Corsair is celebrating the first anniversary of Embark Studios’ ARC Raiders with some special edition products, Notebookcheck reports. This announcement comes as the extraction shooter, which launched on October 30, 2025, still has 82,504 concurrent players on Steam.
The coverage we’ve seen confirms the partnership but doesn’t list specific products, prices, or release dates. We’ll hold off on those details until Corsair or Notebookcheck releases more information. Be sure to check Corsair’s official channels for specifics before making a purchase.
This partnership follows a strong first year for the game. ARC Raiders, published by Nexon, boasts an impressive 81% positive rating based on 258,233 Steam reviews. That’s quite a feat for a $39.99 premium shooter.
Embark is also celebrating with its own content. IGN recently shared an official “1st Anniversary Accolades” trailer, which reflects on the game’s first year.
The anniversary coincides with a busy period for the game. Embark wrapped up its PvE test after 30 million raids and plans to share updates in November. A developer commentary from that week emphasized that maintaining the core premise is the main challenge for PvE.
In-game content is evolving too. Players are currently tackling the Soul’s Offering project, which features four stages and requires materials like Rock Salt and Dead Flowers. For the full list of requirements, check out games.gg.
By The Numbers
| Release date | October 30, 2025 |
| Steam price | $39.99 |
| Steam reviews | 81% positive (258,233 reviews) |
| Current Steam players | 82,504 |
| Raids in PvE test | 30 million |
Community Pulse
Our sentiment tracker didn’t pick up any individual community comments regarding this story, so we don’t have player quotes to share. The overall sentiment appears mixed, which is interesting given the 81% positive Steam score. This discrepancy likely relates to the ongoing PvE debate rather than the hardware tie-ins. So far, Corsair’s products haven’t generated any tracked reactions.
What To Watch
- Product details: We haven’t seen confirmation on Corsair’s lineup, pricing, or regional availability for the special editions in the coverage we reviewed.
- Embark’s November PvE plans: The studio has promised an update following the 30 million raid test. Keep an eye out to see if PvE becomes a permanent mode.
- Player count trend: The anniversary events and the Soul’s Offering project will give insight into whether the 82,504 concurrent players stick around into winter.
Sarah Chen
Sarah Chen is the Reviews and Guides Editor at Explosion.com. With a background in game design studies and 6 years of gaming journalism, Sarah brings technical insight to her reviews and creates comprehensive guides that help players get the most out of their games. She has reviewed over 200 titles across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo platforms. Her current obsessions include FromSoftware titles and indie roguelikes.
