ARC Raiders design lead Virgil Watkins is teasing some major changes to the game with its next balance update, adjusting both the Kettle rifle and Trigger Nades. The shooter from Embark Studios has been one of the biggest breakout stories in the gaming industry throughout recent months, with the game seeing huge success following its late October launch. ARC Raiders saw player counts on Steam that rivaled mega-popular franchises like Battlefield and Call of Duty after its debut, and has already sold more than 12 million copies. A big reason for that sustained success has been Embark's support for the game.
ARC Raiders has received consistent updates since its release, bringing everything from bug fixes and balance adjustments to new content. With the exception of a break during the holidays, ARC Raiders has consistently released new patches for the game every week, resuming its update cycle with the 1.7.3 update on January 10. The Cold Snap update in December even brought a brand-new map condition to the game, with heavy wintry weather masking footsteps and reducing visibility. ARC Raiders is now preparing to make some significant changes to a pair of weapons as part of the game's next new...
