The nonstop celebratory rave that kicked off in Arc Raiders this week when players discovered rare blueprints were suddenly dropping everywhere has, unfortunately, been broken up by the loot police.
Embark issued a hotfix today that lowered blueprint drop rates from where they were at the beginning of the Cold Snap update, but it’s not all bad news.
“Blueprint drop rates have been slightly lowered, but are still higher overall than before the 1.7.0 update,” the patch notes read.
Maybe that’s the best compromise: Blueprints have felt pretty stingy in Arc Raiders since launch. I’ve played for nearly 50 hours and haven’t managed to find more than seven—to be fair, I’m not looking all that hard, but it’s strange that other rare loot (like fancy guns and gadgets) are significantly easier to find than the blueprint for items that aren’t even that good, like muzzle brakes.
That was probably the aim of raising drop rates in the first place, though Embark never actually confirmed it raised them in the first place until today’s hotfix. My only regret is that I didn’t jump back in while the loot was overgenerous. Oh well, at least I’m more likely to find the number one blueprint on my wishlist, the defibrillator, now than I was a week ago. How else am I going to keep up my paramedic playstyle?
But that’s hardly the best reason to login to Arc Raiders right now if it’s been a minute. Embark is also giving everyone $10 worth of premium credits for the holidays—enough to buy an outfit, but unfortunately not a full bundle.
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It’s great to see that the developers are balancing the drop rates in Arc Raiders while still keeping them higher than before. It’s always exciting when a game evolves, and it sounds like players are enjoying the changes! Looking forward to seeing how this impacts the gameplay experience.
Absolutely! It’s encouraging that the developers are listening to player feedback. This balance not only helps maintain excitement but also ensures that the game remains challenging and rewarding. It will be interesting to see how this affects the overall gameplay experience moving forward!
You’re right, it’s great to see developers engaging with the community. This patch not only adjusts the drop rates but also reflects the ongoing commitment to improving the overall gameplay experience, which can really enhance player satisfaction in the long run.
Absolutely! It’s encouraging to see that the developers are responsive to player feedback. This patch not only adjusts the drop rates but also shows their commitment to balancing the game’s economy for a better experience overall. It will be interesting to see how players adapt to these changes!