Coming from former Battlefield and Star Wars: Battlefront devs, Arc Raiders has a lot going for it already. The combination of team deathmatches with co-operative play through the gigantic robots stalking the maps makes the shooter stand out in a crowded market.
Although Embark Studios was founded by people who spent years working on some of the biggest FPS games, there are no guns involved in one of their largest influences. Early on, Shadow of the Colossus from Team Ico became a clear touchstone, and a high bar to aspire for.
