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Xbox Announces New Film, TV and Entertainment Division XP, Led by Former Minecraft Studio Head
Xbox has launched a new division called XP, focused on expanding its gaming franchises into film, television, merchandise, live events, and partnerships. Led by former Minecraft studio head Kayleen Walters, the division aims to reach audiences beyond the games themselves, leveraging recent successes like the Minecraft movie and the Fallout series.
Arc Raiders lead says Steam player count discourse doesn't feel great, but Embark "accepted the fact that we…
Embark Studios' executive producer Aleksander Grøndal acknowledges that discussions around Arc Raiders' declining Steam player count are difficult, but the studio accepted this outcome as part of their strategy to re-engage players with content like the Frozen Trail update. The team is shifting to a six-month content update cadence to improve developer health and focus on quality over quantity.
Arc Raiders lead says it's good to "take a break and play some other games" if you're out of…
Embark Studios executive producer Aleksander Grøndal suggests players take breaks from live service games like Arc Raiders, advocating for a healthier relationship with the genre. He believes this approach benefits both players and the industry, allowing players to enjoy other titles and return to Arc Raiders for substantial content updates like the upcoming Frozen Trail.
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.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's latest DMZ trailers have left players confused about the existence of a PvE-only mode
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's DMZ mode has sparked player confusion regarding the potential existence of a Player versus Environment (PvE)-only playlist. Trailers have shown a "Single Squad Mission" option, leading to speculation about its function, with some hoping it offers a PvE experience free from player-versus-player conflict. However, the absence of this option in later trailers has fueled further debate, with Infinity Ward yet to officially clarify its status.
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.
Evening Reading - October 5, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers a variety of gaming news, including DLC for Warhammer 3, a review of Star Wars: Galactic Racer, and community-driven content in World of Warcraft. It also touches on potential TV and movie adaptations for ARC Raiders and The Finals, and the use of AI in game development by Capcom.
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.
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.
PSA: ARC Raiders will be temporarily free-to-play when its Frozen Trail update launches October 8
ARC Raiders will be temporarily free-to-play from October 8th to October 12th on Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms to promote its upcoming Frozen Trail update. This limited-time offer allows players to experience the PvPvE extraction shooter and access its features, including new content for those who team up with existing players.
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 and The Finals Are Getting Adapted Into Films and TV Shows
The video games Arc Raiders and The Finals are being adapted into films and television shows. This move signifies Hollywood's continued interest in leveraging popular video game franchises for new media projects.