Arc Raiders' meteoric rise unlocks Embark's bolder future

Arc Raiders has sold 12.4 million copies on Steam, and Embark Studios says the breakthrough gives the studio resources to pursue a bigger, more ambitious roadmap. In an interview with design director Virgil Watkins, Embark teases multiple map updates (refreshes and new maps at different scales) and a stronger focus on evolving gameplay in 2025 and beyond, including a possible expanded NPC trading system in 2026 and discussions about a Speranza hub, all while keeping the game’s core emphasis on exploration and meaningful item use rather than profit grinding.