ARC Raiders Patch 1.26.0: Riven Tides Update Adds New Map, Enemies, and Major Balance Changes

ARC Raiders Patch 1.26.0: Riven Tides Update Overview

Patch 1.26.0 for ARC Raiders is now live, bringing the highly anticipated Riven Tides update. This major patch introduces a new map, fresh enemies, quests, and significant balance changes across weapons and gameplay mechanics. Below is a detailed breakdown of all the key updates.

New Map: Riven Tides

For the first time since the game's launch in October 2023, players can explore a brand-new map: Riven Tides. This coastal environment introduces unique challenges and opportunities for loot and combat.

New Enemy: ARC Turbine

The ARC Turbine is a new enemy type that remains passive until players approach closely. Its behavior and combat mechanics add a fresh dynamic to encounters in the Riven Tides map.

New Gameplay Features

• Beachcombing Minor Map Condition: Players can find the Dockmaster's Detector to sweep across sandy areas and recover hidden loot.
• Crash Mat and Powered Descender: These new items nullify fall damage, allowing for safer exploration and traversal.
• Avian Alarm Player Project: A multi-stage questline offering several rewards upon completion.
• Fresh Cosmetics: New outfits and customization options for the Topside player appearance.

Complete Patch Notes: Riven Tides Update

Below is an expanded list of all major changes introduced in Patch 1.26.0:

Balance Changes

Weapon Durability Updates

• Upgrading weapons now repairs 25% of the weapon's max durability.
• Average durability of spawned weapons ranges from 30% to 50%.
• Durability loss per shot adjusted by rarity:
  • Common weapons: +75% durability loss
  • Uncommon weapons: +50% durability loss
  • Rare weapons: +35% durability loss
  • Epic weapons: -5% durability loss
  • Legendary weapons: -10% durability loss
• Durability loss on weapons from knocked-out players reduced by 15% to 30%.

Enemy Adjustments

• Comets removed from standard sessions in the Dam Battlegrounds.
• Firefly presence heavily reduced in the Dam Battlegrounds.
• Comet presence reduced in the Buried City.

Gameplay Adjustments

• Exodus Recyclables Loot Distribution: Adjusted to be more evenly spread across containers.

Trigger Nade Adjustments

• Added a 1-second delay after using the throw action before allowing the next throw or trigger action.
• Added a 1.3-second delay after using the trigger action before allowing the next throw or trigger action.

Photoelectric Cloak Adjustments

• Weight increased from 1 to 3 to align with its rarity and cost.
• Power use rate increased from 2.5/s to 10/s.

Weapon-Specific Changes

Bettina Balancing

• Base damage increased from 14 to 16.
• Base fire rate reduced from 285 to 235.
• Per-shot dispersion reduced by ~40% (slower bloom).
• Dispersion recovery time improved by ~30%.
• Damage against ARC armor increased by ~33%.

Heavy Ammo Adjustments

• Stack size increased from 40 to 60.

Additional Notes

Patch 1.26.0 includes numerous other adjustments across key areas of ARC Raiders. For the full, detailed patch notes, visit the official Destructoid post.

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