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Proton Experimental and Proton 11 Beta updated to fix issues with the EA App
Valve has released updates for Proton Experimental and Proton 11 Beta, primarily to address issues with the EA App on Linux and SteamOS. The updates include a new version of Xalia, which should resolve lockups when interacting with the EA App. Numerous other game-specific fixes and improvements are also detailed, covering a wide range of titles and functionalities.
The Battening Down quest in Arc Raiders is best completed in the wrong order, so don't repeat my mistake
This guide provides detailed locations and tips for completing the 'Battening Down' quest in Arc Raiders, which involves photographing seawall cracks, sampling the shoreline near a hotel, and fixing an oil pipe. The article recommends completing the objectives in a specific order, starting with the oil pipe or hotel beach, to avoid backtracking on the Riven Tides map.
Weapons will break faster in Arc Raiders as the devs push PvP in a huge update that aims to fix the 'chronic state…
Arc Raiders has received a significant update called Riven Tides, which drastically alters weapon durability mechanics to encourage more player versus player combat and reduce weapon hoarding. Weapon durability will now decrease faster per shot, with higher-tier weapons having more longevity. Upgrading weapons will also partially repair their durability, and durability loss upon being knocked out has been reduced.
How to lay the bird trap in ARC Raiders
This guide explains how to complete the Avian Alarm project's first task, laying a bird trap, in ARC Raiders' Riven Tides update. Players must locate a specific buoy on the map to set the trap, which then allows progression in the project and unlocks rewards.
Arc Raiders' new Riven Tides update is "probably the best" yet with its Bettina buff and weapon upgrade change, fans say, but durability nerfs leave others cold: "Completely killed my enthusiasm"
The Riven Tides update for Arc Raiders has been met with mixed reactions from players. While many praise the new map, the Bettina weapon buff, and improved weapon upgrading, significant nerfs to weapon durability have drawn criticism, with some players expressing a complete loss of enthusiasm. Embark Studios is also planning future adjustments to Augments and the skill tree.
How to complete Shoring Up Defenses in ARC Raiders
This guide details how to complete the 'Shoring Up Defenses' quest in ARC Raiders, located on the Riven Tides map. It breaks down the objectives, including destroying specific enemy types like Wasps and Fireflies, reinforcing a Raider structure with ARC Alloy at the Stacking Yard, and boarding up windows in the Hotel Panorama Azzurro.
How to lay the bird trap to start the Avian Alarm project in Arc Raiders
This guide explains how to complete the first step of the Avian Alarm project in Arc Raiders by laying a bird trap near a buoy northeast of the Port Authority Building on the Riven Tides map. After placing the trap, players return to Speranza to mark the task complete and then donate materials for the remaining stages of the project.
How to complete Battening Down in Arc Raiders
This guide details how to complete the 'Battening Down' quest in Arc Raiders, a task within the Riven Tides update. It provides step-by-step instructions for photographing sea wall cracks, repairing a leaking oil pipe, and sampling seaweed near the hotel beach.
How to complete Shoring Up Defenses in Arc Raiders
This guide details how to complete the 'Shoring Up Defenses' quest in Arc Raiders' Riven Tides update. The quest involves destroying specific enemy types, reinforcing a structure with Arc Alloy, and boarding up windows in the Hotel Panorama Azzurro. Completing these objectives rewards players with various in-game items.
Avian Alarm project walkthrough for Arc Raiders
The Avian Alarm project in Arc Raiders is a limited-time event within the Riven Tides update, offering five tiers of challenges and rewards. The first tier requires players to complete an in-game objective on the Seabed map, while subsequent tiers involve submitting various collected materials and defeating specific enemies. Players have until May 26, 2026, to complete the project.
Arc Raiders' Riven Tides update goes live today with a new map, "a totally unique fight", and better PSSR for PS5 Pro
Embark Studios has released the Riven Tides update for Arc Raiders, introducing a new coastal map named Riven Tides, a unique boss encounter with the Arc Turbine, and a Beachcombing mechanic for finding buried loot. The update also includes quality-of-life improvements such as crash mats and powered descenders, new cosmetics, and enhanced PSSR support for PlayStation 5 Pro.
A Wrench In The Works - Arc Raiders Quest Guide
This guide details how to complete the 'A Wrench in the Works' quest in Arc Raiders, which is part of the Riven Tides update. Players need to search a bus near the western gate and then interact with a prompt to transmit a location at the Water Towers. The quest can be completed without needing to extract.
The new Arc Raiders update gives us a glimpse into the beforetimes, and it turns out people were rude then, too
The latest update for Arc Raiders introduces a new map called Riven Tides, featuring a dilapidated resort setting that offers a glimpse into the game's past. The update also includes new collectible trinkets and a new Arc threat known as the Arc Turbine, which presents a more contemplative, slow-moving danger compared to previous enemies.
Safe Harbor - Arc Raiders Quest Guide
This guide details how to complete the Safe Harbor quest in Arc Raiders, a part of the Riven Tides questline. Players are advised to use an augment with a safe pocket to carry the Precision Gimbal, an item that must be extracted successfully to avoid restarting the quest. The guide outlines finding clues in the Hotel Panorama Azzurro kitchen and a sketch near the Tennis Court POI before delivering the item to Tian Wen.
How to complete Battening Down in ARC Raiders
This guide details how to complete the 'Battening Down' quest in ARC Raiders, which is exclusive to the Riven Tides map. Players must photograph cracks in the seawall near the Wavebreaker POI, fix a leaking oil pipe in the northeast, and sample seaweed on the beach north of the Hotel Complex.
All ARC Raiders Avian Alarm project requirements and how to complete
The Avian Alarm is a new in-game project in ARC Raiders featuring five stages, each with specific item requirements. Players can view all stage requirements in advance, though progression is sequential. The project will be available until May 26.
ARC Raiders Riven Tides update patch notes: New map, enemies, and more
The Riven Tides update (version 1.26.0) for ARC Raiders is now live, introducing a new map, new quests, and a new ARC enemy called the ARC Turbine. The update also includes balance changes to weapons, gameplay adjustments like the Trigger Nade and Photoelectric Cloak, and improvements to weapon durability mechanics.
Battening Down - Arc Raiders Quest Guide
This guide for Arc Raiders details the steps for completing the 'Battening Down' quest within the Riven Tides update. Players must photograph cracks in a seawall, sample seaweed on the shoreline, and fix a leaking oil pipe in the northeast section of the map before returning to Speranza.
Line In The Sand - Arc Raiders Quest Guide
This guide details how to complete the 'Line in the Sand' quest in Arc Raiders, which is part of the Riven Tides update. The quest involves investigating why a train failed to reach Marano Station, leading players to search for a derailed train, a merchant's business card, and finally, stash locations in a basement.
Where To Find Ship Models In Arc Raiders
This guide details how to find miniature ship models in Arc Raiders during the Last Resort Event, which runs from April 28 to May 25. These models, ranging in rarity and Merit value, spawn randomly across maps but are more frequently found in the Hotel Panorama Azzuro POI and during the Beachcombing map condition. The Dockmaster's Detector can also help locate rarer models.
