ARC Raiders players have observed looting speed drops and server stability issues after the latest Headwinds update.
Embark Studios put out the Headwinds update for ARC Raiders yesterday, introducing new features and systems like solo vs squads, Bird City, Open Parties, and more, along with new content. However, some bugs and glitches accompanied the new features and system, with several players experiencing issues.
ARC Raiders Headwinds Update Impacts Looting and Server Stability
According to a report by GamesRadar+, the recent Headwinds update for ARC Raiders has significantly affected looting speed. Players have reported a 30% decrease in looting efficiency when using a skill designed to speed up the process.
This issue has been brought to the attention of the game’s official Discord, where community managers have responded. Community admin Ossen mentioned that Embark is “actively investigating” the problem, while community manager Boirdie confirmed that the “team is aware of this, as it’s not intended.”
Additionally, the Headwinds update appears to be causing the servers to become unstable, with players reporting multiple glitches and being unable to move once they load in. Embark has stated that this issue is under investigation as well, according to a post by CharlieIntel on X (formerly Twitter).
In other news, Embark Studios is preparing to implement a new anti-cheat ban system in ARC Raiders, but players don’t feel it’s close to being enough. Additionally, check out the guide on the new Epic Augments in the latest update. Are you also experiencing looting speed drops and other glitches after the ARC Raiders Headwinds update? Leave your thoughts down in the comments, and join the official Insider Gaming Discord server.
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