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Arc Raiders dev Embark Studios confirms co-founder is gone after allegations of misconduct with The Finals streamer: "We found the situation unsustainable and mutually agreed to part ways"Embark Studios, the developer of Arc Raiders and The Finals, has confirmed that co-founder and Chief Creative Officer Rob Runesson has departed the company following allegations of misconduct with a The Finals streamer. While an external investigation did not substantiate the claims, the studio deemed the situation unsustainable and mutually agreed to his departure.
New Arc Raiders Patch Finally Takes Aim at the Il Toro to Make it Feel 'More Like a Weapon of Its Rarity' - IGNEmbark Studios has released Arc Raiders update 1.20.0, which includes balance adjustments for the Il Toro shotgun and a reduction in the sell price of energy clips. The update aims to make the Il Toro feel more appropriate for its rarity and to rebalance in-game economy. The patch is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Arc Raiders, The Finals Dev Embark Studios Parts Ways With Co-founder Following Misconduct Allegations - IGNEmbark Studios, the developer of Arc Raiders and The Finals, has parted ways with co-founder Rob Runesson following allegations of sexual misconduct. An external investigation did not substantiate the claims, but the studio deemed the situation unsustainable. The allegations arose from a streamer who claimed Runesson requested sexual favors and conversations, leading to her discomfort due to financial dependence on his promotions.
Arc Raiders Dev Co-Founder Leaves Embark Studios After Sexual Misconduct AccusationsEmbark Studios co-founder Rob Runesson has departed the company following allegations of sexual misconduct towards a streamer. While an external investigation did not substantiate the claims, Embark and Runesson mutually agreed to part ways due to the unsustainable situation. Runesson previously worked at EA/DICE on the Battlefield franchise.
The best extraction shooters on PC or: how I learned there are other games like Arc RaidersThis article explores the extraction shooter genre on PC, highlighting seven recommended games. It details the core mechanics of securing loot and the risk of losing it upon death, while also noting the genre's flexibility with examples ranging from PvP-focused titles like Arc Raiders and Marathon to singleplayer experiences like Escape from Duckov and the hardcore simulation of Escape from Tarkov.
Clair Obscur and Dispatch lead BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominationsClair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch lead the BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations with 12 and nine nods respectively. A total of 42 titles received nominations across various categories, with Ghost of Yotei, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Arc Raiders also securing multiple nominations. The awards ceremony is scheduled for April 17, 2026, in London.
ARC Raiders replacing some AI voices, CEO says "a real professional actor is better than AI"Embark Studios is replacing some generative AI voices in ARC Raiders with those of professional actors, according to CEO Patrick Söderlund. While AI will remain a production tool for testing lines, Söderlund stated that human actors provide a superior quality and emotional depth. The studio also uses a similar approach for announcer voice-overs in their other game, THE FINALS.
ARC Raiders Replacing Some of Its Controversial AI Voices with 'Better' Human OnesEmbark Studios is replacing some of the AI-generated voice lines in ARC Raiders with performances from human actors, according to CEO Patrick Söderlund. He stated that human actors offer a noticeable quality difference and that the studio compensates actors for all their work, including licensing their voices for less essential in-game audio.- En del AI-repliker i Arc Raiders har spelats in på nytt – av människorEmbark Studios has re-recorded some AI-generated voice lines in Arc Raiders with human actors, according to CEO Patrik Söderlund. He stated that while AI is a useful tool for testing dialogue, there is a noticeable quality difference compared to professional voice actors. The company is also licensing some actor voices for less critical in-game sounds.
- En del AI-repliker Arc Raiders har spelats in på nytt – av människorEmbark Studios has re-recorded some AI-generated voice lines in Arc Raiders with human actors, according to CEO Patrik Söderlund. While AI is still used as a tool for testing dialogue, the company found a noticeable quality difference and opted for real actors for more important lines. Actors are compensated for their time and voice licensing.
- Arc Raiders replaced some of its AI-generated voice lines with professional actorsEmbark Studios has replaced some AI-generated voice lines in Arc Raiders with those from professional actors following player criticism. CEO Patrick Söderlund acknowledged a quality difference and stated that while not all AI lines will be replaced, the studio will continue to use human voice actors for updates.
Arc Raiders CEO says studio has "re-recorded" AI lines: "A real professional actor is better than AI; that's just how it is"Embark Studios, the developer of Arc Raiders, has re-recorded some AI-generated voice lines with professional actors, acknowledging a quality difference. CEO Patrick Söderlund stated that while AI is used as a production tool for testing and increasing scope in less critical areas, human actors are preferred for essential immersion. The studio also addressed a recent Discord integration issue where private messages were stored locally.
ARC Raiders Addresses AI Generated Voice Acting ControversyEmbark Studios head Patrick Söderlund addressed the controversy surrounding AI-generated voice acting in ARC Raiders, stating that voice actors are compensated for their time and rights. The studio has brought back cast members to re-record lines and uses AI for less critical audio elements. Söderlund acknowledged that professional actors are superior to AI. ARC Raiders is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.
Embark have been replacing Arc Raiders' AI voice lines with real people, but that doesn't mean they've sworn off using it behind the scenesEmbark Studios is replacing some AI-generated voice lines in Arc Raiders with those performed by real actors, acknowledging a quality difference. CEO Patrick Söderlund stated that while AI is still used as a production tool, they compensate actors for their time and licensing of their voices for less critical audio elements.- Arc Raiders Replaces AI Voices With Real ActorsEmbark Studios is replacing the AI-generated voice lines in their upcoming game Arc Raiders with performances from real human actors. This decision comes after significant community feedback regarding the use of artificial intelligence for character dialogue.
Arc Raiders Replaces AI Voices With Real ActorsEmbark Studios is replacing AI-generated voices with real actors in Arc Raiders following the discovery of a security flaw. The bug could have exposed private Discord messages and friend list information. The studio is conducting an audit into the issue.- Arc Raiders has been cutting back its AI voices: "A real professional actor is better than AI, that's just how it is."Embark Studios CEO Patrick Söderlund stated that the development team has reduced its use of AI voices in the game Arc Raiders. He emphasized that professional actors provide superior quality compared to AI-generated voices.
ARC Radiers Takes Steps to Address AI-Related Voice Acting, Embark Issues StatementEmbark Studios has addressed controversy regarding AI voice acting in ARC Raiders, with studio head Patrick Söderlund clarifying their practices. Actors are compensated for their time and for the rights to license their voices for less essential audio, and the studio has re-recorded some lines with real actors to improve quality. Neil Newbom had previously commented on the issue.- Evening Postmortems/RetrospectivesPatrick Söderlund, head of Embark Studios, discussed the development of Arc Raiders, highlighting that the game was produced on a significantly smaller budget compared to typical AAA titles. This retrospective offers insights into the studio's approach to game creation.
- AI Yi-Yi!Embark Studios CEO Patrick Söderlund confirmed that some AI-generated voice lines in the upcoming game Arc Raiders were re-recorded by human actors post-launch. This decision addresses concerns about the use of AI in game development and its impact on voice talent.