A brand new patch for ARC Raiders has arrived, introducing new features like Shared Watch along with content and bug fixes.
We have been hearing a lot about ARC Raiders leading up to the recent update, with the developers confirming that there will be no ‘Fortnite Skins‘ to protect the game’s vision, and the Embark CEO has also responded to the players who are unsatisfied with the roadmap. Now, the latest update is live, and here’s what’s new about it.
Everything New in ARC Raiders Update 1.15.0?
Starting with all the new additions in ARC Raiders Update 1.15.0, which include Shared Watch, Cold Snap return, and new cosmetics. Shared Watch is a new event designed for players to team up against machines. The event begins today and runs live until February 24. Players will be rewarded for destroying, assisting, and damaging ARC, while no merits will be earned through PvP encounters.
The Cold Snap map condition is back in rotation of outdoor maps, arriving with Frostbite Damage and the ability to collect Candleberries and throw Snowballs. There are two new cosmetic sets to look forward to with RC Raiders Update 1.15.0: The Vulpine Set and The Slugger Set. Check out all the bug fixes in the patch notes below:
All ARC Raiders Update 1.15.0 Patch Notes
- Shared Watch
- This is an opportunity to team up in the fight against the machines.
- The Shared Watch Event starts today and ends on February 24. Players will earn merits from destroying, assisting and damaging ARC and earn rewards. No merits will be earned from PvP encounters. Bring a friend or bring a stranger, but above all, bring enough ammo to make sure the machines notice you first.
- Cold Snap Map Condition
- Winter is not quite done with the Rust Belt – We are bringing back Cold Snap!
- The map condition is back in rotation on outdoor maps with the same mix of risk and reward. Frostbite damage will make your trip topside a short one if you don’t seek shelter, but for those who do brave the tundra – there’s increased loot value at stake!
- You can still collect Candleberries, but they are no longer tied to any event. You can also collect, and throw, snowballs! Use them wisely, or don’t.
- Cosmetics
- The Vulpine set
- The Slugger set
Content and Bug Fixes
Miscellaneous
- Improved instances where players sometimes could not reconnect after disconnecting from a game.
- Fixed an issue where the match start tunnel scene sometimes wasn’t being shown.
- Fixed an issue where trials’ objective rewards could fail to grant at the end of a round due to a timeout, ensuring partial rewards are awarded when earned.
- Fixed an issue where the end of round screen would sometimes show incorrect merits, XP, and Live Event points.
- Fixed an issue where players’ platform icons would sometimes show incorrectly.
- Fixed an issue where crafting would sometimes get cancelled.
Utility
- Trailblazer Grenade
- The explosions no longer deal damage through walls.
- Deals more damage to small enemies but less damage to bigger enemies such as the Leaper and Bastion.
Weapons
- Fixed inconsistent weapon cycling when bound to keys other than the mouse wheel; keybinds now swap weapons reliably.
Known Issues
- One of the Marco set helmet variants may appear incorrectly in preview and in the menu but will appear correctly in game.
- Players may occasionally not receive a skill point as indicated in the result screen. A reboot/playing another round fixes the issue.
- ‘Purchase Raider Tokens’ page may appear in front of the inbox and profile page when switching between them.
- Player animations may appear broken when interrupting a search of the Baron Husk.
- Certain containers may be unavailable to be interacted with.
- Ziplines placed onto destroyed ARC parts will not appear correctly.
- Scrappy “Batting Helmet” and the “Slugger” outfit might not appear correctly in the event preview.
- The “Blindsided” achievement may not trigger as intended on the first attempt.
The patch notes for the latest update were found on the ARC Raiders website.
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