ARC Raiders Wants YOUR Feedback: Embark Studios Launches Map Survey to Shape Future Content
Embark Studios is asking ARC Raiders players to complete a survey about maps and playstyles to help shape future content. Here's how to participate and why your feedback matters.
ARC Raiders has been a breakout hit for Embark Studios, and now the developer wants to hear directly from players about what’s working—and what isn’t. The studio just launched a community survey focused on the game’s maps and player playstyles, giving fans a chance to influence the direction of future content.
If you’ve been playing ARC Raiders and have opinions on the maps, now’s your chance to make your voice heard.
Why Embark Studios Is Asking for Feedback
ARC Raiders launched just six weeks ago, but it’s already made a massive impact in the extraction shooter genre. For a live-service game like this, player feedback is critical to long-term success.
What Embark Wants to Know
The survey centers around two key areas:
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1. Map Feedback
- Which maps do you like, dislike, or feel neutral about?
- How do the different maps compare to each other?
- What makes certain maps more enjoyable than others?
2. Playstyle Preferences
- Are you a stealth-focused player who avoids combat?
- Do you engage in PvP aggressively?
- Are you loot-focused, prioritizing extraction over fights?
- Do you ambush other players or prefer to be social?
- How often do you engage in each playstyle?
Why this matters: Embark wants to use this data to shape future content and map design based on how players actually engage with the game. If most players prefer stealth over PvP, for example, future maps might cater more to that playstyle.
How to Participate in the ARC Raiders Survey
Want to share your thoughts? Here’s what you need to know.
Survey Requirements
To participate, you must:
- Have played on all maps currently available in ARC Raiders, including the newest map, Stella Montis
- Log in with your Embark ID (ensures the survey is tied to your account and verifies you meet the requirements)
Why the restrictions? Embark wants feedback from players who’ve experienced all the content firsthand, not just those who’ve played one or two maps. This ensures the data is accurate and useful for development.
How to Access the Survey
- Visit the official ARC Raiders website or check the game’s social media channels for the survey link
- Log in with your Embark ID
- Answer questions about map preferences and playstyles
- Submit your responses to help shape the future of ARC Raiders
Potential Issue: Survey Ending Early?
Some players are reporting that the survey is ending prematurely with a “maximum number of responses” message. As of publication, Embark has not commented on whether this is a technical issue or intentional cap.
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If you encounter this error:
- Try again later—Embark may increase the response limit
- Check official channels for updates
ARC Raiders’ Current Map Lineup
To provide useful feedback, it helps to understand the five maps currently available in ARC Raiders.
1. Spaceport
Type: Legacy map from the original co-op shooter vision
Size: Large
Vibe: Industrial, open areas mixed with tight corridors
Best for: Stealth and loot runs
Note: Created before the PvPvE pivot, so it plays differently from newer maps.
2. Dam Battlegrounds
Type: Legacy map from the original co-op shooter vision
Size: Large
Vibe: Outdoor, water hazards, verticality
Best for: Mixed playstyles—stealth, combat, and loot
Note: Like Spaceport, this map predates the extraction shooter redesign.
3. Blue Gate
Type: Post-redesign map
Size: Medium
Vibe: Urban, more PvP-friendly layout
Best for: Combat-focused players
Note: Designed specifically for the PvPvE extraction shooter format.
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4. Buried City
Type: Post-redesign map
Size: Medium
Vibe: Ruins, tight spaces, verticality
Best for: Aggressive PvP and ambush tactics
Note: Newer map with design tailored to extraction shooter gameplay.
5. Stella Montis
Type: Newest map (unlocked via community donation event)
Size: Indoor-focused
Vibe: Claustrophobic, close-quarters combat
Best for: PvP-heavy matches—this is the most combat-oriented map
Note: Stella Montis has proven divisive among players. Some love the intense PvP action, while others find it too chaotic.
ARC Raiders’ Development Journey: From Co-op to Extraction Shooter
Understanding ARC Raiders’ development history helps explain why some maps feel different from others.
The Original Vision (2021)
ARC Raiders was first revealed in 2021 as a co-op PvE shooter where players worked together to fight hostile machines called ARCs.
What changed:
- Embark struggled to “find the fun” consistently in the co-op format
- The game was rebooted as a PvPvE extraction shooter (similar to Escape from Tarkov or The Cycle: Frontier)
- Many assets and maps from the original build were converted to fit the new gameplay
Why Some Maps Feel Different
Spaceport and Dam Battlegrounds were created for the original co-op vision, which is why they:
- Have more open spaces and less PvP chokepoints
- Feel less optimized for extraction shooter gameplay
- Can play differently depending on your playstyle
Blue Gate, Buried City, and Stella Montis were designed after the pivot, making them:
- More PvP-friendly with strategic chokepoints
- Better suited for the extraction shooter format
- Generally more popular among competitive players
Why Player Feedback Matters for ARC Raiders
ARC Raiders is a live-service game, which means continuous updates and community engagement are essential for long-term success.
How Your Feedback Could Shape the Game
Map Design:
- If players overwhelmingly prefer certain maps, future content will reflect that
- Embark can identify what makes maps fun (or frustrating) and adjust accordingly
Playstyle Balance:
- If most players avoid PvP in favor of stealth, Embark might add more stealth-friendly mechanics
- If PvP is too dominant, changes could encourage more diverse strategies
Content Priorities:
- Survey data helps Embark decide what to focus on: new maps, gameplay tweaks, or quality-of-life improvements
Precedent: The Stella Montis Community Event
Just two weeks after launch, Embark kicked off a massive community donation event where players contributed common materials to unlock the Stella Montis map.
This showed that Embark is committed to community-driven content, and the survey is another step in that direction.
ARC Raiders’ Success So Far
In just six weeks, ARC Raiders has become one of the most talked-about extraction shooters in the industry.
Why Players Love It
✅ Unique PvPvE balance (not too punishing, not too easy)
✅ Engaging extraction mechanics with meaningful risk/reward
✅ Strong community engagement (events, surveys, frequent updates)
✅ Accessible for newcomers to the extraction genre
Challenges Ahead
❌ Balancing PvP and PvE to satisfy both playstyle preferences
❌ Map variety—five maps is decent for launch, but more are needed
❌ Long-term content roadmap still unclear
Final Thoughts: Your Opinion Matters
If you’ve been playing ARC Raiders, taking a few minutes to complete the Embark Studios survey is one of the best ways to influence the game’s future.
Whether you love Stella Montis’ chaotic PvP or prefer the stealthy loot runs on Spaceport, your feedback helps Embark understand what’s working and what needs improvement.
Survey requirements recap:
- Must have played on all five maps (including Stella Montis)
- Must log in with Embark ID
- Survey may have a response cap—participate early if possible
What’s next for ARC Raiders?
- More maps based on player feedback
- Continued seasonal content and events
- Potential gameplay adjustments based on survey results
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Bottom line: Embark wants to hear from you. Take the survey, share your thoughts, and help shape the future of ARC Raiders.
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