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'I Was Flat Out Wrong About These Devs' — Arc Raiders 2.0 Update Triggers 7-Month High in Player Count as Fans Show Up for 'Spider-Man' Grappling Hook, Free Weekend, and More

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ARC Raiders
Genres · fps
Release · Oct 30, 2025
Developer · Embark Studios
Xbox Series X|SPCPS5
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HOOK
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HOOK
Role · Publisher
Active · 2023
Latest · Unholy
Top genres · puzzle
43 articles 37 writers 1 games
Spider-Man
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Spider-Man
Active · 1982–2026
Latest · Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Top genres · platformer, action, adventure
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