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Embark Studios is running a limited test of a pure PvE toggle from October 13-20, 2026, allowing players to enjoy Arc Raiders without player-versus-player combat. The test follows data showing 37% of players actively avoid PvP and 51% have expressed
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Embark Studios has quietly shifted creative leadership on its extraction shooter, promoting Tahir Tanis from World Art Director to Creative Director. The move comes as the studio prepares to release Frozen Trail, its largest update to date.
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Embark Studios is replacing Arc Raiders' free Raider Deck system with a new Reward Pass structure when the Frozen Trail update launches October 8. The Premium Pass will cost about $10 USD, though players who complete it will earn back more tokens than
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Embark Studios' biggest update since ARC Raiders' October 2025 launch introduces a harsh new mountain map, three new ARC enemies, weapon amplification, customizable outposts, and a revamped reward pass system across all platforms.
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Embark Studios will reveal an in-depth first look at ARC Raiders' Frozen Trail update on September 23, ahead of its October 8 launch. The update includes a new map with verticality and discovery opportunities, plus a massive new ARC enemy.
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Embark Studios has paused the Arc Raiders Expedition system until early 2027 and admits that developer discussions are underway to scrap the feature entirely.
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In a recent interview, ARC Raiders executive producer Aleksander Grøndal discussed the game's rapid growth, subsequent player drops after hitting the level cap, and the upcoming Frozen Trail update.
2 min readEmbark Studios is bringing a new camera mode and high-level challenges to Arc Raiders in October, but some players remain concerned about ongoing community and technical issues.
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The fifth Expedition window opens September 8 as the final one before a lengthy hiatus. Embark acknowledges player feedback on departure windows, rewards, and new-player accessibility requires fundamental changes rather than incremental fixes.
3 min readThe latest Phantom Targets update for Arc Raiders brings regional map condition scheduling to shift schedules to fit specific regions' peak hours.
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Nexon reports continued financial growth thanks to ARC Raiders sales, even as Steam player figures and interest experience stagnation following a shift to biyearly updates.
1 min readEmbark Studios has detailed Arc Raiders' upcoming major update, Frozen Trails, featuring a frozen map, new ARC enemies, weapons, and a high-level challenge arriving in October.
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