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Arc Raiders attracts movie and TV offers, Embark boss says it fits well
Summary
Embark Studios says multiple companies have contacted the studio about adapting Arc Raiders for television or film, and while the studio has a team of writers it does not yet have anyone working on a TV or movie adaptation.
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Embark Studios reports that several companies have approached the studio about adapting Arc Raiders into a TV series or film, according to chief Patrick Söderlund. He said the IP 'fits quite well' for a game-to-TV adaptation and that offers have been tempting. Embark has a team of writers on staff, but Söderlund said the studio does not yet have anyone actively working on a TV or film adaptation. The game has performed strongly since launch, drawing attention from media and other entertainment companies.
Key points:
- Multiple companies have contacted Embark about making a TV series or movie based on Arc Raiders, as reported by Patrick Söderlund.
- Söderlund said the IP "fits quite well" for adaptation and that offers have been tempting, but emphasized any adaptation would need to be done "in the right way."
- Embark has an internal team of writers, but does not currently have an active TV or film production underway.
- IGN gave Arc Raiders a 9/10 review, noting polished gunplay and a strong extraction-shooter experience.
- Reporting says Arc Raiders sold over 4 million copies worldwide within two weeks of launch and reached a concurrent player peak of 700,000 across platforms.
Summary:
Interest from film and television companies followed Arc Raiders' early commercial and critical success, and Embark's leadership says the property could suit screen adaptation. The studio has writers on its payroll but no active TV or movie project at this time. Undetermined at this time.
