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ARC Raiders Adaptations Could Tell More Character-Driven Stories

Executive producer Aleksander Grøndal says Embark will contribute input while trusting Chernin Entertainment with the adaptations.

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ARC Raiders’ TV and movie adaptations could tell more character-focused stories than the game does, but Embark has not settled on a direction yet. Executive producer Aleksander Grøndal says the studio wants to see which concepts emerge before deciding how far to take its world onscreen.

Grøndal described ARC Raiders’ setting as “fertile ground to tell all kinds of different stories” in a GamesRadar interview. The game leaves much of its narrative open, delivering pieces through quests, short cutscenes and cinematic trailers while players form their own stories through raids.

That leaves an adaptation room to put specific people at the center rather than rely on players to piece together the setting themselves. The world follows humanity’s remaining survivors in the late 22nd century as they try to understand and push back against machines that have taken over Earth’s surface. On screen, those stakes could be carried by a defined cast and their decisions, rather than the improvised clashes and alliances that play out in raids.

Embark also plans to stay involved rather than hand the IP over completely. Grøndal said the studio will provide input to preserve its view of the brand while trusting Chernin Entertainment with the creative work. The adaptation plans also include The Finals, Embark’s earlier, more competitive shooter.

Which part of ARC Raiders’ world would you want an adaptation to build around? Keep up with how Embark’s screen plans develop on X, Bluesky, YouTube, Instagram, Steam, and Telegram.

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.