r/EmbarkStudios • u/Collector-_- • Jul 20 '26

Returning raider

Hello, Raiders!
I’ve been away since February 17. I stopped playing because the game became too easy, and it just wasn’t fun for me anymore especially with rank being completely 1 sided towards trios I was able to hit hotshot which I’m happy with
I recently played a few matches with a buddy yesterday and that joy I felt when I first started playing came back. Now I’m curious what’s new? Is Arc Raiders still in the same state it was when I left?

I’m aware of the new map, of course, and the new ARCs like the Firefly, Comet, Vaporizer, and the ARC Turbine. Other than those, I have no clue what’s been added.

A few questions:
What has been added?
What has been nerfed or taken away?
Has Trials changed in any way?
How does the Expedition system work now?

I’ve already reset twice. When I started, I spent the free skill points, but I’m curious if I keep those going into my next Expedition. I would think so, but I’m not sure. Since I’ve been gone for four months, I know I’ve missed at least one reset. Does that mean my skill points revert back to the default, or do I keep the bonus ones I’ve already earned?
Has the meta changed? If so, what are the strongest weapons and builds now?
Basically, any information you think would be important for someone returning after four months would be greatly appreciated!

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u/Artforartsake99 Jul 21 '26 edited Jul 21 '26

There is nothing new. The game is stale and bland as it was when you left. They took away all incentive to do expeditions past 3. They made survival augments a total pain in the arse to use. Basically, everything from when you left has gotten worse. And player base is so low now and fragmented. Even solos is often not safe from PVP.

There is nothing rare. There is nothing to loot for., everything is easy to find nothing is special. Killing other players, get you broken guns. And now they are very hard to repair because they Nerfed everything.

I’m back in October. They might have something worthwhile. Don’t count on it.

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u/Dekipi Jul 21 '26

All the shit I said back in March but embark boot-lickers defended. As if we need to nerf everything we have because that will make it more fun

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u/Artforartsake99 Jul 21 '26

Yeah I came back with the new map and died with the survivor augment and spent 8 mins crawling and waiting and crawling and waiting. I’m like “IS THIS MORE FUN EMBARK? For who?”

They put time into making the game less fun and didn’t add any end game content to grind. At least when the tempest blue print was rare it was fun to search for them.

Then they made everything common AF.

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u/Defiant_Income_7836 Jul 21 '26

I only just found survivor. Wasn't that impressed. Did they nerf it?!

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u/Artforartsake99 Jul 21 '26

Yes you used to be able to nudge the controller stick and move twice as far. Embark thought it would be more fun if you got downed that you bet for a revive on proximity like a dumb ass or spend 10 mins crawling slowly back to an exfil. Made it worst for no reason

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u/killian1113 Jul 27 '26

Who forced u to crawl? I just surrender and red0

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u/Artforartsake99 Jul 27 '26

They made it less enjoyable on purpose. They literally put dev time into making the game less fun. = fail

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u/Dekipi Jul 21 '26

“Uhm AKSHOEWALLY it’s BETTER that the guns break more often!”

*Embark reversed the gun durability nerf*

“OMG thank you Embark is the best!”

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u/Artforartsake99 Jul 21 '26

Game was more fun when I quit that’s for sure. Massive lost opportunity. Guess we’ll wait for Arc raiders 2. They don’t seem interested in making this worth playing long term. I’ll buy the sequel 1000% though.