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Xbox CEO says it's already seeing positive impacts following Game Pass price cuts
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma stated that recent price cuts to Game Pass are already showing positive results, with increased acquisitions and improved retention. She also discussed the strategic shift back to the 'Xbox' branding and the future evolution of Game Pass into a more flexible system. Separately, Arc Raiders won multiple awards at the Nordic Game Awards, including Game of the Year, Best Technology, and Best Audio.
Arc Raiders just knocked 2 million coins off the price of the new Expedition Vault slots because nobody was buying them
Embark Studios has adjusted the pricing for Expedition Vault slots in Arc Raiders, reducing the cost of higher tiers to encourage more players to use the storage feature. The developer stated that the previous pricing was too expensive, leading to low adoption rates. Player feedback suggests mixed reactions, with some finding the new flat pricing still problematic.
An Arc Raiders player who's 'sick of hearing about PvE' has come up with a 'Rival Gangs' PvP…
A player has proposed a new 'Rival Gangs' PvP mode for Arc Raiders, aiming to satisfy players tired of the game's PvE focus. This concept would involve high-difficulty maps with increased loot and a requirement for players to equip at least 30,000 raider coins worth of weapons, ensuring a more balanced and high-stakes player-versus-player experience.
"It emulates and it replicates, but it doesn't innovate" - Troy Baker isn't afraid of 'AI art', because he doesn't believe it can ever actually exist
Actor Troy Baker believes that artificial intelligence cannot create true art, stating that art is inherently a human expression. While acknowledging AI's presence in game development, particularly for voice work, he is not concerned about it replacing human actors. Baker is focused on creating art and believes the industry is at a crucial point to decide its future direction.
Att försvara sig i Arc Raiders räknas inte längre som lika "aggressivt"
Embark Studios has clarified the matchmaking system for their upcoming game, Arc Raiders. They explained that defensive actions against other players will no longer be considered as aggressive as initiating combat. Additionally, rounds with low player activity will have less impact on matchmaking profiles, and the developers debunked nine common misconceptions about the system.
Arc Raiders is getting a new "official" roadmap soon, Embark CEO says, and it'll feature even "more details than we've done in the past"
Embark Studios CEO Patrick Söderlund announced that Arc Raiders will soon receive a new, more detailed roadmap. He stated that due to the game's success, the studio feels obligated to provide more content and is working on improving anti-cheat measures. The next major update, Frozen Trail, is scheduled for October.
Embark finally pulls back the curtain on Arc Raiders' matchmaking systems
Embark Studios has clarified the matchmaking systems in Arc Raiders, addressing myths about its aggression-based lobbies. The developer explained that the system is designed as a spectrum to ensure unpredictability and enhance the multiplayer experience. Changes have been implemented to better differentiate between initiating aggression and self-defense, allowing players more freedom to engage as they see fit.
ARC Raiders Can Now Distinguish Between Self Defense and Starting Fights for Matchmaking
Embark Studios has detailed ARC Raiders' playstyle-based matchmaking system, which distinguishes between players focused on cooperative play and those preferring PvP encounters. The system now better differentiates between self-defense and initiating fights, ensuring cautious players are not unfairly categorized as PvP-focused. Updates also ensure that low-activity rounds have less impact on a player's matchmaking profile.
"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.
Arc Raiders has added Denuvo anticheat 'initially to a limited player pool' after a successful rollout in The…
Embark Studios has begun implementing Denuvo anti-cheat software into Arc Raiders, initially for a limited player pool, following a successful rollout in The Finals. This move aims to combat persistent cheating issues that have plagued the extraction shooter since its launch. While Denuvo has faced criticism for potential performance impacts, Embark Studios has stated they will not use its DRM and are working to minimize performance effects.
Arc Raiders has begun its rollout of Denuvo anti-cheat software, minus the DRM
Embark Studios has begun implementing Denuvo's anti-cheat software in Arc Raiders, starting with a limited player pool on May 19. The developer is opting out of Denuvo's DRM component to prioritize game performance and user experience, despite recent cheating allegations following the Riven Tides update.
ARC Raiders Developer Buffs Underperforming Augments For Future Updates
Embark Studios is buffing underperforming augments in ARC Raiders, including significant improvements to the Tactical Mk. 3 (Healing) augment, to bring them in line with popular options. The recent update also introduced a new weapon, the Rascal, and the Nomadic Envoys faction. Nexon reported that ARC Raiders has sold over 16 million copies worldwide, making it the company's most successful new product release.
Arc Raiders says our bad with those gun durability nerfs, reinforces a bunch of weapons by up to 54%
Embark Studios has released patch 1.29.0 for Arc Raiders, partially reversing recent weapon durability nerfs that were met with player frustration. Several common weapons, including the Renegade, Ferro, and Anvil, have had their durability increased by up to 54%. The update also introduces a new anti-ARC grenade launcher called the Rascal and various quality-of-life improvements.
Arc Raiders devs know everyone just uses the Survivor augment, so they're buffing "underperforming" options to make loadouts more interesting
Embark Studios is buffing underperforming augments in Arc Raiders to encourage more varied player loadouts, as the Survivor augment has become dominant. A recent patch significantly increased the healing effect of the Tactical Mk. 3 augment, making it a more viable alternative to the popular Survivor option.
ARC Raiders’ latest patch adds a new vendor NPC and Denuvo anti-cheat – without the DRM
ARC Raiders has received a new patch that introduces a vendor NPC called the Nomadic Envoy, who offers cosmetics, blueprints, and other items for barter. The update also controversially adds Denuvo anti-cheat to a limited player pool, though the developers state it will not include DRM and they are working to minimize performance impact. Additional changes include a new grenade launcher, adjustments to enemy detection, weapon buffs, and various bug fixes.
ARC Raiders Update 1.29 Adds Nomadic Envoys, Rascal Grenade Launcher, and New Cosmetics; Denuvo to Begin
Embark Studios has released update 1.29 for ARC Raiders, introducing the Nomadic Envoys trading system, the Rascal grenade launcher, and new cosmetics. The update also includes weapon mod adjustments and gameplay balance changes. Denuvo Anti-Cheat will begin a limited rollout to players starting May 19.
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Embark Studios is implementing Denuvo Anti-Cheat for Arc Raiders in an effort to combat cheating. The studio states they are working to ensure the anti-cheat software has minimal impact on game performance.
Arc Raiders dev admits durability changes were "too much," buffs a ton of guns to make up for it: "We…
Embark Studios has reverted controversial weapon durability changes in Arc Raiders, acknowledging they were too harsh on many weapons. The developer has significantly buffed the durability of several guns, including the Renegade, and adjusted the photoelectric cloak's energy drain. A new weapon, the Rascal grenade launcher, has also been introduced.
Who's the Nomadic Envoy in Arc Raiders and what do they sell?
Arc Raiders has introduced Nomadic Envoys, a new trader type available to players over level 25, featuring a character named Ermal. These traders offer a weekly rotating stock of high-value items such as stash upgrades, Expedition vault slots, blueprints, and cosmetics, purchasable with in-game currency or valuable Arc resources like Queen Reactors and Matriarch Reactors.
Arc Raiders' new trader comes to Speranza stacked with cosmetics, premium currency, and blueprints
Arc Raiders has received a new update introducing a weekly trader named Ermal who offers cosmetics, premium currency, and blueprints to players level 25 and above. Players can trade in materials and rare weapons for these items, with some cosmetics costing up to 500,000 coins. This update is seen as a significant improvement to gameplay by the community.
