In a surprising twist, the developers of Arc Raiders received a last-minute request from South Park to feature their game. This occurred just 48 hours prior to the episode airing. Marketing lead Ashley St. Germain expressed both excitement and disbelief at the rapid development, stating, “There’s a lot to be thankful for this year, but I don’t know how I’m going to top this week. On Monday, South Park inquired if a character could play Arc Raiders in an upcoming episode, on Tuesday we provided footage, and on Wednesday we were in season 28’s ‘Turkey Trot’ episode.”

This marks not the first collaboration of South Park with video games, as it has humorously referenced gaming in various episodes before, showcasing its unique approach to integrating current trends into their storytelling.