Who Made Arc Raiders? – Developer & Studio Info

Who Made Arc Raiders?

Arc Raiders was developed by Embark Studios, a Swedish game development studio based in Stockholm.

About Embark Studios

• Founded: 2018
• Location: Stockholm, Sweden
• CEO: Patrick Söderlund (former EA executive)
• Size: ~300 employees
• Backed by: Nexon (major investor)

Studio History

Embark Studios was founded by Patrick Söderlund after leaving EA, where he oversaw franchises like Battlefield. The studio was built to create “games that entertain, surprise, and inspire” with a focus on innovative multiplayer experiences.

Arc Raiders Development

• First revealed at The Game Awards 2021
• Went through multiple beta phases
• Originally planned as a full-price title, pivoted to free-to-play
• Launched with full crossplay across PC, PS5, and Xbox

Follow the studio’s plans on the Arc Raiders roadmap and news page.