ARC Raiders: the new PvPvE shooter from Embark Studios broke into the top Steam with 250 thousand players
The new game has 88% positive reviews. Players really like the post-apocalyptic setting, how AI enemies work, good sound, and the fact that the game runs normally on Unreal Engine 5.
A little over 10 hours after the release of the PvPvE shooter ARC Raiders on Steam, more than 270 thousand people were playing it at the same time. This is more than in The Finals, the previous free game from Embark Studios.
The game has an 88% rating on Steam based on four thousand reviews. It was rated 4.29 out of 5 on the PS5, and 3 out of 5 on the Xbox Series X|S.
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Atmosphere, gameplay and sound: what the players appreciated
Players highly appreciate the high-quality locations of the destroyed world, where there is always a place for adventure. Robots and drones with cool intelligence make every task unpredictable. ARC Raiders has a cool combination of joint raids, tactical shooter and survival elements. The sound is also well made, from the metal steps of the bots to the roar of the turrets.
One guy on Steam wrote: This is one of the best online shooters in recent times! The atmosphere is just fire from the very beginning – I want to explore everything.
Some compare the game to Helldivers 2 and Destiny 2, saying that the shooting feels powerful in ARC Raiders, and although the gunplay is simple, it’s really impressive.
Optimization and stability: a rarity for Unreal Engine 5
Despite the high level of graphics, ARC Raiders is beautifully optimized. Even on average computers, it runs smoothly, without lags, which is generally rare for games on UE5.
As one person said: This is one of the few examples of really cool optimization on Unreal Engine 5! Animations, shooting, loot – everything is done at the level of top games.
It may be a bit difficult at first, but the game rewards those who are attentive. You can complete tasks, collect resources to improve your base, or just wander around the map for fun.
What is being criticized
Some gamers are outraged that there are too many customization elements in the game store. After paying $40 for the game, people hoped that there would be less paid content and more rewards in the game itself.
Here’s what they say in the reviews: If the game was free, there would be no questions. But there are a lot of paid pieces for a paid game.
The reviews are mostly good, and gamers hope that Embark Studios will hear them and tweak the game’s economy while preserving its aura.
Twitch has released an icon for everyone who is waiting for the release of the ARC Raiders shooter in 2025.
Twitch couldn’t get past the event and launched a profile icon in honor of the release of the multiplayer PvPvE shooter ARC Raiders. The award called “Arc Raiders Launch 2025” is waiting for everyone — you need to be in time from October 30 (from 19:00 Moscow time) until the morning of November 10.
How do I add the Arc Raiders Launch 2025 badge to my profile?
There is nothing difficult: subscribe to any channel on ARC Raiders (or donate a subscription) on the specified dates. It is important that Twitch Drops are enabled on the channel. Just keep in mind that subscriptions via Prime do not count in this promotion.
ARC Raiders was released on October 30 on PC, Xbox and PlayStation 5. If you want to learn more about the game, read our reviews and guides. There we talk about the gameplay, the chips, and share our first impressions.
Result
ARC Raiders is a raid cooperative shooter in the PvPvE genre with a vibrant science fiction setting, strong atmosphere and an impressive start. The project has already set an online record on Steam Charts, surpassing its predecessor and proving that Embark Studios is steadily gaining momentum.
The game is available on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and journalists call it one of the most interesting releases of recent months — a project that is really capable of giving emotions and excitement.
