Arc Raiders
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Mistfall Hunter is more Dark Souls than Arc Raiders, thanks to infusing its extraction shooter structure with RPG vibes
Mistfall Hunter aims to blend the Soulslike genre with extraction shooter mechanics, featuring brutal combat, RPG elements, and PvPvE encounters. While the core loop shows promise, the game currently struggles with a user interface that is described as overwhelming and convoluted, particularly on PlayStation 5. Despite these issues, the developers are working on refining the experience, with a planned release for July 20, 2026.
ARC Raiders improves its matchmaking system to protect carebears from the horrors of PvP slaughter floors
Embark Studios has released Update 1.39 for ARC Raiders, further refining its matchmaking system to better distinguish between self-defense and initiating PvP combat. This update aims to prevent exploits where players were lured into PvP lobbies. The patch also includes additional rewards for the Summer Celebration event and various bug fixes.
Has 'Xbox 360 brown' nostalgia finally arrived?
The article discusses the potential return of 'Xbox 360 brown,' a trend characterized by desaturated colors and gritty themes that emerged in the mid-2000s. While acknowledging that current games like Gears of War: E-Day still incorporate this aesthetic, the author suggests a full revival is unlikely but a moderate comeback of low-saturation grime could be a natural evolution following current trends like PS1-style low-poly models.
Arc Raiders rats are cheating the matchmaking system by throwing themselves in front of friendly fire
Players in Arc Raiders have discovered a way to exploit the game's matchmaking system by intentionally getting killed by teammates in PvE lobbies. This behavior allows "rats" to disrupt matches and loot other players, despite Embark's recent efforts to refine the matchmaking to account for player actions and self-defense.
Vilka är det som jobbar med FZ?
This article introduces the staff behind the Swedish gaming website FZ, describing them as passionate gamers with diverse tastes and strong opinions. It highlights their backgrounds, favorite games, music, films, and books, aiming to connect them with the FZ community.
Morning Patches
Several games have received new patches and updates. ARC Raiders has a live update, Assassin's Creed Shadows received Title Update 1.1.12, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2's The Confrontation Update is now available.
Arc Raiders is changing its matchmaking again to fully soothe your self-defence fears
Embark is updating Arc Raiders' matchmaking system to address player concerns about defensive PvP. The latest changes ensure that only initiated fights influence matchmaking tendencies, while defending yourself will no longer impact your playstyle estimate. These adjustments are intended to improve the player experience ahead of the upcoming Frozen Trail update.
Arc Raiders makes it official: "Only the PvP fights players choose to initiate" will impact your aggression…
Embark Studios is reinforcing changes to Arc Raiders' matchmaking system, emphasizing that only player-initiated PvP fights will impact a player's aggression estimate. Defensive actions will no longer influence this estimate, a change that has received positive player feedback. The studio will continue to monitor player feedback through surveys.
Diskutera – Vilket är ditt svettigaste extraktionsminne?
This article discusses the intense and memorable moments experienced in extraction shooter games like Escape from Tarkov, Hunt: Showdown, and Arc Raiders. It prompts readers to share their own most thrilling or disastrous extraction memories, highlighting the high-stakes nature of these games where a successful escape is never guaranteed.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 24: Steam Train Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include the Steam Train Fest featuring train-themed games, alongside significant discounts on titles like Resident Evil Requiem, Hades 2, and Red Dead Redemption 2 across various digital storefronts. Several games are also available for free weekends or trials, including Killing Floor 3 and Metal Gear Solid.
Loot, paranoia och flykt – historien om extraction shooters
This article traces the history and evolution of the extraction shooter genre, starting with The Division's Dark Zone in 2016 and Escape from Tarkov's beta in 2017. It highlights key titles like Hunt: Showdown and the recent success of Embark Studios' Arc Raiders, discussing the genre's core mechanics of looting, player-versus-player conflict, and the tension of extraction. The piece also touches on the genre's saturation and Bungie's controversial take with Marathon.
Arc Raiders' matchmaking optimisation is live as Embark warns players they may experience longer queues than usual…
Embark Studios has implemented matchmaking optimizations for Arc Raiders, aiming to improve match quality by considering player behavior in different squad sizes. While this may lead to longer queue times, the developers are working to refine the process, especially during low-population hours. The studio also addressed player suggestions for separate PvE and PvP modes, explaining the complexity involved in such a change.
Arc Raiders makes matchmaking even friendlier as players continue to leave, Embark warns it "may take a little…
Embark Studios has released an update for Arc Raiders that optimizes its player behavior-driven matchmaking system. The changes aim to improve match quality, especially during low-population hours, by potentially increasing queue times to find more suitable opponents based on playstyle and squad size. Despite population dips common to live service games, Arc Raiders remains a notable title on Steam, with further updates planned for October.
Splatoon Raiders Video Review
Arc Raiders' loot grind mechanics are a stylish fit for the series. The game offers an action-packed experience with a focus on collecting gear.
Does anyone know how to drive this thing?
The article critiques the current state of the video game industry, highlighting a perceived lack of direction and a focus on short-term profits over sustainable development. It points to Sony's struggles with live-service games and Microsoft's costly acquisition spree and subsequent layoffs as examples of poor management. The author argues that this trend of layoffs and uncertainty is detrimental to game development and player experience, contrasting it with companies like Capcom and Larian that have maintained stability and achieved success.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 17: Epic Games Summer Sale
The Epic Games Store is hosting its annual Summer Sale, featuring discounts on titles like Death Stranding 2: On The Beach and Resident Evil Requiem. Other storefronts like Steam, Humble Store, and Ubisoft are also offering various deals on PC games, including new releases and popular titles. Additionally, Amazon Luna is providing free games for subscribers.
Arc Raiders is fixing a bug that would sign players up to be shipped off to the apocalyptic wasteland without telling them
Arc Raiders is addressing a bug that would unexpectedly enroll players into the game's post-apocalyptic setting without their consent. The developers are working to fix this issue to ensure a smoother player experience.
Steam study of over 53,000 games finds "60 – 90% of the growth" in monthly releases on Valve's store is from games using AI and "almost none of them make money"
A study of over 53,000 games released on Steam between July 2023 and July 2026 reveals that 60-90% of the growth in monthly releases comes from games disclosing AI-generated content. However, these AI-flagged games are not significantly more profitable than non-AI games, with the vast majority of titles, regardless of AI usage, failing to generate substantial revenue.
Arc Raiders is down but not out - dwindling player numbers and a long wait for the next update mark an important time for the extraction shooter
Arc Raiders, an extraction shooter praised for its accessibility and social features, is experiencing a significant decline in player numbers, dropping from nearly half a million daily players to around 50,000. This decrease is attributed to a lack of substantial content updates, with major additions now only arriving twice a year. The game's unique aggression-based matchmaking system may also suffer as the player pool shrinks, potentially forcing players with different playstyles into the same lobbies. The upcoming 'Frozen Trials' update is seen as a critical relaunch opportunity for Embark Studios to re-engage players and regain lost momentum.
Embark slaps Arc Raiders dupers with bans and drains their vaults: "Suspensions for the severe cases, particularly, where exploit usage had a significant impact on the in-game economy"
Embark Studios has begun banning players and removing items from accounts that exploited a duplication glitch in Arc Raiders. Severe cases, particularly those impacting the in-game economy or other players' experiences, will result in account suspensions, while less severe offenses will receive warnings and item removal.
