Arc Raiders' next major update will present players with a 'new high-level challenge' with a frozen map and arcs which will 'challenge the ways you've learned to move' Go get your gloves and winter hats. PC Gamer · Aug 14
Arc Raiders' Frozen Trail update is out October 8, Embark admits "it's time to expand" as recent Steam reviews hit 50% negative Embark is also working on anti-cheat, which is really becoming a problem GamesRadar · Aug 12
'Arc Raiders' Shifts Live-Service Strategy With Major Biannual Content Updates "Arc Raiders" will switch to twice-yearly major updates, with Embark Studios promising bigger content drops and long-term gameplay improvements. Player One · May 14
Embark says the 'pressure of a monthly cycle' is holding Arc Raiders back, so it's slowing down: Major updates will come every 6 months from now on The Frozen Trails update planned for October will add the largest Arc Raiders map to date. PC Gamer · May 13
About 30% of Arc Raiders players focus on PvE, and Embark's happy with that: 'We want to instil hope in the player' Over 95% of players use the proximity chat. PC Gamer · Apr 16
Arc Raiders studio contacted by crime scientist "intrigued by how players are interacting," dev says only 30% of players focus on PvP: "It kind of blew the whole extraction shooter open" Over 95% of raiders use prox chat GamesRadar · Apr 15
‘Seeking connection’: the video game where players stopped shooting and started talking In a post-apocalyptic landscape of cutthroat scavengers, surprisingly peaceful players are opting to team up and open up – a phenomenon that’s intriguing game developers and psychologists alike The Guardian - UK · Apr 15
BAFTA Games Awards: Clair Obscur leads the pack with 12 nominations Clair Obscur, Dispatch and Ghost of Yotei are among the big hitters in this year’s upcoming awards ceremony Evening Standard · Mar 12
Arc Raiders wants to tell a story you'll actually care about in 10 years: 'We will introduce new locations and start new story arcs' Embark has a grand plan for its 10-year game. PC Gamer · Oct 30, 2025
‘We were striking a pretty good balance:’ ARC Raiders executive producer on balancing AI enemies and the future of ARC Who knows what their final form could be like. Dot Esports · Oct 29, 2025
ARC Raiders plans for flexible monthly updates to leave space to experiment and tune the PvPvE experience Always pushing the boundaries. Dot Esports · Oct 29, 2025
Embark's next shooter is ditching free-to-play so devs can 'focus more on the fun' and not 'encouraging players to make purchases' Arc Raiders will be $40 when it launches next year, but a playtest is coming sooner. PC Gamer · Aug 20, 2024
My most anticipated co-op shooter just pivoted to an extraction shooter, and playtest signups are live Following last year's delay, Arc Raiders will now be a PvPvE extraction shooter. PC Gamer · May 16, 2023