If ARCs Hunt Humans, Why Don’t They Hear You Yell? Breaking Down the AI Logic in ARC Raiders

It can be challenging to stay aware of danger, particularly if players aren’t fully using their sight and hearing. Sounds like a Wasp buzzing or a Rocketeer approaching should signal players to look up, but the ARC can sometimes surprise Raiders by exploiting their predictable awareness. The ARC’s units – Snitches with their long-range scans, Wasps with their erratic movements, and Pops that appear suddenly when metal is detected – are good at spotting players. However, despite their detection capabilities, they can’t hear the Raiders or the humans operating them.







