What ARC Raiders does

ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure video game developed and published by Embark Studios AB, a privately held Swedish game studio headquartered in Stockholm. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic, mechanized Earth — visually inspired by the remnants of Italy — where players assume the role of Raiders scavenging the surface for loot while evading both the ARC machine threat and other players in PvPvE combat. Built on Unreal Engine 5 with a proprietary ARC enemy AI system, the title blends extraction shooter tension with adventure-genre atmosphere and supports seamless cross-platform social play across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), and GeForce NOW cloud streaming.

The product is monetized through a premium one-time-purchase model (Standard and Deluxe editions) supplemented by an in-game Raider Tokens cosmetic economy covering outfits, backpacks, charms, emotes, and Scrappy outfits. Embark operates a structured live service cadence, releasing major content updates roughly every three months — Flashpoint in March 2026 added ARC Operations difficulty modes, a new Vaporizer enemy type, and new weapons, while Riven Tides in April 2026 introduced a new map, rotating trader system, and keycard-gated loot rooms — alongside bi-weekly-to-tri-weekly patches for balance, cosmetics, and events. The game serves a horizontal consumer segment of extraction shooter and adventure-game enthusiasts and has accumulated 14 million+ copies sold as of February 2026, peaking at approximately 325,000 concurrent players on Steam.

Go-to-market is product-led and platform-distributed: Embark reaches players directly through five major storefronts globally, supplemented by earned media coverage (GameSpot, IGN, Forbes, Polygon), creator partnerships (Twitch Drops, Embark Creator Program), and owned social channels across X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Discord. Distribution and trademark relationships with Sony Interactive Entertainment, Microsoft Xbox, NVIDIA, and Nexon are visible across the official website, while Unreal Engine is the core technology partner. The title has won Best Multiplayer at The Game Awards 2025 and Online Game of the Year at the DICE Awards 2026, providing strong third-party validation against competing releases including Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Battlefield 6.

Name

ARC Raiders

Legal name

Embark Studios AB

Website

https://arcraiders.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure game developed by Stockholm-based Embark Studios AB, built on Unreal Engine 5 and distributed globally across PlayStation 5, Xbox, PC, and GeForce NOW for consumers seeking PvPvE gameplay. The studio monetizes via premium Standard and Deluxe editions, cosmetic Raider Tokens microtransactions, and a three-week live service patch cadence.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Game Sales: Premium game sales through digital storefronts (Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S) with a Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition offering cosmetic bundles and additional in-game content. The game launched in October 2025.
2. In-Game Purchases: Raider Tokens are an in-game currency used to purchase cosmetic items including outfits, backpacks, charms, emotes, and Scrappy outfits. The game features seasonal store updates with new cosmetic bundles.
3. Exploit Enforcement Actions: Account-based enforcement including warnings, account suspensions, and removal of in-game coins for players exploiting game mechanics, protecting game economy integrity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure game where players scavenge as Raiders on a post-apocalyptic Earth while evading mechanized threats (ARC) and other players. Built on Unreal Engine 5, it blends extraction shooter tension with adventure genre atmosphere and is sold through major digital storefronts as Standard and Deluxe editions, with optional in-game cosmetic purchases via Raider Tokens.

Product overview

ARC Raiders is a single core product — a multiplayer extraction adventure/shooter built on Unreal Engine 5. The base game is available in Standard and Deluxe editions. Content is expanded through major seasonal updates (Flashpoint, Riven Tides) that introduce new maps, enemies, weapons, quests, and game modes. Ongoing live service includes regular patches (e.g., 1.13.0, 1.15.0, 1.30.0, 1.33.0, 1.34.0) delivering new cosmetics, traders, events, and balance changes. The game supports cross-platform play across PC (Steam, Epic Games Store) and consoles (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S) with cloud gaming via GeForce NOW.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ARC Raiders (Standard Edition) The base multiplayer extraction adventure game where players scavenge as Raiders on a post-apocalyptic Earth, evading the mechanized ARC threat and competing or cooperating with other players. Built on Unreal Engine 5 with cross-platform play across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
• ARC Raiders Deluxe Edition Premium edition of ARC Raiders offering the base game plus the Astro Bundle and additional cosmetic content for players who want extra in-game items.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14 million+ copies sold since October 2025 launch
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• TwitchminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 May 2026Twitch Drops promotion running from May 21 to June 18, 2026, offering in-game backpack charm rewards to players who watch ARC Raiders streams.
• NexoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNexon is mentioned as a publishing partner/trademark holder for ARC Raiders. The company logo appears alongside Embark Studios in the footer of the official website.
• Unreal Engine (Epic Games)coreTechnology or IntegrationARC Raiders is built using Unreal Engine 5 technology from Epic Games. The Unreal Engine logo appears in the footer indicating the core technology partnership.
• Sony Interactive EntertainmentcoreTechnology or IntegrationPlayStation 5 platform partner with registered trademarks for PlayStation branding integrated into ARC Raiders distribution.
• Microsoft XboxcoreTechnology or IntegrationXbox Series X|S platform partner with trademark licensing for ARC Raiders distribution on Microsoft gaming platforms.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Electronic Arts (Battlefield): EA's Battlefield franchise launched Battlefield 6 in October 2025 alongside ARC Raiders. Battlefield competes directly with ARC Raiders for the large-scale multiplayer shooter audience on console and PC, particularly players who enjoy team-based combat and large player counts.
• HoYoverse (miHoYo): HoYoverse operates Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail, premium-quality live service games with strong cosmetic/gacha monetization. ARC Raiders' dual premium + cosmetic monetization model parallels HoYoverse's approach to capturing both upfront spend and long-tail revenue from engaged players.
• Epic Games: Epic Games publishes Fortnite, the world's largest live-service shooter with battle passes, seasonal content, and cosmetic monetization. While Fortnite's battle royale format differs, its operational model and live service cadence are direct benchmarks for ARC Raiders' update strategy and store operations.
• Riot Games: Riot Games operates Valorant, a leading live-service tactical shooter with continuous content updates and cosmetic monetization. While the sub-genre differs, Riot's operational excellence in live service, esports, and store cadence is a useful comparable for ARC Raiders' live service model.
• Activision (Call of Duty): Activision publishes the Call of Duty franchise, which launched Black Ops 7 in the same window as ARC Raiders. While CoD is a different sub-genre (military arcade shooter), it competes for the same discretionary time and spend from the same shooter audience, particularly on console.

Direct peers

• Digital Extremes: Digital Extremes develops Warframe, a free-to-play PvE-focused looter shooter with deep progression, constant content updates, and a long-running live service model. Warframe's content cadence and cosmetic monetization directly parallel ARC Raiders' approach to player retention and recurring revenue.
• Bungie: Bungie develops Destiny 2, the most prominent PvPvE looter/extraction-style live service shooter on console and PC. The studio's upcoming Marathon title is a direct extraction shooter competitor to ARC Raiders. Both products compete for the same core audience of players seeking high-stakes, risk/reward PvPvE gameplay with progression and cosmetics.
• Battlestate Games: Battlestate Games develops Escape from Tarkov, the original hardcore military extraction shooter. ARC Raiders borrows directly from the extraction genre's tension, loot risk/reward, and PvPvE combat loop. Both titles target the same high-engagement core shooter audience seeking stakes-driven multiplayer experiences.
• Ubisoft (Massive Entertainment): Ubisoft's The Division franchise (particularly The Division 2) is a cover-based extraction shooter with PvPvE elements, loot progression, and Dark Zones. ARC Raiders competes with The Division for the same PvPvE extraction-looter audience on console and PC.

Others

• Valve: Valve operates Steam (the primary PC distribution platform for ARC Raiders) and Counter-Strike 2, the leading live-service tactical shooter. While not a direct competitor, Valve's role as platform owner and benchmark live-service shooter operator makes it a strategic comparable for ARC Raiders' distribution and live ops economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ARCRaidersGame
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ARCRaidersGame
• Instagraminstagram.com/arc_raiders
• TikToktiktok.com/@arcraidersgame

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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