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Arc Raiders lead is "super aware" of demand for custom loadouts that save us 100 clicks, admits he sometimes runs a free loadout because he can't be bothered making one

"Looking through a bunch of menus isn't necessarily" good, he says

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'For those who have acrophobia': Arc Raiders players have discovered a way to snag one of the hardest achievements without having to wrangle a live Rocketeer

Ok, maybe I can get the achievement after all.

PC Gamer

Arc Raiders would’ve "for sure" won Game of the Year over Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 at The Game Awards if it came out earlier, former FPS pro Shroud argues: "There's just not enough time"

He's still not over it

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After un-fun "dark pattern" with 5 million coin Arc Raiders Expedition, design lead says "this system will change" – and you won't get bonus skill points forever

Less than half of the people who finished the first Arc Raiders Expedition earned all five skill points

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Pummeled by 100 variations of the same outfit, Arc Raiders players finally get a cool new skin but are dismayed to realize it comes with leather "BDSM knee pads"

It's a little thing called getting the look

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Arc Raiders' overpowered aim assist gets stronger at high frame rates, and I feel like I'm cheating when I use it

I've been testing Arc Raiders at different locked frame rates and the difference it makes to the controller aim assist is wild.

PC Gamer

Arc Raiders' Cold Snap event is over, which means I have my sights set on the next possible event: a toxic swamp and maybe even a volcanic eruption

Time to heat things up.

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Arc Raiders has surpassed 12 million players worldwide: 'a milestone we owe entirely to the players', and to celebrate, Embark is handing out a free golden pickaxe

Add some bling to your fit.

PC Gamer

ARC Raiders passes a significant, and impressive milestone — and all its players get rewarded to celebrate

ARC Raiders has passed 12.4 million players, reached 960,000 concurrent users across all platforms, and is rewarding players with a free Gilded Pickaxe to celebrate the milestone.

Windows Central

Arc Raiders update nerfs the Kettle and Trigger Nade as Embark acknowledges the latter "currently dominates PVP encounters," with changes making it "less usable as a 'trigger-in-air' grenade"

The Trigger Nade should still keep its "usefulness as a sticky bomb," though

GamesRadar

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.

PC Gamer

Nickmercs breaks silence on ARC Raiders cheating accusations

Unusual accusations for a veteran.

Dot Esports

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 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.

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Arc Raiders has officially sold 12 million copies, so Embark's giving everyone a free gold hammer: "The way it took off, I think, took all of us by surprise"

If you've logged in a single time, you'll get the golden raider tool automatically

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

Big screen potential.

PC Gamer

Embark dispels myths about Arc Raiders' aggression-based matchmaking: 'We don't make any value or moral judgments … it's a bit of a blunt instrument'

Embark doesn't want you to feel penalized for choosing violence in Arc Raiders.

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"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 "Toxic Swamp" map event coming next week according to new raider trials, suggesting Embark has taken notes from FromSoftware

A new Arc Raiders map modifier looks imminent

PC Gamer

Arc Raiders is finally dishing out bans for cheaters, but some players think the punishment is too lenient: 'Anyone with cheats active just gets non-stop arc spawning on them'

Let the punishment begin.

GamesRadar

Arc Raiders hotfix stops players from using a command that was "never meant to be player-facing" as Embark works to "protect fair play"

This comes amid wider anti-cheat efforts

PC Gamer

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.

GamesRadar

Arc Raiders design lead confirms Embark is about make Trigger Nades much harder to use, and nerf Kettle insta-kills too: "You can't have it leave your hand and just blow it up immediately"

Design lead Virgil Watkins seeds the incoming balance patch

PC Gamer

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

New Year, same wishes.

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