"Defending yourself is no longer treated the same as starting a fight": Arc Raiders devs update matchmaking, explain how it really works, and shoot down player theories
Embark Studios has updated Arc Raiders' matchmaking system, aiming to better group players with similar playstyles while maintaining unpredictability. The developer clarified that individual actions or loadouts do not immediately alter matchmaking, and debunked several player theories about how the system works. These changes are live now, with further tuning planned based on player feedback.
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- Company: Embark Studios
- Topic: Matchmaking
- Topic: Game Design
- Topic: Player Behavior
- Game: Arc Raiders
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