ARC Raiders secured six spots on the BAFTA Games Awards 2026 longlist despite coming under criticism weeks earlier for using AI voice replication in some assets. The longlist, published minutes after the announcement, placed the Embark Studios title in the running for Audio Achievement, Best Game, Multiplayer, Music, New IP, and Technical Achievement. Being on the longlist does not guarantee a nomination, but it put ARC Raiders alongside this year’s most discussed releases as BAFTA prepares its final shortlist for the April 2026 ceremony in London.
The game had faced backlash after reports about its use of AI-driven voice replication surfaced and some outlets responded with unusually low review scores. Embark Studios and Nexon later addressed aspects of the controversy in follow-up reporting; for background, see the report on the AI voice controversy.
- Audio Achievement
- Best Game
- Multiplayer
- Music
- New IP
- Technical Achievement
Community debate around awards recognition intensified when streamers and commentators called out perceived slights at other ceremonies. For one recent example, see coverage of Shroud’s public criticism of The Game Awards after ARC Raiders missed a Game of the Year shortlist.
Critics and players will now watch BAFTA’s next moves closely as the organization trims longlists to official nominees. For Embark, the longlist placement offered a counterpoint to the earlier criticism and a sign that industry voters are still interested in the game’s technical and audio work.
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ARC Raiders
Developed by Embark Studios
ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure, set in a lethal future earth, ravaged by a mysterious mechanized threat known as ARC. Enlist as a Raider and scavenge the surface to thrive in a desolate world. But beware of the machines. Beware of Raiders preying on others.
ARC Raiders blends the tension from extraction shooters with atmospheric settings from the adventure genre. Lurking threats—from deadly machines to other Raiders—create a constant ebb and flow of intensity, where every moment is charged with the thrill of high stakes. Extract valuable loot and explore the unfolding mysteries of a vibrant, lethal world.
ARC Raiders supports seamless social play across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. Play with your squad and thrive as a team, or rise in the ranks as a lone ranger.
- Genre: Shooter
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
- Perspective: Third person
- Modes: Multiplayer, Co-operative
- Release: 2025-10-30
- Publisher: Embark Studios
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- IGDB Rating: 84.1/100
