Flashpoint lands with new risks
Nexon and Embark have pushed out the Flashpoint Update for ARC Raiders today, and it is not exactly designed to make life easier. The patch introduces a new Close Scrutiny ARC Operation map condition, which raises the stakes with high-risk engagements and high-value targets centered on the ARC Assessor. That unit is heavily guarded and carries rare components tied to player progression, so naturally everyone will want a piece of it.
New enemies join the fight
The update also adds two new threats to keep players alert:
- Vaporizer, a deadly aerial enemy
- Shredder, another dangerous ARC opponent
In other words, the skies and the ground are both looking a little less welcoming than before.
New weapons and a cleaner crafting system
To help players deal with the chaos, the update adds two new weapons:
- Dolabra energy shotgun
- Canto submachine gun
Nexon and Embark also say they have streamlined the game’s crafting system to make it more accessible. Small mercy, really, given the number of things now trying to remove you from the map.
