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Even after its success, Embark design lead is still lukewarm on AI usage for Arc Raiders: 'I don't think it's fallen any way or the other'

Neutr-AI-lity.

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You can now claim a free Arc Raiders reward as the game soars past 12 million total players worldwide since launch — here’s how to get the Golden Raider Tool

Arc Raiders has surpassed 12 million players across all players. To celebrate, players can now login to claim a free Golden Raider Tool reward.

TechRadar

'Arc Raiders' First-Person Hack Stuns Fans With Surreal Immersion

A clever "Arc Raiders" exploit lets players experience first-person mode, delivering terrifying immersion and sparking calls for an official toggle and VR support.

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Arc Raiders First Person Mode: Quick Setup Instructions for Players

Find out how to activate first person mode in Arc Raiders with a clear guide and step-by-step tips to help you switch views and play your way.

International Business Times UK

ARC Raiders catches Hollywood’s eye, Embark open to TV or film adaptation

Big screen potential.

Dot Esports

"We can track who shoots first": Arc Raiders design lead says aggression-based matchmaking is "a bit of a misnomer," and "we don't do anything like skill-based matchmaking or gear-based"

"The one thing the system does not do is attempt to assume intent"

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While ARC Raiders cruises, Battlefield 6's player count has plummeted on the Steam charts — but why? Here's what a diehard fan of the FPS thinks

While Battlefield 6 and ARC Raiders were both some of 2025's biggest games, the former's player count has fallen significantly in the new year. But why is that?

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Arc Raiders player ranks 30 common outfits by how likely they are to shoot you in the back, and I have to admit it's right on the money

And not just because my go-to outfit is in the nicest tier.

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My Arc Raiders 2026 wishlist consists of new mobs, modes, and map conditions

New Year, same wishes.

PC Gamer

ARC Raiders to implement major anti-cheat system overhaul

Fixes are coming.

Dot Esports

Embark's CEO says they couldn't compete 'with the likes of EA and Activision' head on so they had to 'change the way games were being developed'

Where there's a will there's a way.

PC Gamer

Arc Raider's defining feature, according to Embark's CEO, is all the odd player interactions: 'We did not expect people to take on roles of Defender of the Swamp'

It's the best proximity chat I've encountered in a very long time.

PC Gamer

Arc Raiders is becoming a "waste of time" thanks to cheaters, says former FPS pro Shroud, who's considering a break until it's fixed: "Embark has zero control over their game"

Shroud joins Nadeshot in calling out the extraction shooter

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'We don't use AI…to replace people,' claims Arc Raiders CEO, without actually explaining what they do use it for

Embark isn't abandoning AI any time soon.

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Arc Raiders devs were inspired by Helldivers 2 when they shifted from free-to-play to a $40 game: "We don't want the price to be an offender for someone"

"I hope that people, given how much time they seem to spend in the game, feel like we've given them value for money"

TechRadar

Yes, Arc Raiders does matchmake you based on how friendly or aggressive you are

Arc Raiders now matches you with like-minded players based on your proclivity towards PvP or PvE. This is according to developer comments shared during an extended playthrough.

The Guardian - UK

Arc Raiders review – pure multiplayer pleasure

The breakout hit, which has players coming together (or turning on each other) to battle intimidating robots in an apocalyptic future, is worth the hype

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Arc Raiders players are losing firefights due to a rather unhelpful glitch that prevents them from taking out their weapon: "Thought I was losing it for real"

Embark Studios hasn't addressed the problem

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Arc Raiders and The Alters would have been my GOTY picks, until I discovered the depressing thing they have in common

Opinion | It should've been a great year for sci-fi games, but too many of them are using the very technology that the genre's always warned us about

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Arc Raiders producer says "the work is just beginning" on the extraction shooter, reveals Christmas gift of 1,000 tokens to all players: "We're here for the long-term"

Embark Studios is building something to last

TechRadar

You can get 1000 free Arc Raiders Tokens now, as Embark Studios shares a thank you message for fans

Arc Raiders devs have shared an Xmas message for fans, thanking the community for the game's success. You can now claim 1000 free Raider Tokens by logging in.

GamesRadar

Embark lowers Arc Raiders blueprint drop rate after setting it too high in the Cold Snap update and making it too easy to grind legendary weapons: "We knew it was too good to be true"

Embark Studios is walking a fine line on earning everything

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Arc Raiders players down each other a "surprisingly low" amount, Embark lead says, who admits the dev team are "way worse people than the community"

Embark studios has actual numbers for this, too

PC Gamer

It turns out Arc Raiders Expedition skin might be the most-requested outfit in the game, which has me awfully tempted to retire my Raider

Finally, the tutorial drip could be ours.

PC Gamer

How to complete Deciphering the Data in Arc Raiders

Decrypt the data for Shani in the Spaceport.

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