The Embark Studios team listened to the feedback from the community and made adjustments to the pricing system for cosmetic items. Among other things, a separate queue has appeared in the gameplay for cooperative play in pairs, which significantly changes the approach to team formation.
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The new system of selection of rivals for duets
Starting this week, the ARC Raiders search engine gives priority to pairs of players. The mechanics of team formation work according to an updated principle: the developers separate solo players and fours so that they get into different matches. After that, the algorithm tries to match duets to other duets, and trios to other trios. This orientation in the matchmaking system improves balance and makes the team mode of the game more honest.
The cooperative gameplay of twos has received a separate setting with the functionality for couples to find equal opponents faster. The queue for twos works on the principle of an independent selection branch, based on this, team play in pairs has become more comfortable for those who prefer cooperation with one partner.
Cost adjustment in the game store
The updated price list for the design elements will appear in the project on November 13. The studio promised to compensate all players who have already made purchases at the old prices. Representatives of Embark Studios clarified that in the future there will be paid Raider Decks, which will not have Pay-to-Win elements.
The decrease in the cost of items mainly affected skins and customization elements. The game economy has received improvements based on the above: the prices of cosmetic kits have become more affordable, and the trading system has become more transparent. The store’s economic settings now better match the expectations of the community.
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Microtransactions without benefits
Special attention is paid to the issue of microtransactions. The creators dispelled myths about fans fears of a possible “pay to win.” In free Decks, you will be able to get some resources and rare items, while paid passes will contain only external elements. This not only reassures the players, but also confirms that free passes will remain in the future.
The store’s items are now clearly separated: the game currency and resource balance are available without investment, while the cosmetic skin remains a paid option. The showcase settings are organized so that the items do not affect the advantage in battle.
The full list of changes in the patch
ARC Raiders got rid of an exploit that allows players to “push through” walls with the help of some objects. At the same time, we fixed problems with triggering skills and obtaining Well-Traveled achievements.
Speaking of changes, from now on, barricades can no longer be installed at the points where the zipline ends. The repair of the recoverable shields has made visible progress. Pre-order holders got the Punch Hands emotion in gameplay.
Bug fixes and interface improvements
The November update changelog includes not only balance adjustments, but also many bugfixes. The fixes affected object collisions, texture loading issues, and server stability in twos mode. The interface has received visual improvements: the progress bars have become more informative, and the response of UI elements has become faster.
The pair formation system has also received technical improvements. Now the algorithm takes into account not only the size of the group, but also the level of experience of the players, taking into account the statistics of recent matches. This approach to matchmaking minimizes situations where newcomers are pitted against experienced teams.
Development prospects
Embark Studios is actively spreading feedback from person to person through the community, and changing the game to make it more balanced and the economy better. The players like the changes in prices and how the team interaction has improved. The developers say that the store will be updated in December, adding all sorts of things to the holidays.
In general, what we are doing now is just the beginning of a long work. The studio promises to add more content for the two-player game, expand the selection in the store and add new ways of interaction, so that ARC Raiders fans will have even more fun.
