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PC Gamer
Rory Norris

Arc Raiders players have been trading guns for binoculars, and it's making for some incredibly cinematic on-field reporting that's hauntingly good

Arc Raiders: Key art featuring two raiders holding weapons and standing in the middle of the road, turning to run away from a large Queen spider-like robot on the buildings in the background.

With its uniquely terrifying robots and opportunities to both team up and betray fellow players, Arc Raiders is a remarkably cinematic and theatrical experience. I've had plenty of great encounters already, like making friends with someone after I killed and looted their buddy, or persuading a bloodthirsty player not to kill me and to protect me instead. I'd like to say I'll remember these moments forever, but no, my brain will unfortunately eject them at some point.

Thankfully, there are a few players who are willing to put guns to the side and bring out the humble pair of binoculars to record and document all the action Topside. It's the only valid use for the binoculars, and I'll not be convinced otherwise.

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