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ARC Raiders Nation Podcast

by Dutch Butters

Dutch Butters and The Salty Nerd get together weekly to discuss the news, drama, rumors and their experiences in the hit PVPVE extraction shooter game ARC Raiders from Embark Studios. They are two normal guys who simply love video games.

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Episodes

  1. ARC RAIDERS PvE TOGGLE IS REAL! | Our Reactions & Debate

    The ARC Raiders Nation is back with a special episode following Embark's surprise announcement of a PvE matchmaking toggle test! We break down everything revealed about the October 13–20 test, including how PvE matchmaking will work, what's changing, what won't be available, the reduced loot...

  2. ARC Raiders Frozen Trail First Look - Our Reaction | ARC Raiders Nation

    The Frozen Trail is here! ❄️Embark dropped the first look at the upcoming ARC Raiders update, and there's a LOT to unpack. We break down the new Pendola Pass, Bully, Skulker & Hydra, the Frigate, Outposts, new weapons, gadgets, and more.Frozen Trail arrives October 8. Let's talk about it!...

  3. Embark Is Cooking… But What Are They Making? | ARC Raiders Nation Podcast

    ARC Raiders Nation is back, and this week, we're finally getting some reasons to feel good about what's coming next.The Gamescom interview with Embark Studios gave us a surprisingly positive look at ARC Raiders, and more importantly, it feels like Embark is finally starting to drip-feed…

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  4. Did Embark Just Fumble the Frozen Trail Hype? | ARC Raiders Nation Podcast

    This week on the ARC Raiders Nation Podcast, we're talking about a little bit of everything happening around ARC Raiders — and yeah, we’ve got some thoughts about Embark’s latest announcement. 😂With Frozen Trail right around the corner, we couldn't help but wonder why the big reveal was an…

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  5. ARC Raiders Is in a Holding Pattern… But We’re Not Going Anywhere | ARC Raiders Nation

    This week on ARC Raiders Nation, we’re talking about where the game stands as we head toward the big October 8 Frozen Trails update. Things may be in a bit of a holding pattern right now, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had in the Topside. If your sitting on the outside enjoying other games...

  6. Turbine Compressors & Friendly Stream Snipers! | ARC Raiders Nation

    ARC Raiders is heading in a GREAT direction, and we've got a super positive episode for you this week! In today’s episode of the ARC Raiders Nation Podcast on Dutch Butters Gaming, we dive into today's small game update, talk about all the hype surrounding the upcoming October patch, and break…

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  7. Embark Ignores Hackers But Hey, Check Out This New Dweller Outfit! | ARC Raiders Nation

    Welcome back to ARC Raiders Nation! In this week's episode, we’re diving deep into the explosive interview released by John Raider, where he sat down with "Kenny", the prominent cheat developer responsible for some of the most frustrating tools plaguing ARC Raiders (including auto-joining…

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  8. New Update, Cheater Interview reaction, & Stream Sniper Fun! | ARC Raiders Nation Podcast

    In this episode of ARC Raiders Nation, Dutch and Salty break down the latest ARC Raiders Store Update 1.38.0 changes and delve into the massive anti-cheat conversation taking over the extraction shooter community.We react to John Raider’s recent undercover interview with an actual ARC Raiders...

  9. Cheaters, Seekers & New Skin Colors | We REALLY Needed This One Boys! | Arc Raiders Nation

    Dutch and Salty are back to discuss the latest small ARC Raiders patch dump and store additions for this week. Admittedly, things are a little slow out there. People are wrapping up the expedition and we are hitting that second half of Summer as we wait for The Frozen Trail update in October....

  10. The Patch Players Don't Trust | NEW ABMM, Seeker Nerfs & Viewer Reactions | ARC Raiders Nation

    Another week, another ARC Raiders patch... and another round of everyone arguing about whether Embark actually fixed anything. This week we're digging into the new aggression system for solos, duos, and trios. Talking about why half the community still isn't buying it. Then, covering the rest of...

  11. Local Game Pronounced Dead by Guys Who Need Views | Arc Raiders Nation

    This week on a new ARC Raiders Nation.. Dutch and Salty get down to business discussing whether nor not our game is actually dead and buried. Also, Trials and some stories from topside. Are you still playing? What are you doing instead if not? We want to know. See you in the comments. SUPPORT THE...

  12. The ARC Raiders We Wanted? | ARC Raiders Nation Podcast

    Dutch and Salty are back on what is honestly a super slow news week. But, There are things going on in China with our game and we can't see any of it. We do have some thoughts on what little we do know. We remain hopeful for a massive October uptick. Do you? Are we going to see any of the Chinese...

  13. Our Game is Dying | ARC Raiders Nation Podcast

    Is ARC Raiders in trouble? Do we have a problem going on in the game. I think the overwhelming consensus is yes. The Dupers are taking over the servers and it will crush this game over time. What is Embark to do? Are there more issues than just this going on? For certain.. Dutch and Salty discuss...

  14. In China We Trust!? | ARC Raiders Nation Podcast

    On this weeks ARC Raiders Nation.. Dutch and Salty talk about the latest reveal that the Chinese version is getting new game modes that we have been begging for since the game launched. What's up with that? Is there any chance we will get access to the new map conditions in the future? How does…

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  15. The Dark Side Turn | We PVP Now | ARC Raiders Nation Podcast

    Embark dropped a new little patch on this week. Nothing Crazy. Just some color variants to the Leviathan set and some price adjustments for Ermal. We hope you didn't spend any credits on him last week.. Also, Did they stealth Nerf the Anvil? WTF man!!The big news is though, Dutch finally had...

  16. Did Embark Actually Listen?! | ARC Raiders Nation Podcast

    Embark dropped Patch 1.29.0 on us yesterday and the community seems stunned and surprised by many of the improvements, additions, and changes made to game. From a new vendor to a new weapon to quality of life and weapon changes.. It seems like Embark has their fingers on the pulse of what the...

  17. Embark Drops a BOMB! - We React | Arc Raiders Nation Podcast

    Embark dropped a massive bomb on the community today about the future of the game and its forthcoming update schedule. We react. Is this a good thing they are doing? Is it more realistic? Do we have the patience to let them cook? The jury is out. See you in the comments. SUPPORT THE CHANNEL💥...

  18. Is The Expedition Worth It?! | CRAZY Content Leaks | Arc Raiders Nation Podcast

    It's that time again. Welcome to the ARC Raiders Nation Podcast. This week Dutch and Salty talk about the latest and greatest goings on in ARC Raiders. There's a new expedition leaving in a couple days. Are you ready? Have you got the 100k damage finished? Is it even worth it? We had thoughts....

  19. Riven Tides Reaction | Is It Enough?! | ARC Raiders Nation Podcast

    Embark released the Riven Tides Update on ARC raiders yesterday and both Dutch and Salty have some thoughts. Was this enough to quell the growing section of fandom that was getting "bored". The PVP vs PVE debate continues. How does Riven Tides fit in there? There are a LOT more ARC on the map....

  20. The Trials are Broken! | Arc Raiders Nation Podcast

    On this weeks ARC Raiders Nation podcast Dutch and Salty discuss some on going topics from the game. The trials seem to be broken? Are the trials meant to be a gauge of personal skill or team scores? It seems off when a ladder for individuals requires 3 man teams to compete? What's the answer?…

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  21. New Vanguard Skin - New Patch - Is It Enough? | ARC Raiders Nation Podcast

    Dutch and Salty are back this week, now on our NEW regular Wednesday, with another ARC Raiders Nation Podcast. Embark just released the latest patch and gave us some QOL fixes and a new Cosmetic set, The Vanguard, which honestly looks great. Join us this week as we discuss the changes, what's new...

  22. FLASHPOINT IS HERE! | ARC Raiders Nation Podcast

    The ARC Raiders Flashpoint patch is finally here. Are we ready for it? New ARC to take out. The shredders have escaped Stella Montis. Scrappy is really hungry all of a sudden. Plus, there is more coming next month. We've been waiting for this patch to add some life back into the game so its time…

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  23. IS IT PATCH DAY YET? | Arc Raiders Nation Podcast

    We had another small quality of life and store patch today. Not exactly what the player base is looking for, but Embark has assured us that the big stuff is releasing on March 31. The player base is slowly dwindling away. Will next weeks content patch patch be enough to get people back. Join…

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  24. We have MULLETS | ARC Raiders Nation Podcast

    Welcome to the ARC RAIDERS NATION PODCAST from The Dutch Butters Gaming channel. The game seems to be in a solid place right now. It's weathered the Marathon launch and players are settling into the new expedition. Queens and Matriarchs are being taken down and PVP players are killing each other...

  25. SHROUDED SKY UPDATE is Live - HUGE UPDATE - NERFS, BUFFS, BEARDs | Arc Raiders Podcast

    Welcome to the ARC RAIDERS NATION PODCAST from The Dutch Butters Gaming channel. This weeks discussion is all about the awesome and maybe somewhat semi-controversial brand new update to the game, SHROUDED SKY. New ARC enemies, new outfits and cosmetics, a new deck, and much more including beards...

  26. Embark Shuts Down Cheaters! | Arc Raiders Podcast

    Hello and welcome to a brand new episode of ARC Raiders Nation podcast from Dutch Butters Gaming. Things are happening.. Its time finalize your next expedition prep if your going. Are you ready? Also, the duplicators are being punished by Embark as warnings and are going and credits are being…

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  27. Shared Watch is out, Queen Kills and Furry Hunting | Arc Raiders Nation Podcast

    Greeting Raiders.. It's time once again for a new ARC Raiders Nation Podcast. We have a lot to talk about today. The February update is here and we have new skins, new content, new trials and new viewer comments to go through. So sit back, relax and give it a listen as Salty and Dutch do their...

  28. Did you go on the Expedition? Smart ARC, Nerfs, & More.. | ARC Raiders Nation Podcast

    Welcome to the ARC RAIDERS NATION PODCAST from The Dutch Butters Gaming channel. The Expedition window has come and gone. did you go? What is your motivation to do the reset each time? The community seems very split on whether it is worth the grind each time or not. Raider Caches got nerfed from...

  29. War Tales: Wasps, Deaths, and Map Schedule Wins | Arc Raiders Nation Podcast

    Greetings from inside the Dutch Butters Gaming Bunker friends. It's time for a new edition of The ARC Raiders Nation Podcast. This week we tell some War Stories about our adventures from the previous weeks trials hunting Wasps, One last chat about the PVP / PVE debate. Also, Embark revamping the...

  30. The New Headwinds Update has something for Everyone | Arc Raiders Nation Podcast

    Greetings Raiders and welcome to a new edition of the ARC Raiders Nation Podcast. It's been a wild week here HQ for us as weve been dodging and ducking all kinds of comments both negative and positive being hurled our way. Well guess, what there is room for all of us. Embark proved it with this…

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  31. PVP Is Ruining the Game! | Arc Raiders Nation Podcast | Ep. 13

    Its Time.. Time for another episode of The ARC RAIDERS NATION Podcast from Dutch Butters Gaming. We talk about a lot of different thigs this week, but the main topic is the PVP side of this amazing game. We have some opinions on how this game could be better without the PVP knuckleheads in there...

  32. Embark using that Ban Hammer! | Arc Raiders Nation Podcast #12

    Greeting Raiders and welcome to a brand new episode of the Arc Raiders Nation Podcast from Dutch Butters Gaming. This week Dutch and Salty go over the brand new patch which fixes a few issues mostly involving the PVP side. Do you think the changes will help? The ban hammer is being swung by…

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  33. Exploits Slain, Trials Insane: Embark Is Peaking | The Arc Raiders Nation Podcast - Ep. 11

    Hello Raiders and Welcome to another edition of the Arc Raiders Podcast from Dutch Butters Gaming. This week Dutch and salty get to it and discuss the new week of trials and how fun it is to throw snow balls at ARC bots. How Embark is actually making good changes with the nerfs and measures to…

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  34. CHEATING THE TRIALS For 3 Stars! | The Arc Raiders Nation Podcast - Ep. 10

    Salty and Dutch discuss this weeks exploits in Arc Raiders. How to best 3 Star all of the current Trials...is it a cheat? Or is it just how you play the game? How Embark has kept things fresh and kept the player base active should be studied!Please comment and hit the like and subscribe buttons…

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  35. Expedition. Reset and Regret! | The ARC Raiders Nation Podcast - Ep. 9

    What a crazy week its been for ARC Raiders players. The expedition launched, so half of us have started over. New skins, New Quests, Lots of new goals and things to explore. Dutch and Salty have thoughts on the game and all the new content in this weeks Pod. Did you do the exploration? what are…

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  36. The Cold Snap Update is Incredible | The ARC Raiders Nation Podcast - Ep. 8

    It's time once again for a new edition of the ARC Raiders Podcast from the Dutch Butters Gaming channel. What a week it is shaping up to be. The new cold snap update is here and it has brought with it a absolute ton on new content and things for everyone to do. Dutch and Salty talk about it and...

  37. COLD SNAP in the Rust Belt Forecast | The ARC Raiders Nation Podcast - Ep. 7

    Welcome to another edition of our weekly ARC Raiders podcast that we don't have a name for yet. Things are going to get Cold up topside soon. Are you ready? Dutch is trying to prep for the Expedition. Are you? Is there enough incentive for you to go to the effort? Watch out for those Balls! All...

  38. Free Loadouts Are Killing The Game? | The Arc Raiders Nation Podcast - Ep. 6

    Dutch and Salty are back for another episode of our weekly ARC Raiders Podcast. Are Free loadouts bad for ARC Raiders? it seems to be a source of contention among the player base. What say you? This and other topics are discussed in this weeks episode. Please comment and hit the like and…

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  39. Is the Honeymoon Phase Over? Already!! | The Arc Raiders Nation Podcast - Ep. 5

    This week Dutch and Salty discuss how life in the game has been. Is the honeymoon over? Already? We aren't so sure. Are you one of those people who have ran out of content already? how is that even a thing? Did you partake in the great streamer Battle for Speranza War? Whose team were you on? We...

  40. We Need an Intervention… After This next Raid | The Arc Raiders Nation Podcast - Ep. 4

    Dutch and Salty are back with our latest episode of our weekly Arc Raiders podcast. The Love affair with the game continues as we continue to progress through the game and level everything up. Raiding is fun, PVP is.. Well, maybe not as fun. We discuss it, and more. What are your impressions of…

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  41. Loot, Laughs, Obsession - Special guest Cloud Plays | The ARC Raiders Nation Podcast - Ep. 3

    Dutch and Salty are back with a new edition of our yet to be titled ARC Raiders podcast. This week we welcome one of our favorite Youtube content creators and Streamers Cloudplays. Join us us as we discuss our impressions of the first couple weeks of the Embark Studios smash hit game we are…

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  42. Let the Glazing Begin Featuring CrazyMrPipz | The ARC Raiders Nation Podcast - Ep. 2

    It's time.. to start raiding. Embark Studios is finally unleashing the anticipated ARC RAiders game on all of us and we are ready to go. Dutch, Salty and special guest CrazyMrPipz discuss the anticipated release of this brand new game. The glaze is thick on this one. Enjoy and happy Raiding.…

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  43. Looting, Shooting, and Our Awesome New Unhealthy Obsession | Arc Raiders Nation Podcast - Ep. 1

    Welcome to the first official Dutch Butters Gaming ARC Raiders Podcast. A new weekly show where Dutch and Salty get together and discuss their thoughts on all the latest news, rumors, happenings, and community nonsense gong on.This week as we kick things off we discuss last weekends Server Slam…

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About this show

Dutch Butters and The Salty Nerd get together weekly to discuss the news, drama, rumors and their experiences in the hit PVPVE extraction shooter game ARC Raiders from Embark Studios. They are two normal guys who simply love video games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does ARC Raiders Nation Podcast have?

ARC Raiders Nation Podcast has 43 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on September 24, 2026.

What is ARC Raiders Nation Podcast about?

Dutch Butters and The Salty Nerd get together weekly to discuss the news, drama, rumors and their experiences in the hit PVPVE extraction shooter game ARC Raiders from Embark Studios. They are two normal guys who simply love video games.

How often does ARC Raiders Nation Podcast release new episodes?

ARC Raiders Nation Podcast publishes weekly, based on its 43 episodes since January 2026.

Who hosts ARC Raiders Nation Podcast?

ARC Raiders Nation Podcast is created and hosted by Dutch Butters.
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