The latest patch for ARC Raiders introduces a new trader, Ermal, who brings a range of tempting Topside trades to Speranza. Raiders who have reached Level 25 can barter high-value ARC materials and rare weapons for expanded stash space and expedition vault access. Ermal also offers weekly rotating trades, including cosmetics, blueprints, Raider Tokens, and gameplay items. The patch also includes a new grenade launcher, The Rascal, which is lightweight, compact, and easy to carry, but has some quirks in terms of reload speed and aim. The Rascal is a reliable side-arm for those who want anti-ARC firepower without the risk of lugging around a Hullcracker.
The patch also includes a number of balance changes, such as increased granularity of ARC vision through bushes and smokes, improved perception of sound in open outdoor spaces, and reduced sensitivity to sounds in indoor environments. The Firefly's fire application has been improved to match the visuals more closely, and the Rocketeer's missiles are now consistently spread out over a larger area. The Cloud of Renewal effect on the Tactical Mk. 3 (Healing) Augment has been changed to an AoE effect, and the cooldown has been increased from 30s to 45s.
The patch also includes a number of bug fixes, such as fixing an issue where players would be teleported when standing on destroyed ARC parts, and improving the positioning of ARC Turbine legs to mitigate visual clipping issues. The audio has been improved to reduce the lowering of sounds while taking damage, and the UI has been updated to add information to the Crash Mat tooltip and improve the deployment previews.
Overall, the patch seems to be focused on improving the gameplay experience, balancing the game, and fixing bugs. However, the introduction of Denuvo Anti-Cheat is a bit concerning, as it could potentially impact performance and introduce new issues. It will be interesting to see how this plays out in the coming weeks.
