Embark Studios

Based in Stockholm, Sweden, Embark Studios is a developer and publisher under the Nexon umbrella. The company's projects include The Finals and Arc Raiders.

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Date Founded
November, 2018
Headquarters
Stockholm, Sweden
CEO
Patrick Söderlund
Parent Company
Nexon

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ARC Raiders is Looking to Address Camping
ARC Raiders Dev Looking Into ‘Revisions’ for Some Events to Counter Camping

An ARC Raiders developer is considering some major "revisions" for some of its in-game maps, specifically aimed at addressing in-game camping.

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ARC Raiders' Dropping Player Count is Good News for Bungie's Marathon

ARC Raiders is still incredibly popular, but the game has been losing players, which could benefit its main competitor, Marathon.

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Embark Studios CEO Appointed to Executive Chairman of Nexon
Embark Studios CEO Named to Big New Position at Nexon

Nexon officially names Embark Studios CEO Patrick Soderlund to a major new position, moving up from his role with the ARC Raiders developer.

arc raiders game director comments on humanoid enemies.
"It's Been Done to Death" ARC Raiders Director Comments on Possible Humanoid Enemies

ARC Raiders director comments on Embark Studios' approach to introducing new enemy types that resemble humans, and it might be bad news for some fans.

Are ARC's getting more dangerous?
Arc Raiders’ Arcs Aren’t Actually Getting Tougher (But They Will)

Embark confirmed that ARCs in ARC Raiders aren't getting tougher, but design lead Virgil Watkins hinted future difficulty increases might be coming.

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ARC Raiders' Shrouded Sky Update Is Finally Giving Fans a Massively Requested Feature

With the new Shrouded Sky update inching closer and closer, ARC Raiders developer Embark seemingly reveals the addition of a much requested feature.

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ARC Raiders Dev Says Players Are Burning Through Bosses Faster Than Intended

ARC Raiders developer Embark Studios admits that players are beating bosses like the Queen and Matriarch quicker than intended.

arc raiders reveals new hurricane event for february 2026.
ARC Raiders Officially Reveals New Map Condition, and It's a Hurricane

Embark Studios shares more details about the upcoming Shrouded Sky map condition, confirming it will feature a deadly hurricane.

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No, ARC Raiders' AI Isn't Actively Evolving Like Many Players Think

ARC Raiders developer Embark Studios shuts down a fan theory that the game's AI is actively evolving and learning the habits of players.

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ARC Raiders Dev Says There's 'No Such Thing' as Friendly Or Aggressive Lobbies

An ARC Raiders dev says the shooter's matchmaking isn't as binary as people think, and that there is no such thing as friendly or aggressive lobbies.

arc raiders developer comments on care bear lobbies.
"This Kind of Surprised Us" ARC Raiders Director Gives Official Statement on Care Bear Lobbies

ARC Raiders director says the rise of Care Bear lobbies was something they did not anticipate, and it caught them off guard for a good reason.

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ARC Raiders Reveals Release Date for Next Update, Teases New Map Condition
ARC Raiders Reveals Release Date for Next Update, Teases New Map Condition

Embark Studios shares more details about the upcoming Shrouded Sky update for ARC Raiders, including its expected release date.

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ARC Raiders Finishes Investigation Into Recent Exploits and Announces Account Punishments

Embark Studios finishes its investigation into the recent duplication exploit, provides details into its process and announces punishments and bans.

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ARC Raiders' Item Duplication Glitch Trapped Embark Studios Between a Rock and a Hard Place

The recent controversy surrounding ARC Raiders' duplication glitch has left developer Embark Studios in a tough position going forward.

Indie developers give their thoughts on generative AI in game dev.
"Games Are Meant to Be Made by Humans" Devs and Gamers Push Back Against Gen AI

From concept art to voiceovers, devs reject generative AI — but gamers have the final say on whether it belongs in gaming.

some arc raiders players may soon lose some of their items.
ARC Raiders May Soon Wipe Certain Items from Player Inventories

ARC Raiders' duplication glitch is gone, but the drama continues as Embark Studios considers penalizing players who abused it.

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arc raiders speranza social hub
ARC Raiders Boss Admits Speranza Is "Underutilized" as Requests for Social Hub Intensify

Embark Studios' CEO admits that Speranza is "underutilized" in ARC Raiders, as fans continue to rally for the studio to create a social hub.

arc raiders fans call for a change to default lighting.
Over 16,000 ARC Raiders Fans Agree That the Game Desperately Needs 1 Fix

Thousands of fans urge Embark Studios to fix one ARC Raiders issue as soon as possible, and it's not about exploits or glitches.

arc raiders releases new patch for february 11, 2026.
ARC Raiders Rolls Out Yet Another Hotfix Following February Update

ARC Raiders' latest patch fixes another game-breaking issue that surfaced after the duplication exploit, but fans still seem concerned anyway.

arc raiders infinite ammo glitch
Just 24 Hours After ARC Raiders' Duplication Glitch, Another Game-Breaking Exploit Is Going Viral

ARC Raiders players discover yet another game-breaking exploit, just 24 hours after Embark patched the viral item duplication glitch.

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