Arc Raiders Players Face Daunting Challenge: 4 Million Rounds Played, Only 58 Victories Against "The Queen"


Since its explosive launch, Arc Raiders—the free-to-play cooperative shooter from Embark Studios—has captivated players with its intense PvE battles and relentless robotic enemies. But one foe has emerged as the ultimate test of skill, patience, and teamwork: the enigmatic final boss known as "The Queen." New data reveals just how punishing this encounter is, with players collectively logging over 4 million rounds but securing only 58 confirmed victories against her.

A Boss Battle for the Ages

The Queen isn’t your average bullet sponge. Designed with complex attack patterns, devastating AoE abilities, and phases that demand near-perfect coordination, she’s become a wall that even seasoned squads struggle to scale. Community discussions on platforms like Reddit paint a vivid picture of frustration and admiration. "It’s like the game teaches you to play chess, then throws you into a grandmaster tournament blindfolded," joked one player in a now-viral Reddit thread, where fans dissect strategies and share tales of near-victories.

To put this in perspective, Arc Raiders’ success rate against The Queen sits at a staggering 0.00145%—a figure that dwarfs the difficulty of infamous bosses like Elden Ring’s Malenia or Destiny 2’s Day One Raid encounters. Some attribute the low clears to the boss’s RNG-dependent mechanics, while others argue it’s a deliberate design choice to foster community collaboration.

The Reddit Rally Cry

The game’s subreddit, r/ArcRaiders, has become a hub for desperate Raiders swapping loadout tips, frame-perfect dodge tutorials, and even memes lamenting The Queen’s dominance. One post cheekily demanded that the "top-level scrappy" player who allegedly soloed the boss step forward—though no one has yet claimed the title.

Developers have taken note, too. In a recent Twitter/X post, the Arc Raiders team praised the community’s perseverance, hinting at upcoming balance tweaks while standing firm on The Queen’s role as a "defining challenge." Whether this means she’ll be nerfed or players will simply get better tools remains unclear.

Join the Fight

For those brave enough to try their luck, Arc Raiders is available now on Steam, with cross-play support bringing together console and PC players. And if you’re hunting for allies or updates, the official subreddit remains the go-to spot for rallying your squad.

As the community clocks in millions more attempts, one thing’s certain: The Queen’s reign of terror is far from over. But with every failed run, players inch closer to cracking the code—and those 58 victories prove it’s not impossible. Just almost.


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