Source: Nexon

Nexon (co-CEOs Kang Dae-hyun and Kim Jung-wook) announced on the 14th that it has opened pre-registration for the launch of 'ARC Raiders'—a PvPvE extraction adventure game developed by its subsidiary Embark Studios (CEO Patrick Söderlund)—on Nexon.com and for free play at PC bangs (internet cafes).

Nexon is introducing the Nexon.com service and free PC bang access to allow more domestic users to enjoy 'ARC Raiders' in various environments without barriers. With this, users can purchase 'ARC Raiders' using their Nexon accounts—in addition to Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and Epic Games—and play via the 'Nexon Plug' game launcher. Logging in with a Nexon account enables matchmaking within the same global one-build environment and supports cross-platform play.

Starting from the open beta on the 21st at 4:00 PM, users can play for free at PC bangs by logging in with a Nexon account, with additional exclusive benefits provided. The official launch of the Nexon.com service and free PC bang play begins on the 28th at 4:00 PM. Users who pre-register on the official website will receive three lucky draw tickets to use upon the official launch.

To celebrate the launch of ARC Raiders on Nexon.com and in PC bangs, Nexon is hosting the 'Koko's PC Bang Special Supply Event' starting on the 21st. Players who log in to their Nexon account and play ARC Raiders at a PC bang will receive a 10% bonus to both experience points and 'Koko' materials, along with one lucky draw ticket for every hour of gameplay. Additionally, an attendance event will offer various materials and consumables, such as 'Refined Gun Parts' and 'Deadline' mines, while completing daily sortie missions will reward players with items like 'Raider Hatch Keys'.

Meanwhile, ARC Raiders has achieved five wins at global game awards, including The Game Awards, the Steam Awards, and the BAFTA Games Awards. It has also earned a 'Mighty' badge on the global review aggregator OpenCritic, with a 93% critic recommendation rating. The game maintains a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam, with 84% of its approximately 390k user reviews being positive. Having sold over 14 million copies globally and surpassed a peak of 960k concurrent players within just three months of release, the title has earned widespread recognition from users, critics, and industry professionals alike.

Further details regarding the launch of 'ARC Raiders' on Nexon.com and the free PC bang service can be found on the official website and community channels.