{
  "id": 5187322,
  "title": "TimTheTatman Turned Down Six-Figure Deal to Stream Arc Raiders Because He Hates It So Much",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/timthetatman-turned-down-six-figure-deal-to-stream-arc-raiders",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-02T21:30:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/timthetatman-turned-down-six-figure-deal-to-stream-arc-raiders-because-he-hates-it-so-much"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent broadcast, streamer TimTheTatman revealed that he declined a substantial six-figure deal to stream the game Arc Raiders for four hours. The exact monetary figure wasn't disclosed, but it is evident that the offer was significant. TimTheTatman expressed his deep dissatisfaction with the game, stating that even such a large sum of money couldn't persuade him to return to it. He remarked, \"For me, the game frustrated me so much, I got frustrated so much with that game that I don't want to play it ever again.\" Even the prospect of a seven-figure deal wouldn't have convinced him to stream Arc Raiders again, as he found the experience so vexing. The streamer joked that such a high offer might make him tolerate the game, but he was adamant that it's an experience he doesn't wish to repeat. Arc Raiders once stood as one of the leading games of 2025, but it has experienced a decline in popularity over the past year. The game initially enjoyed a strong fan base following its launch. However, its concurrent players peaked at 465,000 on Steam in December 2025, two months post-release. Subsequently, the game's popularity began to wane as players started to express dissatisfaction due to a lack of fresh content and updates. Embark Studios, the game's developer, subsequently announced that future updates would be limited to two major releases per year. The studio's recent delay of future expeditions until 2027 has further contributed to the game's dwindling interest. This lukewarm reception of Arc Raiders seems to be impacting content creators as well, with some struggling to maintain enthusiasm for the game, even when offered financial incentives.",
  "summary": "TimTheTatman has revealed that he turned down an eye-watering amount of money for a sponsored Arc Raiders stream.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}