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Arc Raiders pivoted toward exploration, not just shooting

Embark's Arc Raiders started as a genre mystery but, after playtests and a GDC talk from production director Caio Braga, the team steered it toward exploration and sandbox play rather than a straight shooter.

2 min read Mar 19, 11:56 AM

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Battle Royale Playtime Falls While Sandbox Games Boom, NewZoo Says

NewZoo data shows a big drop in Battle Royale playtime from 2024 to 2025, while open-world sandbox titles saw major growth.

2 min read Mar 14, 02:41 PM

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Pokopia Sparks Gen 3 Nostalgia as Hoenn Takes Shape in Sandbox

Pokopia's sandbox turns Gen 3 nostalgia into action as players rebuild Route 101 and sketch Hoenn in 2026.

2 min read Mar 9, 05:05 PM