ARC Raiders is a certified hit with Nexon announcing that the game has already sold-through more than 4 million copies since launch. Now, in it’s first major update launching tomorrow, the North Line update will introduce a new region, new ARC, and more. Let’s get into it!
The North Line update will kick-off with the Breaking New Ground community event.
On November 13, the Community Unlock Event “Breaking New Ground” begins. In this event, players are asked to contribute resources to the tunnel project. In Speranza, nothing comes for free, and the tunnel project is no different. Basic Materials must be collected and donated for the restoration of the tunnels to reach the fifth map: Stella Montis. Any player that has played at least five rounds can participate in this community effort.
Carved deep into the northern mountains, Stella Montis tempts Raiders to explore an abandoned facility that remains relatively well-preserved compared to the wreckage of the lower Rust Belt. Cold and sterile, these ruins hint at what humanity left behind in its push towards the stars.
But your efforts will not go unrewarded. Donations in the “Breaking New Ground” event will earn Merits, a new event currency that will fuel the next phase of progression. While there is a cap on how many Merits can be earned for material donation, additional contributions will aid Speranza in reaching Stella Montis more quickly.
Once completed, the restoration of the tunnels and unlocking of Stella Montis will trigger Phase II, “Staking Our Claim,” a new progression track.
The North Line update also introduces a range of new aspects to the game world including new ARC and gameplay items:
Raiders who investigate Stella Montis will recover rare resources, new gameplay items, maybe even schematics for long-lost technology. The North Line update also introduces two new ARC enemies, each bringing distinct challenges to those who are brave enough to venture topside. The Matriarch is an imposing ARC machine that makes the Queen look friendly and can be found during a specific map condition. The Shredder will first appear in Stella Montis, challenging Raiders to stay sharp in close-quarter encounters.
As we discussed on last week’s Bitcast, Embark Studios has shown excellent cadence of updates for The Finals and so we’re very confident in their roadmap and development plans for ARC Raiders. See you topside!