Arc Raiders: everything about the upcoming updates and key stats

The popular extraction shooter Arc Raiders has recently reached the impressive milestone of 16 million copies sold. This marks a remarkable achievement for developer Embark Studios and publisher Nexon, who described the sales as "extraordinary." This article looks at the game’s current status, recent updates, and what players can expect in the future.

Game stats

Since launching on 30 October 2025, Arc Raiders has been one of the most popular games on Steam. The game can regularly peak at 100,000 concurrent players on PC, which suggests interest remains strong despite a drop in player numbers since launch. Its successful debut has made it Nexon’s most successful new product in the company’s history.

Major updates and their impact

Embark Studios has announced that Arc Raiders will now receive only two major content updates per year. The first of these updates, titled "Frozen Trail," is scheduled for October 2026. This update promises new locations, enemies, story expansions, and improvements to progression systems. Embark Studios says it wants each update to make a meaningful impact on the experience, rather than spreading content across several smaller updates throughout the year.

Player reactions and community sentiment

The announcement of the new two-updates-per-year cycle has received mixed reactions from the community. While some players understand Embark’s choice to take more time for larger, more impactful updates, others worry the change could reduce player engagement. Players point out that update frequency is crucial for the longevity of live service games, especially with competition from other popular titles like Fortnite.

Ongoing support and future plans

Despite the reduction in major updates per year, Embark Studios has assured players that the game will continue to receive regular live updates, balance improvements, bug fixes, and events. Players can also look forward to weekly rotations of unique and rare rewards in the store starting at level 25, in an effort to boost daily engagement. The Embark team has also said it will continue working actively on the overall health of the game, including balance issues and cheating.

As the community waits for the arrival of the Frozen Trail update, players remain focused on what Embark Studios has in store for the future of Arc Raiders. The commitment to a balanced and meaningful gameplay experience remains a key focus for the developers.