The 2026 DICE Awards ceremony, held in Las Vegas, celebrated a year of remarkable achievements in interactive entertainment. The evening's biggest winner was Sandfall Interactive's acclaimed title, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which secured the coveted Game of the Year honor among its five total awards. Sucker Punch Productions' Ghost of Yōtei earned three awards, including Outstanding...

Survival games often emphasize danger, but Arc Raiders stands out by highlighting the importance of rest. The concept of a warm place to rest is woven into the game’s structure, creating a rhythm that feels both intense and human. Every expedition into Arc-infested territory is a test of skill and awareness. Resources are limited, enemies are relentless, and mistakes...

Finding Apricots in Arc Raiders can feel overwhelming at first, especially for newer players unfamiliar with expedition layouts. This Arc Raiders Apricot location guide breaks down the most efficient routes and overlooked areas that veteran players rely on. Why Apricots Matter More Than You Think Although Apricots don’t appear in every crafting recipe, they’re often used in...

One of Arc Raiders’ greatest strengths is how seamlessly its world design supports the theme of unification. Every ruined structure, open battlefield, and extraction zone feels purpose-built to encourage cooperation. The environment itself becomes a silent ally, guiding players toward collective action rather than isolated play. The open yet dangerous map design pushes squads to move...

ARC Raiders gives players plenty of room to shape their own playstyle, and the three-branch skill tree opens up several strong options for solo PvE. When you're on your own, the focus shifts toward staying mobile, gathering resources efficiently, and surviving long enough to make each run worthwhile. The goal is to build a setup that feels smooth, adaptable, and reliable even when no teammates...

The choice of weapon in Arc Raiders is the determining factor of how each fight will be, be it a tight corridor or a decision to stand and fight in the open with drones buzzing overhead. The weapon tier list is not merely a question of raw numbers but rather a question of the way each weapon performs in the real world, when it is not in a controlled situation. The most reliable weapons are the...

Killing the Queen in ARC Raiders is one of those fights that feels overwhelming the first time you run into it. She's a huge spider-like ARC boss with around 22,000 HP, heavy armor plating, and attacks that can wipe unprepared squads almost instantly. You'll usually find her roaming high-threat areas like the Dam Battlegrounds, often tied to world events or Harvester encounters. Because of the...

What is the Dam Control Tower Key? The Dam Control Tower Key is an epic item used exclusively on Dam Battlegrounds. Its main function is to unlock the door at the top floor of the Control Tower. The door is usually one of the last areas players explore during a raid because reaching it can be risky. Here’s what makes it important in practice: The door is not just a barrier—it...

Rapid Hotfix for Duplication Exploit In just over three hours following the release of Arc Raiders patch 1.15.0, Embark swiftly deployed a hotfix aimed at addressing the duplication exploit. Community lead Ossen shared an update on the official Discord server, emphasizing that the team continues to monitor the situation closely to ensure all potential cases are identified and resolved. Players...

A popular Arc Raiders streamer faces minimal consequences after showcasing a major duplication glitch, prompting debate within the community about enforcement consistency. The exploit, which allowed mass duplication of items, spread widely following a live demonstration. This visibility made the glitch nearly unavoidable for many players before a fix was deployed. Developer Embark Studios has...