The intense, voice chat heavy world of ARC Raiders with it's proximity chat has led to yet another hilarious real-life crossover incident. A player known as Dreamthorp on Reddit shared Ring camera footage of a neighbor frantically attempting to kick down his door after overhearing desperate cries for help echoing from the apartment.
Dreamthorp was house sitting when disaster struck in game: During a night raid on the Dam map, a Leaper downed him just as the extraction elevator doors closed. Frantically pleading for a revive from his teammate over mic "Help me! Somebody help me!" his shouts carried through walls. The neighbor, an off-duty firefighter, knocked first, asking if everything was okay. Hearing more pleas, he stepped back and delivered a powerful kick that bulged the double deadbolted door but didn't breach it corrupting the camera file in the process so we couldn't get the full footage of the aftermath. Check out the video from Reddit down below:
Neighbor heard me yelling ‘help’ in Arc Raiders. Playback damaged because of kick.
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"My heart just about jumped out of my chest when I saw the door bulge like an explosion was behind it," Dreamthorp recounted. The pair quickly cleared the air, laughing off the scare. As thanks, Dreamthorp left a six-pack of Shiner Bock beers, praising the "real bro" neighbor's instincts. This isn't the first time of something like this happening in video games or for ARC Raiders. Former FaZe Clan member NICKMERCS faced a similar check in last December when screams drew a passerby to his window. The streamer reassured them it was just gameplay before appreciating the concern.
ARC Raiders' proximity voice and squad comms amplify these moments, turning betrayals, boss fights, and narrow escapes into vocal chaos. The game's social dynamics from trusting strangers to chaotic ratting help fuel player immersion, but thin walls remind players the outside world listens too.
Embark Studios' extraction shooter has dominated since its October 30th, 2025 launch, peaking at 481,966 Steam concurrents and holding strong at 466,000+ recently. Analyst estimates from Alinea Analytics peg sales over 12 million across platforms, with 3.2 million daily active users on January 4th, 2026 outpacing it's many rivals like Battlefield 6's 85% Steam drop. A timely holiday discount reversed any slowdown, generating over $350 million in revenue.
Success stems from accessible PvPvE loops, aggression-based matchmaking that pairs like minded players, and constant updates like the upcoming Trigger Nade nerf this week. Epic ARC encounters against giants like the Queen keep raids unpredictable and replayable for gamers.
As Embark plans expansive 2026 content, expect more stories blending virtual desperation with real world hilarity. For now, Dreamthorp's tale and that beer gesture captures the community's wholesome side amid the gunfire and loot stealing shenanigans.
Deadly ARC machines roam the surface as the last of humanity fight over valuable supplies. Loot is scarce, death is quick. Do YOU have what it takes to become a Raider?