The Azimuth Outfit is one of the sharpest free skins to land in ARC Raiders since launch. Think tactical stealth aesthetic, close in spirit to the kind of all-black operator look that made Roze infamous in Call of Duty. The catch? You earn it by playing The Finals, not ARC Raiders itself. Here's exactly how to knock it out in roughly an hour.
What is the Azimuth Outfit?
The Azimuth Outfit is a free cosmetic skin for ARC Raiders, released as part of a cross-promotion between the two Embark Studios games: ARC Raiders and The Finals. Both titles share the same developer, which is why the unlock system runs through a single Embark account. Along with the outfit, completing the challenges also nets you the Archaeologist Backpack, making this one of the better free cosmetic bundles available right now.
Azimuth Outfit in character menu
How to unlock the Azimuth Outfit
Step 1: Download The Finals and link your Embark account
The Finals is free to play, so there's no cost barrier here. Download it on your platform of choice, then sign in using the same Embark account you use for ARC Raiders. This account link is what ties your progress in The Finals to your ARC Raiders profile. Skip this step and your challenges won't register.
Step 2: Complete the three unlock challenges
All three challenges can be completed across any game mode in The Finals. Here's what you need:
The cash challenge is the most passive of the three. You earn cash simply by playing, so it builds up as you chase kills and revives. Prioritize modes with high player density to stack kills and revive opportunities faster.
Step 3: Collect the Azimuth Outfit in ARC Raiders
Once all three challenges are ticked off, head back to ARC Raiders. The outfit arrives in your inbox, accessible from the top-right of the screen. Be patient: delivery can take up to 24 hours after completing the challenges, so don't panic if it doesn't appear immediately.
What happens after July 30?
Embark has confirmed the cross-promotion runs in both directions. Before July 30, you play The Finals to get the skin in ARC Raiders. After July 30, the process reverses and playing ARC Raiders will unlock the Azimuth Outfit in The Finals. So if you miss the current window, you still have a path to the cosmetic.
Check your inbox for the reward
Is the Azimuth Outfit worth the grind?
About an hour of play in a free game for a high-quality tactical skin plus a backpack cosmetic is a fair trade. The Finals is genuinely enjoyable on its own terms, so the grind rarely feels like a chore. If you've been looking for an excuse to try it, this is a reasonable one.
For players already deep in ARC Raiders quests and missions, check out our complete ARC Raiders quest list to keep your progression moving while you wait for the outfit to land in your inbox.
If you want to make the most of your time in the extraction shooter side of things, the ARC Raiders guides hub has everything from weapon modifications to full quest walkthroughs to keep you busy between sessions in The Finals.