Arc Raiders
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Arc Raiders is at an all-time low price, but this deal is only available for 48 hours
Embark Studios' extraction shooter Arc Raiders is currently available at an all-time low price of $26.79 / £20.76 on Fanatical, representing a 33% discount. This limited-time deal is only available for 48 hours and ends on Thursday, April 9. The game is praised for its engaging gameplay loop despite its challenging nature.
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Furtive Meetings quest walkthrough for Arc Raiders
This guide provides a walkthrough for the Furtive Meetings quest in Arc Raiders, detailing the locations of three secret meeting spots within the Stella Montis map. Players are instructed to find triangular symbols at specific points, photograph them, and then locate a container with 'Secret Meeting Info' to complete the quest and receive rewards, including a Legendary Aphelion weapon. The guide also advises on combat strategies, recommending short-range weapons and preparation for player-versus-player encounters in Stella Montis.
Where is Old Town in ARC Raiders
This guide explains the location of Old Town, a difficult-to-find district within the Buried City map in the game ARC Raiders. It provides specific details on where players can find this area.
Roadmaps and Plans
The developers of ARC Raiders are working to reduce friction within the game. Further details on their roadmaps and plans are expected.
Arc Raiders devs would love to have machine takedowns "like the Hoth invasion scene in Star Wars," and "we could do that if we just had better rope physics"
Embark Studios is exploring advanced physics, particularly rope physics, to enable new gameplay mechanics in Arc Raiders, such as tripping large enemies. Machine learning research lead Martin Singh-Blom highlighted this desire, drawing inspiration from scenes like the Hoth invasion in Star Wars, though practical implementation remains a challenge.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: March 2026’s top downloads
PlayStation has revealed the top downloaded games for March 2026 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2. MLB The Show 26 led in the US and Canada, while Crimson Desert topped the charts in Asia. The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin dominated the free-to-play category.
ARC Raiders Team Wants “Better Rope Physics” to Trip ARCs Like Star Wars’ AT-ATs
Embark Studios is exploring advanced physics for ARC Raiders, with lead researcher Martin Singh-Blom citing Star Wars' Hoth scene as inspiration for potential rope physics. The studio aims to balance pushing technological boundaries with practical game design needs, while also focusing on AI integration and refining crafting systems.
Arc Raiders improves crafting, says new "streamlined system" is "just the start"
Embark Studios is overhauling the crafting system in Arc Raiders based on player feedback, introducing a new 'Acquire Resources' button to streamline material gathering. The studio acknowledges this is just the beginning of improvements to the crafting experience and also addressed the use of AI voice lines.
Arc Raiders crafting just got much faster: "Your time matters, we don't want you spending it clicking through menus"
Embark Studios is streamlining the crafting system in Arc Raiders based on player feedback, aiming to reduce time spent navigating menus. A new 'Acquire Resources' button will allow players to directly obtain missing materials from the crafting screen, whether from inventory recycling or traders. The studio also mentioned ongoing investigations into other player-reported pain points.
ARC Raiders Developer Outlines Streamlined Crafting Option, Promises More Improvements
Embark Studios has streamlined the crafting system in ARC Raiders with the introduction of an 'Acquire Resources' button, addressing player feedback about the tediousness of gathering materials. The studio plans to continue systematically improving pain points and has outlined upcoming content updates, including new maps and features for 2026.
When does ARC Raiders’ Riven Tides update release? Speculated dates and more
Embark has not officially announced a release date for the Riven Tides update for ARC Raiders, but speculation suggests it could launch on April 28, following the developers' pattern of releasing major updates on the last Tuesday of the month. This update is expected to introduce a new map, a fresh event, and potentially a new ARC boss, adding significant content to the game on PC and consoles.
Outstanding Balance Quest Guide in ARC Raiders
This guide details the 'Outstanding Balance' quest in ARC Raiders, a new objective added with the Flashpoint update. Players must locate Dodger's stash in the traffic tunnels, find his backpack near Pilgrim's Peak, and then deliver Dodger's Note to Tian Wen in Speranza, all within a single round to receive rewards including the Aviator Outfit.
Clamoring for Attention Quest Guide in ARC Raiders
This guide details the 'Clamoring for Attention' quest in ARC Raiders, added in the Flashpoint update. Players must visit the Blue Gate map and complete three objectives: repair and sound an emergency siren, start a boom box with a battery, and sound a bus horn. The quest requires players to bring 3 Wires and 1 Battery, which can be found in-game or brought in their kit.
ARC Raiders: How to Get Surge Coil Blueprint and Craft It
This guide explains how to obtain the Surge Coil blueprint and craft the deployable device in ARC Raiders. The Surge Coil blueprint is found by looting containers during an Electromagnetic Storm event on specific maps. Crafting requires an Explosives Station Level 3 and specific materials like Electrical Components, Sensors, and Hornet Drivers.
Battlefield 6's transformative new creation tool makes Portal much more powerful: "no more compromises"
Battlefield 6 is introducing a new Portal Gadget with the upcoming Hunter/Prey update, significantly enhancing its creation tools for user-generated content. This update, part of Season 2, also brings improvements to the core multiplayer progression system and team communication features, including spotting reliability. Battlefield Studios is also evaluating feedback from recent battle royale solo tests.
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Several individuals from the FZ gaming community shared their plans for the Easter holiday weekend, which include playing a variety of games. Titles mentioned range from indie games like Secrets of Grindea and Sea of Stars to established titles such as Yoshi's Island, Death Stranding 2, and Helldivers 2.
Where to find Rotary Encoders in ARC Raiders
This guide explains where to find Rotary Encoders within the game ARC Raiders. Knowing the correct locations can simplify the process of acquiring this item.
Arc Raiders har fått en ny fiende, nya vapen och mer
Embark Studios has released a new update for their game Arc Raiders, titled Flashpoint. This update introduces a new enemy called Vaporizer, two new weapons (Canto submachine gun and Dolabra shotgun), and a new tool called Surge Coil. The update also adjusts enemy spawns, adds new events, and modifies loot and matchmaking systems.