U4GM: Embark Studios Explains ARC Raiders Anti Cheating System

Embark Studios has been fairly open about how it’s approaching cheating in ARC Raiders, and the picture that comes out is less about a single “anti-cheat tool” and more about a layered system that’s always being adjusted. The studio describes it as an ongoing security effort rather than something you can solve once and forget about ARC Raiders Coins.

At the base level, the game relies on kernel-level protection through Easy Anti-Cheat, since many modern cheat tools operate at that depth. Embark has also mentioned it’s working on additional kernel-level solutions to improve detection accuracy across different regions and game environments. The idea is to close off as many low-level loopholes as possible before they even reach normal gameplay.

On top of that, the studio is leaning heavily into machine learning systems. These models are trained on large amounts of player telemetry and are used to spot patterns that don’t always show up through traditional signature-based methods. Embark has also worked with Anybrain on this side of the technology, focusing on things like input behavior and long-term play patterns. In practice, this helps the system flag suspicious activity based on how someone plays, not just what software they might be using.

One of the trickier parts, according to Embark, is separating cheating from legitimate accessibility setups. Not every unusual input pattern is malicious, so the system has to take context into account. The studio says it looks at broader telemetry and communication signals to make better judgments, and it also continues to improve its understanding of common hardware and assistive devices so it doesn’t end up punishing players who aren’t actually breaking rules.

Enforcement has also become more visible recently. Reports and statements from the studio suggest that large waves of cheaters have already been removed, with “tens of thousands” of accounts reportedly banned. Alongside that, there have been ongoing updates to the client and detection systems, which points to a more active and reactive approach rather than a set-and-forget policy.

Even with all this automation, Embark is still keeping humans in the loop. Every ban appeal is reviewed by a person, not just a system, and the studio has emphasized that this part of the process is something they intend to keep investing in. Patrick Söderlund has also noted that mistakes in banning can damage trust, so the goal is to move quickly when something is wrong while still staying strict on actual cheaters. For Embark, keeping the game fair is less of a feature and more of a constant maintenance job that evolves alongside the game itself.