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Arc Raiders' next big update is out tomorrow, and we were all wrong about the new map condition: Buried City gets covered in birds, and there's a "long-term" Arc trophy display handing out "rarer blueprints"

Arc Raiders' Headwinds update kicks off the 2026 roadmap

Arc Raiders 2026 roadmap revealed: exclusive matchmaking for lvl 40+ players, "new large Arc," beach map teased with new map conditions, 2 Expedition windows, and more

Arc Raiders 2026 roadmap revealed: exclusive matchmaking for lvl 40+ players, "new large Arc," beach map teased with new map conditions, 2 Expedition windows, and more

As well as a Scrappy update, player projects, and a Raider Deck

$Streamer Ninja says 99% of Arc Raiders players "aren't even coming close to running into a fraction of the amount of cheaters" he is, which is why his complaints are "falling on deaf ears"$

Streamer Ninja says 99% of Arc Raiders players "aren't even coming close to running into a fraction of the amount of cheaters" he is, which is why his complaints are "falling on deaf ears"

"There's a lot of the community that thinks we're just f*cking complaining"

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Arc Raiders devs have discussed special raids like high-value rounds where you have to bring in good gear, but "don't want to segment the player base too much"

This is the high ante table, so pay up

Arc Raiders may finally change the late spawn mechanic, but in the meantime, its design lead tells players that late joiners 'economically profit way more'

I stand by my stance that late spawns suck for everyone involved.

"That really sucks": Arc Raiders lead responds to complaints about late spawns, says late joiners are important and "profit way more" but Embark knows it's annoying to have no time for objectives

Joining raids late is more profitable on average, says Embark

Marathon's system requirements look to continue one of 2025's best PC trends: great performance and low min specs

Might Bungie actually turn this ship around?

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A beginner’s guide to Arc Raiders: what it is and how you start playing

A beginner’s guide to Arc Raiders: what it is and how you start playing

Embark Studios’ multiplayer extraction shooter game has already sold 12m copies in just three months. Will it capture you too?

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"Will this blow up the server?": Arc Raiders players are so good at killing Arc that Embark is considering how to "escalate" PvE, dev teases a Shredder escape and "the giant walking ones in the background"

"Will this blow up the server?": Arc Raiders players are so good at killing Arc that Embark is considering how to "escalate" PvE, dev teases a Shredder escape and "the giant walking ones in the background"

TheBurntPeanut threatens to quit ARC Raiders over cheating problems

TheBurntPeanut threatens to quit ARC Raiders over cheating problems

Things have started to get out of hand, and Embark needs to act soon.

Embark dev teases Arc Raiders 2026 roadmap with 'multiple maps coming this year' that span 'a spectrum of size'

Embark dev teases Arc Raiders 2026 roadmap with 'multiple maps coming this year' that span 'a spectrum of size'

The next roadmap is coming "sometime soon."

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

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

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

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.

Arc Raiders has officially nerfed two of the strongest weapons, the Trigger Nade and the Kettle, as previous stats created 'an unfair dynamic that favours using 3rd party software'

Arc Raiders has officially nerfed two of the strongest weapons, the Trigger Nade and the Kettle, as previous stats created 'an unfair dynamic that favours using 3rd party software'

They've also done away with yet another exploit.

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Embark dispels myths about Arc Raiders' aggression-based matchmaking: 'We don't make any value or moral judgments … it's a bit of a blunt instrument'

Embark doesn't want you to feel penalized for choosing violence in Arc Raiders.

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.

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

New Year, same wishes.

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"

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'The game isn't about shooting other players': Embark CEO says Arc Raiders is unlikely to get a PvP leaderboard because the devs 'don't necessarily want to foster that kind of gameplay'

You can't have a murder leaderboard without a murder competition.

Embark boss says Arc Raiders $40 price was inspired by the likes of Helldivers 2: 'We'd rather make people feel like it's totally worth 40 bucks'

Embark and Arrowhead have found a multiplayer pricing sweet spot.

Huh, Arc Raiders' maps are heavily based on real-world locations: 'Spaceport was actually done in Tenerife'

"The real work is actually making sure the map plays well."

Arc Raiders' Trigger Nades are so overpowered in PvP that it's a wonder they survived this long, but at long last Embark is planning nerfs

How Trigger Nades will be changed in PvP or PvE remains to be seen

Embark boss says an Arc Raiders movie or TV show would be "fun", but "it needs to be done in the right way": "I can't tell you how many companies have reached out to us"

Embark CEO Patrick Söderland says he's had plenty of offers for an Arc Raiders movie or TV show

Evening Standard

Sauna, plunge, repeat: the best contrast therapy spots in London

Alternating between saunas and ice baths is the hottest (and coldest) wellness trend with a centuries-old history

The Guardian - AU

Pro-Palestine academic Randa Abdel-Fattah cleared of wrongdoing after investigation into research grant

A suspension on the grant was lifted earlier this month, after a 10-month investigation into potential conflicts of interest

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