ARC Raiders is back with a new update, and it adds a long-requested feature from fans. You might think it is something huge, like a new weapon or a brand-new map, but no. It is facial hair.
I am stretching a little here, but players really did question why the game launched without any beard options at all. That was especially noticeable considering The Finals, another title from Embark Studios, includes facial hair customization.
So let’s dive in and take a closer look at what to expect.
Shrouded Sky brings chaos to the surface
The latest update, titled Shrouded Sky, releases today and adds a host of new content for players to dig into. It starts with a brand-new map condition called Hurricane.
As the name kinda hints at, a hurricane has hit the Rust Belt. If you are caught in it, powerful winds will damage you, and debris will fly through the air, so you will need to stay alert.
There is also a new Project tied to the storm called the weather monitoring system. It tasks players with collecting materials.
Perhaps more exciting, at least for me, is the addition of two new ARC threats. The Firefly is a flying ARC equipped with a flamethrower, while the Comet is a spherical machine that patrols the surface and explodes if it gets close enough.
As with previous major updates, players also get a new free Raider Deck. This one is called the Surgeon and features cosmetics inspired, as you might expect, by a surgeon.
Possibly the most important addition, however, is the long-requested facial hair. Players can now customize their Raiders with stubble, available to everyone, while a full beard can be unlocked through the Surgeon Raider Deck.
Dam Battlegrounds has also received a small update. A new high-security area has been added, which should offer valuable loot for those willing to take the risk.
There’s a lot more to read if you want to; there are new cosmetics and some balancing changes, so I highly recommend reading the full patch notes.
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