Halo lead mocks rumors that the studio is chasing Arc Raiders and Marathon with a PvE extraction shooter spin-off "Hard to remember when it wasn't always super serious doom posting" GamesRadar · Apr 24
After a slow start, Last Flag developer says you can't become the next big hit just by ticking boxes: 'It’s a slippery slope' And Arc Raiders' lead developer agrees. PC Gamer · Apr 24
"It's a slippery slope to try and build a game for an audience": Marathon, Arc Raiders, and Last Flag devs dig into the trend-bucking evolution of multiplayer shooters Interview | Are multiplayer shooters enjoying a golden age, or becoming riskier than ever to make? GamesRadar+ spoke to four developers about their work in the genre GamesRadar · Apr 24
Tarkov lead vows to make the upcoming Fragmentary Order the opposite of Arc Raiders, which he calls an 'extraction shooter for casual people' "We’re trying to simulate reality". PC Gamer · Apr 23
Escape from Tarkov boss says Arc Raiders is "an extraction shooter for casual people," but he wants "the most painful" experience possible Sounds delightful GamesRadar · Apr 22
Arc Raiders players all sigh with relief as Embark extends new Expedition challenge window from 5 days to 13, and confirms it's "approximately equivalent to destroying 20 Bastions" "In a single, very good round, 8,000 - 10,000 damage was an achievable number" GamesRadar · Apr 21
Embark tells Arc Raiders players to expect "significant changes" to the skill tree, admitting many skills kind of suck: "I don't think by any means we nailed it" There's going to be a violent week of skill point hunting GamesRadar · Apr 21
Arc Raiders' latest Riven Tides teaser hints that the terrifying UFO we've been seeing is actually the next mega-boss enemy Surely no UFO could ruin such a relaxing seaside paradise. PC Gamer · Apr 20
ARC Raiders takes another step on its roadmap with an exotic offering, but it may not be enough to get back to old highs Let's hope it is, though. Destructoid · Apr 18
Arc Raiders players blast new Expedition system that requires you to play on specific days and ignores the money you've saved: "F you if you can't play" Huge changes were announced at the very end of the wipe GamesRadar · Apr 17
Embark admits 'grinding for monetary value' isn't fun, so future Arc Raiders Expeditions will reward you for smashing bots instead Arc Raiders' next Expedition window opens on April 28. PC Gamer · Apr 17
ARC Raiders’ newest expedition has a tight time window, and players aren’t happy: ‘F you if you can’t play on these days, I guess’ New Expedition, new troubles. Destructoid · Apr 17
Arc Raiders makes huge Expedition changes, bonus skill points now free but earned by dealing damage: "We want expeditions to be fun and not an endless grind" Embark also adding a way for players to sign up even if they missed the Expedition window GamesRadar · Apr 17
ARC Raiders’ blazing marathon is rapidly slowing down. Is it finally time to start worrying about its future? Bleeding players is only natural in this day and age, but ARC Raiders' pace is rather alarming. Destructoid · Apr 16
PC Gamer · Apr 16 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.
GamesRadar · Apr 15 Arc Raiders' killer robots aren't learning in real time, but Embark will sneak in AI upgrades based on player behavior: "We keep trying to make the flying drones better and better" "Could we make this change that would really make people squeal?"
GamesRadar · Apr 15 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
PC Gamer · Apr 15 Arc Raiders' players have created a bounty system that's meant to punish unsportsmanlike behaviour but surprise, surprise, top of the list sits streamer TheBurntPeanut They should change the name from Speranza Bounties to Streamer Bounties.
GamesRadar · Apr 14 Arc Raiders players set up bounty board to hunt down rats, make streamer TheBurntPeanut the most-wanted target for being a "voice chat snake" Killing other raiders at extraction sites can get you marked for death
PC Gamer · Apr 14 Marathon isn't going to be the big hit Sony wants because it's just too much of a sicko game Marathon is an excellent extraction shooter, but it's also its own worst enemy.
GamesRadar · Apr 14 Arc Raiders' latest patch fixes crashes and issues before Riven Tides, but with another Project slated to expire, players say it's "utterly ridiculous" Embark still hasn't added a timer Riven Tides arrives later this month
The Times of India · Apr 10 Ninja takes indefinite streaming break, blames Arc Raiders hackers Popular streamer Ninja has announced an indefinite break from streaming, citing extreme frustration with rampant cheating and stream sniping in Arc Raiders. He described the game as 'literally unplayable' due to hackers exploiting his stream to gain an unfair advantage. Despite developer promises, the persistent issue is driving away dedicated…
GamesRadar · Apr 6 Arc Raiders devs would love to have machine takedowns "like the Hoth invasion scene in Star Wars," and "we could do that if we just had better rope physics" All I want is to knock a Queen to the ground with a tripwire
Destructoid · Apr 3 When does ARC Raiders’ Riven Tides update release? Speculated dates and more Soon, but not yet.