Intel plans to complete its Arc "Battlemage" lineup with the highest-performing B770 SKU. Thanks to @Haze2K1 on X, we found shipping manifests dated June 11, 2025, which list BMG-G31 GPU dies packed in boxes with dimensions matching those used before the Arc B580 launch. Last time with B580, the launch happened 2.5 months after these shipping manifests appeared. The current rumor mill suggests that the card will utilize 32 Xe2 cores with 16 GB of memory on a 256-bit bus, providing it with a clear capacity edge over many 8 GB rivals from AMD and NVIDIA. The BMG-G31 die is bigger than the BMG-G21 used in the B580, B570, and Arc Pro parts, which explains the larger crates. Extra silicon could enable higher clocks, stronger ray tracing, and a wider memory interface, though thermal management and power draw will matter. Early samples and firmware checks will set the final timing and availability soon.

Timing will determine how much impact the Arc B770 can have, because AMD and NVIDIA already control much of the upper mid-range and high-end segments. NVIDIA "SUPER" refreshes of the current "Blackwell" only raise the pressure on Intel to be both performance competitive and well priced. Battlemage has already shifted pricing expectations in the market before, compelling rivals to rethink memory configurations and price points. Intel has also shown steady improvement in its driver updates and software support, which has narrowed historical gaps in user experience. Rumors pointing to a Q4 2025 debut would put the card into the usual holiday buying window, but to convert gamer's interest into real market share, Intel will need an aggressive pricing strategy and solid supply.