ARC Raiders has won the Nordic Game of the Year award for 2026, marking a significant milestone for the Swedish developer Embark Studios. The title also took home honors for Best Audio and Best Technology at the same ceremony in Sweden.
Swedish developer Embark Studios extraction shooter takes top prize at regional ceremony
Embark Studios, a developer based in Sweden, created the title after working on other large multiplayer games. The game is an extraction shooter set in a science fiction setting.
The specific criteria for the audio and technology awards were not detailed in the report. Development has spanned several years, with earlier public playtests receiving varied responses.
Prior to this win, ARC Raiders received nominations for Game of the Year at major international ceremonies including BAFTA, DICE Awards, and The Game Awards but did not secure victories in those categories. The win marks a difference between regional recognition and previous results at major international ceremonies.
The victory is reported by Insider Gaming as part of their coverage of the Nordic Game Awards. The report did not include information regarding financial rewards or detailed judging standards.
The award comes after a long development period involving multiple public playtests. This achievement adds to the developer's standing within the genre.
Source: Insider Gaming
