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January 19, 2026
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?
TL;DR
- Arc Raiders is a multiplayer extraction shooter released by Embark Studios.
- It has sold 12 million copies in three months, attracting players with its blend of PvE and cooperative PvP.
- The game is set on a post-apocalyptic Earth invaded by a robotic alien force named Arc.
- Players act as raiders, scavenging for resources and blueprints while upgrading their abilities.
- Popularity is attributed to its style, environments, music, lore, and large-scale battles with giant robots.
- AI-powered enemies add unpredictability and challenge.
- Players can cooperate or compete, with the game matching players based on their behavior.
- Recommendations include using a gaming headset, prioritizing Mobility skills, and arming with two distinct types of guns.
- Specific locations like Pale Apartments, Ruby Residence, and Pattern House are noted for high-value trinkets.
- The game offers a risk-free start option for exploring new maps or recovering supplies.
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