Raiders!
An unlikely partnership is forming in the Rust Belt.
The Nomadic Envoys have arrived in Speranza, bringing information gathered on their travels across the Rust Belt. Maybe they have insight on why ARC operations seem to be spreading?
Perhaps they’re willing to share what they know – but first, you’ll need to build some trust. Head Topside to bring back supplies, recover forgotten relics, and secure safe passage for travelers along dangerous routes.
Raiders can unlock rewards by earning Merits, which are automatically converted from XP gained by playing on any map and used to unlock a range of rewards including gameplay items, weapons, and Raider Tokens.
Additional Merits can be earned by tracking down relics scattered throughout the world and tucked away in containers like lockers, drawers, and crates. Each relic carries a different Merit value depending on its rarity, and to claim those Merits, Raiders must successfully extract with the relic in hand.
Progressing through the event also rewards players with the Saltwalker Outfit, its toggles, and more, while Merits earned through Forgotten Relics contribute toward progress in the Converging Paths project.
The Project will run from June 16 through to July 27 calling on Raiders to secure safe passage for the nomads, gather vital supplies, and recover forgotten relics from Topside.
Each stage completed advances the progress of a Display Case which displays the relics uncovered along the way. Raiders who see the project through to the end will walk away with the Red-Black color variant of the Saltwalker Outfit, a Sextant backpack charm, and Raider Tokens, bringing the total earnable this season to 300.
We are disabling free loadouts for Night Raid and Close Scrutiny to increase the barrier of entry so that players commit to appropriate risk and reward in these scenarios that have better loot.
This is a time limited change that we will be testing for the next three weeks. We may add this limitation to more map conditions in the future after we’ve observed its impact and analyzed your feedback.
As part of our ongoing efforts against unfair play, we’re continuing to expand Denuvo Anti-Cheat to more players. We’re pleased with the progress so far, and expect further improvement as we scale up.
In addition, we’ve been focusing on addressing item duplication and taking strict measures against those involved. This means carefully detecting incidents, addressing them directly, and building safeguards to prevent them from happening in the future. It's detailed, methodical work, and we truly appreciate your patience while we see it through.
We’ve also introduced a new inbox message to let you know when we've taken action against a player you reported. Going forward, you can expect to receive two kinds of messages, depending on the situation:
Because these notifications are independent, you may receive both under certain circumstances. For example, if you report a cheater who also knocked you out, you could get both an action notice and your loot back simultaneously.
Our commitment to anti-cheat initiatives remains a top priority, and we will keep you informed as we work to maintain a fair environment. We appreciate your ongoing feedback and reports, and we thank you for being a part of the incredible journey through Topside.
As you all probably know by now, October is going to mark our biggest update yet. Most of the ARC Raiders team are focused on building the new map, bringing ARC to life, planning new routes of progression, writing quests, testing weapons, and yes, recording new instruments.
We know that this quieter period is taking some getting used to, and we completely understand the desire for more things to do in the game. The balance for us is providing content in the short term through Projects and Events, and building something truly substantial for October, and then every six months beyond.
Because of the way we now distinguish Live Updates and Content Updates, we're able to create a genuinely exciting experience in the Fall. Additionally, our dedicated live service team is able to react to more issues, bugs and better test balance changes in the game, which will continue to improve the overall health of ARC Raiders.
Please continue to leave feedback and share your suggestions, we're constantly adapting and always looking to improve. We have more things coming throughout the Summer and in the run-up to Frozen Trail; the work is far from over!
See you Topside,
The ARC Raiders Team
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