A new live-service shooter, ARC Raiders, has emerged, promising innovation and long-term appeal. The question on everyone's mind is: will it survive or fade away?
With years of industry experience and countless hours of covering multiplayer trends, the story of live-service shooters has played out many times. While some games may initially spike in numbers and trend, only a few truly endure.
Embark Studios' testing phase, "Server Slam," saw ARC Raiders peak at around 185,000 concurrent players on Steam alone, impressive numbers for a new IP.
The numbers might spike, the trailers might trend, but only a few games truly endure.
Author's summary: ARC Raiders' survival depends on its ability to defy the odds.