Introduction

Arc Raiders, developed by Embark Studios, has grown over the past few months into a popular extraction shooter played on platforms such as PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Since its launch on 30 October 2025, the game has been well received, but the team has faced challenges that are forcing it to rethink its update strategy.

New update cycle

Embark Studios has announced that Arc Raiders’ development cycle will change. Instead of monthly updates, the team will now release larger updates every six months. According to executive producer Aleksander Grondal, this shift has become necessary because the game’s first six months were successful, but also brought significant pressure. Grondal noted that the studio