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"There are going to be multiple maps coming this year": Arc Raiders dev teases 2026 roadmap, and maybe some new maps "even grander than what we've got now"

Embark has big plans for Arc Raiders in 2026

GamesRadar

Arc Raiders lead admits putting together new loadouts is a pain when you want to just 'get in there and do stuff', says the game got a lot right but 'looking through a bunch of menus isn't necessarily it'

"If we can [...] get you through the front end faster, I think that's a great ambition."

PC Gamer

"The highest PvE damage output of any weapon" in Arc Raiders was from the underrated Bettina, dev confirms, and that was before it got buffed

Not counting the bugged and overpowered Hullcracker, of course

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PvP is the reason Arc Raiders works – love it or hate it, even Embark's design lead says it "adds the spice"

Even if you always avoid PvP, you still benefit from PvP in Arc Raiders

GamesRadar

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.

PC Gamer

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

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.

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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 Hack Stuns Fans With Surreal Immersion

A clever "Arc Raiders" exploit lets players experience first-person mode, delivering terrifying immersion and sparking calls for an official toggle and VR support.

Player One

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.

International Business Times UK

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

Big screen potential.

Dot Esports

"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"

GamesRadar

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?

Windows Central

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.

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

New Year, same wishes.

Dot Esports

ARC Raiders to implement major anti-cheat system overhaul

Fixes are coming.

PC Gamer

Embark's CEO says they couldn't compete 'with the likes of EA and Activision' head on so they had to 'change the way games were being developed'

Where there's a will there's a way.

PC Gamer

Arc Raider's defining feature, according to Embark's CEO, is all the odd player interactions: 'We did not expect people to take on roles of Defender of the Swamp'

It's the best proximity chat I've encountered in a very long time.

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Arc Raiders is becoming a "waste of time" thanks to cheaters, says former FPS pro Shroud, who's considering a break until it's fixed: "Embark has zero control over their game"

Shroud joins Nadeshot in calling out the extraction shooter

PC Gamer

'We don't use AI…to replace people,' claims Arc Raiders CEO, without actually explaining what they do use it for

Embark isn't abandoning AI any time soon.

GamesRadar

Arc Raiders devs were inspired by Helldivers 2 when they shifted from free-to-play to a $40 game: "We don't want the price to be an offender for someone"

"I hope that people, given how much time they seem to spend in the game, feel like we've given them value for money"

TechRadar

Yes, Arc Raiders does matchmake you based on how friendly or aggressive you are

Arc Raiders now matches you with like-minded players based on your proclivity towards PvP or PvE. This is according to developer comments shared during an extended playthrough.

The Guardian - UK

Arc Raiders review – pure multiplayer pleasure

The breakout hit, which has players coming together (or turning on each other) to battle intimidating robots in an apocalyptic future, is worth the hype

GamesRadar

Arc Raiders players are losing firefights due to a rather unhelpful glitch that prevents them from taking out their weapon: "Thought I was losing it for real"

Embark Studios hasn't addressed the problem

GamesRadar

Arc Raiders and The Alters would have been my GOTY picks, until I discovered the depressing thing they have in common

Opinion | It should've been a great year for sci-fi games, but too many of them are using the very technology that the genre's always warned us about

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