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technology2 days ago•6 min saved

Arc Raiders pauses Expeditions for sweeping upgrades through early 2027

Embark Studios has confirmed Arc Raiders’ fifth Expedition, which runs Sept 8–29, will be the last until early 2027 as they pause Expeditions to address player feedback on departure windows, rewards, and accessibility. Changes include making the quest reset opt-in, adjusting Hullcracker Blueprint access, removing the last-call departure window, and keeping progress during the pause. Rewards include the Zenith Outfit and extra stash space, with Caravans reset and Ermal Vouchers replacing them. The current season of Trials ends Sept 22 and resumes Oct 8. Eurogamer’s review of Arc Raiders gave it 2/5 stars.

via Eurogamer|

#arc-raiders #embark-studios #expeditions

technology3 days ago•13 min saved

Arc Raiders Pauses Expeditions for Major Redesign After Community Feedback

Embark Studios is pausing Arc Raiders Expeditions after the fifth run to implement a major redesign, citing feedback about tight departure windows, the reward structure, and accessibility. The pause runs through early 2027, with Expedition 5 being the last before changes return; progress is preserved—buffs from consecutive Expeditions persist, completing all five unlocks the Zenith Outfit, and partially completed Caravans will be replaced with Ermal Vouchers. Details of the new system will be shared in September ahead of the broader return in early 2027.

via TechPowerUp|

#arc-raiders #embark-studios #expeditions

gaming4 days ago•36 min saved

ARC Raiders Halts Expeditions for Major Overhaul Through 2027

ARC Raiders' fifth Expedition will be the last until early 2027 as Embark Studios overhauls the Expedition system following ongoing community complaints. The upcoming Expedition window (Sept. 8–29) allows players to gather resources and prepare their caravan for a wipe that resets progression in exchange for rewards. Critics have pointed to limited windows, reward structure, and accessibility as major issues, and Embark says bigger changes are coming for Expeditions, with a revamped system expected to return alongside a future major update after Frozen Trail—though a firm return date hasn’t been announced.

via Insider Gaming|

#arc-raiders #embark-studios #expeditions

technology5 days ago•8 min saved

Windows 11 August update triggers game crashes as Microsoft probes driver issue

Microsoft is investigating reports that the Windows 11 August 2026 update (KB5121003) breaks certain games, causing crashes and reboots. Embark Studios linked the issue to a compatibility problem with the inpoutx64.sys driver and provided a temporary workaround to remove the driver, while Microsoft asks affected users to submit Feedback Hub and cautions against removing security updates unless necessary. The investigation continues to determine if the bug lies with Microsoft or third-party components.

via Windows Latest|

#embark-studios #gaming #inpoutx64sys

gaming3 months ago•31 min saved

ARC Raiders Adds Denuvo Anti-Cheat (No DRM) in May Update

ARC Raiders is adding Denuvo Anti-Cheat in patch 1.29.0, rolling out May 19 to a limited player pool to curb cheating, with the developers stating that DRM will not be used and performance impact will be minimal. The update comes as the player base declines and the next major update has been delayed to October, with other patch notes including Rascal Grenade Launcher changes and durability adjustments.

via Insider Gaming|

#anti-cheat #arc-raiders #denuvo-anti-cheat

gaming3 months ago•32 min saved

ARC Raiders shifts to biannual updates, with Frozen Trail landing in October

Embark Studios says ARC Raiders will move to two major updates a year, starting with October’s Frozen Trail—bringing the largest map yet, a new ARC operation, and redesigned progression. A late-game trader and expanded Expedition are also on the way, while a dedicated live-service team will handle regular updates, balance tweaks, bug fixes, store updates, and events. The company stresses this is a measured pivot toward a longer-term, expanding experience and confirms the game isn’t winding down.

via Insider Gaming|

#arc-raiders #biannual-updates #embark-studios

gaming3 months ago•4 min saved

Arc Raiders Adopts Semi-Annual Updates, October’s Frozen Trail Promises Major Overhaul

Arc Raiders will shift from a monthly content cadence to a semi-annual update schedule, with Embark Studios delivering bigger, more impactful patches about every six months. The next major update, Frozen Trail, is planned for October and promises a huge new map, new enemies, expanded endgame progression, more story quests, an improved skill tree, and new weapons and cosmetics. Between major updates, the team will continue bug fixes, QoL improvements, events, and balancing.

via GameSpot|

#arc-raiders #embark-studios #frozen-trail

gaming3 months ago•6 min saved

Arc Raiders' Riven Tides Update Brings Map, New Enemies, and Patchy New Tricks

Arc Raiders' 1.26.0 Riven Tides update adds a new western Rust Belt map, introduces the Rocketeer enemy, and brings fall‑mitigation items (Crash Mat, Powered Descender), plus new features like Beachcombing, Last Resort, and Avian Alarm, along with weapon-durability balance tweaks. It also patches out an easier Death from Above method (standing on the Rocketeer’s remains after killing it), though other methods may still unlock the achievement.

via TrueAchievements|

#arc-raiders #death-from-above #embark-studios

gaming4 months ago•10 min saved

Arc Raiders overhauls Expeditions: Skill Points now earned by damage, not stash hoards

Embark Studios is changing Arc Raiders Expeditions so Skill Points are earned by dealing damage during the five‑day window (April 28–May 4) rather than by stash value. To earn points, players must deal damage with any weapon or gadget to any target (not the practice range); five points are available per expedition. A catch‑up option still uses stash value (300,000 coins/stash per point) for missed points. Players must complete their Caravan, sign up during the window, and depart when it opens. The change aims to reduce grinding and encourage loot usage across the 5‑day window.

via Eurogamer|

#arc-raiders #damage #embark-studios

gaming4 months ago•31 min saved

ARC Raiders Teases Panorama Azzurro: Coastal Hotel Map in Riven Tides Update

ARC Raiders’ Riven Tides update, due at the end of April, drip-feeds Panorama Azzurro—a crumbling coastal hotel—along with a new ARC enemy, Raider Deck, and fresh quests, marking the game’s first major map addition in five months and signaling a shift toward ocean-side combat.

via Insider Gaming|

#arc-raiders #coastal-map #embark-studios

gaming4 months ago•7 min saved

Arc Raiders Adds Live Map-Conditions Tracker to Help Plan Runs

Arc Raiders now features a live Map Conditions tracker on its site, showing current and upcoming map states and allowing filters by map (Buried City, Dam Battlegrounds, Spaceport, Stella Montis, The Blue Gate) and condition. The tool, accessible via About > map conditions, offers a handy planning aid for players, a welcome addition after the game's launch.

via Eurogamer|

#arc-raiders #embark-studios #filters

business5 months ago•3 min saved

Embark Studios parts ways with co-founder over misconduct allegations

Embark Studios has mutually parted ways with co-founder and CCO Rob Runesson after sexual misconduct allegations. An external investigation found the claims unsubstantiated, but the company said the situation was unsustainable and decided to part ways. The allegations reportedly involved a female streamer of The Finals, who described uncomfortable requests for sexual conversations and favors.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#business #embark-studios #external-investigation

gaming5 months ago•20 min saved

Arc Raiders taps real voices for AI-driven lines, boosting immersion

Arc Raiders’ developer Embark Studios re-recorded some AI-generated voice lines with professional actors after launch, saying real voices provide higher quality. The studio paid actors to license their voices for text-to-speech use and replaced several lines, though not all AI lines were scrapped. In response to feedback, the team plans to keep using actors for updates while still employing AI for non-essential lines.

via Engadget|

#ai #arc-raiders #embark-studios

gaming5 months ago•14 min saved

Arc Raiders Drops AI Voices for Real Actors

Embark Studios says Arc Raiders has shifted away from AI-generated voice lines, with many lines now recorded by real actors and paid for booth time; the studio uses AI mainly as a production tool to test lines before recording and still licenses or uses AI for non-essential lines like certain location pings. The move is intended to improve immersion and reassure players about actor involvement, though some AI usage remains.

via Kotaku|

#ai-voices #arc-raiders #embark-studios

technology6 months ago•2 min saved

Arc Raiders Dev Explains Calculated Ban Response After Duplication Glitch

Embark Studios says it carefully validated the Arc Raiders duplication glitch before acting to ensure fairness and accuracy, issuing warnings for low-severity cases and removing exploit gains, with suspensions possible for severe abuse; the fix follows the game's patch, as Arc Raiders has reached about 14 million copies sold and six million players online weekly.

via GameSpot|

#arc-raiders #ban-policy #cheating