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Arc Raiders Sets New Steam Peak as Embark Unveils Near-Term Roadmap and Tackles Server Strain

Embark pairs rapid post-launch additions with a pledge to build Arc Raiders as a long-running live service.

Overview

  • Embark’s November North Line update adds the Stella Montis map, introduces Matriarch and Shredder Arc units, and brings a community unlock, new quests, and new gameplay items.
  • December’s Cold Snap introduces a snowfall map condition, the Flickering Flames event, additional quests, a new Raider Deck, and the first optional Expedition Departure Window.
  • The game set a new reported Steam concurrent record of up to 354,836 players, according to third‑party trackers such as SteamDB and Steam Charts.
  • Weekend surges triggered server crashes; Embark implemented a login queue and cautioned that matchmaking may be slower while fixes are applied.
  • Embark is refunding items lost to cheaters through an abnormal match compensation system and is enforcing bans on offending accounts.