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I had 3 hours with Arc Raiders Frozen Trails update and spent most of it playing with the new grapple hook
A preview of the Arc Raiders Frozen Trails update highlights the new grapple hook as a significant game-changer, offering unprecedented freedom of movement. While the skill tree rework and new map Pendola Pass are noted, the grapple hook's physics-based mechanics and emergent gameplay potential are the standout features, despite some minor jank.
Arc Raiders’ Huge Update Introduces Its Best Gadget Ever
Embark Studios has released a significant update for Arc Raiders, titled 'Frozen Trail,' introducing a new frosty map, a challenging raid-like event, new weapons, an overhauled skill tree, and customization options. The update also adds innovative gadgets like a Tether Launcher and a versatile grappling hook, reinforcing the game's 'tools, not rules' design philosophy and aiming to re-engage players with its co-op experience.
PS5 Users Can Play 2025’s Biggest Surprise Hit Game for Free
Embark Studios announced that PlayStation 5 users can play their action game Arc Raiders for free from October 8 to October 12, 2026. This free play initiative requires a PlayStation Plus subscription and coincides with the launch of the game's largest update, Frozen Trail. The game is also currently 50% off on the PlayStation Store.
ARC Raiders and The Finals announce plans for film and television adaptations
Nexon's Embark Studios and Chernin Entertainment have announced plans to adapt the video games ARC Raiders and The Finals into film and television series. While specific details regarding which game will be adapted for which medium are not yet available, both companies expressed excitement for the upcoming transmedia projects.
Arc Raiders och The Finals ska bli till film och tv-serie
Embark Studios, the developer behind Arc Raiders and The Finals, has partnered with Chernin Entertainment (The North Road Company) to adapt both game franchises into film and television series. Chernin Entertainment, known for producing the Backrooms film, secured the rights after a competitive bidding process. Both Embark Studios and Chernin Entertainment will collaborate closely to ensure the creative vision of the games is maintained in the new media formats.
ARC Raiders and THE FINALS Will Receive Film and TV Adaptations
Chernin Entertainment will adapt the extraction shooter ARC Raiders for film and TV projects, working with Embark Studios on adaptations for both ARC Raiders and their other multiplayer title, THE FINALS. The studio is excited about the potential for these adaptations to capture the unique vibes of their respective games.
THE FINALS Aims To Make Its Arenas “More Alive Than Ever” With The New Dynamism Upgrade
THE FINALS is receiving a 'Dynamism Upgrade' on October 20th, introducing new mechanics to make its arenas more destructible and unpredictable. This update will feature enhanced environmental destruction, with explosions causing structures to crumble and creating damage loops in real-time. Changes to smoke and poison gas bombs will also make their effects blockable by walls, adding new tactical layers to gameplay.
ARC Raiders is Swapping its NPC Models With New Ones That Look Like Their Voice Actors
Embark Studios is updating ARC Raiders' NPC models to better reflect the performances of their voice actors, starting with Celeste based on Diana Gardner. This change aims to improve character expressiveness and integrate human performances more deeply into the game. The update, coinciding with the Frozen Trail content drop, will also introduce Reward Passes and dynamic loot zones.
ARC Raiders Trailer Teases “Deathtrap” in Frozen Trail Ahead of October 8 Launch
Embark Studios' co-op shooter ARC Raiders is launching its major "Frozen Trail" update on October 8th, featuring a new snowy environment called Pendola Pass and introducing three new enemy types: the Bully, Skulker, and Hydra. The update will also include new weapons and features, accompanied by a free weekend for all platforms from October 8th to October 12th.
Arc Raiders and The Finals are getting TV series and film adaptations
Embark Studios' games Arc Raiders and The Finals are being adapted into TV series and films by Chernin Entertainment. Nexon executive chairman Patrick Söderlund stated the deal is a significant step in growing the games into transmedia experiences. Chernin Entertainment sees the games as ambitious global intellectual property with franchise potential.
Arc Raiders and The Finals set for TV and film adaptations from Backrooms co-producer
Chernin Entertainment has announced plans to create television and film adaptations for Embark Studios' games, The Finals and Arc Raiders. The Finals is a free-to-play multiplayer shooter, while Arc Raiders is a popular extraction shooter that previously won Best Multiplayer Game at The Game Awards.
Arc Raiders TV and movie adaptations are in the works, and the same goes for Embark's previous shooter The Finals
Chernin Entertainment and Nexon have partnered to develop film and television adaptations for Embark Studios' shooters Arc Raiders and The Finals. Embark's CEO Patrick Söderlund stated the collaboration aims to create integrated transmedia experiences, with the creative teams working closely with Chernin to maintain the properties' core identity.
ARC Raiders and The Finals to get TV and movie adaptations
Embark Studios has partnered with Chernin Entertainment to develop film and television adaptations for its video games, ARC Raiders and The Finals. Details regarding whether these adaptations will be for film, television, or both mediums are not yet specified.
Arc Raiders and The Finals are getting film and TV adaptations in collaboration with the Backrooms production company
Embark Studios, the developer behind Arc Raiders and The Finals, is collaborating with Chernin Entertainment to create film and TV adaptations of both games. This partnership aims to expand these properties into deeply integrated transmedia experiences, with Chernin Entertainment's film president David Ready highlighting the visually stunning and story-rich worlds created by Nexon and Embark.
Arc Raiders is looking for 'more ways to integrate real human performances' starting with Celeste's…
Embark Studios is integrating real human performances into Arc Raiders, starting with a rework of the character Celeste. This update will utilize full motion capture to better reflect the performance of actress Diana Gardner, aiming to enhance immersion and storytelling. The studio plans to apply this approach to other characters in future updates.
Arc Raiders is replacing AI with real human performances, starting with Celeste
Embark Studios is replacing text-to-speech AI with full motion capture for non-player characters in Arc Raiders, starting with the character Celeste. This change aims to bring more authentic facial expressions and emotions from real-world actors, like Diana Gardner for Celeste, into the game to enhance immersion and storytelling.
The Finals skruvar upp förstörelsen ännu mer
Embark Studios is enhancing the destruction physics in their game The Finals with an upcoming update. The new system adds a third layer for gradual destruction, allowing for more realistic and dynamic environmental effects where materials can hang, twist, and bend. This update is scheduled for release on October 20.
Arc Raiders is getting a free trial to celebrate its biggest update yet
Embark Studios is offering a free trial for its extraction shooter Arc Raiders from October 8th to 12th to celebrate the launch of its largest update, Frozen Trail. The trial grants full access to the game, including the new Pendola Pass map, new enemies, weapons, and a revamped metagame. Following the trial, a PvE test will run from October 13th to 20th.
Arc Raiders free trial gives you 4 days of access to the "full" extraction shooter, just in time for its…
Embark Studios is offering a four-day free trial for its extraction shooter Arc Raiders from October 8 to October 12, coinciding with the launch of its "Frozen Trail" update. The trial, available on Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox, grants full access to the game, including the new Pendola Pass map, new enemies, weapons, and a host of other features like a weapons modification system and customizable player bases.
I've spent seven hours exploring the Steam Autumn Sale, and these are the 10 best games on discount I'd recommend picking up while you still can
This guide highlights ten of the best game deals available during the Steam Autumn Sale, which ends on October 8. The article recommends a variety of titles across different genres, including "Arc Raiders," "The Outlast Trials," "Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade," and "Resident Evil 4 Remake," noting record-low prices and significant discounts on acclaimed games and classics.
