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Arc Raiders' new update puts the Il Toro in its place (a grave) at long last: 'This is an adjustment many of…
Embark has released update 1.20.0 for Arc Raiders, significantly adjusting the Il Toro shotgun to make it less versatile and more dependent on attachments. The update also reduces the sell price of Energy Clips to address a money-making exploit. These changes aim to balance weapon performance and in-game economy.
How to get hit by lightning in ARC Raiders
This guide explains how to intentionally get struck by lightning in ARC Raiders to complete Week 20 Trials. Players need to activate the Electromagnetic Storm modifier on the Spaceport map and stand in designated blue strike zones. It's recommended to bring plenty of bandages and shield recharges to survive the damage.
Embark CEO says 'a real professional actor is better than AI' after the studio re-records some Arc Raiders…
Embark CEO Patrick Söderlund stated that professional actors are superior to AI voices, leading the studio to re-record some lines in Arc Raiders post-launch. While the use of AI for voice work is being reduced, Embark will continue to utilize AI for its time-saving benefits in development.
Arc Raiders once had jump pads and the Snap Hook made you 'like Spider-Man' before its extraction shooter…
Arc Raiders underwent significant changes during development, shifting from a fast-paced, whimsical experience with jump pads to a more tactical PvPvE extraction shooter. Embark production director Caio Braga explained that these changes, including a 60% reduction in speed, were made to foster more strategic gameplay and align with a grounded tone. The Snap Hook mechanic, present since the beginning, was adapted to fit the new gameplay style.
Arc Raiders' devs didn't expect such a passionate PvE-only crowd
Embark production director Caio Braga discussed how Arc Raiders players have shown a more cooperative PvE-focused behavior than anticipated, contrasting with internal playtests that leaned towards more violent player interactions. The developers noted the surprise of this 'friendly lobby' phenomenon within the extraction genre, where players often prefer to team up against AI enemies.
Arc Raiders devs had to nerf the blueprint drop rate because players are too good at finding them: 'First Wave caches have been handing out a lot of blueprints'
Embark has nerfed the blueprint drop rate in Arc Raiders due to players finding them too easily, particularly from First Wave Caches. To compensate, the developers are increasing the drop rates for higher-tier materials within caches, making it easier to craft better gear.
