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Arc Raiders Tops 12.4 Million Sales, Nears 1 Million Concurrent Players

The studio cites ongoing updates together with community input as the drivers of its retention.

Overview

  • Nexon and Embark confirmed over 12.4 million copies sold since the Oct. 30, 2025 launch, with a January peak of about 960,000 concurrent players.
  • The figures validate earlier third‑party estimates and set a new concurrent‑user record for Nexon.
  • A free Gilded Pickaxe will be delivered to the in‑game inbox of anyone who has logged in at least once before Jan. 13, with distribution beginning at 11:00 CET.
  • Embark says an anti‑cheat update is planned in the coming weeks as part of ongoing improvements to the live service.
  • Executives highlighted strong retention driven by regular updates, quality‑of‑life refinements, and community feedback shaping the game’s direction.