“The general player base just doesn’t see what’s happening at this level,” he added.
Ninja believes that because the vast majority of the ARC Raiders community doesn’t encounter hackers at the same frequency he does, his feedback is being ignored. Many players simply view his frustration as unnecessary venting. pic.twitter.com/hlPVB6LqVJ
— Arc Raiders Alerts (@ArcRaidersAlert) January 20, 2026
Whether Ninja’s experience is an anomaly or not, developer Embark has recently acknowledged the growing wave of cheating reports. The studio has committed to implementing “significant changes to rulesets” and introducing “advanced detection mechanisms” to identify and ban offenders. This move comes as a surprise to some, as the Arc Raiders community is widely known for being helpful and welcoming.
It is worth noting that Ninja predominantly engages in PvP when streaming the title. Due to the game’s aggression-based matchmaking, he is likely being placed in lobbies with highly competitive—and potentially more toxic—players. While the community remains largely positive, Ninja’s fame makes him a prime target for those looking to disrupt the game. Fans are hoping Embark’s new security measures will improve the experience for everyone, from top-tier streamers to casual survivors.
“Is this going to crash the server?”: Arc Raiders veterans are so efficient at taking down threats that Embark is looking for ways to “escalate” the PvE challenge, with developers hinting at new Shredder escape mechanics and massive background threats becoming active.
