ARC Raiders, the new multiplayer extraction shooter from Embark Studios, has hit the ground running, and players can expect more inbound content. Set in Earth’s future, humanity is threatened by mechanized enemies called ARC. Players emerge as Raiders, either in cooperative teams or against each other, to scavenge the surface in order to survive while exploring a world overun by machines.
Per official site:
“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.”
Available via Steam, EGS, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S game stores ($39.99 base/$59.99 deluxe) and supporting cross-platform play, ARC Raiders managed to engage over 260,000 players on Steam alone, and while numbers from Sony and Microsoft have not been reported, it’s probably a safe guess that total player counts are well over 300,00 and possibly closer to half a million. Meanwhile, it has retained an average of ~250,00 on Steam with a very positive rating from nearly 14,000 reviews and currently holds the #1 sales spot.
Embark Studios is keeping the momentum going and has just revealed its 2025 roadmap. Players can expect new maps and map conditions, cosmetics, quests, upcoming new events, new ARC threats, game improvements, weapons, and more.
Per Embark Studios:
- An expansion of the Rust Belt: Our 5th map, Stella Montis, arrives in November.
- Community Events: Special themed Community events in November and December.
- New ARC machines: Introducing new ARC machines that will challenge your adaptability and tactical planning.
- Fresh Utility Items and Weapons: Expand your arsenal with Weapons and Gadgets designed to take on the toughest ARC, or rival Raiders.
- New Quests: As a Raider, your time in the Rust Belt is not just about survival, it’s also about rediscovering what was lost with expanded Quests.
- Continuous refinements: From bug fixes, balance tweaks, QOL features, and more!