ARC Raiders Surpasses 12 Million Players; Embark Gives Out Gift as a Thank You

by Alex Co January 13, 2026 12:22 am in News
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It’s no secret by now that Embark’s ARC Raiders is a massive success for the studio and publisher Nexon, but no one would have guessed it would explode this much.

Embark has announced that the extraction shooter has now surpassed 12 million across all platforms!

To show their appreciation, Embark is giving players a “Thank You” gift for a limited time.

ARC Raiders Crosses Over 12M Players and Players Given a Free Gift

In a press release, Embark has announced that ARC Raiders has surpassed 12 million players across all platforms. Executive Producer of ARC Raiders at Embark Studios, Aleksander Grøndal, made the following statement, “Reaching 12 million downloads is a milestone we owe entirely to the players. The community of Raiders has helped shape this game from the very beginning, and their passion, feedback, and ingenuity continue to guide how we build, support, and grow this world for the long term.”

The press release mentions this milestone, “reflects sustained growth driven by regular updates, technical refinements, and Embark’s long-term commitment to a fair, competitive, and rewarding experience.”

As a “Thank You,” Embark is giving players the Gilded Pickaxe Raider Tool for free for a limited time!

How to Claim the Milestone Reward

Any player who has logged onto the game at least once since launch will receive the gift to their in-game inbox on January 13 at 11:00 CET. If you’ve not played yet, make sure you boot up before 23.59 CET on January 13 to get your Gilded Pickaxe Raider Tool.

In terms of what’s to come. Embark has said it will issue an anti-cheat update in the “coming weeks,” which we assume will be rolled out alongside other gameplay improvements. Once that’s live, expect it here on the site.

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