2. It’s available worldwide through participating retailers (check NVIDIA’s bundle page for your region), excluding spots like Russia, Belarus, and China. Who knew surviving robot hordes could come with a side of hardware savings?
How to Claim Your Free Loot: Step-by-Step
Snagging this bundle is as straightforward as kiting a drone swarm in ARC Raiders, minus the explosions. Here’s the rundown:
- Buy Qualifying Gear: Pick up a GeForce RTX 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti, or 5070 desktop GPU/system, or a laptop with one of those Laptop GPUs. Retailers like Dell, MSI, ASUS, and Razer are in on it, with prices starting around $599 for the RTX 5070.
- Get Your Code: Your purchase includes a redemption code, either bundled digitally or via email from the retailer.
- Redeem in the NVIDIA App: Download or update the NVIDIA app (successor to GeForce Experience), log in, and punch in the code. It’ll verify your hardware and beam the goodies straight to your Steam account. Limit one per customer, while supplies last, so don’t sleep on it.
The Deluxe Edition packs extra cosmetics like the Wanderer set, plus pre-order perks: the Hatchling Backpack and Golden Rubber Duck charm for that quirky raider vibe. And those 2,400 Raider Tokens? Use ’em to snag outfits, emotes, or bundles in-game, perfect for customizing your survivor without grinding. Reddit’s already buzzing, with users calling it a “$100+ value” when factoring in future DLC. If you’re upgrading anyway, why not turn your rig into a raider’s workshop?
ARC Raiders: NVIDIA’s Playground for RTX Magic
ARC Raiders isn’t just another extraction shooter, it’s a tense PvPvE romp in a ravaged future Earth, where humanity hides underground from the ARC: massive, mysterious machines that turn the surface into a no-man’s-land of derelict wonders. As a Raider, you’ll squad up (solo, duo, or trio), scavenge loot, craft gear in your Speranza workshop, and extract before getting mulched by bots or rival players. Built on Unreal Engine 5, it blends Tarkov-style risk-reward with atmospheric exploration amid Italy-inspired ruins overgrown with brutalist space-tech relics.
NVIDIA’s all-in because ARC Raiders is tailor-made for RTX 50 Series shine. Expect:
- DLSS 4 with Multi-Frame Generation: AI-upscaled 4K at buttery frame rates, turning chaotic raids into smooth escapes.
- NVIDIA Reflex: Sub-10ms latency for those clutch dodges, because nothing kills tension like input lag.
- RTX Global Illumination (RTXGI): Ray-traced lighting that makes derelict skylines glow eerily realistic, from drone swarm shadows to golden-hour sunsets over machine graveyards.
Previews from the closed Tech Tests rave about the “high-tension ebb and flow,” with crafting adding depth beyond pure gunplay. Priced at $39.99 for Standard and $59.99 for Deluxe, it’s a steal even without the bundle, especially since Embark ditched free-to-play for a premium model to focus on polish.
Test the Waters: Open Beta Incoming October 17-19
Not ready to commit to hardware (or the game) just yet? Embark’s throwing a free “Server Slam” open test from October 17-19, 2025, across Steam, Epic, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. It’s your last no-strings shot to stress-test servers, grind quests in the Dam Battlegrounds map, and snag an exclusive backpack cosmetic for launch. Everyone’s invited, no codes needed this time, unlike the closed betas that left some fans salty. With launch just weeks away, it’s prime time to see if ARC Raiders lives up to the extraction hype.
If you’re plotting a PC refresh, this bundle could tip the scales, nothing says “welcome to the apocalypse” like free loot with your new GPU. Just imagine: unboxing an RTX 5080, redeeming your code, and queuing up for your first raid, all while your old rig gathers dust in shame.
Stay Tuned for More Updates
For the full list of participating retailers, redemption deets, and beta sign-ups, hit up NVIDIA’s ARC Raiders Bundle page or Embark’s site. Follow NVIDIA and Embark Studios on socials for trailers and tips. Hyped4.com’s got your back with all the extraction shooter intel, because in ARC Raiders, survival’s optional, but style’s mandatory.