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Arc Raiders' Riven Tides update is its biggest yet, letting you hunt for buried treasure and fight massive robot…
Embark has released the Riven Tides update for Arc Raiders, its largest to date. The update introduces a new map, a 'Beachcombing' condition for treasure hunting, and a massive new enemy called the Arc Turbine. It also includes the Avian Alarm project, a limited-time Last Resort event, and system updates for Expeditions and Trials.
Arc Raiders is finally overhauling its competitive Trials, starting with making them more fun and less frustrating
Embark is overhauling the Trials system in Arc Raiders to make it more engaging and less frustrating for players. Changes include reworking or removing challenges tied to specific map conditions and introducing more varied objectives for Season 4. The developers are also addressing player feedback regarding time constraints and competitive integrity of leaderboards.
Stop the petition: The Rocketeer mimicking the Vaporizer's alert noise was actually a bug, and it's been fixed…
Embark has fixed a bug in Arc Raiders where the Rocketeer enemy's alert noise was incorrectly changed to match the Vaporizer enemy. This change, which was met with significant backlash and a petition to revert, has now been corrected. The update also addressed issues with the Close Scrutiny map, including despawning summoned enemies and adjusting movement speeds for Rocketeers and Vaporizers.
When does ARC Raiders’ Riven Tides update release? Speculated dates and more
Embark has not officially announced a release date for the Riven Tides update for ARC Raiders, but speculation suggests it could launch on April 28, following the developers' pattern of releasing major updates on the last Tuesday of the month. This update is expected to introduce a new map, a fresh event, and potentially a new ARC boss, adding significant content to the game on PC and consoles.
Nexon calls Arc Raiders a "Trojan Horse" for proving controversial AI tools can build triple-A hits with smaller teams
Nexon, the owner of developer Embark, is promoting the use of AI tools in game development, citing Arc Raiders as a successful 'Trojan Horse' example. Despite initial controversy over AI-generated voices, Nexon president Junghun Lee highlighted how AI can free up development teams to focus on innovation. Embark CEO Patrick Soderlund stated that both Arc Raiders and The Finals were built with significantly fewer people and at a fraction of the cost of typical AAA games.
How to complete Last Entry in Arc Raiders
This guide details how to complete the 'Last Entry' quest in Arc Raiders' Flashpoint update. Players must navigate to the Seed Vault on Stella Montis, interact with a workstation to access a researcher's log, find the Seed Vault Box Key, and then use it to unlock the Seed Box within the vault to obtain the Official Shutdown Documentation for extraction.
How to complete Furtive Meetings in Arc Raiders
This guide details how to complete the Furtive Meetings quest in Arc Raiders, a challenging objective requiring players to visit three specific locations on the Stella Montis map and extract with a quest item. It suggests using a cheap loadout to protect the item and provides detailed descriptions of each meeting spot, including the Medical Research, Ventilation Shaft, and Cultural Archives locations.
How to get Assessor Matrix in Arc Raiders
The Assessor Matrix is a new material in Arc Raiders' Flashpoint update, required for the High-Gain Antenna project. Players can obtain Assessor Matrixes by breaching and looting Assessor drop pods during the Close Scrutiny map condition. These events feature three-legged platforms that fall from the sky, guarded by Arcs and often contested by other players.
How to complete Fragmented Logs in Arc Raiders
This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough for completing the Fragmented Logs quest in Arc Raiders, a challenging task that involves navigating dangerous areas on Stella Montis. It details how to find and repair terminals in Robotic Sandbox, enable power in conduit backrooms, and boot the mainframe data terminal in Cultural Archives, noting that the quest does not require completion in a single run.
How to get Vaporizer Regulators in Arc Raiders
This guide explains how to obtain Vaporizer Regulators in Arc Raiders, a valuable material added in the Flashpoint update. Players need 19 regulators to complete the High-Gain Antenna project. Vaporizers, the machines that drop these regulators, commonly spawn during the Close Scrutiny map condition and can be found by looting them after defeating them.
How to get the Dolabra blueprint in Arc Raiders
This guide explains how to obtain the Dolabra blueprint in Arc Raiders, a new weapon added in the Flashpoint update. The blueprint can be found by looting Arc Assessor dropships exclusive to the Close Scrutiny map condition. Crafting the Dolabra requires specific materials including Shredder Gyros, Magnetic Accelerators, and Vaporizer Regulators.
Arc Raiders Close Scrutiny and Assessors explained
The Close Scrutiny map condition in Arc Raiders' Flashpoint update introduces challenging new elements, including Vaporizer enemies and Assessors that offer valuable loot. This endgame modifier increases Arc loot while decreasing overall loot, and players will need strong weapons and healing items to succeed. Assessors are landing platforms that, when breached, trigger alarms and spawn more enemies but contain blueprints, Arc materials, and the Assessor Matrix.
Marathon review - ignore the noise, this game speaks for itself
Marathon is an extraction shooter that distinguishes itself with spellbinding combat and high-concept maps, moving beyond its aesthetic to offer a compelling gameplay experience. While the game presents high stakes and quick time-to-kill mechanics, its unique Shell abilities, diverse maps, and superb shooting mechanics provide a rewarding experience. Despite some minor UI and storytelling quibbles, Marathon's quality and style speak for themselves, making it a strong entry in the genre.
How to complete Fragmented Logs in ARC Raiders – Out-of-service terminal location
This guide details how to complete the Fragmented Logs quest in ARC Raiders, which involves repairing an out-of-service terminal with an Electrical Component, enabling power in conduit backrooms, and booting a mainframe data terminal in the Cultural Archives. Completing these tasks rewards players with Showstopper and Trailblazer items.
All High-Gain Antenna project requirements in ARC Raiders and how to complete them
This guide details the requirements and rewards for the High-Gain Antenna project in ARC Raiders, which is part of the new Flashpoint update. The project is divided into three stages, each with four tasks that require players to collect and submit specific in-game materials found during raids. As of now, there is no set expiration date for the project.
How to complete Outstanding Balance in Arc Raiders
This guide details how to complete the 'Outstanding Balance' quest in Arc Raiders' Flashpoint update. Players must locate Dodger's stash in the Traffic Tunnel, then find Dodger's bag at a deal spot in Pilgrim's Peak, and finally extract with the 'Dodger's Note' to complete the objective and receive rewards.
Complete ARC Raiders Flashpoint update patch notes: New enemies, weapons, and more
The Flashpoint update (version 1.22.0) for ARC Raiders is now live, introducing significant new content including new enemies, weapons like the Dolabra shotgun and Canto SMG, and deployables. The update also brings numerous gameplay and optimization tweaks, such as increased loot value, crafting improvements, and UI adjustments like hiding the HUD on consoles. Several maps have also received updates with new spawn points and improved navigation.
Arc Raiders' big Flashpoint update is bad news for raiders as vaporizer drones arrive and shredders escape into the Rust Belt, but 3 high-powered weapons should help even the odds
The Flashpoint update for Arc Raiders, launching March 31, introduces new challenges including Vaporizer drones and escaped Shredders on Rust Belt maps. To counter these threats, players will receive three new high-powered weapons, alongside crafting improvements, new quests, and quality of life adjustments.
Valve Is Experimenting With GenAI To Help With Situational Dialogue, Half-Life 2 Writer Says
Valve is experimenting with generative AI for situational dialogue in games, according to writer Erik Wolpaw. While acknowledging AI's current limitations in creative writing, Wolpaw believes it could assist in generating character reactions based on in-game events. This exploration comes amid broader industry discussions and controversies surrounding AI in game development, including its use in art and potential impact on jobs.
Arc Raiders devs wanted to make it an adventure game more than a shooter: 'We saw more potential in allowing…
Embark's Arc Raiders has pivoted from a shooter-focused experience to emphasize adventure and player exploration. Production director Caio Braga stated that the team saw more potential in allowing players to explore the game's sandbox environments rather than solely focusing on combat.
