The war against the machines has paid off in more ways than one. ARC Raiders, the sci-fi extraction shooter from Embark Studios, has officially become Nexon’s most successful global launch to date; a milestone that redefines what a new IP can achieve in today’s crowded live-service market.
The game’s blend of tension, survival, and cinematic scale has clearly struck a chord with players.
Set in a desolate post-collapse world where scavengers unite to fight back against falling mechanical invaders, ARC Raiders has managed to combine teamwork and spectacle like few shooters before it.
According to Nexon’s latest report, ARC Raiders has sold over 4 million copies worldwide since its launch on October 30, 2025, across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. At its peak, the game reached more than 700,000 concurrent players, underscoring its breakout status beyond the usual early-launch buzz.
For Nexon, a publisher historically anchored in online and mobile markets, this success signals a turning point, one where a premium, console-first shooter can thrive globally under its banner. Embark Studios, also known for The Finals, now finds itself at the center of Nexon’s push to reshape its portfolio toward high-quality, player-driven live experiences.
The studio has already teased a post-launch roadmap filled with new ARC machines, weapons, and seasonal quests. Whether ARC Raiders can maintain this momentum remains to be seen, but for now, the debut is nothing short of a triumph.
A new IP, a new direction, and 4 million reasons to keep raiding. Will ARC Raiders become Nexon’s long-term flagship or just a flash of brilliance in the crowded live-service sky? Share your thoughts in the comments and stay tuned to both X and VGNW for the latest updates.
