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All the latest ARC Raiders news for 2026: updates, patches, DLC, discounts and events. Fresh game news every day on VGTimes.
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Design lead of ARC Raiders Virgil Watkins commented on how the game’s matchmaking system works and said that the term “aggression-based matchmaking” is not entirely accurate. In an interview with GamesRadar+, he noted that while the community generally understands the core idea behind the system, its precision and intent are often overstated.
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January 13, 2026

One ARC Raiders player has shared a unusual experiment: they managed to play the game entirely in first-person, even though it was designed as a third-person action title. The enthusiast posted a short gameplay clip and broke down their impressions in detail.
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January 12, 2026

In an interview with GamesRadar, design lead of ARC Raiders Virgil Watkins revealed that the upcoming patch will rework the Kettle weapon and trigger grenades.
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January 12, 2026

Embark Studios shared initial results from the first "Expedition Project" in the extraction shooter ARC Raiders. Design director Virgil Watkins revealed that over a million players opted into the debut wipe — far exceeding expectations.
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January 11, 2026

The developers of ARC Raiders are serious about fighting cheaters, and important changes are being prepared. The authors of the game stated this after the problem began to be loudly discussed in the gaming community.
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January 9, 2026

In ARC Raiders can add a trading system between players. Developers will pay attention to these mechanics in the long term, said Patrick Soderlund, head of Embark Studios.
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January 9, 2026

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) has unveiled the nominees for the 29th Annual DICE Awards. Leading the charge this year are Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Ghost of Yotei, both of which secured an impressive eight nominations each.
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January 9, 2026

The use of AI is still one of the hottest topics of discussion in the gaming industry. Recently, this was stated by Troy Baker, who voiced Joel in The Last of Us and played in the TV series of the same name.
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January 8, 2026

The developers of ARC Raiders have come out of the Christmas holidays and are preparing a major update. In particular, the possibility of changing the balance of some of the most controversial weapons is being considered.
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January 8, 2026

Embark Studios CEO Patrick Söderlund has explained why the studio has no plans to add PvP-focused systems like rankings or leaderboards to ARC Raiders. According to him, the team is deliberately avoiding mechanics that would encourage aggressive playstyles.
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January 8, 2026

Multiplayer shooter ARC Raiders has become one of 2025’s biggest hits and has already caught the attention of movie studios. However, the game’s creators aren’t in a hurry to bring the brand to the big or small screen just yet.
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January 6, 2026

Artificial intelligence is not an enemy, but a tool that can help developers create games. This was stated by Patrick Soderlund, CEO of the Embark Studio responsible for ARC Raiders.
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January 6, 2026

Sales of the shooter ARC Raiders exceeded 12 million copies. Embark Studio has managed to achieve such indicators since the end of October last year, when the game was released.
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January 6, 2026

Players of ARC Raiders have asked Embark Studios to clarify how PvP encounters in trio mode will affect the game’s aggression-based matchmaking system. The concern is that frequent clashes with coordinated teams could skew the aggression metrics of solo players.
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January 6, 2026

Embark Studios has introduced an unusual matchmaking approach in its extraction shooter ARC Raiders. The game analyzes how aggressively you behave during matches and attempts to match you with opponents who have a similar playstyle.
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January 5, 2026

Valve has finalized the results of The Steam Awards, where the Steam community voted for their favorite titles of 2025. The prestigious Game of the Year title was awarded to Hollow Knight: Silksong.
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January 4, 2026

Valve has decided to unveil the most profitable games released in 2025 on Steam. The complete list, featuring 100 titles, can be found here.
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December 30, 2025

The Metacritic portal has published its list of the best Xbox games of 2025, featuring the 20 highest-rated titles. The cooperative action game Split Fiction claimed the top spot.
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December 29, 2025

Shooter ARC Raiders has retained 86% of its audience since the peak online release of the game. This is a phenomenon for online projects that are rapidly losing a significant portion of active gamers.
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December 29, 2025

A major controversy has erupted within the ARC Raiders community after a former professional player deliberately began hunting newcomers and casual players. His clips went viral and reignited debate over where the line lies between legitimate PvP and outright griefing in extraction games.
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December 25, 2025

The first major expedition in ARC Raiders has sparked heated debate within the community. Some players were disappointed with the rewards for taking part in the “Expedition” project — a voluntary character progress wipe — while others argue that the reset itself is a worthwhile experience.
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December 23, 2025

The PlayStation Store has launched its highly anticipated Holiday Sale, bringing discounts of up to 75% on thousands of games and add-ons for both PS4 and PS5. Gamers have until January 22nd to grab these festive deals.
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December 22, 2025

The extraction shooter ARC Raiders from Embark Studios has firmly established itself as one of the biggest multiplayer successes of 2025. The game launched in late October, sold millions of copies within its first days, and went on to win Best Multiplayer at The Game Awards 2025.
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December 19, 2025

Valve has opened community voting for The Steam Awards 2025 nominees, with polls closing on January 3rd. Five titles are vying for the coveted Game of the Year award.
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December 19, 2025

The Steam Store has launched its massive Winter Sale, which will run until January 5th. Thousands of games and add-ons are featured in the event.
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December 19, 2025

Sony has announced the winners of the PlayStation Blog Game of the Year Awards 2025, as chosen by community vote. The top prize went to Ghost of Yotei.
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December 18, 2025

Revenue from the sale of video games worldwide in 2025 will amount to $197 billion. This is 7.5% more than a year earlier, according to Video Games Chronicle, citing analysts from Newzoo.
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December 18, 2025

The developers of ARC Raiders have swiftly released hotfix 1.7.2, which serves as a direct follow-up to the major Cold Snap winter update that launched on December 16. The patch is now available on all platforms, including PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S — players only need to restart the client to download it.
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December 18, 2025

The developers of ARC Raiders presented 1 000 premium currency tokens to the players due to the holidays. The bonus is already available to everyone in the shooter client.
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December 18, 2025

The Epic Games Store has launched a massive sale with discounts up to 75%, just in time for the holiday season. The promotion runs until January 8, 2026, featuring hundreds of AAA blockbusters and indie gems.
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December 12, 2025

On social media, under one of Embark Studios’ recent posts, Elon Musk unexpectedly appeared with a rather unusual proposal for improving the shooter ARC Raiders. The billionaire entrepreneur suggested an idea aimed at giving cheaters a taste of their own medicine.
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December 11, 2025

Embark Studios has announced the release date for the major winter update Cold Snap for ARC Raiders — the update will become available on Tuesday, December 16. It will conclude the current roadmap of the shooter and add several new elements, including a weather condition, the Flickering Flames event, a new pass, and fresh missions.
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December 10, 2025

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has published the longlist for the BAFTA Games Awards 2026 — it includes 64 games that will be considered by academy members across 17 categories. The list of contenders for the main prize, “Best Game,” features projects from major studios as well as independent teams.
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December 10, 2025

After its loud October launch, the concurrent player count of ARC Raiders naturally began to decline — according to Steam data, the number of simultaneous players has decreased by roughly 36.8% from its peak. Even so, Embark Studios’ title remains one of the biggest multiplayer games on the platform.
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December 9, 2025

The ARC Raiders community is exhausted: on the “Blue Gate” map, players have discovered yet another critical exploit that lets you clip out of bounds and gun down the entire lobby while remaining completely invulnerable. Over the past few days, social media has been flooded with videos and complaints.
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December 5, 2025
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