The resistance against the orbital threat just got more intense. ARC Raiders has deployed its November Update, Patch 1.2.0, introducing a brand-new combat zone, Stella Montis. Alongside the new map, ARC has escalated its response, deploying two formidable new machine types to hunt down Raiders.
This update also kicks off the game's first Community Unlock Event, calling on all players to contribute to a shared goal: restoring vital tunnels. It's a fitting objective for the patchwork resistance, emphasizing the cooperative spirit needed to survive.
New Battleground and Escalating Threats
The centerpiece of Patch 1.2.0 is the Stella Montis map, offering a fresh environment for both scavenging and intense firefights. But a new playground comes with new dangers. ARC's deployment roster has been updated, and it's not good news for humanity.
What new threats will Raiders face?
Two new ARC units are now on the field: the Matriarch and the Shredder. While details on their specific capabilities are still being gathered by Raiders in the field, their names suggest one might be a production or command unit while the other is built for aggressive, close-quarters devastation. Expect to adapt your tactics quickly or be torn apart.
Core Gameplay and Technical Polish
Beyond the new content, Embark Studios has rolled out some critical technical improvements that should make every gunfight feel better. Significant work has been done to address latency and desync issues, which means a more responsive and fair experience when you're trading fire with ARC units. The delay between shooting and seeing your shot's impact has also been reduced, making gunplay feel much snappier.
How does this patch change the meta?
Several items have been rebalanced, which will likely shake up preferred loadouts. The Wolfpack item and Launcher Ammo have seen adjustments, and the ARC Motion Core has also been tweaked. Furthermore, XP rewards for looting specific ARC parts have been changed, recalibrating the risk-versus-reward for taking down certain machine types. This encourages players to think differently about which targets to prioritize during an extraction run. The update also includes a long list of bug fixes, tackling everything from quest completion and achievement tracking to collision and clipping issues across existing maps, smoothing out the overall experience.