ARC Raiders

81 / 100ShooterOctober 30, 2025

ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure, set in a lethal future earth, ravaged by a mysterious mechanized threat known as ARC. Enlist as a Raider and scavenge the surface to thrive in a desolate world. But beware of the machines. Beware of Raiders preying on others. ARC Raiders blends the tension from extraction shooters with atmospheric settings from the adventure genre. Lurking threats—from deadly machines to other Raiders—create a constant ebb and flow of intensity, where every moment is charged with the thrill of high stakes. Extract valuable loot and explore the unfolding mysteries of a vibrant, lethal world. ARC Raiders supports seamless social play across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. Play with your squad and thrive as a team, or rise in the ranks as a lone ranger.

Xbox Series X|SPC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation 5

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Arc Raiders Upgrades Celeste With Real Motion Capture for Frozen Trail Update

Embark Studios is taking a significant step toward more authentic character performances in Arc Raiders, announcing that the fan-favorite character Celeste is receiving a full visual overhaul as part of the upcoming Frozen Trail update. The studio is replacing previously AI-generated or synthetic visuals with real motion capture, meaning Celeste's face will now be modeled after her actual voice actor, making her look and sound like the same real-life performer for the first time. This change brings a new level of cohesion and humanity to one of the game's most prominent characters, the unofficial leader of Speranza.

4d ago

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Arc Raiders and The Finals Are Getting Film and TV Adaptations

Embark Studios, the Sweden-based developer behind multiplayer shooters Arc Raiders and The Finals, has announced that both games are being adapted for film and television. The studio is collaborating with Chernin Entertainment, a production company known for co-producing The Backrooms and the Planet of the Apes franchise, to bring both properties to the screen. No release windows or casting details have been announced yet, but the news signals a significant push to expand both games beyond their interactive roots.

4d ago

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Arc Raiders Goes Free-to-Play for a Weekend Alongside Frozen Trail Update

Embark Studios is giving players a no-cost opportunity to jump into Arc Raiders with a free-to-play weekend timed to coincide with the game's biggest update to date, the Frozen Trail. The promotion lets anyone download and play the game for free during the event window, lowering the barrier to entry at a moment when the game is receiving a major influx of new content.

6d ago

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Arc Raiders Is Getting a Limited PvE Mode Test Next Month

Embark Studios has announced a limited, weeklong test of a Player-versus-Environment (PvE) mode for its popular extraction shooter Arc Raiders. The test will give players a more cooperative-focused way to experience the game, free from the threat of other players, and comes after persistent community demand for a dedicated PvE option. The studio has been careful to temper expectations, however, noting that the test is not a promise that a permanent PvE mode will be added in the future.

Sep 25, 2026

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Arc Raiders' Frozen Trail Update Brings New Map, Enemies, and a Paid Battle Pass

Nearly a year after launch, Embark Studios is pulling out all the stops for Arc Raiders' biggest update yet. Dubbed Frozen Trail, the update arrives October 8 on all platforms and introduces a sweeping overhaul across nearly every aspect of the game. Headlining the additions is Pendola Pass, a brand-new map that gives players a fresh environment to explore and fight over. Alongside it come three new Arc enemy types, a grappling hook, a camera item, and a new storage space for trinkets, making this a landmark moment for the extraction shooter's growing playerbase.

Sep 24, 2026

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Wardogs Massively Outearns Marathon in Just One Week

Wardogs has made a stunning entrance onto the PC gaming scene, generating more revenue in its first week on Steam than Bungie's Marathon has managed across its entire first six months of release. The milestone underscores just how dramatically the tides have turned between the two titles, with Wardogs riding a wave of player enthusiasm that has quickly made it one of the biggest PC hits of 2026.

Sep 18, 2026

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Arc Raiders Expeditions Delayed Until Early 2027 for "Major Improvements"

Embark Studios has announced that Arc Raiders' Expeditions mode will be put on hold until early 2027, with the developer citing the need to make "major improvements" to the system following extensive player feedback. The fifth Expedition, currently scheduled for September, will be the last one players can expect for quite some time before the hiatus kicks in. The news has landed as a significant blow to the game's community, which has already weathered a rocky road since the game's launch.

Aug 22, 2026

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Arc Raiders Dupers Hit with Bans as Embark Drains Exploited Vaults

Embark Studios has taken decisive action against players caught exploiting duplication glitches in Arc Raiders, handing out suspensions and wiping the ill-gotten gains from offenders' in-game vaults. The studio confirmed that the harshest penalties were reserved for those whose exploit usage had a measurable and significant impact on the in-game economy, signaling that Embark is serious about maintaining a fair playing field as the game finds its footing.

Jul 15, 2026

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Roundup: LoL Classic Revealed, Payday 2 Reborn & More Big Game Updates

It's been a packed week across the gaming landscape, with surprise announcements, live events, and long-overdue updates dropping all at once. Riot Games was forced to confirm League of Legends Classic after dataminers blew its cover ahead of a planned MSI reveal — the nostalgia-driven mode is now officially on the way. Meanwhile, Square Enix's Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy is keeping the roster hype alive by naming FFX's Tidus as the next limited-time character, complete with Abilities inspired by Yuna and Wakka, while the evergreen Final Fantasy XI kicks off its beloved Celestial Nights date event in July with avatar swimsuit rewards in tow.

Jun 27, 2026