"Obviously, they made decisions we didn't, and vice versa. So we could compare and contrast how some of those things shook out."
Embarks' Virgil Watkins says it's "very, very implausible" that the extraction shooter would ever receive a first-person mode.
Ahead of its launch on October 30th for current-gen consoles and PC, Embark Studios' recent open test recorded impressive numbers.
"On our end, the game was absolutely not ready," says Embark's Virgil Watkins, who says the team had a "lot of optimization" left.
Available from October 17th to 19th, the stress test includes the Dam Battlegrounds, a few quests, and mechanics like crafting.
By pursuing the Expedition Project, players can obtain permanent unlocks, "unique cosmetic rewards," and buffs for their account.
Turning off cross-play ensures that only those on the same platform can matchmake with each other in the extraction shooter.
In an interview, Patrick Söderlund spoke about working on Battlefield in the past, and how excited he is for the release of ARC Raiders.
Early builds of ARC Raiders not quite being fun also ultimately led to the decision at Embark Studios to pivot from PvE to PvPvE.
Perhaps the busiest month of the year, October is full of sequels, long-awaited titles, and more than a few chilling experiences.
The server slam will be available for three days on all platforms to stress-test servers ahead of the game's October 30th launch.
A new cinematic trailer showcases the post-apocalyptic landscape, adversity between raiders and potential cooperation against the Arc.
The next technical test runs from April 30th to May 4th and features additional ARC enemy types, weapons, gear, and more.
The test includes new enemies, expanded progression, additional gear, and a preview of the extraction shooter's Battle Pass.
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Embark Studios reveals work-in-progress gameplay from last month's tech test, highlighting how the extraction shooter works.
ARC Raiders is switching from its originally-planned free-to-play model to a premium model, where the game will be priced at $39.99.
The PvEvP extraction shooter was announced in 2021 and could finally receive some new gameplay, if not a proper release date.
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Players will venture into the post-apocalyptic ruins to scavenge for supplies, battling ARC machines and potentially other Raiders.
