Overview
- Store Update 1.38.0, rolled out Tuesday, adds a Torpedo outfit color change and a live matchmaking optimization that is now active in Arc Raiders.
- The new system uses player behavior telemetry to more consistently match people who share a similar playstyle and the same squad size.
- Embark warns the algorithm may take longer to find matches because it expands search rules to target low-population hours, specific regions, and certain map conditions.
- The studio says it will keep monitoring matchmaking metrics and iterating on the system and has already taken earlier steps this year such as separating solo/duo/trio queues and enforcing anti-cheat and exploit bans.
- Player counts have fallen from launch peaks though SteamDB still shows strong daily activity on Steam, and many outlets and players view the October Frozen Tail content update as the next major test for retention.