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By mid-January, Arc Raiders had already reached the 12 million mark. This indicates the shooter moved an additional two million units in the final two weeks of the fiscal quarter ending January 31, 2026—a testament to its rapid viral growth and sustained appeal.
Developer Embark Studios has been widely praised for its agility in responding to player feedback. Most notably, the team recently introduced an official PvE mode to accommodate the “pacifist” playstyles that emerged organically within the community. Beyond gameplay balance, the studio has added flavorful features like a custom Trophy Display case and “rubber duck” vanity items, while remaining vigilant in patching technical exploits as they arise.
“You have no idea what you’ve built”: The lead developer of Arc Raiders shared that a prominent neurology professor encouraged him to submit the extraction shooter’s design for scientific study.
Source: gamesradar.com
