Embark Parts Ways with Co-Founder Over Misconduct Claims

Embark Studios, the developer behind the live-service shooters The Finals and the upcoming Arc Raiders, has parted ways with cofounder and chief content officer Rob Runesson following allegations of sexual misconduct involving a female streamer in The Finals community.

The departure, described by the studio as a mutual agreement, came despite an external legal investigation that did not substantiate the claims. According to a statement from Embark, the company's leadership became aware of the allegations recently and immediately hired a law firm to conduct an independent review. "The investigation did not substantiate the allegations, but we found the situation unsustainable and mutually agreed to part ways with Rob," the statement read.

The accusations first surfaced about a month ago through anonymous online posts, including Google documents shared on Reddit and read aloud during a livestream by streamer Balise. The claims, relayed by a self-described confidant of the streamer, centered on an alleged inappropriate relationship between Runesson and the woman, a prominent content creator for The Finals. According to the anonymous source, Runesson pressured her for sexual...