Noah Romsdal Hallundbæk Sørensen
In Arc Raiders, danger doesn’t always come from the machines, sometimes the deadliest threat is your ally.
A tense quiet can fall over Arc Raiders when strangers meet in the ruins.
For a moment, shared danger can bring unlikely allies together. But that fragile peace often cracks without warning.
Sometimes, the only clue is a footstep behind you.
Based on a list made by Samuel Horti, an author at IGN, talking about how players tends to betray each other in Arc Raiders based on game-culture and self-experience.
Reading the room
Every Arc Raider learns quickly that goodwill lasts only as long as a partner decides it should.
Many players describe moments in which a friendly voice line led to comedy, cooperation, or long chats about sports and pizza.
Yet, as reported in the original piece, those same alliances can flip instantly, leaving one player looted and furious.
Veterans say hostility has risen since launch. Solo players, in particular, are seeing more sudden betrayals. Spotting danger early has become a survival skill.
Your shadow
According to the report, treacherous players rarely start a fair fight. They hover behind you, circling or keeping a weapon drawn.
If you notice someone refusing to take point or lingering at your back, tension is warranted.
The piece suggests taking cover and asking them to holster their gun. Smoke grenades can buy time, whether you choose to disengage or to strike first.
A player who loots openly is typically safer. Those planning a kill prefer to keep their hands free while you rummage through menus.
Magnetic eyes
Because characters turn their heads with the camera, it’s possible to see exactly where someone is looking. If they keep checking your position, it may be time to plan an exit.
Still, both players might simply be tracking each other out of caution, so voice comms can help clarify intentions.
Silence, however, is another matter. The article notes that players without a mic are harder to read, and a formerly chatty ally who suddenly quiets down may be stalking rather than wandering.
Shifts in tone
Nerves also betray would-be traitors. The original reporting describes players whose voices shake, speed up, or become oddly performative just before they turn. Voice changers add another layer of uncertainty.
Direct questions about your loadout are equally suspicious. As the article explains, such queries can signal that someone is weighing whether killing you is worth the risk.
Old allegiances
Finally, some North American players still ask whether others follow specific streamers, despite that community rivalry having faded. The report warns that groups dressed alike or pushing this question may already have violence in mind.
Sources: IGN Nordic
