Embark Studios has deployed a new Rascal grenade launcher into its multiplayer extraction shooter, Arc Raiders, through the recent 1.29.0 update. The new weapon offers players a budget-friendly alternative to existing anti-arc weapons.
This addition expands the available arsenal for players facing the mechanized ARC threat. The update is currently live across all platforms where Arc Raiders is available.
The Rascal is a grenade launcher, introducing a new ordnance option within the game’s combat system. It is positioned as a more accessible choice compared to the typically more powerful “epic” anti-arc weapons, making it a strategic consideration for players seeking effective firepower without a higher resource investment. This allows for more diverse loadout strategies when engaging enemies.
Arc Raiders, developed by Embark Studios, is a third-person extraction adventure set on a lethal future Earth [2, 4]. The game, built on Unreal Engine 5, tasks players with enlisting as Raiders to scavenge the surface and battle a mysterious mechanized threat known as ARC [1, 2, 5]. Launched on October 30, 2025, it is available on Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, supporting cross-platform social play [1, 2, 3, 5]. Players can explore the game further and find updates on digital storefronts such as Steam.
The game blends elements of extraction shooters with atmospheric adventure settings, creating a high-stakes environment where players must extract valuable loot while navigating threats from both machines and other Raiders [1]. The introduction of the Rascal grenade launcher follows previous content updates designed to keep the gameplay dynamic. While specific in-game statistics for the Rascal, such as its exact damage output, range, or acquisition methods, were not immediately available, its designation as a “budget version” implies a balance between cost and battlefield effectiveness for players.
