Embark Studios

Embark Studios is a Swedish development studio founded by Patrick Söderlund, a former executive at Electronic Arts and DICE. Specialized in free-to-play multiplayer games, the studio made a name for itself with The Finals, a dynamic shooter, and especially ARC Raiders, a major success released in October 2025 that generated nearly $500 million in revenue for a budget of $75 million, propelling the studio toward new projects[1].

Thanks to this triumph, Embark Studios has expanded its teams and announced the development of two new games in addition to the ongoing support of ARC Raiders and The Finals. The studio integrates artificial intelligence for tedious tasks such as voice generation (trained on recordings of paid voice actors), enabling a weekly update pace without replacing human jobs[2].

In 2026, ARC Raiders is evolving into a live service with adjustments based on player feedback, experimental modes inspired by Tarkov, and a roadmap rich in new content such as events and expeditions[3][4]. Embark prioritizes observation and gradual improvements to maintain its popularity on Steam, PS5 and Xbox[1].