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Rumors that the AI robots in ARC Raiders learn and adapt during gameplay come from a real machine learning system Embark uses to control the movement of the ARC robots. This system trains the game’s AI enemies – including those with many limbs, like the Queen and Leaper – to move more effectively across each map. The machine learning is only used for movement, helping the robots walk, climb, and overcome obstacles. A common misunderstanding was that the system also allowed the robots to learn player behavior and patterns.

I recently got to spend a good amount of time playing ShantyTown, after first trying it at PAX East. My initial preview didn’t quite capture everything, but now I have a much better understanding of the game. What stands out most is its immersive atmosphere, but beyond that, it’s simply a really relaxing and fun experience.

According to a recent report, manga artist Inio Asano is planning a new project. He’s expected to release a short manga series around late 2026. Currently, there aren’t many details available, so fans will need to wait for official announcements.

Defeating the Ironwing REN-X is a worthwhile challenge. As a reward, you’ll receive the REN-X Surveillance Record, which unveils locations on the Delesyia map, and the Tech Gloves, allowing you to automatically pick locks without needing a key.

The Alabaster Curved Sword is located in the center of the Forgotten City, which is in the Crimson Desert. We’ve included a map marker to help you find it quickly, and you can see the sword’s stats below to get an idea of how powerful it is before you go.

The Contribution Crown lets you buy special items from shops in a particular area. Each crown works in a different region – for example, the Delesyia Contribution Crown unlocks more items to buy in Delesyia, and the Demeniss Crown does the same in Demeniss. We’ll share more details about what we’ve discovered below.

This Pragmata guide will help players locate all the collectibles and useful items, such as Safe Boxes, Pure Lunum, Mods, upgrade parts, Earth Memories, and Cartridge Holders.

Originally, Embark Studios planned for ARC Raiders to be a purely cooperative game, similar to Helldivers 2. However, the team discovered during development that the game wasn’t engaging enough. To create more excitement and encourage players to return, they added player-versus-player (PvP) elements, transforming it into an extraction shooter. This wasn’t about creating a competitive game – there are no PvP leaderboards – but rather about increasing the unpredictability and stress. Now, players have to contend with both dangerous ARC enemies and other players, making each match more challenging.

You can use this Pragmata guide to find all three Mini Cabins in the Mass Production Array.

Because of his hard work, manga sales have increased dramatically, and each new volume of Kagurabachi now consistently ranks among the top ten bestsellers. The series is poised for a significant boost in popularity.