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gaming9 hours ago

ARC Raiders Celebrates 12 Million Sales with Free Gilded Pickaxe Gift

ARC Raiders has surpassed 12 million copies sold since its October 2025 launch. To celebrate, Embark Studios is awarding every player who has logged in since launch through 23:59 CET on January 13, 2026 a free Gilded Pickaxe Raider Tool, delivered with the year’s first patch that also adds the Abyss cosmetic set and balance tweaks to Trigger Nade and Kettle. Check your inbox to redeem the item.

technology1 day ago

Arc Raiders Thrives While Embark Keeps AI in Check

Embark Studios says Arc Raiders’ success hasn’t changed its cautious stance on AI: it used text-to-speech for some lines, but won’t “open the floodgates” to AI tools. The team aims to use tech that unlocks new capabilities and may build in‑house tools, while staying mindful of concerns and quality. Future updates may rely less on TTS and could involve re-recording lines with human actors if feasible, signaling selective AI use rather than broad adoption.

gaming1 day ago

Arc Raiders: Embark seeks fresh incentives as player resets rise

Embark Studios disclosed that just over a million Arc Raiders players (roughly 10% of the player base) reset their characters during the first expedition window, trading resets for cosmetics, an XP boost, expanded stash space, and up to five million credits for extra skill points. About 35-40% of those resets reached the five-million-credit target, and the studio is exploring ways to add variety to expeditions ahead of the next window, keeping momentum for 2026.

gaming2 months ago

ARC Raiders Refunds Loot Lost to Cheaters, Ensuring Fair Play

ARC Raiders, a new extraction shooter by Embark Studios, has launched successfully but faced issues with cheaters stealing loot. The studio has implemented an 'Abnormal Match Compensation' system that refunds items to players' inventories if cheaters are detected, and punishes cheaters with bans. This proactive approach aims to protect players and maintain fair gameplay, making ARC Raiders a promising game for fans of the genre.

video-games1 year ago

"The Finals Season 2: Explosive New Weapons, Maps, and 5v5 Mode Revamp"

The Finals Season 2 has been well received overall, but the new KS-23 slug shotgun for the Heavy class has been criticized by the community for being "awful" due to its slow fire rate, projectile speed, and inaccuracy. Players are calling for buffs to its damage, pump speed, and accuracy, as it currently underperforms in all aspects. Despite the criticism, it's acknowledged that issues with new content are to be expected, and fans hope for necessary buffs to be implemented soon.