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ARC Raiders’ Denuvo Anti-Cheat Rollout is Complete, Embark Says There’s More To Come
Embark Studios has completed the rollout of its Denuvo Anti-Cheat system for ARC Raiders, aiming to ensure fair play for its player base. The studio is also working on more advanced cheat detection methods and minimizing false positives. Embark plans to share further details on its fair play efforts soon.
"When Arc Raiders was at its peak," Embark was burning 30 terabytes of data per day tracking every single bullet fired: "We want to know who shot first"
Embark Studios, developer of Arc Raiders and The Finals, employs extensive data tracking to analyze player behavior, with up to 30 terabytes of data processed daily. This data is used for anti-cheat measures, bug detection, weapon balancing, and tuning the matchmaking system to differentiate player aggression levels. The studio can track events like bullet impacts and player positions with very low latency, providing granular insights into gameplay.
Arc Raiders devs have "completed our rollout of Denuvo Anti-Cheat to all players," but Embark isn't done yet with "a more extensive update" striving for fair play
Embark Studios has completed the rollout of Denuvo Anti-Cheat to all players of their extraction shooter, Arc Raiders. The studio is monitoring the software's performance and impact while working on a more extensive update to further combat cheating and exploits. This move is part of an ongoing effort to ensure fair play and address issues like duplication glitches.
Pick up Arc Raiders for less than $25 on Fanatical ahead of its next big update
Arc Raiders is currently available for less than $25 on Fanatical, offering a 30% discount on both standard and deluxe editions. Developer Embark Studios is also preparing for a major update in October, which will introduce a new map and additional weapons, with future updates planned twice a year.
ARC Raiders community divided as negative reviews ramp about content cadence issues
ARC Raiders is experiencing a surge of negative Steam reviews and community division due to concerns over its content update cadence. Embark Studios has shifted from monthly updates to larger, six-month content drops, a move that has split player sentiment. While some players are leaving, others are willing to wait for the substantial updates, but the game's long-term health is being questioned amidst a crowded extraction shooter market.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 26: Steam Summer Sale and friends
Multiple PC gaming storefronts, including Steam, GOG.com, and Epic Games Store, are hosting major summer sales with thousands of deals. Notable discounts are available on titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Some platforms also offer free titles or additional discounts for subscribers.
Embark switches up Arc Raiders expeditions again, and this time it's giving away paid currency and precious…
Embark Studios is altering the expedition wipe mechanic in Arc Raiders for the fourth season, shifting the primary reward from permanent skill points to a combination of premium currency and blueprints. Each completed objective will now grant 150 Raider Tokens and one blueprint, with a total of 750 Raider Tokens and five blueprints achievable per expedition. The studio acknowledges player feedback and plans further adjustments to balance rewards for both veteran and new players.
Samsung’s Entry Level Curved Gaming Monitor Is $190 For Prime Day
Samsung's 32-inch Odyssey G55C Series curved gaming monitor is available for $190 during Prime Day, a significant discount from its usual price. This monitor features a 1440p resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, and 1ms response time, making it an attractive option for gamers seeking an immersive display.
Arc Raiders devs replace skill points with "mystery rewards" in latest Expedition as they try to address…
Embark Studios is altering the reward system for Arc Raiders' upcoming fourth Expedition, replacing skill points with "mystery rewards" like Raider Tokens and temporary blueprints. This change aims to address player progression issues and make the game fairer for new players, though it has drawn criticism from some veteran players.
Arc Raiders makes changes to expedition rewards, making life a bit easier after the wipe
Embark Studios is adjusting the expedition reward structure in Arc Raiders with the upcoming Frozen Trails update. Starting with the fourth expedition, players will earn blueprints and Raider Tokens instead of skill points, aiming to make the post-wipe grind more appealing. These changes are intended to provide a more enticing incentive for players to restart and engage with the game's progression systems.
Arc Raiders and Marathon aren't "dead" just because their concurrent player count has dropped, Palworld lead says – but he's "not denying that some games do 'die'"
Pocketpair's John Buckley argues that games are not 'dead' simply because their concurrent player counts have dropped, emphasizing the importance of daily and monthly active users over peak concurrent numbers. While acknowledging that some live service games do fail, he believes many can sustain a healthy player base with just a few thousand daily players and criticizes the premature labeling of games as 'dead' for views.
Arc Raiders dupe glitches might finally be dead after Embark squashes them with patch that makes cheaters cry
Embark Studios has released a patch for Arc Raiders that appears to have successfully addressed the duplication glitches plaguing the extraction shooter. While cheaters are already attempting to find new exploits, the latest update, version 1.34.0, has reportedly made their tools ineffective, causing frustration within cheating communities.
Sony’s Best-In-Class ANC Headphones Are $82 Off For Prime Day
Sony's WH-1000XM6 active noise-canceling headphones are on sale for Prime Day, reduced from $460 to $378. These headphones feature exceptional sound quality, a comfortable design, and advanced ANC technology with 12 microphones. They offer up to 32 hours of battery life and can be used wirelessly via Bluetooth or with a 3.5mm audio jack. Older models like the WH-1000XM5 and earbuds like the WF-1000XM6 and WF-1000XM5 are also discounted.
Prime Day: Save $150 On The Apple AirPods Max 2
Amazon's Prime Day event, running from June 23-26, features a significant discount on Apple AirPods Max 2 headphones, dropping the price from $549 to $399. This deal, available on multiple colors, highlights features like improved noise cancellation and personalized spatial audio. Competitors like Sony and Bose also have discounted models available for Prime members.
Viture’s New Luma XR Glasses Just Got A Prime Day Price Cut
Viture's Luma XR augmented reality glasses are available at a discounted price during Amazon's Prime Day sale, with models reduced by $100 or more. These glasses offer a virtual cinema-sized display for gaming and media consumption, with various models featuring different brightness levels and tracking capabilities. Bundles include a free 8BitDo controller, and accessories like a Pro Neckband and Pro Mobile Dock are also available.
Samsung SSD Prime Day Deals: Save On Portable And Internal Storage
Samsung is offering significant discounts on its SSDs during Prime Day, including the 990 Pro 2TB internal SSD for $370 and the 9100 Pro 2TB PCIe 5.0 SSD for $350. Portable T9 SSDs and microSD Express cards for handhelds are also on sale.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 19: GOG.com Summer Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Summer Sale featuring discounts on titles like Hollow Knight Silksong and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Steam and Epic Games Store also have various sales, with free games available on Epic Games Store and Amazon Luna. Humble Bundle offers several game bundles for different price tiers.
Weekend Console Download Deals for June 19: Dispatch your wallets
This article highlights various digital game sales available on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch for the weekend of June 19. It features discounts on a wide range of titles, including notable games like Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition, Dave the Diver, and Grand Theft Auto 5, across different storefronts and subscription services.
World of Warcraft players will never have to leave the MMO once Blizzard adds Discord chat for guilds in the next update
Blizzard Entertainment is integrating Discord chat directly into World of Warcraft guilds in an upcoming update, allowing players to communicate between the game and Discord. This feature requires linking Battle.net and Discord accounts and will offer options for combined or separate chat channels. The integration aims to simplify communication for guilds, especially those with members across different time zones.
PlayStation’s Marathon Bet Looks Like It’s Already Backfiring
Marathon, Bungie's extraction shooter, is struggling to maintain player numbers on Steam despite a recent season update and a free week, falling significantly from its launch peak. The game's high development cost, estimated at $200-250 million, coupled with Sony's reported $765 million in impairment losses related to Bungie's portfolio, suggests significant financial pressure. The article questions the viability of Marathon as a live-service title given its hardcore PvP focus and the market saturation, especially after Destiny 2's end of support.
