Arc Raiders
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Arc Raiders players are getting literally vaporized by Flashpoint's new Arc, but one daredevil has already figured out the best way to kill them: "I think I just peaked"
Players of Arc Raiders are encountering a new robotic enemy called the Vaporizer, introduced in the Flashpoint update, which can quickly eliminate them with a powerful laser attack. While initially challenging, one player has discovered a risky but effective method of defeating the drone by attaching a charge to its exterior and then taking cover.
As expected - Slay the Spire 2 leads the way for the most played Steam Deck games for March 2026
Slay the Spire 2 topped the list of most played games on Steam Deck in March 2026. The article provides a top 50 list of popular titles, with other notable games including Stardew Valley, Baldur's Gate 3, and Elden Ring. The author also mentions continued playtime in Overwatch and Death Stranding 2.
Dust on the Wires quest walkthrough for Arc Raiders
This guide details how to complete the 'Dust on the Wires' quest in Arc Raiders' Flashpoint update. Players must transmit a scout log from a Field Depot, resend it from an old tower, find scout remains near the Maintenance Hangar, and deliver a Scout Patrol Note to Shani for a cosmetic reward.
Arc Raiders patch protects your precious custom loadouts by lowering the odds of spawning late in a server full of freeloaders
Embark Studios has released a significant update for Arc Raiders, titled Flashpoint. This update introduces new weapons, a new enemy type, a new map condition called Close Scrutiny, and various quality-of-life improvements. A key change aims to improve matchmaking by prioritizing players with custom loadouts into fresher servers to prevent late spawns into depleted lobbies.
Clamoring for Attention quest walkthrough for Arc Raiders
This guide details how to complete the 'Clamoring for Attention' quest in Arc Raiders, introduced in the Flashpoint update. The quest involves activating an emergency siren, a boom box, and bus horns across three distinct locations within the Blue Gate area, requiring specific materials like Wires and Batteries.
How to complete Dust on the Wires in ARC Raiders
This guide provides instructions on how to complete the 'Dust on the Wires' quest in the game ARC Raiders. The quest is noted for its demanding objectives.
ARC Raiders’ Flashpoint update arrives with a new map, enemies, and weapons
Nexon and Embark Studios have released the Flashpoint Update for ARC Raiders, introducing a new map called Close Scrutiny, new enemies like the Vaporizer and Shredder, and new weapons including the Dolabra energy shotgun and Canto submachine gun. The update also streamlines the game's crafting system to improve accessibility.
All ARC Raiders Scrappy feeding rewards and resource bonuses explained
This guide explains the new feeding system for the companion Scrappy in ARC Raiders, detailing how players can activate various bonus rewards and resource bonuses by feeding it different food items. Each food item provides specific crafting materials or equipment bonuses for one round, with up to six items queueable for continuous buffs.
How to get the Canto blueprint in ARC Raiders
This guide explains how to obtain the blueprint for the Canto weapon in ARC Raiders, a new addition following the Flashpoint update. The blueprint is primarily found in First Wave Raider caches during Hurricane map conditions, though it does not have a fixed spawn location. Once acquired, the Canto can be crafted at a Level 3 Gunsmith workstation using specific resources.
How to get and use Vaporizer Regulators in ARC Raiders
This guide explains how to obtain and utilize Vaporizer Regulators in the game ARC Raiders. Players can acquire these regulators by destroying Vaporizers, which are powerful enemies that appear under specific map conditions. The collected regulators are essential for crafting the Dolabra gun and contributing to player projects.
How to get and use Assessor Matrix in ARC Raiders
The Assessor Matrix is a new crafting material in ARC Raiders, introduced in the Flashpoint update. It can be obtained by looting dropships during the 'Close Scrutiny' in-game event, which spawns ARC Assessors on most maps. The material is required to complete stages of the High-Gain Antenna player project.
How to complete Last Entry in ARC Raiders
This guide details how to complete the 'Last Entry' quest in ARC Raiders, a task introduced in the Flashpoint update. Players must find clues at a workstation near the Seed Vault, locate a hidden key on a hazmat suit rack in an adjacent room, and then use the key to access the Seed Vault to retrieve official shutdown documentation.
Vaporizer swarms are wiping out squads en masse as Arc Raiders diehards finally get the tougher Arc they were asking for
The Flashpoint update for Arc Raiders introduces the challenging Vaporizer bots, which can quickly eliminate squads with their laser attacks. These new enemies are designed to increase the difficulty for veteran players who found the existing bots too easy. The update also includes changes to free loadouts.
Arc Raiders Last Entry Quest Guide
This guide details the 'Last Entry' quest in Arc Raiders, which involves finding clues and an important document within the Seed Vault on Stella Montis. Players are advised to use an augment with a safe pocket to protect the extracted documentation. The quest requires locating a workstation, finding a key, unlocking a deposit box, and delivering the Official Shutdown Documentation to Shani in Speranza.
Arc Raiders players shocked by Legendary loot showing up in their Scrappy inbox after Flashpoint update: "Did…
The recent Flashpoint update for Arc Raiders has introduced a significant quality-of-life improvement for players: the lovable companion Scrappy can now occasionally find Legendary-grade Arc reactors. This update also includes new content such as Arc, resource projects, weapons, and map conditions, alongside a new feeding system to supercharge Scrappy's resource gathering.
How to get the Dolabra blueprint in ARC Raiders
This guide explains how to obtain the Dolabra blueprint in ARC Raiders, a new shotgun weapon. Players need to loot ARC Assessor dropships that appear during the Close Scrutiny map condition. The article also details the materials required to craft the Dolabra once the blueprint is acquired, including Shredder Gyros, Magnetic Accelerators, and Vaporizer Regulators.
Arc Raiders' latest update brings its best improvement yet: Making late spawns less awful
Embark Studios has released the Flashpoint update for Arc Raiders, introducing new weapons, an airborne enemy, and improved loot. The update also addresses a long-standing player frustration by making late spawns less frequent, increasing the likelihood of players joining fresh servers. This change aims to improve the player experience following the introduction of free loadouts.
Where to find Flex Rubber in Arc Raiders
This guide details how to find Flex Rubber in Arc Raiders, a key resource for the High-Gain Antenna project introduced in the Flashpoint update. Players can find Flex Rubber by defeating various enemies like Baron Husks, Probes, Couriers, Sentinels, Bastions, Leapers, and Bombardiers, with different risk and reward levels associated with each.
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.
Morning Patches
This article provides a compilation of recent patch notes for various games including ARC Raiders, Borderlands 4, Crimson Desert, and Disc Golf Masters. The updates cover bug fixes and minor adjustments across multiple platforms.