The popular extraction shooter Arc Raiders has gained significant attention since its release in 2025. However, this popularity has attracted a number of dishonest players resorting to cheating. In response to community concerns, Embark Studios has announced new anti-cheating measures aimed at enhancing the game’s integrity.
Embark Studios Addresses Cheating Concerns
Players of Arc Raiders have expressed their frustration with cheaters. To address these issues, Embark Studios shared an update on the Arc Raiders Discord channel. The studio acknowledged the ongoing discussions and committed to taking action based on player feedback.
Planned Changes and Anti-Cheat Measures
- Implementation of significant changes to the game’s ruleset.
- Deployment of new detection mechanisms targeting cheaters.
- Enhancements to existing anti-cheat systems for better detection and bans.
- Client-side fixes addressing the ‘out of map glitch.’
- Tools for streamers to reduce instances of stream sniping.
While no specific timeline for these updates was provided, there are indications that they will roll out in the coming weeks. CEO Patrick Söderlund also mentioned the introduction of “aggression-based matchmaking.” This new system will still retain skill-based elements but will additionally consider a player’s inclination to engage in combat.
Player Engagement and Record Numbers
Arc Raiders recently reached a new milestone, achieving a peak of 3.2 million daily active users. Over the recent two-week holiday period, the game outperformed all other titles on Steam, highlighting its growing popularity.
In an interesting turn of events, a player recounted a story where their in-game request for help was met by a neighbor attempting to assist them physically, demonstrating the game’s impact beyond the virtual world.
