ARC Raiders Update Controversy: Trials Nerfs, Nomadic Envoys Changes & Denuvo Privacy Concerns

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• ARC Raiders Launches China Server with Exclusive Content | They can enjoy exclusive modes and weapon skins

  The pace of updates for ARC Raiders has slowed, and the next one may not arrive until October. That said, the game is not completely idle: a brand-new, standalone server is about to go live, though unfortunately it will be open only to players in China.

  If you know even a little about video games in China, you are aware that they operate under their own set of censorship rules and sometimes feature completely separate content. According to an announcement from the official Chinese operator of ARC Raiders, new game modes will launch on Chinese server.

  

  China-Exclusive Client

  As early as February 2026, the developer had already announced that ARC Raiders would receive a standalone game client tailored for Chinese market. Chinese gaming market has historically been a difficult barrier for publishers to cross.

  To bring ARC Raiders and more titles into China, large Chinese publishers typically rely on their own development teams to carry out localized production through licensing agreements or brand partnerships. In the case of ARC Raiders, Chinese partner will handle both the release and the development work, rather than the original developer. In other words, the team behind the version that players currently enjoy has no connection whatsoever to the development of Chinese client.

  Another major difference lies in regional restrictions. Although there are ways to circumvent them, the vast majority of Chinese players can only access their dedicated version and client of ARC Raiders, which does not interconnect with the rest of the world - much like Overwatch and World of Warcraft.

  This kind of segregation has also effectively reduced the influx of cheaters from that region. As a result, the two versions have no form of connection with each other, which has led to different outcomes but also brought positive effects in other respects.

  Rebellion Mode

  During the early beta tests, several distinctly new modes existed, and the one that interests players the most is likely Rebellion mode. Some players mistook it for a PvE mode, and while it does function like a PvE mode in practice, that is not strictly accurate.

  This new map state, called Rebellion, is exclusive to ARC Raiders beta test as well as the eventual official launch of Chinese client. Functionally speaking, the world environment remains almost identical no matter which map you are on, save for a few important details.

  At the start, all players are in a PvE state, with every Raider fighting against ARCs. Raiders cannot deal any damage to one another at the beginning. However, players can choose to rebel and turn their weapons against their teammates.

  When players make that choice, they can then harm hostile Raiders. Those who have not chosen to rebel do not seem to take damage even if they are hit by stray bullets. Only players who actively opt into rebellion can both inflict and receive damage. That means you can defend yourself in such a situation, but lethal force only works against those Raiders who have chosen rebellion.

  It is worth noting that rebels are marked with a traitor icon, and a red marker appears on the minimap, letting other players know their location. Whether this marker updates in real time or at fixed intervals is still unclear, but that is the basic mechanic.

  Another interesting aspect of this mode is that it yields more ARC Raiders blueprints, and the spawn rate of rare weapons and attachments is also higher. This makes Rebellion a low-risk, high-reward mode in most situations. Yet if too many players choose to rebel, the scenario could become entirely different.

  Perhaps this is PvE versus PvPvE discussion that players have always wanted to have: the mode neither abandons PvPvE elements on which the game was built, nor does it ignore the interest of those seeking a more relaxed experience with lower risk.

  Dual Boss Mode

  Apart from Rebellion mode, there is also a Dual Boss mode. It is known that Queen and Matriarch will appear at the same time, and additional airdrop supplies will be available within the combat zone. These supplies may include ammunition, medical kits, weapons, as well as Raider backpacks and crates that can be looted.

  This mode is quite compelling, especially for players who lean more toward a PvE style. Countless times, Dual Boss mode provides another major threat and will undoubtedly extend match durations. Right now, many players simply quit when they see that only 15 to 20 minutes remain on the clock, knowing that there is nothing of value left on the map.

  Weapon Skins

  Footage from this closed test also reveals that Chinese client includes weapon skins. Only a handful of weapon skins have been shown so far, but it is certain that others will appear later.

  Weapon skins represent a whole new cosmetic system - not just a few individual items - and this feature is still absent from the global client. While some players are indifferent to cosmetic systems, others have certainly been looking forward to this addition.

  Will These Features Come to the Global Servers?

  Many players want to know whether any of this content will make its way to the global version. Especially given the months-long gaps between major updates, adding new modes could effectively help sustain ARC Raiders' activity.

  Unfortunately, the developer has not made any statements on this matter yet. However, Dual Boss mode does have a chance of appearing, as it was mentioned in previous leaks. As for Rebellion mode, the likelihood is much lower.

  This is because the official developer of ARC Raiders may not have been involved in creating Rebellion mode at all. Partnerships in regional markets - especially China - tend to follow a brand licensing model. Chinese operator obtains permission to use the base version of the game and then further develop it. This is a regional partnership: the core gameplay remains intact, but the content is then expanded specifically for Chinese market.

  Consequently, this version may be a completely independent product, and some or even all of these differences may never come to the global client. Yet it is also possible that these features are already planned for the future, and Chinese client simply got there first.

  Chinese client has its own exclusive content. Some players might feel envious, but for those familiar with World of Warcraft, Diablo, and Overwatch, this is nothing new. If you look at it from a different perspective, it might actually be a good thing: ARC Raiders now benefits from more developers, and perhaps both server versions can borrow the best parts from each other.

• ARC Raiders June 1-7 Season 4 Weekly Trials Guide: How to complete all missions with maximum efficiency?

  The start of a new week means you once again have 5 new Weekly Trial missions to tackle in ARC Raiders. If you find yourself hitting a rut and wondering what else there is to explore, these trials offer a great way to shake things up.

  This week's trials follow the usual pattern, focusing primarily on dealing damage and scavenging for specific items. The specific objectives are as follows:

  • Damage ground-based ARC enemies
  • Deal melee damage to ARC enemies
  • Damage Spotters
  • Search Computers
  • Open containers in Panorama Azzurro

  Below, we provide a detailed guide for each specific mission.

  

  Damage ground-based ARC enemies

  Although Riven Tides map introduced a beach biome, ARC Raiders has not yet introduced any marine-dwelling ARC enemies. Consequently, all PvE enemies currently fall into just two categories: ground-crawling and flying, with the former making up the vast majority.

  This mission requires you to deal damage to any type of ground-based ARC enemy; dealing a sufficient amount of damage will allow you to complete the mission with a three-star rating.

  Since this objective applies to a wide variety of enemy types, you can easily combine this mission with other damage-dealing trials to maximize your efficiency.

  Below is a list of all ground-based ARC enemies, along with their key characteristics and valuable loot drops:

  Enemy Types	Key Characteristics	Valuable Loot Drops
  Tick	Attaches itself to you, slowly draining your health and shield points. You can shake it off by holding down the Interact key, then use your Raider Tool to finish it off and conserve ammo.	ARC Flex Rubber, ARC Thermo Lining
  Pop	Once activated, it emits a distinct sound as it rolls rapidly toward you before self-destructing. It is best to destroy it at close range using a rapid-fire weapon.	ARC Coolant, ARC Thermo Lining
  Fireball	Opens its front panel to unleash a flamethrower attack, dealing burn damage to you. Its weak point is the core located beneath the panel.	ARC Coolant, ARC Thermo Lining
  Turret	Found within buildings scattered across the map; it uses a scanner to detect you, lock on, and fire a continuous stream of bullets. It can be destroyed with simple gunfire.	ARC Synthetic Resin, ARC Thermo Lining
  Surveyor	This enemy carries no weapons and primarily attempts to flee, though it will occasionally defend itself by self-destructing. It is best to attack it while it is transmitting a signal.	ARC Circuitry, ARC Coolant, ARC Motion Core, ARC Performance Steel, Sensors, Surveyor Vault
  Sentinel	Uses an orange laser to aim at and track you, then fires heavy ordnance to inflict massive damage; however, its weaknesses are its slow reaction speed and low rate of fire.	ARC Synthetic Resin, ARC Thermo Lining, Medium Gun Parts, Sentinel Firing Core
  Leaper	Quickly leaps toward you to inflict crushing damage. The best combat strategy is to use Blaze Grenades and heavy-caliber weapons.	ARC Performance Steel, Explosive Compound, Leaper Pulse Unit
  Bastion	Emits a piercing shriek as a warning, then unleashes a continuous three-second barrage from its Gatling gun. Its weak points are the yellow kneecaps and the yellow cylinder on its back; various types of grenades are highly effective in combat against it.	ARC Flex Rubber, ARC Motion Core, ARC Performance Steel, Medium Gun Parts, Bastion Cell
  Bombardier	Attacks using long-range mortars and is accompanied by two Spotters. Prioritize eliminating Spotters, then launch your attack against Bombardier immediately after it fires a mortar round.	Heavy Gun Parts, Launcher Ammo, Bombardier Cell
  Matriarch	Possesses a wide array of abilities, making it a very formidable and tricky opponent. During combat, you should constantly seek cover and prioritize attacking its faceplate until its core is exposed.	Complex Gun Parts, Magnetic Accelerator, Matriarch Reactor
  Queen	Appears only when Harvesters map condition is active; attacks by firing both mortar rounds and laser beams.	Complex Gun Parts, Magnetic Accelerator, Queen Reactor

  Deal melee damage to ARC enemies

  The key to achieving a high score on this objective lies in selecting the optimal targets: enemies that are too easy to kill, as well as drone-type enemies that constantly maintain their distance, will not yield truly effective progress toward your goal.

  Generally speaking, it is recommended that you prioritize larger, slower-moving ARC units such as Bastion or Matriarch. Use your Snap Hook or other tools to climb onto them, then initiate a melee attack.

  

  Damage Spotters

  You will inevitably encounter Spotters while attempting to complete the first objective (eliminating Bombardier); therefore, these two objectives can be completed simultaneously.

  The function of Spotters is to use lasers to help Bombardier pinpoint your location, thereby enabling it to strike you with greater precision.

  This enemy cannot be permanently eliminated; after crashing, it will quickly respawn until you have successfully taken down Bombardier.

  Spotters do not attack you directly; therefore, during standard combat, it is generally advisable to prioritize eliminating Bombardiers quickly to avoid unnecessary complications.

  However, to complete Weekly Trials with a three-star rating, you may choose to delay killing Bombardier in order to spawn more Spotters. To avoid being targeted by Bombardier, it is best to use the interior of buildings as your primary combat zone.

  Search computers

  To complete this mission, you must locate and interact with a sufficient number of computers across any of the game's maps; furthermore, you must successfully extract from the mission area for the objective to be considered complete.

  Given the current state of the game, Departure Building within Spaceport map is the most efficient location for quickly finding many computers.

  Open containers in Panorama Azzurro

  Panorama Azzurro is one of the key POIs on Riven Tides map, specifically, a hotel complex. To locate and open the required number of containers in this area, it is recommended that you search every room on every floor of the building.

  It is worth noting that during this process, you will also encounter various ground-based ARC enemies. Defeating these enemies will also contribute to the progress of the first objective in this week's trials.

  That concludes our guide covering all the details for this week's challenges. Once again, the key to successfully completing this week's trials lies in tackling multiple objectives simultaneously! Good luck!

• ARC Raiders June PvE Weapon Tier List: The Ultimate Meta Guide to Shred Bosses Easily

  Raiders, how smoothly are your battles against ARC enemies in ARC Raiders? In PvE, your weapon is a crucial factor in determining victory. In June, there are many weapons suitable for ARC Raiders PvE, but each has its own strengths and weaknesses. Here's a tier list:

  • Tier S: Bettina, Jupiter, Hullcracker
  • Tier A: Anvil, Renegade, Osprey
  • Tier B: Ferro, Kettle, Tempest
  • Tier C: Arpeggio, Burletta, Hairpin

  Let's take a look at the reasons why these weapons are classified into each tier.

  Tier S

  Bettina

  We all know that Bettina in June has undergone multiple enhancements and now has extremely high durability, so it can only be damaged after long-term use.

  Because Bettina boasts excellent single-target damage and overall DPS, it can quickly shred the leg armor of Queen and Matriarch. It's also effective at suppressing flying ARCs at mid-to-long range.

  While it suffers from bullet spread, this can be mitigated by reducing the rate of fire. It can easily kill a Surveyor with a single magazine without reloading and quickly destroy the yellow canister on Bastion's back.

  Even though Bettina consumes a lot of ammunition, its overall strength remains firmly in Tier S.

  

  Jupiter

  Jupiter is arguably the strongest PvE weapon among ARC Raiders. Its ammo efficiency is extremely high, and its durability has now been significantly increased to approximately 222 rounds.

  Its core advantage lies in its ability to hip-fire, charge up, and then peek out from behind cover to fire at Bastion's missile launchers. It can finish off enemies the instant Vaporizer's shield disappears, and its accuracy at long range is extremely high, with no bullet spread issues.

  Since ammo can be quickly obtained from Harvesters, Jupiter is also easy to repair, and it can even dominate all ARCs without additional attachments. Once you master its use, it can kill ARCs faster than any other weapon.

  Hullcracker

  Hullcracker, like Bettina, belongs to Tier S. Hullcracker is well-suited for trial farming and offers a smooth feel in close-quarters combat.

  While slightly less effective than Jupiter against high-speed flying ARCs, it remains an excellent choice for players.

  Tier A

  Anvil

  Despite a previous nerf to its durability, a subsequent patch has restored it to a reasonable level. During a raid, Anvil will not be damaged even after consecutively killing Bombardier, Bastion, Rocketeer, and Leaper.

  Anvil boasts high damage and high bullet velocity from heavy ammunition. When shooting at a flying ARC, it can smash it into a wall and kill it instantly. Long-range shooting at Rocketeer can also significantly slow down its advance speed.

  In both Normal and Rare quality, Anvil is considered one of the best weapons because of its fast reload speed and high armor penetration.

  Renegade

  Renegade has a large magazine capacity, dealing approximately 30 damage per round. It is effective against Wasps and Hornets, and can accurately target Bastion's knee weak point.

  Renegade is well-suited for completing Harvester puzzle's alarm shot in Dam Battlegrounds maps, allowing for a safe confrontation with Queen. Renegade's weakness is its relatively fast durability depletion.

  Osprey

  A marksman rifle with a built-in scope, allowing for clear aiming at the thrusters or weak points of distant targets. Its extremely high bullet velocity allows for sustained fire to slow and stun flying ARCs at long range, often eliminating them before Rocketeer or Vaporizer enter its range.

  It is moderately effective against heavy ground ARCs, but extremely effective against flying ARCs.

  Tier B

  Ferro

  Ferro is the best weapon among the common quality weapons. It not only boasts high armor penetration, but also has similar single-shot damage to Anvil, only with a slower rate of fire.

  If players don't have Tier S or Tier A ARC Raiders blueprints early on, carrying a Ferro and a Kettle or Stitcher to clear out smaller enemies will easily handle most ARCs. 

  Ferro's main drawbacks are its relatively slow rate of fire and reload speed.

  Kettle

  Kettle is a single-shot light ammo rifle with adjustable firing speed and high accuracy, suitable for clearing small ARCs like Wasps and Fireballs.

  However, Kettle struggles against larger ARCs, and the small bullet size of light ammo makes hitting moving enemies more difficult than with medium or heavy ammo.

  Tempest

  As a high-accuracy assault rifle with low bullet spread, Tempest has moderate armor penetration.

  While it consumes ammo quickly, aiming at Bastion's weak points can result in rapid kills, making it suitable for players who know enemy weaknesses. However, its high ammo consumption is still the reason it's not in Tier A.

  Tier C

  Arpeggio

  Because Arpeggio is a three-round burst weapon, each burst consumes multiple bullets, making it very ammunition-intensive in combat.

  However, its burst-fire characteristic makes it easy to destroy the armor thrusters of flying ARCs. It possesses moderate armor penetration, which is sufficient for most situations.

  The high ammo consumption rate prevents Arpeggio from reaching higher tiers, making it an underrated but still flawed weapon.

  Burletta

  A fully automatic light ammo weapon, Burletta is strong in PvP and can quickly eliminate small flying ARCs (Wasps) in PvE. However, it is ineffective against long-range, heavily armored, or large ARCs.

  Hairpin

  Each slot in Hairpin can carry 100 rounds of light ammunition, and the ammunition efficiency is extremely high.

  However, its overall damage and rate of fire are too low, making it extremely time-consuming to kill a Matriarch; any other weapon would be faster.

  So, these are the recommended weapon tiers for ARC Raiders PvE in June. Give them a try!

• ARC Raiders Patch 1.30.0 Hidden Buffs and Nerfs may not be well-received by players | When exactly will the next deck?

  This Tuesday, ARC Raiders released its customary weekly update, primarily featuring the introduction of new gear sets, changes to vendor trading, and various bug fixes.

  However, players soon discovered that there appeared to be additional, covert changes that were not documented in the official patch notes.

  In fact, this isn't the first time ARC Raiders has done this. On the one hand, some changes are temporary and minor, too insignificant to warrant a formal announcement in the patch notes.

  On the other hand, developers may choose to implement changes secretly out of concern that the new adjustments might be unpopular with the player base.

  Some of this week's changes were likely concealed for precisely this latter reason, as they essentially amount to buffs for enemy units, adjustments that, if explicitly stated, would almost certainly provoke an outcry from players.

  Although these changes have not been officially acknowledged, they have a direct and significant impact on your gameplay experience. If you want to avoid suffering any setbacks due to being caught off guard by these adjustments, please read through this guide.

  

  ARC secret buff

  Some PvE enemies in ARC Raiders possess such massive proportions that the moment they spawn on the map, you can spot them instantly, even from a great distance.

  However, there is also a substantial variety of ARC units that are smaller in stature and adept at utilizing traits, such as flight, to conceal themselves. Before you even realize what's happening, you can find yourself unwittingly surrounded by them.

  This week, ARC Raiders appears to have implemented covert buffs specifically targeting this category of enemies. You will probably find them more difficult to detect and eliminate; unfortunately, some of your own weapons have also been subjected to secret nerfs (which we will cover later).

  While a significant portion of the player base has always gravitated toward PvP combat experience in ARC Raiders, PvE experience, bolstered by the game's brilliantly designed ARC enemies, is not to be overlooked.

  Consequently, nearly every one of the four major updates released during the first half of this year introduced new enemy types, including highly creative additions such as Turbine.

  Given that the next major update isn't scheduled until October, the developers may have intended these covert enemy buffs as a way to ensure you continue to face fresh challenges and push your limits throughout the intervening months.

  However, it must be emphasized that, regardless of the developers' original intentions, very few players appreciate this kind of sneaky approach.

  If these changes are ultimately going to be implemented in the live game anyway, why not simply announce them openly from the start?

  Anvil secret nerf

  In ARC Raiders, Anvil is a single-action hand cannon that, despite its relatively common rarity, boasts excellent utility; when upgraded and equipped with the right attachments, it is more than capable of handling the majority of combat encounters.

  Frustratingly, it appears that this week, in addition to buffing enemy units, ARC Raiders has secretly nerfed this weapon. More specifically, its inherent firing accuracy seems to have been reduced.

  If you've used Anvil in combat over the past few days, you likely noticed that its crosshair spread is now nearly double its previous size, meaning your shots are far more prone to deviation.

  While the specter of weapon system imbalance seems to constantly loom over ARC Raiders, Anvil has historically maintained a balanced performance, never punching too far above its weight class, meaning there was currently no justifiable reason to nerf it.

  Consequently, this covert nerf by the developers has sparked confusion and frustration among players. Perhaps the developers intended to encourage players to prioritize accuracy-boosting attachments; however, this approach was clearly ill-advised.

  If Anvil is your go-to weapon, you would be wise to explore other options in the coming days to avoid having this nerf ruin your combat and farming experiences.

  To that end, you can buy ARC Raiders blueprints on IGGM. This allows you to directly craft and unlock the most dominant weapons currently available in the game's meta, enabling you to accelerate your progression through the game faster than ever before!

  Seed Vaults secret nerf

  Seed Vaults are loot rooms located within Research buildings on Buried City map. They serve not only as a primary source for quickly acquiring Seeds but are also mandatory destinations for completing specific missions.

  However, players have recently discovered that the quantity of seeds, along with other potential loot, found in these areas has been drastically reduced, significantly diminishing the quality of the farming experience.

  To be honest, if you've been playing ARC Raiders consistently, you've likely already experienced most of the new content introduced in Riven Tides update; at this point, your daily routine likely consists of gathering additional supplies to prepare for your next expedition.

  For the game to nerf loot drop rates in specific zones at this juncture will undoubtedly deal a severe blow to your motivation and enthusiasm for playing. It is not only completely unnecessary but, arguably, entirely detrimental.

  The absence of Decks

  In ARC Raiders, Decks function essentially as a free Season Pass; by completing various designated daily missions, you can advance your progress through Deck and unlock rewards.

  Since the game launched last October, a new deck has been released every two months. These releases were as follows:

  • October 30, 2025: Starter Deck AR/RD 001: Ryder & Voyager
  • December 26, 2025: Goalie Deck AR/RD 002: Goalie
  • February 23, 2026: Surgeon Deck AR/RD 003: Surgeon

  Logically, a fourth deck should have been released this past April; however, as of now, the end of May, there has been absolutely no news or updates regarding it.

  One theory, based on ARC Raiders' previously outlined vision for Premium Decks, suggests that the developers may be planning to launch this new deck alongside a Free Deck at some point in the future, a strategy that would naturally require a longer development and waiting period.

  

  Regardless of the specific reasons or plans involved, ARC Raiders' persistent tendency to make behind-the-scenes adjustments, while seemingly ignoring the core gameplay mechanics that players actually care about, is truly baffling.

  The content drought expected over the next few months, coupled with competition from other titles and the continued presence of cheaters, may very well cause you to lose faith in ARC Raiders once again.

  Therefore, we sincerely hope the developers will swiftly implement more meaningful and clearly defined changes and plans to prevent player attrition before the next major update finally arrives!

• Why Every Build Needs It: How to Find Extended Barrel III Blueprint in ARC Raiders?

  In ARC Raiders, Extended Barrel is practically an essential "hard currency" for every player looking to take their weapon performance to the next level.

  In Pact 1.29.0, Extended Barrel was renamed Extended Barrel III, and two new models, Extended Barrel I and Extended Barrel II, were added. Extended Barrel III significantly increases bullet velocity and damage drop-off distance, making it incredibly powerful.

  If you're still unsure about the specific performance of Extended Barrel III or how to obtain its blueprint, don't worry, I'll explain below:

  Extended Barrel III

  First, let's look at the specific enhancements to the most powerful Extended Barrel III.

  Increased Bullet Velocity

  One of the biggest highlights of the new Extended Barrel III is that its Bullet Velocity has been increased from 25% to 30%.

  In PvP duels with other players or PvE shooting at moving targets, the biggest fear is slow bullet velocity - you aim perfectly, but the bullet lands behind the target. This is because bullets take time to travel, and enemies are moving.

  So what does 5% speedup from Extended Barrel III mean in actual combat?

  In PvE, you'll have faster hit detection; the time from bullet leaving the barrel to hitting the target is significantly reduced, almost "instantaneous." You'll have a higher margin for error; when shooting at moving targets, you don't need to consciously predict the distance as much as before - it's easier to hit the enemy once the crosshair is on target.

  In PvP, weapons equipped with Extended Barrel III are also better suited for long-range engagements: in long-range gunfights, the advantage of bullet velocity is amplified - if your bullet arrives first, you win.

  Damage Falloff Distance Increased

  Some players might wonder, "Why don't I deal damage even though my shots from a distance hit my opponent?"

  This is because ARC Raiders features a Damage Falloff mechanic - the farther a bullet travels, the lower its kinetic energy, resulting in reduced damage. This is a common feature in most shooting games.

  Now that we understand this, let's look at new 15% Distance Until Damage Falloff bonus added to Extended Barrel III, a bonus not present in previous versions of Extended Barrel.

  What does this mean? First, it extends your effective range, maintaining the damage of your bullets. Second, it increases the engagement distance with enemies. Previously, you had to risk getting close to fight; now you can safely stay behind cover and use your range advantage to whittle down enemies.

  In fact, this change alone makes Extended Barrel III a highly sought-after item, as it's incredibly useful in actual combat.

  How to Farm Blueprints?

  But how do we get Extended Barrel III Blueprint?

  There are two methods: First, if you're lucky enough, you can directly farm the blueprint using the method described below; second, you can directly buy ARC Raiders Extended Barrel III Blueprint from IGGM.com. We offer low prices and the fastest service, allowing you to quickly obtain the blueprint.

  If you want to try your luck, I will introduce possible locations and some tips for obtaining blueprints.

  Locations

  These locations are summarized based on experiences shared by players in the community. After all, the drop of Extended Barrel III blueprint is completely random; there is no "fixed location" with a 100% spawn rate.

  The first map with a relatively high drop rate is Buried City. Many players have reported farming blueprints in Space Travel Building in Buried City, especially in the drawers and cabinets on 5th and 6th floors of this building.

  You need to pay extra attention to destructible doors in the game. The containers in the rooms behind these doors are more likely to contain high-value Blueprints.

  Additionally, Santa Maria Houses and Grandioso Apartments on the same map are also likely to contain Blueprints, requiring careful searching.

  The second potential drop location is Blue Gate. Blueprints are frequently hidden in Village in the northwest corner of this map; you can loot the entire village. Pay special attention to blue drawers - many players have reported finding Blueprints there.

  Furthermore, the underground area of Reinforced Reception on the same map is worth exploring, as it contains numerous Security Lockers and Locked Rooms. However, be aware that this is also a PvP hotspot, so be cautious when entering.

  Tips

  Players who frequently farm Blueprints know that in ARC Raiders, entering a map under certain map conditions increases the drop rate of valuable items.

  First up is Night Raid. Players see the period when this map state occurs as a "golden opportunity" to collect blueprints. According to feedback from the player community, Blueprint drop rate in Buried City during Night Raid is significantly higher than usual.

  Secondly, there's Electromagnetic Storm, a high-difficulty map condition. Under this condition, more high-level Arcane enemies spawn on the map, and the drop rate of rare items across the entire map is increased, including Extended Barrel III Blueprint.

  Finally, let's talk about Hurricane, a special condition in Buried City. When Hurricane occurs, buried treasures are revealed, and the loot you can find in Buried City is more abundant than in other locations. However, hurricanes reduce visibility and decrease the durability of your armor, so proceed with caution.

  This concludes my introduction to Extended Barrel III in Arc Raiders and how to farm its Blueprint. I hope this is helpful.

• ARC Raiders Update 1.30.0: Midnight & Crimson Frost are now Free for All Leviathan Set Owners

  Raiders, ARC Raiders has received Store Update 1.30.0. This update primarily lowers the prices of new traders and introduces new items. Perhaps the development team heard your feedback, as they revealed the future update schedule for ARC Raiders in this update. Get ready!

  Trader Prices Significantly Reduced

  The most significant change in Update 1.30.0 is the substantial adjustment to the prices of items traded, especially for Expedition Vaults.

  In the first week, unlocking all five Vault slots required a whopping 3 million High Tier ARC parts, as the price increased progressively from 200,000 for Tier 1 to 1 million for Tier 5. Now, the unlock price for all tiers has been uniformly adjusted to 200,000, requiring only 1 million ARC parts to unlock all five slots. This is undoubtedly a significant reduction in the burden on players.

  This adjustment aims to encourage more trading activity and make these important features more accessible to ordinary Raiders players.

  However, it's currently unclear whether players who have already spent a significant amount to unlock items will receive compensation.

  Furthermore, the prices of Weekly Offer items have been reduced to varying degrees in this update, making them more affordable overall. Specifically:

  • Chap Outfit: Priced at 500,000 High Tier ARC parts.
  • Wolfpack Blueprint: Price reduced from 1 million last week to 500,000 High Tier ARC parts. However, if you still find it expensive, you can directly buy ARC Raiders blueprints from IGGM.com, which are also very affordable and have fast delivery.
  • Soda Can Charm and Can't Hear You Emote: Both are priced at 100,000 High Tier ARC parts.
  • Anvil Splitter and Mushroom: Both can be exchanged for 100,000 or 5,000 High Tier ARC parts and Firearms.
  • 25 Raider Tokens: Priced at 150,000 High Tier ARC parts. However, some players pointed out that exchanging 150,000 in-game tokens for only 25 premium currency seemed odd.

  It's worth noting that even though the initial pricing seemed outrageously high, the development team plans to continue monitoring community feedback and may make further adjustments in future updates.

  

  Leviathan Set New Colorways and Store Update

  ARC Raiders store updated today with two new Leviathan Set colorway variants: Midnight and Crimson Frost.

  These two new colorways are added as additional options to existing skins. Therefore, if players had already unlocked Leviathan Set before this update, the two new colorways, Midnight and Crimson Frost, will be automatically unlocked without requiring a game restart.

  For players who haven't yet unlocked Leviathan Set, they will now need to unlock the set at full price before they will receive the two new colorways.

  High Price Trap

  As players can see from this update, the store price is now much more affordable than in the first week, so it's best not to spend any points to upgrade your Vault before the price drops.

  Because a price difference refund is unlikely, players who invested significant time and used 3 million ARC parts to unlock all Vault slots in the first week are essentially being cheated by Ermal, which is undoubtedly frustrating.

  New Weekly Offers and Unique Trades

  This week's Weekly Offer list introduces some new trades in addition to the aforementioned price adjustments. For example, exchanging three rubber ducks for a Magnetic Accelerator seems odd.

  Furthermore, the update doesn't clarify whether items like Mushrooms and Anvil Splitters can be unlocked individually or in bulk, sparking curiosity among many players.

  Strategies for Farming ARC Parts

  While the cost of unlocking Vaults has decreased after the update, it's still best to master strategies for farming ARC parts, just in case.

  We all know that killing Matriarchs and Queens used to be the mainstream method for farming ARC parts, but these areas are currently extremely competitive, so farming ARC parts may not be the most efficient method.

  A more efficient method is to choose any regular Map Condition and fight ordinary ARC enemies. Especially in Riven Tides, enemies like Bastion, Bombardier, Rocketeer, and Vaporizer spawn in small clusters, making farming ARC parts more efficient.

  Crashes and Performance Degradation

  Since Patch Notes 1.29.0, Xbox players have experienced game crashes, while PC players have faced frame rate drops. The development team has confirmed these issues in this 1.30.0 update.

  These issues are currently under active investigation and a solution is being sought. The development team appreciates players' timely feedback and promises continuous updates. In any case, the development team's attitude is quite positive, and we hope these annoying issues will be effectively resolved soon.

  Future Update Schedule

  An important piece of information in this update is the adjustment to the future ARC Raiders update pattern.

  The development team plans to adjust the frequency of large Live Updates to once every three weeks. These updates will vary in size and scope, but their core purpose is to adjust based on community feedback.

  Prior to these large Live Updates, in-game store content, trial rotations, and necessary hotfixes will continue weekly.

  This means that before the major update planned for October, players can still expect new weapons, missions, or other content in these smaller, tri-weekly updates, just at a more gradual pace.

  So, that concludes ARC Raiders Update 1.30.0, which primarily involves some adjustments to store prices. If you're interested in the new Midnight and Crimson Frost colorways for Leviathan Set, head over to the store now to unlock them!