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Arc Raiders Dev Says the Game Collected 30TB of Data Every Day at Its Peak to Track Every Bullet Fired
Embark Studios has shared new details about the technology powering Arc Raiders, revealing the enormous scale of data collected while the game was at its peak popularity. During a presentation at publisher Nexon’s developer conference, the studio explained that its backend systems were processing more than 100 billion gameplay events every day, generating roughly 30 terabytes of data daily. The goal wasn’t simply to collect statistics—it was to better understand player behavior, improve matchmaking, detect cheating, and fine-tune gameplay. The…
ARC Raiders Store Update 1.35.0 Adds New Bogwalker Variants, Ship Models, and Full Denuvo Anti-Cheat Rollout
ARC Raiders has received Store Update 1.35.0, bringing fresh cosmetic content, additional shop items, and a significant update to the game’s anti-cheat system. Announced by Embark Studios on June 30, the latest patch introduces two new color variants for the Bogwalker Set, expands Ermal’s weekly inventory with sought-after ship models, and completes the rollout of Denuvo Anti-Cheat for every player. While the update is relatively small compared to a major content patch, it focuses on improving the player experience and…
ARC Raiders Player Reportedly Walked Away From Police Interview to Continue Playing During Domestic Dispute Investigation
An unusual incident involving ARC Raiders has drawn attention online after a Pennsylvania man reportedly walked away from a police interview so he could continue playing Embark Studios’ popular extraction shooter. According to information released by the Pennsylvania State Police, the incident occurred during an investigation into a domestic dispute, with authorities later charging the man with harassment. While the story has sparked discussion across the gaming community because of the player’s alleged attachment to the game, the underlying incident…
ARC Raiders Store Update 1.34.0 Adds Aeronaut Set and Fixes Duplication Exploits
ARC Raiders has rolled out Store Update 1.34.0 on June 23, bringing a small but notable refresh to the in-game store while addressing ongoing technical concerns. The update introduces the Aeronaut Set and a new Short Upswept hairstyle, while also implementing a fix targeting certain duplication exploit issues that had been affecting the game’s economy and fairness. According to the official update post, the patch is already live and available to players. While the content addition is limited to cosmetics,…
ARC Raiders Weekly Trials Update Goes Live for June 22–29: New Supply Drops, Leaper Hunts, and Spaceport Combat Challenges Explained
The latest weekly update for ARC Raiders has officially gone live, bringing a fresh rotation of challenges, loot rewards, and combat-focused missions for players to complete between June 22 and June 29, 2026. Announced via the game’s official X account, the update introduces new “Trials” objectives alongside expanded vendor inventory from Ermal, encouraging players to return to high-intensity scavenging and PvE combat across multiple maps. The weekly structure continues Embark Studios’ evolving live-service approach, blending extraction shooter mechanics with rotating…
Arc Raiders Publisher Embark Says They Track Every Bullet Fired to Improve Gameplay and Balance
Embark Studios, the publisher behind ARC Raiders, has revealed the scale of its data-driven approach to modern game development, highlighting how tracking every single bullet fired is helping shape gameplay, balance, and player experience. The insights were shared during a technical session at the 2026 Nexon Developers Conference (NDC), offering a rare look into how large-scale live-service games are increasingly powered by real-time analytics. Tracking Every Bullet: A New Standard in Game Data Speaking at the event, Embark data engineer…