Embark Studios recently unveiled its latest creation, ARC Raiders, which has taken the gaming community by storm. With over 250,000 concurrent players on its first day, ARC Raiders has set a new benchmark for extraction shooters on Steam. This impressive start even surpasses the launch figures of Embark’s other renowned title, The Finals.
Exciting Roadmap for 2025
In the wake of this successful launch, Embark Studios has shared its ambitious roadmap for ARC Raiders for the remainder of 2025. While specific dates are yet to be disclosed, players can anticipate two major updates before the year concludes. November’s update promises new quests, community events, a fresh map, and additional ARC machines to challenge players. Meanwhile, December will introduce a festive Snowfall map condition, a new expedition, and a raider deck, enhancing the gaming experience.
Ongoing Development and Community Engagement
In a statement on its official website, Embark Studios expressed gratitude to its community, emphasizing its commitment to refining and expanding ARC Raiders based on player feedback. The message conveyed optimism, suggesting that this is merely the start of what ARC Raiders has in store.
Beyond the roadmap, the studio has already rolled out a hotfix addressing server and animation issues. Encouragingly, the game’s launch has proceeded smoothly without significant server disruptions or lengthy queues, marking a notable achievement for an indie team venturing into online multiplayer realms.
ARC Raiders launched with over 250K concurrent players on Steam, marking a record for an extraction shooter.