ARC Raiders Players Exposed to Privacy Risk via Discord Integration Flaw A security vulnerability in ARC Raiders, developed by Embark Studios, has exposed players’ private Discord data due to improper logging practices. Computer engineer Timothy D. Meadows reported that the game’s Discord integration was writing users’ private direct messages (DMs) and friends list activity in plaintext to a local log file, stored at `C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\PioneerGame\Saved\Logs`. While Meadows initially suggested the flaw could allow unauthorized message sending, he later corrected this, clarifying that the exposed Discord bearer token only granted access to modify voice settings not impersonate users. However, the logs still posed a significant privacy risk, as they could be accessed by other applications on the same machine or included in crash reports, potentially exposing private conversations to third parties. Meadows disclosed the issue publicly after Embark Studios failed to respond to his initial report a month prior. The developer later acknowledged the problem on its private Discord server, confirming that no data was transmitted outside users’ machines. Embark stated it had deployed a hotfix to disable excessive Discord SDK logging and was conducting a deeper audit. Players were advised to restart the game to apply the update. The incident highlights the risks of improper data handling in gaming integrations, particularly when sensitive third-party communications are logged without adequate safeguards.

ARC Raiders and The Finals Hit by Coordinated DDoS Attacks Disrupting Gameplay Embark Studios, the developer behind the popular free-to-play shooter ARC Raiders and The Finals, has been targeted by a series of extensive and coordinated DDoS attacks, severely disrupting gameplay for thousands of players. The attacks, first reported by Reddit user Turbostrider27 and confirmed by Embark’s community lead Julia Ossen on the ARC Raiders Discord, have caused widespread server instability since their onset. Since its October 2025 launch, ARC Raiders has maintained a strong player base, peaking at 481,000 concurrent players on Steam at release and remaining above 281,000 in the past 24 hours. While exact console numbers for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S are unavailable, the attacks have impacted a significant portion of the game’s audience. Players have reported connection drops, rubber-banding, and match disconnections, with some unable to rejoin or complete sessions. One user described being trapped in a loop of lag-induced deaths, while others noted similarities to recent disruptions in Final Fantasy XIV. Embark’s team is actively working on mitigations, but the attacks remain ongoing as of the latest updates. No motive has been disclosed for the attacks, which are part of a broader trend of DDoS incidents targeting online gaming services. Both ARC Raiders and The Finals remain at risk until the studio implements further defenses.