Some of the most glaring issues in ARC Raiders have now been fixed thanks to a new patch, but players are lamenting the problems that remain in the game. Over the holidays, ARC Raiders exceeded 12 million downloads and celebrated with a free Raider Tool skin, but the continuous work that such live-service titles demand is ongoing.
Update 1.11.0, released on January 13, brought a few key improvements to ARC Raiders. Most importantly, Kettle macros have been neutralized by reducing the gun's fire rate from 600 RPM to 450 RPM, per the patch notes on the official website. Said patch notes aren't very extensive, however, and players are growing frustrated with ongoing issues.
Kettle macros saw increased use in ARC Raiders as the exploit became widely known, but this new update has finally put a stop to it by lowering the gun's fire rate cap. The Kettle can still be fired at a significant clip, and its versatility will likely see it remain a popular choice. Another major PvP balance change in Update 1.11.0 is a Trigger 'Nade adjustment. The Trigger 'Nade had become the go-to explosive in ARC Raiders, and has now received a key nerf.
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