Look, let's be honest: ARC Raiders has officially made its mark, snagging the 'Best Multiplayer' gong at The Game Awards 2025, held in Los Angeles this past 12th.

For the uninitiated, ARC Raiders is the extraction shooter dropped by Nexon's Embark Studios on 30 October. You're dropped into the 'Rust Belt', a ruined future Earth, playing as a 'Raider' scrounging for resources and trying to find some semblance of a way out.

Since its 30 October launch, the numbers have been, frankly, staggering. As of 11 November, it hit a peak of 700,000 Concurrent Players across all platforms, with global sales crossing the 4 million mark. It spent two weeks at the top of Steam’s global charts for popularity and revenue, and as of 12 December, it holds a 'Very Positive' rating from users, with 88% of them giving it the thumbs up.

Art Director Robert Sammelin took to the stage to share his gratitude, stating, "A massive thanks to Embark Studios, our partners at Nexon, and the fans who love this game." He added with a bit of genuine warmth, "The fans who play and engage with our game are worth their weight in gold."