Nexon gains global spotlight with ARC Raiders’ blockbuster launch

ARC Raiders, an extraction adventure game developed by Nexon unit Embark Studios, is capturing global attention with its early success. After its release on Oct. 30, the title reached its peak concurrent users of 700,000 among PC and console users. As of Nov. 11, it sold 4 million copies worldwide, signaling stronger sales momentum ahead with the feat accomplished just two weeks after its launch. ARC Raiders’ early global success is driven by accessible gameplay and player-friendly design that lowers genre barriers, making it easier for beginners to jump into combat, exploration and extraction. By offering free starting loadouts and adopting an auto looting system, the game lowered the entry barrier for new users. Its distinctive postapocalyptic setting and aesthetic that visualizes the future envisioned from the 1970s and 1980s also attracted users, with high-resolution graphics powered by Unreal Engine 5 and sophisticated sound providing more immersive experiences. The title’s success serves as a promising indicator that Nexon’s long-term global investment and development strategWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times