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ARC Raiders could be anything but an extraction shooter. The authors went through the options right during the development process: from Battle Royale to boss fight race with obstacles. This was stated by the director of production Caio Braga.
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March 14, 2026

Embark Studios has replaced some AI-generated lines in ARC Raiders with recordings from real actors — and studio head Patrick Söderlund openly admitted that the difference in quality is obvious.
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March 14, 2026

The developers of ARC Raiders have started returning equipment lost to players due to server issues last week. However, Embark Studios warned that the situation was a one-time situation, and it was not worth counting on in the future.
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March 11, 2026

The ARC Raiders game files could contain personal messages from Discord users. The Embark studio released an urgent update when it became aware of the problem.
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March 6, 2026

Embark Studios has rolled out update 1.18.0 for their multiplayer action game ARC Raiders. To install the patch, players will need to restart their game client.
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March 3, 2026

The recent beta test of Marathon was not in vain. The players realized exactly what Bungie was offering them in the competitive extraction-shooter market. The project already has its own veterans who have started sharing tips with newcomers.
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March 3, 2026

Marathon showed impressive online numbers during a recent stress test, but they quickly halved. Despite this, Bungie's shooter managed to outperform giants like Battlefield 6 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
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March 2, 2026

Cheating in online games is a long-standing problem that is extremely difficult to deal with. But we must admit that the scale of the disaster in each project is different. Apparently, there are a lot more dishonest players in the Call of Duty series than in the competing games. This is reported by Insider Gaming with reference to a study by Surfshark.
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March 2, 2026

During the recent server test for Marathon, players noticed something unusual: the name of the competing game ARC Raiders was automatically replaced with “#” in the in-game text chat. The filter even triggered when the name was spaced out with gaps between letters.
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February 27, 2026

After the Shrouded Sky update in ARC Raiders, debate flared up over one specific change — crafting the “Wolfpack” grenade has become significantly more expensive. Previously a popular and relatively easy-to-make item, it now requires a rare component.
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February 26, 2026

Shroud, one of the most popular game streamers in the world, lashed out at the developers of ARC Raiders. The reason for the discontent was the abundance of cheaters, which the authors of the game are not able to fight.
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February 25, 2026

ARC Raiders just received a major 1.17.0 update, titled Shrouded Sky, bringing hurricanes, new enemies, weapon balance tweaks, and a ton of improvements.
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February 24, 2026

The authors of Highguard failed because they did not rely on the opinion of the players during development, as did the creators of ARC Raiders. Otherwise, the project would have a better chance of success. This is what the Windows Central edition writes about.
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February 24, 2026

The team behind ARC Raiders has dropped a trailer for their major new update, Shrouded Sky, which brings a brand-new weather event and more to the game. The update goes live on February 24.
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February 24, 2026

Embark Studios CEO Patrick Söderlund (Patrick Söderlund) has been named Executive Chairman of Nexon, effective immediately per the board's decision. Known for leading the studio behind ARC Raiders, Söderlund now gains expanded powers across Nexon.
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February 21, 2026

ARC Raiders' massive success was long viewed as a potential threat to Bungie's rival extraction shooter Marathon, now launching four months later at the same $40 price tag. Two scenarios were debated: players would stick with ARC and skip the new title, or Embark's hit would expand the genre's audience, funneling more players to Marathon.
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February 21, 2026

ARC Raiders is set to receive the Shrouded Sky update on February 24. The headline feature of the patch will be hurricanes — a new dynamic weather system that directly impacts gameplay.
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February 20, 2026

ARC Raiders is picking up steam. The official game account announced that the Shrouded Sky update launches February 24, packing a hefty dose of new content. Since launch, Embark Studios' project has solidified as a standout in the extraction shooter genre, and this fresh update should turbocharge its popularity.
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February 19, 2026

The developers of ARC Raiders have announced the release date for their next major update, titled Shrouded Sky. Players can look forward to a range of new features. Previously, the team also shared details about other upcoming updates. Meanwhile, the game has recently been experiencing serious server issues.
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February 18, 2026

Embark Studios has announced that it has completed its investigation into the recent duplication exploits in ARC Raiders, which allowed players to copy valuable items and disrupt the in-game economy.
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February 17, 2026

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 still continues to win Game of the Year awards from reputable organizations. This time, Sandfall Interactive Studio received an award from the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences at the DICE Awards ceremony.
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February 13, 2026

The multiplayer shooter ARC Raiders continues its impressive momentum. According to Nexon's latest financial report, the sci-fi extraction shooter has surpassed 14 million copies sold worldwide.
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February 12, 2026

Embark Studios CEO Patrick Söderlund (Patrick Söderlund) revealed that a well-known neuroscience professor suggested studying ARC Raiders as a psychological phenomenon. According to her, the extraction shooter may be far more than just a game.
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February 12, 2026

Just a day after ARC Raiders developers patched a major item duplication bug, players have uncovered a new serious exploit that grants infinite ammo and allows weapon stat transfers. The vulnerability quickly spread across the community and became a hot topic on social media.
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February 11, 2026

There will be no inappropriate crossovers and skins in ARC Raiders. This is important so as not to spoil the image of the game, said Patrick Soderlund, CEO of Embark Studios.
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February 10, 2026

On February 10, a limited-time event called Shared Watch begins in ARC Raiders, putting the focus on cooperative PvE gameplay. For two weeks — until February 24 — players are encouraged to team up with random partners and concentrate on fighting machines together rather than each other.
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February 10, 2026

Embark Studios CEO Patrick Söderlund has responded to a wave of community dissatisfaction over the recently published development roadmap for ARC Raiders. In an industry crowded with live-service titles, ARC Raiders has not only managed to stay afloat but has become a notable hit — in 2025, the game even won Best Multiplayer Game at The Game Awards — yet some players feel the new roadmap of maps and content looks unambitious and fails to give them strong reasons to keep playing.
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February 9, 2026

Embark Studios has shared the first results of its crackdown on cheaters in ARC Raiders — and according to management, the measures have been both tough and effective. In an interview with IGN, CEO Patrick Söderlund said that “tens of thousands” of offenders have been removed from the game in recent weeks.
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February 8, 2026

Shooter ARC Raiders has been a breakout hit, quickly establishing itself as a serious competitor to heavyweight franchises like Battlefield and Call of Duty. However, as Embark Studios’ leadership points out, the game has brought the company far more than just impressive numbers.
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February 7, 2026

The developers of ARC Raiders have lowered the requirements for the second Expedition and revealed the full list of rewards. Embark Studios acknowledged that the first Expedition was too demanding and decided to meet players halfway.
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February 6, 2026

The budget spent on the development and promotion of ARC Raiders was approximately $75 million. At the same time, the authors of the game have already earned almost seven times more. This was stated by well-known analyst Michael Pachter.
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February 3, 2026

Less than three weeks remain until the end of the second “Expedition” in ARC Raiders, but Embark Studios has yet to reveal the key requirements for participation. Players are preparing blindly: a soft character reset lies ahead, along with the chance to earn unique gear and additional skill points — but how many resources will be required remains unknown.
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February 3, 2026

The developers of No Rest for the Wicked earn enough money every day to maintain the studio for a whole month. Thomas Mahler, head of Moon Studios, spoke about the unexpected success of the project.
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February 2, 2026

Embark Studios has published a roadmap for ARC Raiders, outlining planned updates from January through April 2026. The four-month update cycle, titled Escalation, will bring new maps, Ark threats, enhancements for the character Scrappy, and a variety of gameplay and cosmetic additions.
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January 23, 2026

The Italian Hotel Stella Montis has been hit by an unexpected wave of Google reviews: players of ARC Raiders have begun praising the hotel after mistaking it for the real-world counterpart of the in-game map with the same name from Embark Studios.
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January 23, 2026
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