Embark FIX Arc Raiders Matchmaking! No More RATS? PVE Players Fight BACK! Elders Circle Podcast Ep 04

The 4th Arc Raiders Expedition is here! Embark are Changing ALL the rules! Elders Circle Pod Ep 7

On this episode of The Elders Circle, Dan, Ray and James break down everything you need to know about Expedition 4. The reward structure has shifted — Skill Points are out, Blueprints and Raider Tokens are in — and we're digging into what that means for veteran Raiders who've been grinding since day one. We cover the full timeline, the damage thresholds, the complete Blueprint pool, the Zenith Outfit unlock, stash space updates, consecutive buffs, and Embark's acknowledgement that new players need a fairer path forward. Is the Mystery Reward system a smart evolution — or are Embark experimenting at the veterans' expense? We share our thoughts and want to hear yours. Expedition window: July 7th – July 21st. Don't forget to sign up.

The State Of Arc Raiders. Forgotten Relics Update, Xbox's Problem & More! Elders Circle Podcast Ep 6

Tonight we're going deep. First up, we break down the Forgotten Relics event and the Converging Paths project. Then we tackle the big question the community keeps asking — are people actually bored of Arc Raiders, or is something else going on? We're bringing in some real psychology to explain what we think is really happening. We also get into the future of Xbox — the showcase looked incredible, then days later a leaked internal letter painted a very different picture. We break down what it actually means for the platform going forward. And we close out with the Grown Adults section — this week talking about the music that defined different periods of our lives.

Arc Raiders Chinese PVE Mode, Marathon, God Of War (State Of Play) - Elder's Circle Podcast Ep 05

So China got a completely different version of Arc Raiders. PvE-leaning mechanics, an opt-in rebellion system, a dual boss encounter — and none of it touches global servers. Yet. But if it performs well over there, the mechanics are already built. That's not nothing. We also get into Marathon Season 2: Nightfall — full seasonal reset, vault wiped, new shells, Night Marsh, and whether Bungie's lone wolf shoutout actually means anything. Plus the panel goes personal — what kind of gamers are we really? Hours, habits, the game that shaped everything. And yes — God of War Laufey gets a mention. with some State Of Play talk!

Embark FIX Arc Raiders Matchmaking! No More RATS? PVE Players Fight BACK! Elders Circle Podcast Ep 04

The Elders Circle is back for Episode 4 — and we're diving straight into the biggest Arc Raiders conversation of the week. Embark have updated the ABMM system and for PvE players, this one matters. Self-defence is now tracked separately from initiating PvP. Low-activity rounds carry less weight. And that rat exploit — spawning in and surrendering to game the system? Gone. But does this actually fix things for Old Timers, or is the community already misreading what changed? We break it all down, bust the myths, and ask the question nobody wants to answer — is there a version of ABMM that would ever actually satisfy everyone? Then we get into something more personal. 100 videos. 5,000 on Facebook. A community that started around a game and became something real. A community member asked directly whether making this has ever affected my mental health — and we answer it honestly. Hosts: Dan, Ray, James & Tactical Crumpet

A New Trader! Rocket Launcher & More! Arc Raiders Elders Circle Podcast Ep 03

The Nomadic Envoy Ermal has arrived in Speranza — a brand new trader with rotating weekly stock, stash expansion, and the Expedition Vault. There's also a new grenade launcher (The Rascal), sweeping ARC balance changes, weapon durability fixes, and Denuvo Anti-Cheat rolling out across the game. The Elders couldn't let this one sit. We're breaking it all down — what's exciting, what's worrying, and what it actually means for how we play.