- ARC Raider has become the highest-rated multiplayer game in almost a decade.
- It got a Metacritic score of 87, only beaten by the 91 that Overwatch received in 2016.
- It is also among the best-rated releases of the year, with a huge player base.
ARC Raiders has caught everyone by surprise. Many went into the game not expecting much, but have been thoroughly impressed by how great it is. After reaching a million copies in just 3 days, the shooter has another record to its name.
ARC Raiders has become the highest-rated multiplayer release on Metacritic in almost a decade, going against games like Helldivers 2, Marvel Rivals, The Finals, and more. The streak could’ve even been longer if not for one game.
Why it matters: The unique thing about Embark’s title is how it mixes the tension of extraction shooters with the atmosphere of adventure games. This makes it unique and interesting at the same time.
ARC Raiders debuted with an 87 score on Metacritic and an even higher 93 on Opencritic. The only multiplayer title that had a better score than it was 2016’s Overwatch with a 91 score on Metacritic.
This puts the extraction shooter in a great league of multiplayer titles, and even among the best games released this year. It is also going toe-to-toe with big hits like Battlefield 6 in terms of concurrent players on Steam.
In an industry where multiplayer titles don’t really take off because of the saturation in the genre, ARC Raiders has managed not only to compete but dominate, which is a huge feat for Embark Studios.
Nonetheless, it seems the game is here to stay, as the studio has shown its commitment to long-term support. It has also learnt from other titles to avoid mistakes, which are all a formula for long-lasting success.
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