GameRant - ARC Raiders

New Borderlands x ARC Raiders Extraction Shooter on Steam Promises Endless Build Variety

Richard Warren — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:30:17 GMT

The extraction shooter genre is an interesting one, to say the least. It’s inherently niche because of the high level of risk associated with every run, and regular resets mean that only the most dedicated players will have good gear all the time. Still, that hasn’t stopped developers from trying to cut out a piece of the extraction shooter pie, all to various degrees of success. Some titles, like Bungie’s excellent Marathon, struggle to gain a consistent player base, while something like ARC Raiders has proven to be a massive hit. Even if some feel the extraction shooter genre will soon grow crowded, there’s more for fans to look forward to, from MW4’s returning DMZ mode to Halo’s rumored extraction shooter to Steam games like Gravebound.

ARC Raiders Wins Prestigious Game of the Year Award

Cameron Swan — Sun, 31 May 2026 19:30:17 GMT

ARC Raiders has just won the Nordic Game of the Year award at the Nordic Game Awards 2026. ARC Raiders actually won a total of three awards during the 2026 Nordic Game Awards, with the other two being in the Best Technology and Best Audio categories.

ARC Raiders Tests New PvE Map Conditions, But There's a Catch

Derek Nichols — Sun, 31 May 2026 14:30:17 GMT

In an upcoming Chinese-build of ARC Raiders, fans notice a previously unannounced map condition and potentially unique modifier which places a greater focus on player versus environment (PvE). The immense success of ARC Raiders managed to help sustain the game well after its initial launch back in August 2025. While still popular from a player numbers standpoint, Embark is about to enter a new phase for the game and with that, could be bigger content changes.

ARC Raiders Reveals Patch Notes for Update 1.30.0

Mohsen Baqery — Tue, 26 May 2026 12:44:53 GMT

On May 26, ARC Raiders released a new store update, patch 1.30.0, which adds new color variants for the Leviathan set, updates Ermal, the new trader, and introduces some other minor changes. ARC Raiders' previous update arrived not long ago, on May 19, and added a wide range of new features and items.

ARC Raiders Secure Storage Key Card Door Location

Lucas Simons — Sun, 24 May 2026 06:50:27 GMT

Finding the Riven Tides Secure Storage Key Card in ARC Raiders is one thing, but figuring out where to use it is the hard part. At first sight, the door is nowhere on the map. But for those who have already explored the Classified Records in Riven Tides, things become simpler. Players will need the Classified Records Key Card, plus the Secure Storage Key Card to access all the loot of these two rooms. Here's how you can reach the exact spot, and how to deal with the heavy defenses in the area.

ARC Raiders: How to Get Rascal Blueprint

Lucas Simons — Sat, 23 May 2026 18:11:26 GMT

The Rascal is the new grenade launcher that offers tons of area damage and fast pump-action reload speed. With high Arc Penetration but low accuracy, the Rascal is a singular weapon that presents itself as a cheaper alternative to the Hullcracker. Getting this weapon requires players to unlock it using a blueprint (or finding one, if they're lucky enough). Learn where to get the Rascal Blueprint and the best places to farm it with this guide.

ARC Raiders Players Have Until June 18 to Claim 2 New Freebies

Mohsen Baqery — Thu, 21 May 2026 15:18:26 GMT

Until June 18, ARC Raiders players can grab two brand-new backpack charms through the game's latest Twitch Drops event. Charms might not be the most popular cosmetic items in ARC Raiders, but there's no downside to claiming two of them for free just by watching popular streamers.

ARC Raiders' Matchmaking Update Is Already Showing Results

Mohsen Baqery — Thu, 21 May 2026 14:00:17 GMT

Players report that ARC Raiders' May 20 matchmaking update has improved gameplay, as it has finally made self-defense an acceptable move while also making it harder for PvP-focused players to infiltrate PvE lobbies. Since launch, ARC Raiders has taken a fairly complex approach to matchmaking that factors in several elements, including playstyle. However, the game's algorithm has long been criticized for a few shortcomings, some of which the May update appears to address.

ARC Raiders Studio Officially Clarifies How Matchmaking Works

Derek Nichols — Wed, 20 May 2026 20:03:32 GMT

After a lot of debate and speculation, Embark Studios finally clarifies how the matchmaking system in ARC Raiders works, what it can't do, and details some recent changes to it. While matchmaking has been a topic that Embark has largely avoided going into detail about, things appear to be changing as not only is ARC Raiders moving off of its monthly content drops, but the studio is now ready to set the record straight regarding matchmaking.

All Keys In ARC Raiders & Where To Use Them (Loot Location)

Lucas Simons — Wed, 20 May 2026 10:33:04 GMT

In ARC Raiders, keys are more than just a way to open doors: They're a free pass for some awesome loot, and in some cases, a free ticket out of the Topside without having to deal with hostile players' ambushes.