The Arc Raider Old Timers Elders Circle Podcast

On this episode of The Elders Circle, Dan, Ray and James break down everything you need to know about Expedition 4. The reward structure has shifted — Skill Points are out, Blueprints and Raider Tokens are in — and we're digging into what that means for veteran Raiders who've been grinding since day one. We cover the full timeline, the damage thresholds, the complete Blueprint pool, the Zenith Outfit unlock, stash space updates, consecutive buffs, and Embark's acknowledgement that new players need a fairer path forward. Is the Mystery Reward system a smart evolution — or are Embark experimenting at the veterans' expense? We share our thoughts and want to hear yours. Expedition window: July 7th – July 21st. Don't forget to sign up.

Tonight we're going deep. First up, we break down the Forgotten Relics event and the Converging Paths project. Then we tackle the big question the community keeps asking — are people actually bored of Arc Raiders, or is something else going on? We're bringing in some real psychology to explain what we think is really happening. We also get into the future of Xbox — the showcase looked incredible, then days later a leaked internal letter painted a very different picture. We break down what it actually means for the platform going forward. And we close out with the Grown Adults section — this week talking about the music that defined different periods of our lives.

So China got a completely different version of Arc Raiders. PvE-leaning mechanics, an opt-in rebellion system, a dual boss encounter — and none of it touches global servers. Yet. But if it performs well over there, the mechanics are already built. That's not nothing. We also get into Marathon Season 2: Nightfall — full seasonal reset, vault wiped, new shells, Night Marsh, and whether Bungie's lone wolf shoutout actually means anything. Plus the panel goes personal — what kind of gamers are we really? Hours, habits, the game that shaped everything. And yes — God of War Laufey gets a mention. with some State Of Play talk!

The Elders Circle is back for Episode 4 — and we're diving straight into the biggest Arc Raiders conversation of the week. Embark have updated the ABMM system and for PvE players, this one matters. Self-defence is now tracked separately from initiating PvP. Low-activity rounds carry less weight. And that rat exploit — spawning in and surrendering to game the system? Gone. But does this actually fix things for Old Timers, or is the community already misreading what changed? We break it all down, bust the myths, and ask the question nobody wants to answer — is there a version of ABMM that would ever actually satisfy everyone? Then we get into something more personal. 100 videos. 5,000 on Facebook. A community that started around a game and became something real. A community member asked directly whether making this has ever affected my mental health — and we answer it honestly. Hosts: Dan, Ray, James & Tactical Crumpet

The Nomadic Envoy Ermal has arrived in Speranza — a brand new trader with rotating weekly stock, stash expansion, and the Expedition Vault. There's also a new grenade launcher (The Rascal), sweeping ARC balance changes, weapon durability fixes, and Denuvo Anti-Cheat rolling out across the game. The Elders couldn't let this one sit. We're breaking it all down — what's exciting, what's worrying, and what it actually means for how we play.

The schedule dropped, the community exploded, and the crew couldn't wait. Dan, Ray, James and Alex are pulling up chairs for an emergency session of The Elders Circle to break down Embark's bombshell development update — two major updates a year, Frozen Trail in October, and a whole lot of community feelings in between. No script, no filter, just four veterans of the Rust Belt talking through what this means for Arc Raiders and the people who love it.

The wait is over — The Elders Circle, the official Arc Raiders Old Timers Club podcast, is here. Four hosts, all from within the OTC community, sitting down for the very first time for real conversations about Arc Raiders and gaming life. In our debut episode we get straight into it — the PvE vs PvP debate, Riven Tides first impressions, gaming chat, and our Elders life section. No fluff. No filter. Just older gamers talking the way older gamers actually talk.

Welcome to The Elders Circle — the official Arc Raiders Old Timers Club (OTC) podcast. Four hosts, real conversations, no filter. Older gamers talking the way older gamers actually talk. Subscribe now so Episode 1 lands straight in your feed!