Arc Raiders has a hidden "magic" system that allows the Arc to move in a way that physics would not allow. The system, which compels AI to move towards players, increases the reward value for tasks such as orienting or moving them towards them. This allows for more dynamic enemies who can tackle a range of challenging situations. However, there are penalties for using too much magic. The game's research lead, Martin Singh-Blom, described this as a breakthrough for the team behind the game.