Arc Raiders studio splits with co-founder over ‘unsustainable’ situation involving streamer allegations

Arc Raiders developer Embark Studios has “mutually agreed to part ways” with co-founder and chief content officer Rob Runesson, according to an IGN report, following allegations of sexual misconduct with a streamer. Embark said its investigation did not substantiate the claim, but that the decision to part ways was made because the situation had proven “unsustainable.”

The allegations against Runesson were initially shared anonymously by someone who claimed to have spoken to a “popular female streamer of The Finals,” who allegedly made statements about being in a romantic and sexual relationship with Runesson that they could not escape because of their reliance on Runesson for stream promotions. Those allegations were eventually made public by streamer Balise, and were also shared on The Finals subreddit.