ARC Raiders listings on eBay show that many players are reselling valuable in-game items, and the interesting part is that they seem to have plenty of buyers. Developed by Embark Studios, ARC Raiders is one of the most-played games of 2025 and recently won the Best Multiplayer Game award at The Game Awards. Part of its success is believed to come from its addictive looting mechanics, which push players to grind for better gear and resources, though not everyone appears willing to earn upgrades organically.
One of the most sought-after and hardest-to-find items in ARC Raiders is blueprints. There are over 70 of them, all available for free in random topside locations. However, drop rates have been so low for many players that they are still missing most blueprints, even after spending hundreds of hours looting boxes and crates. Seeing an opportunity, some players are now reselling their hard-earned blueprints online, effectively bringing real-world trading to Embark Studios’ popular extraction shooter.
ARC Raiders Is Starting to Look Like a Massive Social Experiment
ARC Raiders is starting to reveal something unexpected about its players, and the results feel less like a shooter and more like a social experiment.
ARC Raiders’ eBay Listings Are Out of Control
A quick search for the game’s name on eBay pulls up over a thousand results, most of them offering valuable ARC Raiders blueprints or hard-to-earn coins. Prices range from $0.99 to $400 USD or more, depending on item rarity or order size. The highly sought-after Bobcat blueprint, for example, can sell for around $90, while a more common blueprint like Wolfpack typically goes for under $10. Some sellers are also offering crafting materials in bulk, with bundles that include Gun Parts, Powercells, Assorted Seeds, and more. Nearly everything in a seller’s in-game inventory appears to be for sale, often advertised with “fast and secure” delivery.
Prices range from $0.99 to $400 USD or more, depending on item rarity or order size.
How ARC Raiders Blueprint Trades Work
Thanks to the ARC Raiders‘ Safe Pocket mechanic, eBay sellers have a relatively secure way to deliver items. After placing an order, the buyer sends their Embark ID to the seller and receives an in-game party invitation. Both players then enter a match, where the seller hands over the purchased item. The buyer can place it in their Safe Pocket and return to the lobby without risking the item.
