ARC Raiders Finally Wins a Game of the Year Award
Embark Studios’ extraction shooter ARC Raiders has secured its first major Game of the Year award at the Nordic Game Awards 2026. The game also claimed honors for Best Audio and Best Technology at the ceremony, underscoring its achievements across multiple aspects of game development.
Since its release, ARC Raiders has established itself as a standout title, particularly praised for its innovative and compelling multiplayer features. The game has earned multiple Game of the Year nominations at some of the industry’s most prestigious award ceremonies, including BAFTA, DICE, and The Game Awards. Despite these prestigious nominations, the Nordic Game Awards represents the first occasion the game has captured a Game of the Year title at a major awards event.
This achievement marks a significant milestone for the breakout extraction shooter and signals strong recognition within the Nordic game development community. The combination of accolades—Best Audio, Best Technology, and Game of the Year—reflects the comprehensive quality of Embark Studios’ effort across technical performance, sound design, and overall game design.