Attention Raiders!
The long-awaited Nomadic Envoys have made their way to Speranza, bringing exciting opportunities for players. These enigmatic travelers are seeking valuable gear and weapons, and they’re offering deals that can’t be missed.
Meet the Nomadic Envoy Trader
One of these intriguing figures has set up shop. Raiders who’ve reached Level 25 can trade high-value ARC materials and rare weapons for enticing rewards:
- Increased Stash space (will reset after each expedition)
- Expedition Vault access, allowing Raiders to securely store up to five prized items for future use
The stock rotates weekly, featuring:
- Cosmetic items
- Blueprints
- Raider Tokens
- Gameplay enhancements for ongoing Raider projects
Check back every week for fresh offerings as the Nomads collaborate!
Developer’s Insight:
Your feedback is crucial. We’re observing player responses and adjusting the game’s balance to ensure it remains engaging and fair.
During this initial week, only one Stash expansion and five vault spaces will be available to gather feedback before considering increasing these options.
Missed an offer? No worries! There’s a chance it might appear again in future rotations.
Introducing the Rascal Grenade Launcher
Newly unveiled is the Rascal—a unique weapon designed for taking on heavily armored ARC adversaries.
This compact and lightweight launcher offers a balance between portability and firepower. Though it has a slower reload time and can be tricky to aim, the Rascal serves as an effective choice for those seeking anti-ARC capabilities without the heft of bulkier weaponry.
Additionally:
- Mod Enhancement: Extended Barrel
- Changes to End of Round mechanics
- The Sandveil Set is set to launch on June 2nd
- New facial hair style available: Sideburns
- Fixed player teleportation issues when standing on destroyed ARC parts.
- Reduced the power cost of the Photoelectric Cloak from 10/s to 5/s.
- Adjustments to weapon durability.
- New option available to block players after reporting.
- Updates concerning Security and Anti-cheat measures.
Improvements to ARC Vision
- Enhanced visibility through bushes and smoke, improving strategic engagement.
- Improvements in how ARC senses sound, enhancing engagement strategies.
Firefly Update
- Refined fire application to better align visuals with effects.
Rocketeer Enhancements
- Missile spread has been adjusted to avoid clustering at one spot.
Gameplay Adjustments
- Reduced the power cost of Photoelectric Cloak from 10/s to 5/s.
Augment Adjustments
- The Tactical Mk. 3 (Healing) Augment’s Cloud of Renewal effect is now AoE.
- Healing from Cloud of Renewal increased from 20 to 45.
- The cooldown for the Cloud of Renewal increased from 30s to 45s.
- Development note: This update aims to enhance underperforming Augments, especially the Tactical Mk. 3.
Weapon Adjustments
- Bettina’s base fire rate has increased from 235 to 250.
Weapon Durability Updates
Updates target specific items to extend their lifespan, making them more viable for use.
We will continue to be attentive to your feedback on weapon durability.
Updates on Weapon Mods
- Weapon mods now enhance aim-down-sights transition speed for scoped weapons.
- Extended Barrel details:
- Bullet Velocity Bonus raised from 25% to 30%.
- Damage fall-off distance increased by 15%.
- Introduced two lower-tier variants: Extended Barrel I and II.
General ARC Updates
General Fixes
- Resolved issues of flying ARC getting stuck.
- New Raiders will face less immediate aggression from ARC after spawning.
ARC Turbine Remedies
- Resolved issues with ARC Turbine legs becoming invisible at certain angles.
Animation Updates
- Enhanced cloth physics for better movement realism.
- Fixed unwanted snapping and lags in ARC weapon rotations.
Audio Enhancements
- Reduced sound dampening when taking damage.
- Improved clarity in footstep and movement sounds.
Social Features Update
- Added a block option post-reporting.
- End of Round changes will allow all squad members to be visible, regardless of extraction status.
Performance Enhancements
- General improvements for stability and performance.
- Fixed loading screen issues that previously caused it to freeze.
User Interface Updates
- Added extra details to tooltips for clarity.
Utility Enhancements
- Removed delays in certain actions to improve gameplay fluidity.
- Fixed multiple minor bugs affecting gameplay and interaction.
Recent efforts to enhance anti-cheat systems are notable. Denuvo Anti-Cheat will be integrated into ARC Raiders, with plans to broaden this in the future.
Key Takeaways
- A new trader offers unique items in Speranza for Level 25 Raiders.
- The Rascal, a new grenade launcher, has been introduced with unique advantages and challenges.
- The developer is committed to monitoring player experience and adjusting balance based on feedback.
- Improvements have been made to various weapons, including enhancements to durability and usability.
- Anti-cheat measures are being strengthened to ensure fair play.
- Regular updates on features and adjustments showcase a dedication to player satisfaction.