The Guardian Australia ·general ·1 day ago

‘Seeking connection’: the video game where players stopped shooting and started talking

In the video game Arc Raiders, players are opting for cooperation over conflict in its post-apocalyptic setting since its late 2022 release. About one in five players reportedly avoid eliminating other raiders, surprising developers at Embark Studios, who noted that many players engage in conversation and collaborate against AI threats instead of competing against each other.

Summary by Glance · The Guardian Australia

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