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Patrick Soderlund says Embark Studios used AI and other streamlined workflows to build Arc Raiders and The Finals at a much lower cost than typical blockbuster games.
Embark Studios has finally published a multi-season roadmap for THE FINALS, outlining what Season 10 through Season 12 will bring in 2026, including a melee rework, a new onboarding flow, and what the studio is calling its biggest update yet.
Embark Studios is rolling out Flashpoint, the third major ARC Raiders update from this year’s roadmap, with new ARC Operations conditions, a flying threat, weapons, project content, and a few more reasons for players to reorganize their loadouts.
ARC Raiders' Flashpoint update brings Shredders to more maps, introduces a new Arc Operation condition, adds two weapons, and lets players steer Scrappy's loot haul with food. Crafting also gets a much-needed cleanup.
At Embark Studios, some Arc Raiders developers are so committed to PvP chaos that they now randomize their playstyle during tests, forcing themselves to spend time as the game’s famously peaceful Care Bears.
Arc Raiders blew up at launch, but players quickly found rough edges. The production director says the small team is focused on balance, anti-cheat, and making endgame content actually worth playing.
Arc Raiders is still wildly popular, but longtime players say the endgame runs thin. Embark Studios' production director says the plan is to raise the challenge for veterans while keeping new and casual players included. Two major updates are coming soon.
Embark teases Shredders leaving Stella Montis ahead of the Flashpoint update on March 31. Players worry this is being passed off as a major new arc, and reactions are mixed.
Embark Studios pushed Update 1.21.0 to ARC Raiders on March 24, adding a few new cosmetics and several stability and exploit fixes. The Flashpoint expansion lands March 31.
Embark Studios lets developers experiment off the clock. One unasked-for rework of Arc Raiders' reload system survived multiple reboots and ended up in the game, along with other solo fixes that shaped weapons and monsters.
Embark Studios' Flashpoint update for ARC Raiders lands on March 31, 2026. Here’s the start time for major regions and the four confirmed features you should be ready for.
A player using an accessibility controller was banned from Arc Raiders, then reinstated after community pressure. Embark Studios has publicly acknowledged the issue and says it is reviewing appeals and working to fix the problem.