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ARC Raiders: Character Concepts by Tahir Tanis
Layered field gear, improvised technology and bold costume accents in ten original character artworks from the game's early development.
Artwork: Tahir Tanis · Character concept artist
Project: ARC Raiders
Production: Embark Studios
ARC Raiders © Embark Studios AB

About the work.
The equipment makes these characters feel personal. A sticker-covered helmet sits above an olive vest and patterned orange sleeves; another figure disappears behind a curtain of red cables. Pouches, straps and portable devices give each silhouette a different balance of utility and individuality.
Tahir Tanis places these designs in the early development of ARC Raiders, between 2019 and 2021, before the project's change in direction. He describes influences from late-1970s and 1980s fashion, Cold War technology and improvised post-apocalyptic clothing. That combination is visible in the practical layers, unexpected color accents and distinctive headgear.
This selection brings together two full-body character images, six front-and-rear concept sheets and two four-character lineups. The complete originals show how costume, carried equipment and silhouette work together, with the source backgrounds, logos and production marks preserved.
Character concept art by Tahir Tanis. The source credits Andrew Svanberg Hamilton as Art Director and Stefan Strandberg as Creative Director. ARC Raiders belongs to Embark Studios.
The artwork.
10 originals · Select an image to view it in full
Credits & original sources
The people behind it.
Artwork: Tahir Tanis · Character concept artist
Project: ARC Raiders
Production: Embark Studios
ARC Raiders © Embark Studios AB
Tahir Tanis's original character concept art portfolio
Artists:
Tahir Tanis · World Art Director / Concept Artist
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