ARC Raiders has exceeded expectations by hitting over 12 million copies shipped since its debut in October. Embark Studios, the creators, were surprised by the game’s immense success. As a token of appreciation to early supporters, a free golden weapon is being offered, but players need to act quickly to claim it.
In a recent press release, executive producer Patrick Söderlund expressed gratitude to the players for reaching this significant milestone. He credited the dedicated community for shaping the game and providing valuable input that continues to influence its development and growth.
Players who logged into ARC Raiders before January 13 will automatically receive a Golden Raider Tool in their inventory, a key item for unlocking loot containers. The deadline for claiming this reward is 12 AM GMT today, giving players a last chance to secure the free gift by simply logging into the game.
Despite the release of other popular shooters like Battlefield 6 and Black Ops 7, ARC Raiders has stood out with a stable player base on Steam. It boasts a daily peak of 325,000 players, reaching over 400,000 on weekends, showcasing its strong performance in the gaming community.
The game’s success sets a promising precedent for upcoming extraction shooters, such as Bungie’s Marathon slated for a March launch. However, challenging the dominance of ARC Raiders may prove to be a tough task given its current popularity and player engagement levels.