A new live-service shooter, ARC Raiders, has entered the market, promising innovation and long-term appeal. The question is, will it survive or fade away like many before it?
After years of industry experience and covering multiplayer trends, it's clear that only a few games truly endure. ARC Raiders' recent "Server Slam" testing phase showed promising numbers, with 185,000 concurrent players on Steam.
The game's future is uncertain, and its success depends on various factors. Embark Studios' testing phase results are impressive, but the live-service market is crowded, and only time will tell if ARC Raiders can thrive.
Only a few games truly endure.
Author's summary: ARC Raiders' survival is uncertain.