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ARC Raiders Explained – What the Game Is and How It Works in 2026 | Invision Game Community
ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction shooter where players gather resources and loot from hostile environments, fighting both AI-controlled ARC machines and other players. The core gameplay loop involves entering maps with limited gear, collecting items, and extracting safely to keep loot, with failure resulting in the loss of all collected items from that run. The game continues to be an active live-service title in 2026 with ongoing updates and a focus on risk, survival, and resource management.
Free Kit Frenzy rids Marathon of most of its stress, but risks tossing out tension and teamwork too
Bungie's new limited-time 'Free Kit Frenzy' mode for Marathon aims to reduce stress by providing players with basic starting gear, removing the risk associated with bringing personal equipment into matches. While this mode offers a more accessible experience and can facilitate certain contracts, it may also diminish the game's core tension, teamwork, and the unique appeal of its extraction shooter mechanics.
Marathon Coverage Builds Buzz Around Bungie’s Sci-Fi Comeback
Bungie's upcoming extraction shooter Marathon is generating significant community buzz, with content creators and fans showing strong interest in the return to the iconic sci-fi universe. The game aims to blend Bungie's signature polish with the cerebral, cyberpunk aesthetic of deep science fiction, differentiating itself from more military-focused titles in the genre. This revival of a dormant IP represents a major bet by Bungie on a growing genre, with anticipation high for further gameplay details and release information.
Tarkov chief Nikita Buyanov is right: Arc Raiders is an extraction shooter for "casual people," but…
This article discusses how Arc Raiders, despite being an extraction shooter, offers a more casual and cozy experience compared to games like Escape from Tarkov. The author argues that any game can be a 'cozy game' depending on the player's relationship with it, highlighting Arc Raiders' forgiving nature, low FOMO, and community focus as key elements that make it accessible.
Fairgame$ Fails to Impress in Latest Pre-Alpha Playtest – Rumor
A recent pre-alpha playtest for Haven Studios' Fairgame$ reportedly received significant negative feedback from players regarding movement, classes, and NPCs. The extraction shooter mode, Cargo Heist, was described as incomplete or boring, with participants only playing a few matches. This follows departures of key personnel, including game director Daniel Drapeau and founder Jade Raymond, raising concerns about the project's future.
PS5 Live Service Fairgames Reportedly Roasted in Recent Pre-Alpha
Haven Studios' live service game Fairgames has reportedly received overwhelmingly negative feedback during a recent pre-alpha test. Players criticized aspects like movement and the class system, with some sources describing the game as boring. The visual style has also been toned down to be grittier. Given Sony's scrutiny of live service titles, Fairgames faces an uphill battle for success.
Halo lead mocks rumors that the studio is chasing Arc Raiders and Marathon with a PvE extraction shooter spin-off
Halo community director Brian Jarrard humorously addressed rumors of a PvE extraction shooter spin-off, mocking the speculation with a joke about a pottery game. While not a direct denial, his response comes amid ongoing speculation about the future of the Halo franchise and the studio's development priorities. The article also touches on the popularity of extraction shooters and the potential for a Halo-themed game in that genre.
"It's a slippery slope to try and build a game for an audience": Marathon, Arc Raiders, and Last Flag devs dig into the trend-bucking evolution of multiplayer shooters
Developers from Bungie, Embark Studios, and Night Street Games discuss the evolving landscape of multiplayer shooters, particularly the rise of extraction shooters like Arc Raiders and Marathon. They emphasize the importance of creative vision over trend-chasing and the challenges of launching live service games in a competitive market.
Dark and Darker Season 9 Revamps Rogues, Rangers, and More
Ironmace has announced that Dark and Darker Season 9 will launch on April 28th, introducing new abilities and perks for Rogues and Rangers, alongside a rework of the Forgotten Castle environment. The Squire to Riches game mode has been transformed into a battle royale experience, with quality-of-life upgrades like a ping system and Party Finder also being implemented. The game is currently available in Early Access on PC via Steam.
Project S.U.N.D.I.A.L – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Project S.U.N.D.I.A.L is an upcoming online PvPvE extraction shooter featuring hardcore survival mechanics in a post-apocalyptic setting. Players will face rival players, raiders, and mutated creatures across procedurally generated maps with dynamic weather and anomalies. The game emphasizes high-stakes combat where death results in losing all gear, and survival requires managing radiation, hunger, thirst, and temperature.
Tarkov lead vows to make the upcoming Fragmentary Order the opposite of Arc Raiders, which he calls an 'extraction…
Nikita Buyanov, the creator of Escape from Tarkov, is developing a new hardcore sci-fi extraction shooter called Fragmentary Order. He intends for it to be the opposite of Arc Raiders, aiming for a challenging and rewarding experience rather than a casual one. While players will still lose loot upon death, Buyanov emphasizes that Fragmentary Order will simulate reality with dynamic events and the potential for cooperation, though conflict is inevitable.
Hellforged Announced
Moonpyre and Grindstone have announced Hellforged, a new extraction shooter with bullet heaven elements. The game, which emphasizes loot collection, is scheduled for release on Steam in the fourth quarter of this year.
Escape from Tarkov boss says Arc Raiders is "an extraction shooter for casual people," but he wants "the…
Nikita Buyanov, head of Escape from Tarkov developer Battlestate Games, has described Arc Raiders as an extraction shooter for casual players. Buyanov stated that his team is pursuing a more hardcore experience for their own games, emphasizing survival and dynamic events beyond just player-versus-player combat.
The Delta Force Season Echo update has reworked its most iconic map, with the perfect counter to campers
The Delta Force Season Echo update introduces a significant rework of the Zero Dam map, aiming to improve gameplay flow and address community feedback. Key changes include a redesigned elevator extraction point with a second entrance to prevent stalemates, and new environmental features like reed marshes with bird mechanics to counter camping. The update also adds a new task chain called 'Operation Gold' and other quality-of-life improvements.
US Gaming Sales Data for March 2026 Shows Beasties Can't Beat Baseball
Circana's March 2026 US gaming sales data reveals MLB The Show 26 as the top-selling game for the month, surpassing Resident Evil Requiem. Despite strong performances from other titles like WWE 2K26 and Marathon, baseball and wrestling games dominated the charts. The Nintendo Switch led hardware sales, with the PlayStation 5 in second place, while the Xbox Series X|S showed declining performance.
Hellforged Announced for PC
MoonPyre Studio has announced Hellforged, a new loot-focused bullet-hell extraction game featuring intense demon combat. The game is currently in development for PC and is slated for release in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Marathon Changes Announced
Bungie has announced changes to its extraction shooter Marathon, doubling the inventory capacity for Depleted Patch Kits and Depleted Shield Charges. These adjustments aim to reduce the game's punishing difficulty for new players.
After 2 years of silence, an extraction shooter we liked back in 2022 for its 'impeccable vibes' suddenly…
The extraction shooter Marauders, which launched into early access in October 2022, has seen a sudden return to active development after a nearly two-year silence. Despite a stalled roadmap and a crowded genre, the game's reappearance has generated significant community interest, with many players expressing excitement for its potential comeback.
New Marathon update bolsters free kit meds, and solo runs are all the better for it
Bungie has released a new update for the extraction shooter Marathon that increases the stack size of depleted medkits and shield charges, and expands the number of meds found in Standard Sponsored Kits. These changes aim to improve survivability for players, especially those using free loadouts or playing solo. The patch also includes bug fixes and improves the accuracy of the radial menu selections.
Prime Rush Launches in LATAM on iOS and Android with SUP Foundation Support
The free-to-play mobile game Prime Rush, developed by SuperGaming and LOUD, has launched in the Latin American region on iOS and Android. The game combines battle royale and extraction-shooter mechanics and is published by SUP Foundation with plans for Web3 integration. It has been optimized for mid-range mobile devices prevalent in the LATAM market.