The article reflects on the early days of PUBG, highlighting its unmatched multiplayer experience. The author recently previewed Arc Raiders, which shares thematic elements with PUBG, though it is categorized as an extraction shooter rather than a battle royale. In Arc Raiders, dying results in permanent loss of gear, but players can still earn XP for upgrades during gameplay. The author emphasizes the game's evolution and improvements over time, noting the excitement brought by the preview event and connecting it to the nostalgia of PUBG's initial thrill.
There's never been a multiplayer game - battle royale or otherwise - that managed to come close to those heady days of early access PUBG.
Despite my PUBG comparisons, Arc Raiders is not a battle royale game, it's an extraction shooter.
Your character, for instance, may lose everything upon death, but if you spent a bit of time opening crates, you're going to end the round with some nice XP.
Every time it comes back, you can see how much has changed and evolved.
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