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The Arc in Arc Raiders have multiple "brains," and they all love pursuing you because Embark gives them "rewards" in real-time via machine learning: "I learned to walk on my own"
Embark Studios is utilizing a machine learning architecture for Arc Raiders' enemies, where AI agents are rewarded in real-time for pursuing players. This creates a feedback loop that drives the AI's aggressive behavior, with multiple neural networks controlling these entities.
Issues and Activism
Embark Studios is issuing loadout refunds for Arc Raiders due to recent server issues that impacted a large number of players. The developer stated this is an exception to their usual policy to address the widespread outage.
Arc Raiders turns down electromagnetic storm lightning despite some players preferring the chaos, as Embark promises compensation for folks impacted by recent server issues
Embark Studios is providing compensation to Arc Raiders players affected by recent server issues that caused loss of rewards. The developers have also adjusted the frequency of the Electromagnetic Storm's lightning strikes, as some players found the previous intensity to be excessive.
Arc Raiders is handing out loadout refunds for last week's server issues: 'This outage impacted a large number of players, so we are making an exception'
Embark Studios is issuing loadout refunds in Arc Raiders due to recent server issues that caused players to lose gear after successful runs. The developer acknowledged the widespread impact of the outages and is making an exception for affected players. The latest patch also introduces new character customization options.
As the Marathon player count discourse reaches peak stupidity, Warframe and Overwatch devs speak up in solidarity: 'This is big unemployed, maidenless behavior'
Developers from Warframe and Overwatch have spoken out against the intense scrutiny of Marathon's player count on Steam, calling it "unemployed, maidenless behavior." Rebecca Ford of Warframe highlighted the increased competition in the market since the game's launch, while Dylan Snyder of Overwatch pointed out the limitations of using SteamDB for player count analysis. The discussion touches on the challenges faced by new live service games in a crowded market.
ARC Raiders Players Will Get Back Items Lost From Recent Outage After Studio Investigates Cases
Embark Studios is investigating and returning lost items to ARC Raiders players affected by recent server outages and extraction issues. The studio is making an exception to its usual policy due to the widespread impact of the outages. The latest update also includes new cosmetic items, bug fixes, and addresses a security exploit related to Discord SDK logging.
Battlefield 6 Dev Director Anna Norrevik to Headline NG26 Spring
Battlefield 6 Dev Director Anna Norrevik will be a headline speaker at Nordic Game Spring 2026, discussing the development of the franchise's latest installment. Her session will cover lessons learned from previous titles, community feedback, core gameplay loops, and managing global collaboration across four studios: DICE, Criterion, Motive, and Ripple Effect.
ARC Raiders Update: New Threats, Nerfs and What’s Next | Invision Game Community
Embark Studios' extraction shooter ARC Raiders has received several updates, including the Shrouded Sky seasonal content with new enemies and environmental hazards like hurricanes. The game has also seen controversial changes to blueprint farming rates and the integration of the Expedition system into core progression. Future updates like Flashpoint and Riven Tides are planned to introduce new maps and content.
THE FINALS Developers Show How to Handle Privacy Scares the Right Way
Embark Studios addressed a privacy scare in THE FINALS by releasing a hotfix for an issue where Discord's SDK logged excessive user information. The developer communicated the problem and its resolution directly to players, emphasizing that no private data was collected or shared by Embark. This transparent approach is highlighted as a positive example of building player trust in the gaming industry.
Embark Studios rushes to fix Arc Raiders Discord integration bug
Embark Studios is investigating a significant security flaw discovered in Arc Raiders that could expose players' private Discord messages and friend lists. The developer has stated it is conducting a deeper audit into the issue affecting the PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X versions of the game.
Marathon's aura-farming NPCs show just how bland and lifeless Arc Raiders' AI-voiced characters really are
This article compares the character presentation in Bungie's upcoming game Marathon with Embark Studios' Arc Raiders. While Arc Raiders features bland, AI-voiced characters, Marathon distinguishes itself with stylized intro cinematics and strong voice acting for its faction representatives, creating a more engaging and memorable experience.
"We are providing guidance to developers" - Discord promises a fix and "additional protections" following discovery of Arc Raiders bug that stored users' private messages
Discord has addressed a data security issue where the Arc Raiders integration stored users' private Discord messages locally on their PCs. Embark Studios has released a hotfix, and Discord is providing updated guidance and protections to developers through its Social SDK to prevent similar incidents.
Arc Raiders accused of logging private Discord chats in privacy scare
Arc Raiders is facing scrutiny after reports indicated its client logged private Discord messages and authentication tokens. Embark Studios has released a hotfix to disable excessive logging and stated that private data was not sent externally. The developer has also promised a system audit following the incident.
Arc Raiders Was Recording Private Discord DMs
Embark Studios' game Arc Raiders was found to be recording and storing players' private Discord direct messages locally on their PCs. The company has acknowledged the issue, released a hotfix, and stated that the messages were not reviewed or stored externally. An audit will be conducted to prevent future incidents.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
Embark Studios is urgently addressing a bug in Arc Raiders' Discord integration that may have led to serious privacy and security violations, potentially exposing private Discord messages and friend data. The company is working to fix the issue.
ARC Raiders Gets Hotfix For Security Flaw That May Expose Private Discord DMs in Plaintext
Embark Studios has released a hotfix for ARC Raiders to address a critical security flaw that exposed private Discord direct messages in plaintext logs. The studio confirmed no data was sent externally and has disabled Discord SDK logging while conducting an audit. The update also includes adjustments to rare blueprint drop rates from First Wave Caches.
Embark Studios rushes to fix Arc Raiders Discord integration bug as "serious privacy and security violations" may have exposed private Discord DMs, friends data, more
Embark Studios is addressing a security vulnerability in Arc Raiders where the game's Discord integration may have exposed private Discord messages and authentication tokens in local log files. Security blogger Timothy Meadows reported the issue, which Embark Studios claims did not send data outside of players' machines. A hotfix is in development to disable the logging and further audits are being conducted.
All Dam Battlegrounds key locations in Arc Raiders
This guide details the key locations within the Dam Battlegrounds map in Arc Raiders, focusing on where to find and use various keycards to access locked areas. It highlights the rarity of keys and the potential loot rewards, distinguishing between keycard-locked doors and those requiring a Power Rod.
Oh dear - ARC Raiders was logging your private Discord chats
Embark Studios' extraction shooter ARC Raiders was found to be logging private Discord direct messages and authentication tokens to a local game log file. While the company claims no data was sent externally and has released a hotfix, the incident highlights significant privacy and security risks associated with linking gaming accounts to chat applications like Discord.
'Begun, the Mushroom Wars have': Bodies are piling up next to shelf fungi in Arc Raiders as players fight for…
Players in Arc Raiders are experiencing intense competition and conflict over scarce mushroom resources, leading to a phenomenon dubbed 'Mushroom Wars.' This scarcity is exacerbated by the absence of the 'Lush Bloom' map modifier, making organic items like mushrooms difficult to find and driving players to extreme measures to complete in-game quests.
