Embark started testing Denuvo anti-cheat in Arc Raiders on May 19, opening the kernel-level system to a limited group of players first. If the trial behaves, the rollout will widen from there.
A May 7 developer post called Ensuring Fair Play said the studio wants to combine machine-learning tools with kernel-level protections such as Easy Anti-Cheat and Denuvo. This setup also leaves out Denuvo DRM, so the anti-cheat push does not bring the extra copy protection layer that many PC players dislike.
The move lands after a rough stretch of cheating complaints around the Riven Tides update. If the new protection adds any overhead, players can still tune their Arc Raiders settings to get a little more breathing room.
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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 October 30, 2025
- Publisher Embark Studios
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