ARC Raiders’ Success Proves AI Controversy Didn’t Slow It Down

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Despite heated debate before launch, ARC Raiders has become one of 2025’s biggest breakout hits. The extraction shooter peaked at over 481,000 concurrent players on Steam, earned strong critical praise, and has reportedly retained 91% of its player base into 2026.

Many expected ARC Raiders to struggle due to its release window between Battlefield 6 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, but Embark’s title appears largely unfazed. In contrast, Battlefield 6 has reportedly lost around 85% of its active players in just three months, highlighting how strong post-launch engagement has been for ARC Raiders.

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