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Playing ARC Raiders for three hours currently unlocks the Azimuth Outfit in THE FINALS — that’s the whole mechanic, and those three hours need to be logged in ARC Raiders specifically, not the other game. This is the second leg of Embark’s cross-promo between its two live titles, and the clock on it is short. Here’s exactly what counts, where the hours need to happen, and what Embark still hasn’t spelled out.
TL;DR
- Log 3 hours of playtime in ARC Raiders to unlock the Azimuth Outfit in THE FINALS
- It’s a flat playtime requirement, not a contract or challenge list
- The window is reported to run through August 20
- Both games share one Embark ID, so no separate linking step should be needed
- You need THE FINALS installed (it’s free) to actually see and wear the reward
What Is the ARC Raiders x THE FINALS Azimuth Crossover?
This is the flipped half of a promotion Embark has run before between its two games. The ARC Raiders x THE FINALS crossover went live with Update 1.36.0, and it unlocks the sleek, all-black Azimuth outfit plus the matching Archeologist backpack during its first phase, where playing THE FINALS earned you the set inside ARC Raiders. That phase has since closed, and the promo has now reversed direction: continuing the Summer Celebration of Embark’s worlds, play three hours of ARC Raiders to earn the Azimuth outfit in THE FINALS. The current leg was introduced with the Store Update 1.40.0, separate from the 1.39.0 matchmaking and damage changes covered in our ARC Raiders 1.39.0 patch breakdown.
Note the difference in what you actually get: the Phase 1 bundle included the backpack alongside the outfit, but the confirmed wording for this current direction only names the outfit itself. Treat the backpack as unconfirmed for this leg rather than assuming it carries over automatically.
| Phase | Direction | Reward | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Play THE FINALS → unlock in ARC Raiders | Azimuth Outfit + Archeologist Backpack | Closed |
| Phase 2 (current) | Play ARC Raiders → unlock in THE FINALS | Azimuth Outfit | Live now |
Where to Log Your Three Hours
Because this is a playtime counter rather than a task list, the source of your hours matters less than you’d think. Through August 20, players who log 3 hours in ARC Raiders will earn the Azimuth Bundle in THE FINALS. That’s a flat playtime requirement, not a challenge list, so any three hours spent doing your normal raids or working through Phantom Targets stages counts toward it. That means regular runs, matchmade sessions, or time spent on the current Phantom Targets event all feed the same clock. What’s genuinely unclear is whether idle time in menus counts at all — some players have asked exactly that on social channels, and Embark hasn’t answered it directly, so don’t count on it.
| Source | What you get | Requirement | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal raids/matches | Playtime toward the 3h counter | Just play as usual | Anyone already playing |
| Phantom Targets stages | Playtime + event Merits | Own ARC Raiders, event live | Players double-dipping progress |
| Solo/practice sessions | Playtime only | Own ARC Raiders | New players easing in |
| Menu/AFK time | Unconfirmed | Unclear | Not recommended to rely on |
Step-by-Step: Azimuth Outfit Crossover Walkthrough
Warning
The window is reported to close around August 20, with one community repost citing 3 PM CEST as the cutoff. Embark’s own patch notes just say “through August 20” without spelling out a time zone, so don’t cut it close if you’re near the deadline.
Follow this sequence to get it done fast.
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Confirm you own ARC Raiders
this phase requires hours logged in ARC Raiders itself, and the game is a paid title, not free-to-play, so this only works if you already have it or buy it.
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Check your Embark ID
both games run on the same Embark account system, so there shouldn't be a separate linking step, though Embark hasn't restated this explicitly for the current phase.
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Play three hours of ARC Raiders
any mix of raids, matches, or Phantom Targets progress before the window closes counts toward the total.
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Download THE FINALS if it isn't installed
it's free-to-play, and you'll need it running to actually receive and equip the reward.
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Launch THE FINALS after hitting the 3-hour mark
the outfit should appear in your customization inventory once the account-side check registers.
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Equip the Azimuth Outfit
select it from your loadout customization menu in THE FINALS.
Is the Azimuth Outfit Crossover Worth Starting Now?
The full cost here is small and fixed: three hours, once, no repeat runs and no RNG involved. If you already play ARC Raiders regularly, you’ll likely clear this without trying, especially if you’re also working through Phantom Targets or grinding Trials Season 5 rank in the same sessions. For someone who plays neither game, the real barrier isn’t the three hours — it’s that ARC Raiders itself costs money to own, while THE FINALS is free. That changes the math for a THE FINALS-only player far more than the playtime requirement does.
Best Methods to Bank Three Hours Fast
There’s no confirmed way to accelerate past the flat 3-hour count — no double-XP-style multiplier has been mentioned for this promo, so the fastest method is simply not wasting the time on anything that doesn’t keep you in a live match or session.
| Method | Speed | Effort | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play normally, no detour | Same 3h either way | Low | Regular ARC Raiders players |
| Stack with Phantom Targets | Same 3h, extra rewards | Low-medium | Players chasing Merits too |
| Solo/VS Bot-style sessions | Same 3h, less pressure | Low | New or rusty players |
| Rushed single sitting | 3h in one go | Medium | Anyone close to the deadline |
Azimuth Outfit Rewards and What You Unlock
What the reward actually looks like
The set is cosmetic only in both directions, so there’s no gameplay edge tied to grinding it out — it’s purely about the look carrying across both games.
Whether the full bundle carries over
Since the confirmed wording for this phase names only the outfit, treat the backpack as a Phase 1 exclusive until Embark says otherwise.
| Reward | How you get it | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Azimuth Outfit (THE FINALS) | Log 3 hours in ARC Raiders before the window closes | Cosmetic-only crossover skin, no stat impact |
| Archeologist Backpack (unconfirmed this leg) | Confirmed for Phase 1 only, not restated for Phase 2 | Don't assume it's included this time |
Common Misconceptions About the Azimuth Crossover
Myth: You need specific contracts, not just playtime
That was true for the earlier direction of this promo, where THE FINALS required completing set Contracts. The current ARC Raiders-side requirement is a flat time count, not a task list.
Myth: AFK or menu time counts toward the 3 hours
This is unconfirmed. Some players have floated it as a shortcut, but Embark hasn’t confirmed idle time counts, so playing it safe means staying in actual matches or raids.
Myth: You’ll get the full outfit-plus-backpack bundle again
The backpack was specifically tied to the earlier THE FINALS-to-ARC-Raiders direction. The confirmed reward for the current direction is the outfit alone.
Confirmed vs Unknown: The Full Picture
| Condition | What's confirmed | What's unknown |
|---|---|---|
| Hours required | 3 hours logged in ARC Raiders | Whether it must be one sitting or split across sessions (likely fine either way) |
| Deadline | Reported to run through August 20 | Exact official cutoff time in your local time zone |
| Reward contents | Azimuth Outfit unlocks in THE FINALS | Whether any extra cosmetic pieces are bundled in |
| Account linking | Both games share one Embark ID | Whether a manual "connect accounts" step is required this time |
| Progress tracking | None officially highlighted by Embark | Where, if anywhere, an in-game progress bar exists |
| Retroactive hours | Not addressed in patch notes | Whether playtime before the promo started counts |
Our Take: Is the Azimuth Outfit Crossover Worth It?
Our Take
Three hours for a free cosmetic is an easy yes if you’re already playing either game.
The math only gets awkward for someone who owns neither title, since ARC Raiders isn’t free and buying it purely for a THE FINALS skin is a real spend, not a trivial one. For existing players, this is closer to a bonus than a grind — you’ll likely hit the requirement without changing how you play, especially if you’re also working through Phantom Targets or Trials Season 5 progress in the same sessions. The bigger risk isn’t the time cost, it’s the vague deadline; check your playtime now rather than assuming you’ll circle back.