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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.
Arc Raiders will add a Toxic Swamp map event next week, according to raider trials, with observers noting possible FromSoftware-inspired design cues from Embark.
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.
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.
Embark CEO Patrick Söderlund confirms that Arc Raiders now uses an aggression-based matchmaking system that groups players based on their tendency towards PvP or PvE, a recent addition aimed at managing player behavior and enhancing the multiplayer experience.
Embark Studios released the Cold Snap update and version 1.7.0 patch for Arc Raiders, introducing new map conditions, gameplay features, balance adjustments, bug fixes, and festive items, enhancing player experience and game stability.
Arc Raiders, a game by Embark Studios, has shattered its own Steam player records multiple times since launch, with concurrent players peaking at 462,488, driven by positive word of mouth and ongoing updates, indicating strong and growing popularity.
Arc Raiders has reportedly sold over 2.5 million copies, generating more than $100 million in revenue, primarily from Steam users, with a significant crossover of players from other cooperative games. Its popularity is attributed to its community focus, which sets it apart from other extraction shooters.
Embark Studios' new game Arc Raiders sold over 1.5 million copies on Steam in just three days, generating nearly $60 million in revenue and surpassing expectations with a massive player influx that required server queues.
Embark Studios in Arc Raiders is refunding players who lose loot due to cheaters, aiming to promote fair gameplay and combat cheating without overly invasive anti-cheat measures. The game currently has a low incidence of cheating, and the developer's approach includes restoring lost items when cheating is detected.
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.
Embark Studios' CCO defends the use of AI in their game Arc Raiders, emphasizing that AI tools are used to assist human creativity rather than replace it, and highlighting their focus on small, innovative teams leveraging emerging technologies to enhance game development.
Embark Studios considers ARC Raiders a 10-year game and is intentionally not releasing a detailed roadmap before launch, focusing instead on community-driven content and post-release updates like new maps, weapons, and enemies, with plans to discuss more post-launch.
Embark Studios is hosting a free, open-to-everyone stress test for Arc Raiders from October 17-19 across multiple platforms to stress-test servers before its official launch on October 30, offering participants an exclusive cosmetic and a chance to explore the game’s features, despite earlier plans to avoid additional playtests.
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.