- Tiny patch - 31 March 2026
🔧 Main Patch Notes 🖼️ Hint Display Improvements When discovering a mission, the related hint image will now be shown together. ⚔️ Boss Start UI Improvements Improved the boss start UI so it appears more naturally and reliably. 🎬 Story Flow Improvements Improved the story flow so story cutscenes play more naturally during world progression.
- 🎉 Price Adjustment Notice - 31 March 2026
Hello everyone, and thank you to all of you who have been following and supporting ARC the beginning.We’ve spent a lot of time thinking about the direction of the game, its current scope of content, and how to make it easier for more players to jump in and enjoy it. As a result, we’ve decided to adjust the base price of ARC the beginning.We’ve lowered the price so that more players can more easily and comfortably enjoy the drifting and cruising experience on Goguma Island. 🚗💨🌸To those of you who purchased the game at the previous price, we feel both grateful and a little humbled. We do wish we had been able to settle on the current direction a bit sooner, and we sincerely appreciate everyone who chose to support the game early. 🙏Your support and playtime have made it possible for us to continue improving the game through ongoing updates.Moving forward, ARC the beginning will continu…
- 🔧 Bug Fix Update - 30 March 2026
🏎️ Improved micro-stutter issues in certain areas Improved minor stuttering that could occur in specific sections. 🎨 Improved disappearing decal issue Improved an issue where vehicle decals could occasionally disappear or fail to display properly. ⚖️ Difficulty balance adjustments Adjusted the overall driving difficulty to feel more natural and stable. 📢 Additional Note If you find any other issues that need improvement, please report them through our Discord channel.
- 🔧 BIG UPDATE!! - 29 March 2026
🎮 Controller Support Added You can now play with a controller. Gamepad vibration is also supported for a more immersive driving experience. 🏎️ Improved Driving Feel The handling has been adjusted to feel more arcade-like and dynamic. Driving has also been tuned to make drifting more enjoyable and satisfying. ⚙️ Difficulty and Physics Adjustments Some difficulty spikes have been adjusted to feel more natural. Unnecessary slipping has been reduced for more stable and intuitive driving. 🎥 Enhanced Presentation Camera movement and additional sound effects have been improved to make driving feel more exciting. The overall driving experience should now feel more dynamic and lively. 🛠️ System Improvements Game progression-related elements have been refined. The Gold / Silver / Bronze system has been adjusted. Some systems, including upgrade logic, have been improved overall. 🐞 Bug Fixes F…
- 🎉 Update Complete + Creator / Curator Key Event - 25 March 2026
🎉 Update Complete 🎉Thank you so much for waiting! After a long stretch of juggling main work and the project, I’m happy to say this update is finally live 🙌This update focuses on improving the overall gameplay experience, with major changes including controller support, driving feel improvements, difficulty and system adjustments, and various bug fixes.🔧 Main Changes🎮 Controller Support AddedYou can now play with a controller.Gamepad vibration is also supported for a more immersive driving experience.🏎️ Improved Driving FeelThe handling has been adjusted to feel more arcade-like and dynamic.Driving has also been tuned to make drifting more enjoyable and satisfying.⚙️ Difficulty and Physics AdjustmentsSome difficulty spikes have been adjusted to feel more natural.Unnecessary slipping has been reduced for more stable and intuitive driving.🎥 Enhanced PresentationCamera movement and…
- Patch 1 – UI, Localization, and Race Restart Improvements - 5 March 2026
Hello, this is SAMWOO STUDIO.This update delivers the first set of fixes from our initial bug-fix goals. For context, I’m a solo developer (not originally from the game industry) and I’m not working on this full-time, so updates may not be frequent—but I’m committed to improving the game steadily and reliably.✅ What’s Updated1) UI Improvements (World Menu Hints)We improved the world UI guidance that previously made it unclear how to access key functions. You can now see clearer hints for core actions such as returning to the menu, entering Photo Mode, and opening the World Map—aiming for a smoother, more user-friendly experience.2) Localization Optimization (Broken Text Fix)We fixed text rendering issues where some languages (including Chinese/Japanese) displayed broken characters. If you still find any incorrect or broken text, please report it with a screenshot (or via Discord), and I…
- Bug Fix Roadmap (Hotfix Priorities) - 27 February 2026
Hello, this is Samwoo Studio.I’m a solo developer who loves games and cars, and I started this project with a simple goal: “Let’s build the kind of arcade racing game I want to play!” Your reviews and feedback have been a huge help — thank you so much!Below is the current fix & improvement roadmap (by priority). I’ll tackle the biggest gameplay blockers first and keep sharing progress through updates.✅ Top Priority (Hotfix-focused)1) UI Improvements (more user-friendly UI) Improving the always-visible UI across the game (Main Hub / World Map / Photo Mode) to be clearer and more stable.2) Localization Optimization (fix broken text) Fixing font rendering and text display issues in some languages (including Chinese/Japanese).3) Performance (stutter / FPS drops) Investigating and fixing reproducible stutters and FPS drops in specific areas.4) Core Driving Feel Tuning the driving feel to enc…
- GRAND OPEN! 🚦 ARC_the beginning is out now! - 25 February 2026
Hello, this is SAMWOO STUDIO.RACE START!!!ARC_the beginning is officially out now! 🎉 I’m not originally a developer, and I’m not from the game industry either. Over the last year, I learned everything from scratch and fought my way through development with the help of AI tools — and this casual, arcade, low-poly open-world racing game is the result.From here, the real journey begins. If you play the game, please share any feedback you have — what felt fun, what felt awkward, bugs, balance, anything. I’ll keep improving the game based on player feedback.One honest note: since this is a solo project, for the near future I’ll be focusing mainly on bug fixes and gameplay improvements, rather than large content updates. My goal is to stabilize the experience quickly and make the game better step by step.Thank you so much for your support! 🙏
- [D-1] Launching tomorrow 🚦 (Feb 25, 6:00 PM KST) - 24 February 2026
I made this game solo, all the way to release. I’m not a professional, but I genuinely tried to build a game I’d love to play myself.After launch, I’ll prioritize bug fixes / balance / controls improvements over adding new content. With your feedback, I want to keep polishing it into a better game.⏰ Launch: Wed, Feb 25 — 6:00 PM (KST) 🏷️ Launch Discount: 15% off 💬 Discord (feedback/bug reports): https://discord.gg/gzV3GfnPMQ
- [Launch D-2] ARC: The Beginning — Official Discord is Live - 23 February 2026
Hello, I’m the developer of ARC: The Beginning.Ahead of launch, I’ve opened the official Discord server as the main hub for bug reports, suggestions, patch updates, and sharing screenshots.✅ What you can do on DiscordBug reports: #bug-report (template pinned)Suggestions: #suggestionsUpdates / patch notes: #announcementsShare screenshots: #screenshotsLaunch date: Feb 25 (D-2) If you’re interested, please Wishlist the game and enable release notifications — it helps a lot.Official Discord: https://discord.gg/gzV3GfnPMQ
- [Launch D-3] ARC: The Beginning — Launching Feb 25 - 22 February 2026
Hello, I’m the developer of ARC: The Beginning. Here’s a quick, scan-friendly overview of what this game is and why it exists.✅ Why I made thisI wanted a racing game that feels great even in short sessions (about 1–2 hours).A structure you can return to easily—and still reach an ending within a few hours.✅ Play experienceDesigned to be finishable in about 4 hours.Built with a balanced amount of freedom and dense, focused content.✅ Korea setting · Korean carsRacing games set in Korea—with Korean cars—are surprisingly rare.This project started from a simple wish: to drive Korean cars through a Korean city.✅ Developer storyI’m not from the game industry, and I’m not a professional developer.I started this project in January last year, believing modern AI could genuinely help with production.I self-taught Blender and Unity, and used AI as a practical tool—helping with scripting and even mus…
- Customization Preview: Make Your Car Yours - 18 February 2026
🔧 Parts CustomizationEach car supports these part slots (including the stock option):Hood (5 options)Front bumper (5 options)Rear bumper (5 options)Body (5 options)Spoiler (5 options)🛞 Wheels11 wheel types (including the stock wheel)🎨 ColorsBody color can be changedWheel color can be changed🏁 Decals / Stickers (3 Layers)Mix and match 3 layers to create your own look:Base Decal / Decal / Sticker (3 layers)Each layer includes 10 color-changeable decal designsBARON S - stockFull Customized BARON SWe’ll keep sharing more build examples with screenshots and short clips. Build your own style for Goguma Auto Fest! 🌸
- Happy Lunar New Year! 🌸 (Release Date: Feb 25) - 15 February 2026
Hi! We’re announcing the release date for ARC the beginning.Global release: Feb 25, 2026 on Steam.🍠 Goguma Island & Goguma Auto Fest Race through a Korea-inspired, Yeouido-inspired fictional island—slice through cherry blossoms and cruise to K-pop-inspired beats. 🌸 A colorful low-poly arcade racer with car customization and a small open world to explore.South Korea Region Notice Due to local age rating procedures, the game may become available in South Korea after the global release (Feb 25). We’ll enable purchasing in Korea as soon as the process is completed.We’ve also updated the store page (screenshots & description). Wishlisting really helps—thank you! 🌸
- Low-poly open-world arcade racing — set on a Korean inspired fictional island. - 13 February 2026
Hi! I’m a solo dev from Samwoo Studio, making ARC: The Beginning — a low-poly open-world arcade racer.The game is set on a fictional island inspired by Yeouido (a famous spot in Seoul, Korea). Become the main character of the “Goguma Auto Fest” and 🌸 race through the city, cutting through cherry blossoms!Light, upbeat arcade racing!Snackable pick-up-and-play sessions!A short but intriguing story!K-pop energy & Korean city vibes + car customization!Packed with content (current build) 👇56 race events (Sprint / Circuit / Time Attack)38 exploration-style hidden mission locations16 drivable cars3,000+ customization combinations per car!🚨 Launching soon!!Follow + Wishlist now to get 15% off at launch!🎬 Watch the 20s teaser at the top of the Steam store page. ✅ Wishlist on Steam
