Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Since it was first announced, ARC Raiders has seen its share of myths and misinformation. This is the first episode in a series, where I debunk the biggest ARC Raiders myths before its launch date on October 30.

I am a member of Embark Studios' Creator Program.

Some footage in this video (as credited) was sourced from the following content creators:
LVNDMARK: twitch.tv/lvndmark
Shroud: twitch.tv/shroud
SheefGG: twitch.tv/sheefgg
Klean: twitch.tv/klean

Watch Geck0's ARC Raiders Podcast, where I'm a regular guest, here: youtube.com/@Geck0-Es
And his video about wipes here: youtube.com/watch?v=MJ1MS6B516U

Follow me on Twitch where I stream ARC Raiders and THE FINALS: twitch.tv/rockhoundblack

Sign up to play ARC Raider Playtests here: store.steampowered.com/app/1808500/ARC_Raiders

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ARC Raiders website: arcraiders.com
ARC Raiders X account: twitter.com/ARCRaidersGame

Embark Studios website: embark-studios.com

00:00 Intro
1:53 Myth 1: ARC Raiders Will Launch With 12 Maps
4:14 Myth 2: ARC Raiders Was Originally A PvE-Only Game
6:03 Myth 3: ARC Raiders Was Originally A Looter Shooter
7:29 Myth 4: ARC Raiders Will Have Mandatory Wipes Just Like Escape From Tarkov
10:23 Outro

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