ARC Raiders has emerged as the most-searched video game of 2025, surpassing heavyweights like Grand Theft Auto 6 and Battlefield 6, according to Google Trends’ Year in Search report.
Released on October 30 by Embark Studios, ARC Raiders has impressed players with its accessible gameplay, transforming the extraction shooter genre previously considered too punishing for casual gamers.
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The game has maintained strong engagement, attracting hundreds of thousands of concurrent players, earning award nominations, and trending widely across social media platforms since its release.
Sales figures underscore its popularity: ARC Raiders sold over 4 million copies on Steam in just four weeks and is approaching 7 million copies across all platforms globally.
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PlayStation charts highlight its regional success, ranking No. 2 in North America and No. 3 in Europe for November, trailing only titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and EA Sports FC 26.
Embark Studios has committed to long-term support for ARC Raiders, promising new updates and content to maintain player engagement and sustain the game’s momentum well into 2026.