All articles tagged with #extraction shooter
ARC Raiders, ranked sixth in the Game of the Year list, is a highly immersive multiplayer extraction shooter that combines cinematic visuals, excellent sound design, and a balanced risk-reward gameplay loop, offering varied and tense experiences that appeal to both hardcore and casual players.
Arc Raiders has set a new concurrent player record on Steam with over 416,000 players, making it one of the most popular PvP extraction shooters, driven by its community focus and intense gameplay.
ARC Raiders has achieved a strong launch with 2.5 million copies sold and over $100 million in revenue within its first week, demonstrating the genre's potential for paid games through its focus on co-op, community, and accessible design. The game’s positive tone, emphasis on cooperation, and strategic onboarding have contributed to its early success, despite the genre's niche appeal and challenges with hardcore meta and live-service sustainability. Embark’s approach of combining a premium price with ongoing content updates positions it well for continued growth in a competitive market.
ARC Raiders has released a detailed 2025 roadmap with major updates planned for November and December, aiming to establish itself as a long-term player in the extraction shooter genre, despite competition from Bungie's Marathon and uncertainties about its long-term success.
Arc Raiders has broken records by surpassing 250,000 concurrent players on Steam within a day of release, becoming the most popular PvP extraction shooter on the platform and setting a high bar ahead of the upcoming release of Escape from Tarkov.
Arc Raiders has set a new Steam record for concurrent players just hours after its launch, peaking at 264,673 players, surpassing its previous beta peak and becoming one of the most popular extraction shooters outside of Tarkov, with positive reviews and strong sales momentum.
Arc Raiders is a visually vibrant, '70s retrofuturist PvPvE extraction shooter available on Xbox Series X|S and PC, offering tense gameplay with high stakes, dynamic AI enemies, and a mix of strategic cooperation and unpredictable player interactions, appealing to both genre veterans and newcomers.
Arc Raiders, a new extraction shooter on PS5, is generating excitement but is currently experiencing server and connection issues upon launch, though early feedback is positive and stability is expected to improve.
Arc Raiders is a compelling third-person extraction shooter that combines tense gameplay, rich exploration, and a hopeful, collaborative tone, making it a standout in its genre and a game that has personally converted the reviewer into a fan.
Escape from Duckov, a humorous yet highly engaging PvE looter-shooter inspired by Escape from Tarkov, has sold a million copies in its first week due to its approachable gameplay, charming duck-themed characters, and compelling progression loop, despite its silly appearance.
Arc Raiders' successful open beta has significantly impacted Bungie's upcoming game Marathon, as it has attracted millions of players and become a top seller on Steam, complicating Marathon's release and potential success due to its earlier launch and overlapping genre.
Arc Raiders' recent open server slam attracted nearly 190,000 concurrent players on Steam, surpassing previous tests and boosting its sales ranking, indicating strong anticipation for its October 30 launch across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Arc Raiders' technical director Virgil Watkins noted that the game's coincidental beta test alongside Marathon served as a valuable A/B test, highlighting differences in game design and player reception, with Arc Raiders gaining positive momentum while Marathon faces challenges after a shaky start and delays.
Arc Raiders, a popular extraction shooter by Embark, is ending its open beta on October 19 and will officially launch on October 30, with the game attracting a large player base during the beta and set for a strong release despite competition from Bungie's Marathon, which has been delayed.
The Arc Raiders Server Slam, the final testing phase before the game's official launch, will end on October 19, 2025, at 8am PDT, offering players one last chance to experience the game and provide feedback.