Nexon and Embark Studios have reported new successes for the shooter ARC Raiders: to date, sales have reached 17 million copies. And this happened in just a few months — back in May, the circulation was 16 million, so the project crossed the one‑million mark quite quickly.
The key driver was the major update Frozen Trail, which was released in October. According to the developers, it not only brought back old players but also attracted a new audience. For action shooters, such updates are critically important: fresh content, new mechanics, and adjusted balances can significantly revitalize the online experience and boost sales.
Financial indicators
- Third quarter: revenue met forecasts — the team is confidently holding the line.
- Fourth quarter: a year‑on‑year revenue decline is expected. At the same time, the figure will be comparable to the same period last year — meaning this is not a failure, but a seasonal trend typical of the gaming industry.
ARC Raiders will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series starting in October 2025. It’s an extraction shooter: players fight enemies and each other, and the main goal is to obtain valuable loot and successfully evacuate.
The project also has ambitious plans beyond the screen: the game is going to be adapted for the big screen.
