Arc Raiders
Arc Raiders Shrouded Sky update brings hurricanes, new ARC enemies, and balances
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Embark Studios has released the Shrouded Sky update (v1.17.0) for Arc Raiders, the February installment of the Escalation roadmap, adding a hurricane map condition and two new ARC enemies to the Rust Belt. It also includes weapon balancing, a free Surgeon raider deck, facial hair customization, and numerous fixes.
Limited tests for the Chinese version of Arc Raiders have revealed two new map conditions focused on player versus environment gameplay. The conditions emerged from chatter on Chinese social media platforms. They could appeal to players seeking less competitive experiences in the extraction shooter.
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Embark Studios released the Riven Tides update for Arc Raiders on April 28, introducing a new coastal map, a floating Arc Turbine enemy, and several balancing changes. The update features new items, events, and map conditions to refresh gameplay in the extraction shooter. Players are already debating the weapon economy adjustments.
Patrick Söderlund, founder and CEO of Embark Studios, has been named executive chairman at Nexon to guide its global strategy and growth. He will work closely with CEO Junghun Lee to set the company's direction. This move comes amid Nexon's push into live-service gaming following recent successes.
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Embark Studios has completed an investigation into recent exploits in Arc Raiders and begun issuing actions against abusers. The studio released update 1.000.023 on February 17, 2026, to enforce penalties including warnings, coin removals, and suspensions. This follows glitches that disrupted the game's economy and player experience.
Developer Embark Studios has escalated its response to cheating in Arc Raiders by handing out permanent bans to stream snipers, a step up from previous 30-day suspensions. The move follows weeks of complaints from high-profile streamers and recent patches aimed at curbing exploits. Design lead Virgil Watkins also teased a 2026 roadmap with multiple new maps.
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Developer Embark Studios announced that Arc Raiders has sold over 12 million copies since its launch. The extraction shooter has achieved notable player retention and concurrent peaks amid competition from major titles. To mark the milestone, the studio is gifting a special in-game tool to qualifying players.
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