Embark Studios
Embark Studios business and news from across the web.- ARC Raiders cuts its cadence down to two major updates a year plus intermediate updatesEmbark Studios, a subsidiary of Nexon, is shifting the development cadence for its live service game ARC Raiders to two major updates per year, moving away from a monthly cycle. This change aims to allow for larger, more impactful updates and greater investment in game health, including progression, economy balancing, and anti-cheat measures. The next major update, Frozen Trail, is scheduled for October and will introduce a new map, operation, progression systems, and narrative elements.
ARC Raiders is ditching monthly updates for two major releases a year, and it is easy to see whyEmbark Studios is shifting ARC Raiders from monthly updates to two major releases per year, supported by a live service team for ongoing fixes. This change aims to allow for more impactful updates, moving away from the pressure of a monthly cycle that has led to criticism of content thinness. The upcoming 'Frozen Trail' update in October will introduce a new map, operations, progression systems, and story elements.- Arc Raiders Hits 16 Million Sales, Publisher Has High Hopes for October UpdateEmbark Studios' extraction shooter Arc Raiders has achieved 16 million sales, a significant success for developer Embark and publisher Nexon. The publisher holds high expectations for an upcoming update scheduled for October.
ARC Raiders moves to slower larger updates as it crosses over 16 million salesEmbark Studios is shifting ARC Raiders to larger, less frequent updates, moving from monthly releases to major updates twice a year, with smaller live updates in between. This change aims to improve the long-term player experience and address player concerns. The game has also surpassed 16 million sales, with active players spending an average of 100+ hours.
The next big Arc Raiders update isn't until October, but some serious stash relief lands next weekEmbark Studios is shifting Arc Raiders to a bi-annual major update schedule, with the first significant update, 'Frozen Trail,' planned for October. This change aims to allow the team to invest more deeply in the game's health and create more transformative updates. In the interim, a new trader will be introduced next week offering inventory relief and stash space.
As Arc Raiders devs work on "reactivating" the 16 million people who bought the shooter, Embark Studios is…Embark Studios' extraction shooter Arc Raiders has surpassed 16 million copies sold worldwide, making it Nexon's most successful new product release. The publisher highlighted the game's strong player engagement, with over half of active players exceeding 100 hours. Embark Studios is now focusing on reactivating players while developing two new unannounced games.
Arc Raiders will get major updates every six months going forwards, with the next one set to roll out the shooter's largest map yetEmbark Studios is shifting Arc Raiders to a bi-annual major update schedule, moving away from monthly releases to allow for more impactful changes. The first major update under this new model, Frozen Trail, is set for October and will introduce the game's largest map to date, new enemies, and narrative elements. Smaller live updates and fixes will continue between these larger content drops.
Arc Raiders Slows Down Updates, Next Major Update Frozen Trail Arrives October 2025 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & GuidesEmbark Studios announced that Arc Raiders will shift to releasing major updates twice a year, with the next significant update, Frozen Trail, scheduled for October 2025. This change aims to deliver more impactful content, while a dedicated live service team will continue with regular smaller updates, balance fixes, and player events. The decision comes after the previous Riven Tides update failed to significantly boost player engagement, prompting a re-evaluation of the game's content delivery strategy.
ARC Raiders Tops 16 Million Sales, Over Half Its Active Player Base Has Put in 100+ HoursEmbark Studios' extraction shooter ARC Raiders has achieved over 16 million unit sales worldwide since its October 2025 launch, with more than half of its active player base exceeding 100 hours of playtime. The developer is shifting from monthly to semi-annual content updates, with the next patch, Frozen Trail, scheduled for October and introducing the game's largest map to date.
ARC Raiders is Shifting to 2 Major Updates Yearly, “Largest Map” Yet Coming in OctoberEmbark Studios is shifting ARC Raiders from monthly updates to two major content updates per year, with the next, Frozen Trail, arriving in October. This change aims to allow for larger, more impactful updates that genuinely change gameplay, while regular bug fixes and smaller content additions will continue. The October update will introduce the game's largest map yet, new enemy types, progression goals, and begin to uncover the origins of the ARC.
Bandai Namco Confirms AI Tools Are Being Used to Improve Efficiencies in Game DevelopmentBandai Namco Entertainment has confirmed the use of AI tools primarily to enhance operational efficiency in game development, allowing creative teams to focus on their work. The company is researching appropriate applications for AI technology while maintaining caution. Other industry figures like Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick and Bethesda Game Studios boss Todd Howard have also commented on AI's role, with Zelnick stating generative AI has no part in Grand Theft Auto 6's development and Howard expressing caution about its use in creating game assets.- ARC Raiders Monthly Updates Becoming SemiannualEmbark Studios has announced a shift in its update strategy for ARC Raiders, moving from monthly content drops to larger, semiannual major updates. This change aims to alleviate development pressure and deliver more substantial content.
Arc Raiders will soon let you keep blueprints and buy more stash space because "very few of you are going on the…Embark Studios is releasing an update for Arc Raiders the week of May 17 that will allow players to keep blueprints and purchase additional stash space. This update precedes the larger 'Frozen Trail' update, scheduled for October, which will be part of a new twice-yearly major update schedule for the game.
Arc Raiders won't get a major update until October as Embark announces Frozen Trail and shifts to twice-a-year release schedule, promising "the largest map in the game"Embark Studios has announced that Arc Raiders will shift to a bi-annual major update schedule, with the next significant update, "Frozen Trail," planned for October. This change aims to allow for more impactful and transformative updates, moving away from the initial plan of monthly releases. "Frozen Trail" will introduce the game's largest map to date, a new Arc, progression systems, lore exploration, and improved skill trees.- ARC Raiders’ monthly content updates are coming to an end, and its next major add-on is in 5 months. Players are furiousEmbark Studios announced that ARC Raiders will shift from monthly content updates to larger, bi-annual releases, with the next major update scheduled for October. This change aims to improve the impact and scale of updates, but has been met with significant player frustration due to the extended wait times between major content drops.
Arc Raiders' Next Big Update Isn't Coming Until October, And That Might Be A Good ThingEmbark Studios is shifting Arc Raiders to a major update cadence of roughly every six months, moving away from its initial monthly content plan. Executive producer Aleksander Grondal explained that the previous pace led to rushed features and that the new approach will allow for more impactful updates, including bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements in between major releases. The next significant update, Frozen Trail, is scheduled for October and will introduce a new map, enemies, progression systems, and more.
Arc Raiders Expedition breaks, leaving players without promised skill points and Embark "actively…Players of the extraction shooter Arc Raiders are reporting a bug where skill points are not being awarded after completing Expeditions. Embark Studios is aware of the issue and is working on a hotfix, with the cause potentially related to recent changes in how skill points are earned.
Arc Raiders is accidentally short-changing you on skill points, but a fix is incomingEmbark Studios has acknowledged a bug in Arc Raiders where players are not receiving the correct amount of skill points after completing expeditions. The development team is actively investigating the issue and working on a fix. This follows a recent change in how skill points are awarded, shifting from stash value to damage dealt.
Arc Raiders studio confirms AI anti-cheat is tracking player behaviorEmbark Studios has detailed Arc Raiders' anti-cheat system, emphasizing the role of machine learning and AI in detecting cheaters. The system uses telemetry data and trained models to differentiate between legitimate player behavior, including the use of accessibility devices, and cheating. While the process is automated for efficiency, ban appeals are reviewed by humans to refine the system and ensure fairness.
Nordic Game Awards 2026: Final Nominations RevealedThe Nordic Game Awards 2026 have revealed their nominations, celebrating games from the Nordic region. The awards ceremony will take place on May 28th at Slagthuset in Malmö, hosted by actor Magnus Bruun. Nominees span categories such as Best Game, Best Art, and Best Technology, highlighting the region's development talent.